The hills surrounding the Kathmandu Valley – Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Kakani, Shivapuri, Phulchoki and Chandragiri – provide some of Nepal's finest and most accessible Himalayan viewpoints. Our Hills of Kathmandu Valley Tour explores this elevated rim combining extraordinary mountain views with the valley's historic temples, medieval towns and protected forest reserves.
A standard 5-day Hills of Kathmandu Valley tour: Day 1 – Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square (cultural foundation). Day 2 – Bhaktapur medieval city, Changunarayan ancient temple, Nagarkot sunset and overnight (2,175m). Day 3 – Nagarkot sunrise panorama, drive to Dhulikhel (1,550m), Namobuddha monastery hike, Panauti medieval Newari town. Day 4 – Shivapuri National Park forest hike, Kakani viewpoint, Budhanilkantha temple. Day 5 – Phulchoki (2,782m) – highest valley rim point with exceptional spring rhododendron and birdwatching, Patan Museum and departure. For multi-day trekking that connects these hill stations, see Getaway Nepal's Kathmandu Valley trekking routes.
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