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Kathmandu Valley Trek-7 days Itinerary and Cost 2024

Kathmandu Valley Trek-7 days itinerary explores naturally and culturally beautiful places- Chisapani, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel and Balthali. This is a favorite trek holidays for families with children, adults and seniors. You walk through sporadic settlements of dirt tracks, uphill and downhill of terraces. Enjoy the spectacular mountain views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Annapurna and Everest. In addition to mighty Himalayas, you will enjoy an amazing Sunrise and Sunset view from different point. The trek is possible throughout the year except rainy season as it is a low altitude trek. Kathmandu Valley Trek is a good way to escape from the hustle and bustle city. Please email us at missionecotreknepal@gmail.com and call or message on WhatsApp at +977 9851023742  for 7 days Kathmandu valley trek booking at cheap cost with departure plan of 2024, 2025.

Trek Facts

Trek Name: Kathmandu Valley Trek

Trek Duration: 7 Days

Trek Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Trek Season: Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec/Mar/April/May

Trek Altitude: 380m- 600m

Trek Cost: USD 450-USD 650

Group Size: 01 - 12 people

Trek Package: Private/Group Trek

Mode of Transfer: Bus/Jeep/Car

Start/End of Trek: Kathmandu /Kathmandu

Kathmandu Valley Trekking 6 nights 7 days package cost with departure dates.

  • Kathmandu Valley Trek 
  • 7 Days Itinerary
  • Cost in Details
  • Essential Trek Info
  • FAQs

Kathmandu Valley Trek is famous for spectacular Himalayan scenery and the mountain views with sunrise and sunset.You will meet Nepalese locals, experience the natural and cultural beauty of Nepal, walking through rhododendron and oak forests.The 7-days trekking around Kathmandu valley is suitable for those who are short on time and love short walks.This trek includes an amazing places like Sundarijal, Chisapani, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Namobuddha and Panauti. This is the best treks if you have a few days for trekking in Nepal.This is the best choice if you want to enjoy a moderately challenging trek.The Kathmandu Valley Trek offers an amazing view of the Himalayas, the local villages and its life style. The Kathmandu Valley Trek is the best choice if you have no time trek to Everest, Manalsu and Annapurna.

This is an easy to moderate grade trek.The people of all ages like family with children, young couples and seniors can join and enjoy trek around Kathmandu valley.The maximum altitude you will reach at 2100 m, the Chisapani. So, there is no any risk of high altitude sickness. You will see a few trekkers on the trail. The Kathmandu valley trek is a good way if you wish to trek in a less crowed trekking area.

Kathmandu Valley is historically known as Nepal valley trek begins from Sundarijal after a short drive.The trek passes through beautiful natural villages such as  Mulkharka, Chisapani, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Namo Buddha and finally reach to Panauti.

Kathmandu Valley Trek Difficulty
This is a low altitude trek with moderate difficulty level, and you need to walk 5 to 6 hours each day. The trekkers with all skill levels like beginners to family with kids and senior citizens can do this trek as it is a short duration trek. However, the uphill 900 m climb from Sundarijal to Chisapani is quite challenging for hikers.

Best time trekking around Kathmandu Valley
It is possible to do Kathmandu valley trek all around the year. Autumn-September to December and Spring-March to June is the best time trek around Kathmandu valley. Winter like Jan and February is also a good time for this trek. The rainy season like July and August is not really recommended Kathmandu valley rim trek.The leeches and everyday rainfalls may disturb you on the trek.

Food on Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek
During the trek, you will get basic tea houses and budget hotel accommodation on the trail. Like in Nagarkot and Dhulikhel, you may get standard and deluxe hotel accommodation, but the cost it comes additional on top of budget hotel. We will book upgraded hotel accommodation in Nagarkot and Dhulikhel as per your kind request.

