• Day Tour
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley

Tour Overview

Kathmandu Hiking Tour – 5 Days / 4 Nights is a perfect blend of soft Himalayan hiking, cultural sightseeing, and comfortable accommodation. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience Nepal’s nature, villages, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites without long or difficult trekking days.

The journey includes scenic hikes from Sankhu to Nagarkot and Nagarkot to Dhulikhel, offering beautiful countryside landscapes, terraced farms, forests, and Himalayan views, combined with guided sightseeing in Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Guests enjoy a choice of luxury five-star hotels or charming family-run guesthouses in Kathmandu, and top-rated resorts in Nagarkot and Dhulikhel.

Hiranya Varna Mahavihar (Golden Temple)
Hiranya Varna Mahavihar (Golden Temple)

Itinerary - Day by Day

01

DAY 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy a welcome dinner and relax after your journey.

  • Hotel Options: According to your preference (homestay, small Guesthouse, any other standered hotels ).
  • Overnight: Kathmandu
02

DAY 02- Drive to Sankhu & Hike to Nagarkot

After breakfast, drive to the traditional Newari town of Sankhu, located northeast of Kathmandu. Begin your scenic hike from Sankhu to Nagarkot.The trail passes through rural villages, farmland, pine forests, and gentle ridges, offering beautiful countryside views and glimpses of local life. Lunch is served along the trail.

  • Hiking Duration: 4–5 hours
  • Dinner & Overnight: Nagarkot
  • Hotel Options: According to your idea ( Homestay,Small Guest House,any other standered Hotels )
03

DAY 03: Hike from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel

Early morning optional sunrise views from Nagarkot, with panoramic Himalayan scenery on clear days. After breakfast, begin the hike toward Dhulikhel, a charming hill town known for its traditional houses and mountain views. The trail descends and ascends through forest paths, small villages, and terraced hillsides. Lunch is provided on the way.

  • Hiking Duration: 6–7 hours
  • Dinner & Overnight: Dhulikhel
  • Hotel Options: According to your idea ( Homestay,Small Guest House, any other standered Hotels )
04

DAY 04: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing (Bhaktapur, Patan & Kathmandu)

After breakfast, drive back toward Kathmandu and begin a full-day guided cultural tour:

Bhaktapur Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Explore the medieval city famous for its palaces, pagoda-style temples, pottery squares, and traditional Newari culture.

Pashupatinath Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Visit Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple complex, located along the Bagmati River.

Boudhanath Stupa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and a spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism.

Patan City (Lalitpur)
Discover the artistic city of Patan, known for its fine temples, stone sculptures, and historic Patan Durbar Square.

Lunch is served in the Boudhanath area. Dinner and overnight in Kathmandu.
Hotel Options: According to your idea ( Homestay,Small Guest House, any other standered Hotels )

05

DAY 05: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your onward departure, concluding your Kathmandu Hiking Tour.

Service Includes

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • Accommodation in 1★–5★ hotels or homestay or selected guesthouse
  • Three meals per day during the tour
  • Drinking water during hikes and sightseeing
  • Professional hiking/trekking guide
  • Licensed city guide for sightseeing
  • All monument entrance fees
  • Private transportation according to group size

Important Travel Information

  • Tourist visa available on arrival (cash payment only)
  • Passport validity minimum 6 months
  • Visa & MasterCard accepted with approx. 3.5% bank charge (No American Express)
  • Electricity: 220V AC
  • Best travel months: February–May & September–November
  • Payment in cash upon arrival at hotel

Contact us for private departures, group offers, and customized Kathmandu hiking, sightseeing, and Chitwan wildlife tours.