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Popular One-Day Hiking Options from Kathmandu

By Shepherd Holidays
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥18,324 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Kathmandu Valley offers a wide range of scenic one-day hiking experiences, perfect for travelers who want to explore nature, culture, and Himalayan landscapes without long treks. These hikes can be comfortably completed in a single day and are ideal for beginners to moderate hikers. Some routes feature breathtaking sunrise or sunset views, while others pass through forests, villages, and sacred sites.

All tours listed below are private, fully guided, and can be customized based on your pace and interests. We start all these hikes picking you up from your hotel and dropping you back after completion of the hike.
Key Highlights:
✔ Private, flexible one-day hiking tours
✔ Professional English-speaking hiking guide
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Private transportation
✔ All government taxes and service charges
✔ Suitable for beginners to moderate hikers
✔ Stunning views, nature, culture, or sunrise/sunset options
Itinerary shown here is just an idea, actual shall be different during hike.

Activity location
  • Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
    • , North Side of Kathmandu Valley
    • 00977, Kathmandu, Nepal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
    • , North Side of Kathmandu Valley
    • 00977, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Jamacho Nagarjun Hill Hike
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours: Duration: 5–6 hours

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Best for: Nature lovers, short forest hikes
Inside Shivapuri Nagarjun Park: Jamacho Hill is one of the closest forest hikes from Kathmandu, offering a peaceful escape into nature.
Nature, Culture and Adventure : The trail passes through dense pine and rhododendron forests and leads to Jamacho Gumba at the hilltop.
Pickup included

Price details
￥18,324 x 1 Adult￥18,324
Total
Price is ￥18,324
Champadevi Hike
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Champadevi Hike: Champadevi is a sacred hill south of Kathmandu, popular among locals and hikers.
Duration: 6 hours: Duration: 5–6 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Best for: Spiritual hike, fitness walk, local experience
Champadevi Route : The trail passes thru forests & stone steps to the Champadevi, offering panoramic valley views and a peaceful atmosphere.
Pickup included

Price details
￥22,905 x 1 Adult￥22,905
Total
Price is ￥22,905
Dhulikhel -Namobuddha Hike
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Dhulikhel Sunrise Hike : This scenic hike begins with a sunrise (Optional) view from Dhulikhel, followed by a peaceful walk to Namobuddha.
Duration: 7 hours: Difficulty: Moderate

Best for: Culture, sunrise views, spiritual experience
Dhulikhel to Namobuddha : Hike through hills, terraced fields & villages to the sacred Namo Buddha Monastery, one of Nepal’s Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
Participate on Day Prayers: You can participate with daily prayers with monks at the Monastery.
Pickup included

Price details
￥22,905 x 1 Adult￥22,905
Total
Price is ￥22,905
Phulchoki Hill Hike ( 2,791 m)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Phulchoki Hike ( 2,791 m): Phulchoki (2,762 m) is the highest hill surrounding Kathmandu Valley and a paradise for nature lovers.
Duration: 7 hours: Duration: 6–7 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Best for: Nature, botany, panoramic views
Highest Hill around Kathmandu : Trail goes through lush forests, especially beautiful during spring (rhododendrons bloom), Enjoy Himalayan ranges from top.
Pickup included

Price details
￥22,905 x 1 Adult￥22,905
Total
Price is ￥22,905
Shivapuri Peak Hike (2,732 m)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Flora/Fauna & Mountains View : The trail winds through a protected national park rich in flora, fauna and you can enjoy panoramic mountain vistas on hike
Duration: 7 hours: Duration: 6–7 hours
Inside Shivapuri National Park: This hike takes you to Shivapuri Peak (2,732 m), the second-highest point around Kathmandu Valley.
Pickup included

Price details
￥22,905 x 1 Adult￥22,905
Total
Price is ￥22,905
Suryachaur- Kakani Sunset Hike
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Suryachaur- Kakani with Sunset: Countryside hike leading to Suryachaur & Kakani, famous for open grasslands and spectacular sunset views over the Himalayas.
Duration: 7 hours: Duration: 6–7 hours

