Overview of Short Treks around Kathmandu
Short Treks around Kathmandu, Nepal is also a tiny country, but many Himalayan ranges between India and China surround it. Boundless Adventure Highlights such short treks and hiking around Kathmandu for 2023 and 2024.
The total surface of the land is covered with 1 47,181 square kilometers in Nepal. It is also known as the most landlocked country in the world.
Many travelers visit Nepal to see beautiful Himalayan sceneries and natural beauties for short Hiking, Rock and Ice Climbing, Short Trekking, and sightseeing tours.
However, they would like to explore ethnic culture, Trekking to the highest Base camp in the world, the most elevated line in the world, go on Elephant safaris to see one-horn Rhinos, and experience adventurous activities.
Nepal is a country where the founder of Buddhism (Gautam Buddha) was born in Lumbini, which is known as the symbol of peace and love. Nepal is divided into three central geographical regions
- (1) the Himalayan Region
- (2) Hilly Region
- (3) Terai Region and the other seven different states.
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, where you can see temples, monasteries, and stupas along the route. Kathmandu is just like a bowl; it is enclosed by green hills all over the area. All the green hills are covered with terraces, farms, villages, and green forests.
Similarly, Nepal is the best country for those who want to enjoy their holidays in various ways simultaneously, including Hiking, Trekking, paragliding, Ultra-light, and river rafting. Nepal has many adventure activities and short and long Trekking, including nearby Kathmandu and out of the valley.
Regarding the short and long Trekking, we can have a great culture to explore the world heritage site from a day to multi-day broad nearby Kathmandu valley. The short trek is for those who want to visit many places quickly.
The journey of short Trekking begins from Kathmandu Valley to out of the valley every Trekking and tour season in every National park.
We have Annapurna Conservation for Annapurna Hiking and Sagarmatha national park for Everest Trekking. However, Contact us for more information regarding the short and long Trekking near Kathmandu Valley.
Nearby Kathmandu
The List of Short Treks around Kathmandu and travel guide
(1) Annapurna Family Trekking
(2) Everest Panorama Trekking
(3) Langtang Valley Trekking
(4) Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
(5) Nagarkot Hiking
(6) Mardi Himal Trekking
(7) Short Annapurna Trekking
(8) Heritage Tour
(9) Everest Family Trekking
(10) Everest Base Camp Trekking
Ghorepani Trekking
Ghorepani Poon Hill is in the Annapurna area, which lies at an altitude of 3,210 meters from Sea level. Most of the people are Magar. All of them follow the Gurung and Magar community and culture. Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu, and Mt. Nilgiri is the main attraction of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. It takes 5 to 7 days to hike from Pokhara and Kathmandu.
Everest View Trekking
Everest view trekking is also known as Everest Panorama Trekking. It lies at an altitude of 3,880 meters from Sea level. You can see the spectacular views of Mt Everest, Mount Amadablam, Mount Thamserku, Mount Nuptse, and Lohse-share. It takes 7 to 10 days to go Hiking. There are a lot of different places to visit, such as Sherpa Village, Sagarmatha National Park, Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, and Tengboche Monastery.
Langtang Trekking
Langtang Valley is an excellent trekking destination in the Himalayan region. Langtang Valley trekking combines the world’s most beautiful civilized Tamang Valley, highly holy Gosainkunda Lake, and stunning Helambu Valley with the spectacular and attractive Langtang National Park. It lies at an altitude of 4200 meters. It takes 8 to 10 days to Hike from Kathmandu.
Annapurna Base Camp
The starting point of Annapurna Base Camp is a direct route from Pokhara and Kathmandu, which takes a 5 to 6 hours drive from Kathmandu by van; you can reach Pokhara from Kathmandu by plane within 20 minutes.
Throughout the Trekking, you can enjoy and experience local national Gurung and Magar cultures at small settlements and villages in the Annapurna region.
The popular Annapurna base camp trek encompasses the Himalayan ranges, including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre. It lies at an altitude of 4,100 meters. It takes 6 to 10 days to hike.
Nagarkot Hiking
Nagarkot is the shortest trek and tour from Kathmandu Valley. It is a 35 km east drive from Kathmandu. You can explore such UNESCO-listed Heritage sites along the way to Nagarkot and have a great chance to see the sunset in the evening and sunrise in the morning from the balcony of your hotel.