Accommodation on Kathmandu Valley Round Trek
Furthermore, food facilities along the trek are quite basic as well. You will get Nepali meals-Dal Bhat consists of rice, dal (pulses), lentils, spinach, vegetables, pickles, meat, and others. You can also get various international cuisine like momo, chowmein, pizza, pasta, burger and others in the hotels around Kathmandu Valley trek.

Kathmandu Valley Trek Permit
The Kathmandu Valley Trek is goes through Shivapuri National Park.So, we have to pay USD 10 for Kathmandu Trek Permit. The TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System) does not require trek around Kathmandu valley.

Kathmandu Trek Package
The Kathmandu Valley Trek Package cost ranges from USD 190 to USD 450, it depends on service and the quality of hotel where you will be stay on trekking in Kathmandu valley rim.

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu(1300 m)
On arrival in Kathmandu you will be met by us and taken to your hotel. If time permits, short sightseeing and exploring will be arranged for you. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Chisapani (2000 m)
Your trekking guide will meet you at your hotel after breakfast and you will drive out to the edge of the Kathmandu Valley, at Sundarijal and hike along the Helambu route. Spend the evening in a traditional-style tea house in Chisapani.
Day 03: Trek to Nagarkot (1960 m)
Enjoy the view and trek with a good gentle flat, downhill and steady climb up to Nagarkot, well known as a retreat from Kathmandu. From there you have amazing views of the Himalayan Range from the Annapurna in the west to the Everest region in the east. In addition there is the beautiful rural scenery of terraced fields and traditional farmhouses in the foreground, a sight which is stunning in its own right, even if there was not a huge range of snow peaks in the background!
Day 04: Trek to Dhulikhel (1940 m)
Today it's worth rising early to catch the sunrise over the Himalayas (weather permitting as always) and enjoy your breakfast with this incredible view. When it's time to hit the trail, you trek out along the ridge line to the southeast of Nagarkot, passing through community forest, terraced fields and small villages that rely not only on farming and livestock, but also on the forest for their daily needs. You are accompanied by the great Himalayan views throughout the day and your destination of Dhulikhel is equally famous for incredible views, as well as having an old town centre to explore dating from the days this was an important stop on the trading route to Tibet.
Day 05: Trek to Namo Buddha
Another beautiful sunrise and breakfast with a view. Life is good. Shoulder your pack and head out onto a lovely forested trail which skirts around the hillsides to the little location of Namobuddha. Here you are far, far away from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, the main roads and larger towns. This is a Tamang community, people who came from Tibet over 800 years ago and whose name originally meant 'horse warrior'! There is a beautiful and very sacred Buddhist Stupa here, which commemorates Siddhartha Gautama's selfless act of offering his body to a hungry tigress, which is said to have contributed to his ability to achieve enlightenment and, ultimately, Buddha-hood. A newly built Tibetan monastery provides a contrast to the Tamang Buddhist tradition and you have the chance to learn more as you can stay there.
Day 06: Trek to Panauti and drive back to Kathmandu.
This morning at breakfast you can track your progress on this trek as you can see most of the areas you have trekked so far – a great photo, especially with the mighty Himalayas in the background! Well fueled for the last day on the trail you set out on a small dirt road which we follow for most of the day. Our trail passes through small villages and terraced fields, all the while with the Himalayas off in the distance. You can rightly wonder that you are so close to Kathmandu, as it really feels a world and a half away. Your trek finishes in the fascinating village of Panauti, once a large and important center in the old Newar Kingdom of Banepa. The Newar at the ethnic community famous for the old palace complexes in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur and Panauti was build in similar design and it is fascinating to see how the old center of town has survived today, even without the UNESCO support seen inside the Kathmandu Valley. It is located on a sacred confluence of two rivers, with a third, invisible river said to meet at this point also and it is the site of a huge mela every 12 years. After lunch and exploring the old town you can take the weight off your feet for a while as you relax in the car back to Kathmandu, taking in the sights along the way.
Day 07: Kathmandu Airport. 
Final transfer to Kathmandu airport to get your flight back to home or you can extend your trip as well.

