Short Trekking from Kathmandu.

 There are several short hike and short trekking start from Kathmandu. If you are beginner, or you have short time and willing to experience short trekking from Kathmandu, then check this list of short trekking from Kathmandu. 

Short and easy trekking list start from Kathmandu.

• Langtang Trek 7days
• Nagarkot – Chisopani trek 3 Days.
• Namobuddha – Balthali – Dhulikhel trek 3 days.
• Shivapuri hike
• Phulchowki hike.

Langtang Trekking:

The Langtang Trek about 67-70km round trip start from Syabrubesi to back Syabrubesi, 6 days walking every day 5-7 hours, from 1555m to highest elevation 4985m Tserko-ri, beautiful Langtang village and Kyanjin village is the main highlights of this trekking. Near Kathmandu with shortly brings to the Himalayas are the main attraction of Langtang trekking. Here are more details about Langtang Trek.

Destination: Langtang Nepal.

Region: Langtang national Park Bagmati region.

Duration: 7 days Kathmandu to Kathmandu.

Activities: Trekking and hiking.

Best season: Spring, Autumn and winter.

Group size: 1-14 people in group.

Trek starts and End: Start from Kathmandu.

Road distance: 122 km Kathmandu to Syabrubesi.

Food: Breakfast / Lunch and / Dinner.

Maximum altitude: 5000m Tserkuri viewpoint.

Trip grade: Easy and short trails from Kathmandu.

Trek distance: 66 -70km Syabrubesi round trip.

 H2: Detailed Itinerary of 7 Days langtang Trek.

Day 01: Drive to Syabrubesi (1503 meters).

This is the day to start your trekking to the Langtang national park, wake up early in the morning and there is local bus and some jeeps are leaving every day to Syabrubesi . About 122 km driving to Syabru besi takes about 6-8 hours, depending the road condition and traffic.

To drive  Syabrubesi is challenging, hilly road, and sometimes ascending steep up and down, curving left to right but wonderful landscapes during the drive. Passing through rivers, jungles and beautiful villages. After this all you will arrive in Syabru besi, and stay overnight here.

Day 02: Trek to Lama Hotel (2410 meter).

This is your first trekking day in Nepal Himalaya. Start your trek after the breakfast, here are the main attractions for the day with highlights and details for the day ttrek:

Accommodations: Tea house trek today

Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with cup of tea or coffee.

Distance and time duration: 11 km it’s about 5 – 6 walking hours estimate, depending your walking speed.

Elevation gain:  907 meters (Syabrubesi 1503m to Lama Hotel 2410m).

Trail difficulty: This day is Easy trail with some steep up and down.

Highlight of the day:

• Pass through village to village.
• Natural white Rivers.
• Nice forest.
• Wild bees hunting.

Today you going to sleep at the altitude of 2410 meters in Lama Hotel.

Day 03: Trek to Langtang Village (3450 meters).

This is your second trekking day in Nepal Himalaya. Start your trek early in the morning and you will have enough time to see on the way to Langtang village.

Accommodations: Tea house trek today

Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with cup of tea or coffee.

Distance and time duration: 14 km it’s about 6-7 walking hours estimate, depending your walking speed.

Elevation gain: 1040 meters (Lama Hotel 2410m to Langtang village 3450m).

Trail difficulty: This day is moderate trail with some steep up.

Highlight of the day:

• Passing wonderful forest and Rivers.
• Passing beautiful village, Goda tabela, riverside, and Langtang villagae.
• First view of Langtang Lirung (7234 meters).
• Wide valley after Goda tabela and beautiful views.

Walk slowly, drink water regularly to avoid altitude sickness. Today you are gaining more than 1000 meters and reaching 3450 meters. Stay in langtang overnight.

Day 04: Trek to Kyanjin (3830 meters).

This is your 3rd day trekking experience in Nepal Himalaya. Start your trek early in the morning and you will have enough time to views of wonderful mountains and explore the Kyanjin village.

Accommodations: Tea house trek today

Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with cup of tea or coffee.

Distance and time duration: 7 km it’s about 6-7 walking hours estimate, depending your walking speed.

Elevation gain: 380 meters (Langtang village 3450m to Kyanjin Gompa 3830m).

Trail difficulty: This day is moderate trail with nice and wide valley mostly flat trails.

Highlight of the day:

• Passing wonderful valley with beautiful views.
• Panoramic mountains views.
• Langtang Lirung and Glacier.
• Kyanjin gompa and the village.

After this all you enjoyed a short trek from Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa. Explore this village and stay overnight here.

Day 05: Hike to Tserko-ri (4985 meters).