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Best for: Sunset lovers, photography, relaxed hiking
Experience Rural Nepal : The trail passes through villages and farmland, offering a glimpse of rural life near Kathmandu.
Pickup included

Price details
￥24,432 x 1 Adult￥24,432
Total
Price is ￥24,432
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What's included, what's not

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    Food & Drinks
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    Nepal Entry Visa & International Air Flight
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    Accommodation & Personal Expenses

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is the ninth national park in Nepal and was established in 2002. It is located in the country's mid-hills on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley and named after Shivapuri Peak of 2,732 m altitude.
Jamacho Gumba
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Jamacho (1,966 m) is a wonderful place for Hiking & Running near Kathmandu. Jamacho Gumba lies at the top of the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. It goes through the wilderness of the woods that is protected by the Nepalese army. From the top, you can enjoy the views of the Himalayan ranges, especially that of Langtang and Everest Himalaya, and of Kathmandu valley.
Nagarjun
  • 10m
This hill is connected to Shivapuri National Park. While hiking on this hill, you will pass through, a dense forest of bamboo, oak, rhododendron, pine, and many more plants. This hike is perfect for bird watchers and also if you’re lucky you can witness some wild animals including wild boar, leopard, jungle cats, and monkeys.
Shivapuri National Park
  • 30m
Shivapuri Peak Hike (National Park) This hike takes you to Shivapuri Peak (2,732 m), the second-highest point around Kathmandu Valley. The trail winds through a protected national park rich in flora, fauna, and birdlife. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and the valley below. Duration: 6–7 hours Difficulty: Moderate Best for: Active hikers, mountain views, nature experience
Kakani
  • 1h
Suryachaur – Kakani Sunset Hike A beautiful countryside hike leading to Suryachaur and Kakani, famous for open grasslands and spectacular sunset views over the Himalayas. The trail passes through villages and farmland, offering a glimpse of rural life near Kathmandu. Duration: 5–6 hours Difficulty: Easy to moderate Best for: Sunset lovers, photography, relaxed hiking
Namobuddha
  • 1h
Dhulikhel Sunrise Hike to Namo Buddha This scenic hike begins with a sunrise view from Dhulikhel, followed by a peaceful walk through hills, terraced fields, and villages to the sacred Namo Buddha Monastery—one of Nepal’s most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Duration: 6–7 hours Difficulty: Moderate Best for: Culture, sunrise views, spiritual experience
Nagarkot
  • 1h
Nagarkot Sunrise Hike to Changu Narayan One of the most popular one-day hikes in Kathmandu Valley. Start early to enjoy a sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot, then hike downhill through forests and villages to Changu Narayan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Duration: 5–6 hours Difficulty: Easy to moderate Best for: First-time visitors, sunrise, culture & nature
Champadevi Hiking
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Champadevi Hike Champadevi is a sacred hill south of Kathmandu, popular among locals and hikers. The trail passes through forest paths and stone steps to the Champadevi shrine, offering panoramic valley views and a peaceful atmosphere. Duration: 5–6 hours Difficulty: Moderate Best for: Spiritual hike, fitness walk, local experience
Phulchoki
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Phulchoki Hill Hike (Highest Hill around Kathmandu) Phulchoki (2,762 m) is the highest hill surrounding Kathmandu Valley and a paradise for nature lovers. The trail runs through lush forests, especially beautiful during spring when rhododendrons bloom. From the top, enjoy wide Himalayan and valley views. Duration: 6–7 hours Difficulty: Moderate Best for: Nature, botany, panoramic views

Location

Activity location
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    Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
    • , North Side of Kathmandu Valley
    • 00977, Kathmandu, Nepal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
    • , North Side of Kathmandu Valley
    • 00977, Kathmandu, Nepal

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