It is 2100 Meters high from sea level and still a great chance to explore local culture and Langtang, Shishapangma, Ganesh Himal, and Everest Himalayan chain.
Mardi Himal
Mardi Himal is situated in the Annapurna region, starting from Pokhara, where we drive to Kande and trek to Deurali. It is one of the magnificent trekking areas of Annapurna. You will get an extraordinary outlook of Mt. Machhapuchhre, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Hiunchuli.
You can see the colorful Rhododendrons on the way to Mardi Himal trekking, and also you will get a great chance to know the culture and lifestyle of the local community. It lies at an altitude of 4,500 meters. It takes 5 to 6 days to Hike from Kathmandu.
Helambu Trekking
Helambu Trekking begins from Sundarijal after a 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Kathmandu. It is the easiest, reasonably popular trekking trail in the Langtang trekking region. You can see the great Himalayan views of Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishanker, and Langtang Himalayan views. The trekking area is famous for the panoramic Himalayan range, including the Jugal Himal and Langtang Lirung. It takes 6 to 8 days to hike from Kathmandu and return.
Kathmandu Valley Tour
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. It is like an open museum; everyone can explore the national heritage site within a day or two. Heritage sites are Swayambhunath (famous as the monkey temple), Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath (big sputa in Nepal), Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square; these are the oldest monasteries built 2500 years ago around Kathmandu city. It takes two days to visit Kathmandu Valley.
Dhampus Sarangkot
The journey to Dhampus village is known as the most beautiful paradise in Nepal, which begins from Phedi village of Pokhara, nearly a 30-minute drive from the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara. Dhampus Sarangkot trek is specially designed for those trekkers who want to explore the Himalayan views from the lowland.
It is also known as the alternative trek of Annapurna View trekking. Sarangkot and Dhampush lie at an altitude of 2000 meters from Sea level. It takes two nights and three days to hike and trek between Pokhara and Kathmandu.
Everest Treks
Boundless Adventure arranges two different types of Everest Treks. One is shorter, and another is longer, according to your comfort. Please feel free and let us know.
- Shorter trek
- Longer trek
We are more than happy to provide you with such treks from Kathmandu. Contact us today.
Essential Information - Short Treks around Kathmandu
Accommodations in short treks
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, and Pokhara is a Second touristic area. Similarly, you can get a non-star hotel into five stars hotel. You can choose the hotel you like. But you know in the mountains not many luxury hotels are available. It will be standard accommodation with a Hot shower.
It is called a small tea house. Every client is used to staying at the same tea house during Trekking. But most of the tea houses have warm heating for dining in winter. We provide you with such accommodation during your Trekking in Nepal.
Meals for short Treks
Typically, Boundless Adventure arranges three-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Everyone in the hotel will have a vegetarian and non-vegetarian breakfast with cold and hot drinks.
Similarly, you will have three meals daily during the short Trekking around Kathmandu. We will provide a menu, and you can choose your food accordingly. You need to follow the hotel, the dinner and Breakfast will be at your tea house every day.
Drinking water
Usually, you can buy mineral water every 20 minutes and you can have IODINE tables. CHLORINE drops to put into the entire bottle of drinking water to kill all bacteria. These iodine and Chlorine are available in every pharmacy in Nepal.
Best seasons
Nepal is the geography between India and China. The climate is pretty similar to theirs. However, We have our best trekking seasons every time of the year. The best trekking season starts from the beginning of March to the end of June and restarts again from September to December.
We don’t have much trekking area except in the upper Mustang during the Monsoon seasons. However, we are not operating any trekking during the winter seasons.
TIMS and Permit Require
TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) and Permits are necessary for legal trekkers. While you book the Short treks around Kathmandu, We require a copy of your passport and one photo to make the permits. However, the original passport is better for taking to the Annapurna conservation area permits and TIMS.
Trekking equipment
Necessary to have a down jacket and Sleeping bag with you while you are on Short Treks around Kathmandu in addition to your travel equipment. You will get Rent Down Jackets and Sleeping Bags in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Additional Information
Boundless Adventure is a local trekking company based in Kathmandu, Nepal. We are always helpful to every client. However, we always try to provide the best service and information while you need it. If you need further information about short treks around Kathmandu, please email or call us or WhatsApp us at +9779851033819 Now.
