Overview
From the vantage point of Tarebhir/Helipad with plenty of nature to the flats of upper Bagmati River (it’s clean on that side!) with paddy fields and villages, enjoy the best of both worlds. We begin with a climb from the northern edge of Budhanilkantha and soon find ourselves walking through a peaceful trail in the midst of pine trees. The uphill is well rewarded with the viewpoint of Tarebhir, sporting great vistas of Kapan ridge which we soon follow. The windy ridge is adorned with sandy trails and prayer flags fluttering overhead. Past Gokarneswar, we take on flat trails all along the shores of Bagmati, surrounded by vast farms with imposing massifs of Shivapuri’s eastern flank and Nagarkot in front of us. A final climb then takes us to Champak Binayak temple, which gives us a fine look at the terrains we trod on and rivers we walked along.
Highlights
| Forests adjacent to Shivapuri National Park (we don't go inside) and nice rocky trails leading up to Helipad/Tarebhir | |
| Views from Helipad with the long ridge of Kapan in front and a wide panorama of the city around | |
| 5km / 3.1mi of gradual downhill trails through pine trees on Kapan's ridge | |
| Weird, brutalist structures at Kapan's park, which includes the likes of a hollow pyramid, an observatory, an amphitheater and a Buddhist chhorten | |
| Walking along Bagmati River on all flats surrounded by farmlands all around | |
| Villages and farms of Jagadol and Gokarna | |
| The famous Hindu temple of Gokarneswor premises (Rs. 150 entry fees if you wish to visit the main temple) and Champak Binayak |
Prices
Last day to sign up and pay: Friday 5pm
Where your payment goes for full day hikes (per hiker price breakdown):
* This is hike price breakdown for clients. Each guide is paid a total of Rs 6000 (Rs 4500 for hike day and Rs 1500 for safety check/trail walk). Each trainee guide is paid Rs 4000. There is one guide for every 6 or 7 hikers.There is one guide for every 6 or 7 hikers.
By popular demand, snacks include processed cheese balls, chips and sourpatches. While these are provided and included, you are welcome to bring your own snacks.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- 100% refund by Thursday 10am
- 50% refund from Thursday 10am to Friday 10am
- No refund after Friday 10am
- No refund for no show on hike day
Payments are non-transferrable between people and across hikes as all costs will have incurred.
No shows will result in full payment in dues transferrable to next hike, and are non-refundable
Includes
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Excludes
- Soda, tea/coffee and alcoholic beverages (Please bring small change)
- Additional food
- Travel Insurance
- Tips/gratuities for hike guides (10 to 15% of trip price is recommended)
- Taxi cost if you need to cut the hike short for any reason
Sign Up
1. Drop us a line
Send us a message using any of the methods below. Please also mention:
- Full name
- Pickup location (see Pickups in Itinerary section)
- Allergies, if any
- Choice of sandwich (chicken or veg)
- For group registrations, please mention names and details of each member in the same message, specifying if anyone is 17 y/o or under.
2. Clear Payments
Deadline to pay: Friday 5pm (one day before hike). To confirm your spot, please clear all payments. For online app payments, please clearly mention names of all hikers you’re paying for (family members, friends, etc).
Fonepay app for vonKathmandu’s bank account:
Bank Name: Siddhartha Bank Limited
Account Name: Von Kathmandu Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
Account Number: 01020036063
See Prices section for cancellation and refund policies
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3. Show up on time
That’s about it. Please show up on time with the required hiking gear. We don’t want to keep anyone waiting. The Itinerary section details all timings, including pickups and contact for the same. See you on the trails!
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Panauti Homestay Trek with Bhaktapur 2 days | Moderate |
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Namobuddha Overnight Hike and Bhaktapur 2 days | Moderate |
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Poon Hill and Mohare Express Trek 3 days | Moderate |
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