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Private Kakani Day Hike from Kathmandu

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  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Duration

    9 Hours

  • Activity Level

    MODERATE

  • Language

    English, Japanese

Description

On this private hiking tour from Kathmandu, spend a day in Kakani, the best hiking point from Kathmandu with beautiful views of the Himalayas. Kakani lies on a ridge northwest of the Kathmandu valley at an elevation of 2073 meters (6,800 feet) above the sea level. It has magnificent views of Ganesh Himal, the central Himalayas and the western Himalayas. Also, visit the Thai Memorial park that commemorates the victims of 311 Thai Airways crash in 1992.

Itinerary
  • Private Kakani Day Hike from Kathmandu

    Kakani is a hill station on the northern side of Kathmandu. It is in Nuwakot district, 29km (18 miles) away from Kathmandu and is accessible by road. The drive takes just 1.5 hours. This place is famous for its breathtaking scenery and there is a lot of potential for day hiking. The tranquility of the surroundings give you immense pleasure and the Himalayan mountains like Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Ganesh, Langtang, Manaslu and Gaurishankar can be viewed from there.

    After breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a 1-hour drive to Kakani. The drive itself is interesting as you get to pass numerous villages along the road. The scenery on the way is magnificent. But the true beauty is saved for the moment you arrive in Kakani, the whole vista just opens up on the north side as you get out of the vehicle. 

     On reaching, you will start the hike to Bhanjyang, which is about 3-hours long, including a 20-minute steep climb until you reach the top. It's an interesting hike through oak, rhododendron and pine forests. You will reach the Kakani hilltop where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of high snow-capped mountains with natural beauty. You will also visit the Thai Memorial park and village, where you can closely observe the daily lifestyle of the Tamang ethnic group.

    Afterwards you will be back to Kakani Bazaar and then drive back to Kathmandu to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Hiking guide
  • Private vehicle
  • Lunch at a tourist resort or local restaurant
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Excluded
  • Food and drinks (unless specified)
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Nuwakot Durbar
Please Note

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Minimum age is 13 years
  • Hiking level: easy to moderate
  • Highest point (summit): 2073m (6,800 feet)
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Please bring drinking water, a camera, a sun hat, sunscreen and binoculars
  • Please note that there has been significant damage to some of the sites visited on this tour due to the earthquakes in April and May 2015
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Language

English, Japanese

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Cancellation Policy
  • For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

    Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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USD 139 / Person
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