This is your 4^th trekking day in Nepal Himalaya. Start your hike very early in the morning and you will have enough time to see beautiful viewpoint from Tserko-ri and back to Kyanjin.

Accommodations: Tea house trek today

Food: Pack Lunch and Dinner with cup of tea or coffee.

Distance and time duration: 10 km it’s about 7-9 walking hours estimate, depending your walking speed. A very steep ascending to Tserko-ri.

Elevation gain: 1155 meters (Kyanjin Gompa 3830m to Tserko-ri 4985m).

Trail difficulty: This day is the most challenging trail with steep ascending to Tserko-ri.

Highlight of the day:

• Passing wonderful valley and Rivers.
• New experience to walking on the dark.
• One of the best view point in this route Tserko-ri
• Great panoramic views of the mountains.
• Elevation gaining.

Your day start at dark and arrived at afternoon and rest of the day enjoy with resting. Stay overnight in Kyanjin village another night.

Day 06: Trek back to Lamahotel.

This is your 5^th day trekking Experience, now you are almost good on pace to walk. Today only trekking back to Lama Hotel same way down. All you know the trails when you walk up. It’s about 6-7 hours trekking back to Lama Hotel and stay overnight here.

Day 07: Trek back to Syabrubesi and drive to Kathmandu.

The 6^th trekking experience day. Today easy trek back down to the Syabrubesi where your trek starts and now ending of your trek same place. About 4-5 hours walking down and same day drive back to Kathmandu.

 What’s Included?

• Privet jeep to Syabrubesi and privet jeep from Syabru to Kathmandu.
• Professional English speaking Ascend Hikes guide.
• Porter (2 people basis one porter Max. Luggage 22kg).
• All the Government Taxes and Permits
• All the official work.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner providing.
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

 what’s Excluded

• Visa fee and international flight.
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
• Hotel in Kathmandu.
• Personal trekking gear (all trekking equipment).
• Travel Insurance.
• All the Hot and cold beverages (water, tea, coffee and etc.).
• Excess Baggage charge.
• Personal expenses: Wi-Fi, Battery charge etc…
• Staff Tips.
• All other things are Exclude which are not mentioned in the list of Include.

 What is the Best Time to do Lanagtang Trek?

The best time for Langtang valley trek is autumn, winter and spring. A trek offers a beautiful and wonderful experience with clear weather.

Cost and Group Discounts.

If you are booking through Ascend Hikes, our Price for Langtang Trek is like this,

• Group of 1, per person USD $ 950/-
• Group of 2, per Person USD $ 650/-
• Group of 3, per person USD $ 609/-
• Group of 4, per person USD $ 575/-
• Group of 5, per person USD $ 550/-
• Group of 6 and + per person USD $ 525/-

Why Book with Us?

Ascend Hikes Pvt Ltd is government register company, our long experience in the tourism industry, especially trekking tour and expedition. Our experience, reliable and trust able staff will assistance you to safely complete your dream adventure enjoyable and memorable in lifetime.

Can we go solo trek to Langtang?

No, there are new rule for the national park, at-least you should hire a guide or porter.

How much is the Porter and guide cost for Langtang trek?

Hiring a porter and Guides with Ascend Hikes Pvt. Ltd. With responsible, experience and safety, our porter and guide cost as:

Porter cost Per day usd $ 22/-

Guide cost per day usd $ 30/-

Porter cum Guide cost Per day usd $ 27/-

Highlights of the langtang Trek:

• Langtang village:It was nice village before the massive earthquake in 25^th of April 2015. From the earthquake the whole village was destroyed from the avalanche. Now they rebuild again.
• Kyanjin Gompa and Kyanjin –ri: it is one of the most beautiful villages and the last village in the Langtang valley. Kyanjin – Ri is another beautiful viewpoint and attraction place.
• Langtang Lirung and glacier: The highest peak in this area and famous peak Langtang Lirung (7235 meters) and huge glacier from this mountain.
• Tserko-ri (4984 meters) a great viewpoint: A wonderful place for the views. 360° panoramic view of the mountains and valleys.

Conclusion:

Langtang trekking is national park area, this national park trek offers a beautiful landscape, white mountains, amazing Tamang culture, 360 Tserkori 4986m viewpoint, variety of flora and fauna makes your trek memorable in lifetime experience.

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Nagarkot – Chisopani trek:

Overviews:

Nagarkot – Chisopani trek is a short and easy trek start from kathmandu and end at kathmandu. 3 days trekking altitude of kathmandu 1300m to 2300m Chisopani, offering a panoramic view of the mountains from Nagarkot and Chisopani. Passing small Tamang villages, lush forests, a great trekking experience near capital city of Nepal. These trails are best for the beginner and who have short time to go in to the nature and crowed of city.here are some useful information about Nagarkot chisopani trek.