Cost Included:

  • Twin sharing hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu.
  • Twin twin sharing guest house accommodation during Kathmandu Trekking.
  • 3 times meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner during trek
  • All transfers on private vehicle
  • Fully qualified trekking guide throughout the trek
  • Porter to carry your luggage during the trek - 1 porter between 2 clients.
  • All necessary documentation for the trek National Park permit
  • All government taxes

Cost Not Included:

  • Expenses of a personal nature - tips, laundry, phone calls, beverages.
  • Unforeseen expenses that demand a change in itinerary like natural forces, changes in weather, road
  • blockages, flight/train cancellations and illness.
  • Medical, Travel, or Evacuation insurance.
  • Nepal Visa fees
  • All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

This is not a high-altitude trek, so please pack as light as possible. Some of the essential trekking gears for this trek is as below.
Trekking Clothing
Two pairs of light trousers
2-3 light shirts
One pair of hiking shoes
Two pairs breathable socks
Windproof/ waterproof jacket
Trekking Hat or cap
Rain covers
Thermals
First aid
Band-aids
Sanitary pads/ Tampons
Anti-nausea tablets
Water purification tablets
Insect repellent creams
Hand Sanitizer
Accessories
Camera
Solar Chargers
Power Banks
Extra Batteries
Sleeping Bags
Moisturizer
Important documents
Passport
Travel permits

Guide and Porter
If you take a guide, he will make your trek relatively easy and comfortable as the trails are not well marked. Since this is a short trek, a porter is not necessary. However, hiring guide and porter depends upon your desire and requirement.

Passports and Visa
Passport-You will need a valid passport to travel internationally.Your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Please ensure that passport details you provide are accurate. Any errors provided may result in extra fees for making corrections in bookings. We recommend taking copies of the main passport pages and other important documents with you as well as leave copies at home with family or friends.
Visas-All foreign nationals except Indian passport holders require a visa to enter Nepal. Visas are obtainable from embassies abroad, land borders including borders with India & Tibet, and on arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport. Please note that visa on arrival is only available to fully vaccinated visitors. Getting a visa at the airport or land borders can sometimes take time due to long queues. There have been instances when travellers are asked to show proof of exit from the country, i.e flight tickets. You may also need to provide two passport photos and the following fees in US dollars subject to change, cash only. Other currencies are also accepted although rates may differ. The following costs were correct at time of writing:
Multi entry visa valid for 15 days - US$30
Multi entry visa valid for 30 days - US$50
Multi entry visa valid for 90 days - US$125

Air Pollution
Air quality in Nepal can be poor, especially in winter. Some towns, including Kathmandu, experience very high levels of seasonal smog and heavy particulate pollution. Seek medical advice if you're concerned about the effects of air pollution.

Mosquito borne illnesses
Malaria is a risk in some areas of Nepal including Chitwan National Park. Dengue fever and Japanese encephalitis also occur, including on occasion in Kathmandu. Protect yourself against insect bites by wearing adequate protection, including repellent.

Medical Facilitates and Treatment
Medical facilities in Nepal are very limited, particularly outside Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, treatment at international-standard clinics is expensive and up-front payment for services is generally required. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment, including evacuation by helicopter.

Transport
Luggage Limits
Domestic flights in Nepal have strict weight limits - 10 kg of check-in luggage and 5kg of carry-on hand luggage per person is included with your flight ticket. Excess baggage (up to 5 kg per person only) will be charged at your own expense.
Travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara
On itineraries that include road travel between these destinations, past travellers have often decided to fly this route independently to avoid the long overland journey (200 km, approx 6+ hours). The flight takes around 35 mins. Should you decide to fly, this will be at your own expense with no refunds for road travel available.
Road Travel
Roadworks and infrastructure projects can cause significant delays on major roads within cities and highways between destinations. Road travel can also be disrupted due to demonstrations and bandhs (strikes) without warning. Major roadworks are currently ongoing in and around Kathmandu and the roads to Chitwan National Park. Delays, heavy traffic, poor road conditions and dust are a reality of road travel in Nepal.
Monsoon
The monsoon season is from June to September and weather conditions can disrupt travel during this time due to flooding and landslides. Disruption of air travel and airport closures are also possible. Be prepared that the itinerary may need to change at short notice.

