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 2024 and 2025.
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, trek 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.
Short Treks around Kathmandu Valley
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 are 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 Base Camp 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.