Destination: Nagarkot – Chisopani.

Region: North of Kathmandu.

Duration: 2nights 3 Days.

Activities: Trekking and Hiking.

Best season:  autumn, winter and spring.

Group size: 1-14 in a group.

Trek starts and End: Kathmandu to Kathmandu.

Accommodations: Guest houses and Teahouses.

Food: Breakfast / Lunch and / Dinner.

Maximum altitude: 2300m, Chisopani.

Trip grade: Easy and short from Kathmandu.

Trip distance: 30km trekking and 53km driving.

Nagarkot – Chisopani trek details Itinerary:

Day – 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot (2175m).

Start your journey from Kathmandu drive to Nagarkot 2-3 hours and stay overnight in Nagarkot.

Altitude: 2175m Nagarkot altitude.

Distance/ Time duration: 32 km and 2-2.5 hours drive.

Elevation gain: 815m, then Kathmandu.

Trails difficulty: Easy driving with car or Jeep.

Food and Drinks: Dinner available.

Accommodations: hotel with BB plan.

Highlights of the day: Nagarkot is the viewpoint in the top of Hill. If weather is clear, great sunset view with beautiful mountains ranges.

Day – 02: Trek to Chisopani (2300m) from Nagarkot.

Altitude: 2300m, Chisapani Danda.

Distance/ Time duration: 15km and 5-6 hours trekking.

Elevation gain: 125m from Chisopani.

Trails difficulty: Easy little ups and sown with flat.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast / Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodations: Tea-house with sharing basis.

Highlights of the day: beautiful small village, wonderful mountain views, lush forest are the main highlight of the day.

Day – 03: Trek to Sundarijal -Kathmandu.

Already last day of your trekking today. Walking a beautiful forest trail and passing small village, takes you to Sundarijal, from here drive back to Kathmandu.

Distance/ Time duration: 14km, 4-5 hours.

Elevation descends: 825m, from Chisopani.

Trails difficulty: easy way down to Sundarijal.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast and Lunch providing.

Highlights of the day: walking in the forest, Sundarijal village and clean river, Mountain views, Sivapuri national-park are the main highlights of the day.

What is Included?

• Privet jeep/Car to Nagarkot from Kathmandu.
• Professional English speaking Ascend Hikes guide.
• Porter (2 people basis one porter Max. Luggage 22kg).
• All the Government Taxes and Permits
• All the official work.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the Trek.
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

What is Excluded?

• Visa fee and international flight.
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
• Hotel in Kathmandu.
• Trekking gear (all trekking equipment).
• Travel Insurance.
• All the Hot and cold beverages (water, tea, coffee and etc.).
• Excess Baggage charge.
• Personal expenses: Wi-Fi, Battery charge etc…
• Staff Tips.

All other things are Exclude which are not mentioned in the list of Include.

What is the best time for Nagarkot Chisapani Trek?

Autumn, winter and spring is the best time for Nagarkot-Chisopani trek with clear weather.

Cost and Group Discounts.

If you are booking through Ascend Hikes, our Price for Nagarkot – Chisopani Trek is like this,

• Group of 1, per person USD $ 325/-
• Group of 2, per Person USD $ 220/-
• Group of 3, per person USD $ 200/-
• Group of 4, per person USD $ 195/-
• Group of 5, per person USD $ 180/-
• Group of 6 and + per person USD $ 175/-

Can hire Porter and guide for 3 days from Kathmandu?

Yes, you can hire Porter and guide from Kathmandu for any destinations.

How much is the Porter and guide cost for Chisapani – Nagarkot Trek?

Hiring a porter and Guides with Ascend Hikes Pvt. Ltd. With responsible, experience and safety, our porter and guide cost as:

Porter cost Per day usd $ 22/-

Guide cost per day usd $ 30/-

Porter cum Guide cost Per day usd $ 27/–

Conclusion:

The Nagarkot Chisopani trek is about 30km, 2days walking distance, everyday approximately 5-6 hours. A beautiful mountains views, discovering flora and fauna in the Sivapuri national Park, small villages, local cultures make your short trekking trails more enjoyable and memorable in the Chisopani and Nagarkot area with best trekking experiences. If you have short time to explore, then this Nagarkot – Chisopani trekking is worth trails for the short experience.

Namobuddha – Balthali – Dhulikhel trek 3 days.