Money matters
The official currency of Nepal is Nepali rupee (NPR). USD is also widely accepted in Nepal. ATMs can only be found in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bhaktapur. Make sure you carry sufficient cash to cover your needs when travelling outside of these cities. Money exchange facilities are available in Kathmandu, Namche, Pokhara, Chitwan (only outside the park) and Bhaktapur. Credit cards are not widely accepted.Please note that Nepal will not accept foreign currency notes that are old, torn, faded and they can be very difficult to exchange or extra fees added when exchanging at banks. Please ensure that you have new, clean notes after 2005 series notes. Before departing on a trek, make sure you have enough Nepalese currency to purchase meals and drinks, in the smaller denominations where possible, as there are no ATMs and larger notes (such as 1000 NPR) can be difficult to change.

Tipping
If you are happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels and inspires excellent service.We do recommend 10 % to 15% percent of your trip cost to tip guide and porter.

Phone and Internet access
Hotels in Kathmandu generally have excellent WiFi connections. Most hotels offer free WiFi in public areas, with some also offering in-room WIFI, sometimes for an additional fee. While trekking WiFi may be available in tea houses and lodges for a small cost. The higher you go the more the use of WiFi and the internet will cost, and likely the slower the speed. Please note that most tea houses do not have electrical outlets in rooms to charge devices but are shared in the main dining area, for an additional fee. The portable solar chargers is very useful.

Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory. Make sure your insurance covers you for your intended activities, including travel and trekking above 3000 m if this is included on your itinerary, mountain rescue services and helicopter evacuation costs.We strongly recommend all travellers have a policy that also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects.We need travel insurance level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number. Travelers who reside within the European Union or Switzerland receive basic international health insurance, so travel insurance is not mandatory under European Union Law. However, as this does not cover situations such as emergency rescues, private health care, or repatriation to their home country, comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. 

Strikes
Demonstrations and protests are common in Nepal, with strikes regularly occurring that may result in curfews or roadblocks being enforced at short notice. At these times, businesses may close and vehicles may not be allowed on the roads. You should avoid any demonstrations or political gatherings and follow local advice, including that of your leader in the event of any disruptions.

Theft and Crime 
Pick pocketing and other petty theft is common, especially in places where tourists or foreigners frequent. Take care when walking around at night. Avoid walking on your own and don’t carry large sums of cash. Keep valuables in a hotel safe if possible. Bars and restaurants now close at midnight as part of a government crackdown on illegal activities. Foreigners remaining in bars and clubs after hours have been detained by the police. Police have increased their presence in Thamel and Durbar Marg, popular tourist districts in Kathmandu, in an effort to reduce crime in these areas. You should seek out police if you have been robbed or affected by any crime.

Travelling on a group trip
As you travel on a group trip you will be exposed to all the pleasures and maybe some of the frustrations of travelling in a group. Your fellow travellers will probably come from all corners of the world and likely a range of age groups too. We ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience. Remember too that you have responsibilities to the group. If you are requested to be at a place at a certain time, ensure that you don't keep the rest of the group waiting. We have found time and time again that the very best trips we operate are those where the dynamics within the group work well - this takes just a little effort on your part. Due to privacy reasons, we are unable to provide you with contact details and any personal information about your fellow travellers booked on your trip prior to departure.Please note many of our trips operate with a minimum of 1 person, so there may be instances where you are the only person on the trip.

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