Overview:

Namobudhha – Balthali – Dhulikhel trekking trails is one of the popular trekking destinations near Kathmandu. This trek is perfect for 3days Himalayas escape from noisy Kathmandu city. Easy trek for beginners, families groups and who have short time. It is 3days total time duration, 2days trekking 21km about 4-6 hours daily walking, 70km round trip driving from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. Starting altitude from 1300m to highest Balthali village 1730m one of the panoramic mountains views and local cultures are the main highlights of the trek.

Here are some details about the trekking;

Destination: Dhulikhel – Namobuddha – Balthali -Kathmandu.

Region: Bagmati providence.

Duration: 2 nights 3 days from Kathmandu.

Activities: Trekking and driving.

Best season:  Spring, winter and autumn.

Group size: 1-14 in one group.

Trek starts and End: Kathmandu to Kathmandu.

Accommodations: Hotel and home stay.

Food: Breakfast / Lunch and / Dinner during trek.

Maximum altitude: 1750m, Namobuddha.

Trip grade: Easy and short walking.

Trip distance: 23km trekking and 70km driving round trip.

Details Itinerary for Dhulikhel Namobudhha – Balthali trek:

Day – 1: Drive to Namobudhha and trek to Balthali.

Early in the morning drive to Namobudhha 40km, 2 hours drive and start your trek to Balthali village and stay overnight there.

Altitude: 1730m Balthali village.

Distance/ Time duration: 12km, 6 hours walking.

Elevation gain:430m from Kathmandu.

Trails difficulty: Easy and short trails.

Food and Drinks: Lunch and dinner.

Accommodations: home stay at Balthali.

Highlights of the day: beautiful mountains views and cultural village.

Day – 2: Trek to Dhulikhel from Balthali village.

It is easy and short trek from Balthali to Dhulikhel passing through beautiful village and mountains views.

Altitude: 1550m, Dhulikhel.

Distance/ Time duration: 10km, 4-5 hours trek.

Elevation descends: 180m, then Balthali.

Trails difficulty: Easy and short trails.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner providing.

Accommodations: Hotels with sharing basis.

Highlights of the day: Beautiful Mountain views from Dhulikhel and passing some wonderful villages.

Day – 3: Drive back to Kathmandu about 28km, 1,5 hours.

Wake up early in the morning for sunrise views and late take breakfast at hotel and drive back to Kathmandu.

Distance/ Time duration: 28km, approximately 1.5 hours.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast providing.

Highlights of the day: Beautiful sunrise views and great panoramic views of the mountain ranges from Dhulikhel.

What’s Included

• Privet jeep/car to Namobudhha and privet jeep/car from Dhulikhel to Kathmandu.
• Professional English speaking Ascend Hikes guide.
• Porter (2 people basis one porter Max. Luggage 22kg).
• All the Government Taxes and Permits
• All the official work.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trekking.

What’s Excluded

• Visa fee and international flight.
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
• Hotel in Kathmandu.
• Personal trekking gear (all trekking equipment).
• Travel Insurance.
• All the Hot and cold beverages (water, tea, coffee and etc.).
• Excess Baggage charge.
• Personal expenses: Wi-Fi, Battery charge etc.…
• Staff Tips.
• All other things are Exclude which are not mentioned in the list of Include.

Cost and Group Discounts.

If you are booking through Ascend Hikes, our Price for Dhulikhel – Balthali Trek is like this,

• Group of 1, per person USD $ 425/-
• Group of 2, per Person USD $ 325/-
• Group of 3, per person USD $ 295/-
• Group of 4, per person USD $ 275/-
• Group of 5, per person USD $ 250/-
• Group of 6 and + per person USD $ 240/-

Shivapuri hike:

Overview

The Sivapuri hike is 7 – 8 hours round trip, north of the kathmandu. 10 – 11km walking distance inside of Sivapuri – Nagarjun national park area, with experience of different flora and fauna. Gaining highest elevation 2732m Sivapuri Peak and beautiful Nagi Gumpa is wonderful viewpoint for mountain and valley of Kathmandu. A wonderful view of the Ganesh Himal and ranges, moderate and easy trails lead you towards Sundarijal. the best season is spring, autumn and winter but you can do whole year.

Destination: Sivapuri – Sundarijal -Kathmandu.

Region: Sivapuri- Nagarjun National Park.

Duration: 6 – 7 hours.

Activities: Trekking 5 – 6 hours.

Best season: Normally whole Year.

Group size: 1-14 people in group.

Trek starts and End: Kathmandu to Kathmandu.

Food: pack Lunch during the hike.

Maximum altitude: 2732m Sivapuri Peak.

Trip grade: Easy to moderate.

Trip distance: 10 – 11 km to sundarijal.

Details Itinerary for Sivapuri hike:

O7:00 am start your journey.

08:00 am arrived at Budhanilkantha check point.

09:00am – 15:00 arrive to Sundarijal

Approximate 16:00 arrive to Kathmandu hotel.

What’s Included?

• Privet jeep/ Car to Budhanilkantha, and Sundarijal to Kathmandu.
• Professional English speaking Ascend Hikes guide.
• All the Government Taxes and Permits
• All the official work.
• Pack Lunch providing.

What’s Excluded?

• Personal trekking gear (all trekking equipment).
• Travel Insurance.
• All the Hot and cold beverages (water, tea, coffee and etc.).
• Excess Baggage charge.
• Staff Tips.

All other things are Exclude which are not mentioned in the list of Include.

Cost and Group Discounts.

If you are booking through Ascend Hikes, our Price for Sivapuri hike is like this,

• Group of 1, per person USD $ 235/-
• Group of 2, per Person USD $ 100/-
• Group of 3, per person USD $ 95/-
• Group of 4, per person USD $ 90/-
• Group of 5, per person USD $ 85/-
• Group of 6 and + per person USD $ 80/-

Can I hire a guide for a day hike to Sivapuri?

Yes, you can hire a guide/ Porter for a day hike or trekking in Kathmandu.

How much is the guide cost for Sivapuri hike for a day?

Hiring a porter and Guides with Ascend Hikes Pvt. Ltd. With responsible, experience and safety, our porter and guide cost as:

Guide cost per day usd $ 30/-

Phulchoki Hike:

Overview

Phulchowki hike Narmally start from Gadawari botanical garden and end at same place, but there another altarnative route back to Chitlang village. Covaring 14km 5 – 6 hours round trip walking  inside of the community forest. Gaining altitude 2762m, Phulchowki peak is amazing experience.

Phulchowki community forest is famous for Flora and fauna in kathmandu valley. Wonderful views of Mountain ranges and the valleys. The best season for Phulchiwki, atumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May) season. This region hike in not required trekking permits but in the botanical garden need entrance fees.

Destination: Pholchowki Peak.

Region: Kathmandu valley hike.

Duration: a day trip about 6 – 8 hours.

Activities: Hiking.

Best season: Spring and autumn.

Group size:  1-14 people in a group.

Trek starts and End: Kathmandu to Kathmandu.

Food: Pack Lunch providing.

Maximum altitude: 2762m, Phulchowki peak.

Trip grade: Moderate trails.

Trip distance: 14km round trip 5–6-hour trek.

Drive distance and time: 20km, about an hour drive.

What’s Included?

• Privet jeep/Car to Gadawari and back to Kathmandu.
• Professional English speaking Ascend Hikes guide.
• All the Government Taxes and Permits
• All the official work.
• Pack Lunch providing.

What’s Excluded?

• Personal trekking gear (all trekking equipment).
• Travel Insurance.
• All the Hot and cold beverages (water, tea, coffee and etc.).
• Excess Baggage charge.
• Personal expenses
• Staff Tips.

All other things are Exclude which are not mentioned in the list of Include.

Cost and Group Discounts.

If you are booking through Ascend Hikes, our Price for Phulchoki hike is like this,

• Group of 1, per person USD $ 125/-
• Group of 2, per Person USD $ 95/-
• Group of 3, per person USD $ 85/-
• Group of 4, per person USD $ 80/-
• Group of 5, per person USD $ 75/-
• Group of 6 and + per person USD $ 70/-

Can we go solo hike to Phulchoki?

Yes, you can do yourself this hike if you are able to do this, there are so many different trails and sometimes it is difficult to find the right way, highly recommend hiring a guide for a day.

Is possible to hire guide in Kathmandu?

Yes, can be possible to hire guide in Kathmandu, but at the peak season is fully booked, so advice to book at advance.

How much is the guide cost for a day?

Hiring a porter and Guides with Ascend Hikes Pvt. Ltd. With responsible, experience and safety, our porter and guide cost as:

Porter cost Per day usd $ 22/-

Guide cost per day usd $ 30/-

Porter cum Guide cost Per day usd $ 27/–

Booking and enquiry (CTA).

Contact Person: Niru Magar

Call: +977 – 98512-32566

WhatsApp: +977 – 98512 32566

E-mail: guideniru@gmail.com /  info@ascendhikes.com

Note: If you booked through ascend Hikes, be sure it is always safe and secured your place.