Outside the busy season, we had the opportunity to sit with the locals around the wood fire ovens and to listen to their stories about bears raiding the village..

EBC – I was a bit worried going to EBC for my very first long hike, but VonKathmandu took excellent care of me: we went shopping for outfits, got my shoes stitched in Namche, we found all the Cappuccinos along the trek, stopped to take photos of every Yak … while enjoying the breathtaking mountain scenery of Taboche, Amadablam, Lotse, Nuptse – and finally Everest, all along. The guide was very knowledgeable about all the view points and extra spots worth exploring along the trek, including a religious festival in Tengboche Monastery, or local chyang curtesy of his parents. A great trip organised by people who love the mountains and want to make sure you have an excellent experience. Langtang – at the end of the trekking season, my lady guide and me, we had the mountains for ourselves. Outside the busy season, we had the opportunity to sit with the locals around the wood fire ovens and to listen to their stories about bears raiding the village, the 2015 earthquake, how to ensure good education for the children, and more recent, about the impact of corona on tourism, Covid cases and vaccination campaigns. Apart from enjoying the forest and the mountains and the serenity and the silence before returning to a busy and noisy Kathmandu, an unexpectedly educational tour as well, with quick impromptu visits to the Chinese border and Nuwakot castle.

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Hiking and trekking with vonKathmandu has been the highlight of my life since moving to Nepal.

by Cameron Monti | |

VonKathmandu provides a personal touch. They want you to have a wonderful time because they are passionate about the mountains and trekking themselves.

by Tom Pellens | |

The hike was absolutely fantastic. Great team, great views and landscape, professional organization, super care... You guys do a perfect job. It can't get more professional than that.

by Carolin Spannuth Verma | Germany |

I've been taking hikes with them for three years, and they just keep getting better. Always great views and great company. Totally recommend vonKathmandu.

by Bindi Borg | Australia |

While the landscape and Sherpa culture alone are enough to leave one in awe, solid planning and logistics support on behalf of VonKathmandu staff enabled me to enjoy the trek without worrying about details.

by Andrew Bovino | United States |

My family and I have been coming on hikes with vonKathmandu for around two years and we've enormously enjoyed every hike! It's one of our favourite things to do in Kathmandu.

by Noemi H | Germany |

We had a most outstanding 9 days trip to Poonhill, Mohare and around Pokhara Hills. Congrats also for the very knowledgeable and smart organizational skills of team vonkathmandu that made these days very special to us. We will come back!

by Stephan and Malena Grabherr | Germany |

The views of the mountains were so up close and I really appreciated that you found the trails with those gorgeous views!

by Caroline Vanderbeele | Belgium |

I have used several other trekking guides in Nepal and although nearly all of them have been very good, vonKathmandu is the best.

by Sally Templeton | United States |

Your chance to get hiking on a Saturday and meet new friends. You will enjoy a great day hiking in the valley!

by Arjanne Rietsema | Netherlands |

Really well organised. Great hiking routes. Leaders are experienced and there's a great mix of hikers so lots of laughs and interesting conversation.

by Frin Masters | United Kingdom |

Absolutely brilliant. They make hiking in the Kathmandu Valley such an easy and enjoyable experience.

by Anna Townsend | United Kingdom |

Perfect intro to the wonders of Kathmandu Valley and surrounding moutain ridges. A nice, friendly and well organised group.

by Rob Fielding | Switzerland |

We have loved these hikes around the Kathmandu valley; always well organised and good fun. A great way to get out and explore the culture and geography, and create good friendships.

by Simon Townsend | United Kingdom |

Great outing, perfect organization! Highly recommended!!

by Laura B | Spain |

Great fun. Well organised, pick up on time, tasty sandwich and snacks, enough water and great fun. Loved the pictures

by Yvonne P | Nepal |

Wonderful views through shifting skies, to terraced fields and villages below and across the valleys. We’ll go again.

by Andrew Long | United Kingdom |

Amazing hike. The team is taking care of most of the practical aspects, so that you can fully enjoy the breathtaking landscapes.

by Caire-Maurisier Mathilde | France |

Great day out with great people. I've been on a few hikes around KTM with VonKathmandu, and they have been brilliant everytime.

by Michael Rendall | United Kingdom |

Good friendly and safety conscious guides and the bonus is that the guides are snapping away all day taking high quality photos which they share after the walk.

by David Masters | United Kingdom |

Super well organized- you don’t have to think- just enjoy the incredible scenery. Great chance to meet new folks. What a great way to spend the day- out of the city in nature.

by Kimberly Waller | United States |

Great team and amazing landscapes! Highly recommend this experience. Very well prepared guides were always kind and helpful.

by Gabriel de Carvalho Morand | Brazil |

Great hike with VonKathmandu. The guides were great, the weather was beautiful and the views all along the hike were awesome.

by Jennifer VanDever | United States |

Huge fan of the day hikes! They offer a fantastic break from the city to hike for hours through beautiful, pristine landscapes, but you still sleep in our own bed afterwards.

by Erika Hoffman | United States |

Well organized, friendly people, great safe trails and you get to meet lots of interesting people. Plus the views are always spectacular!

by Tara Ealy | United Kingdom |

Amazing experience! One of the most beautiful hikes I’ve been on, and I never would have been able to find it by myself.

by Anna Hamilton | United States |

Stunning views of sprawling terraces and seas of yellow mustard flowers. Highly recommend, and will be certain to travel through von Kathmandu on my next trip.

by Nathaniel Glidden | United States |

Outside the busy season, we had the opportunity to sit with the locals around the wood fire ovens and to listen to their stories about bears raiding the village..

by Sabrina Schmidt Koschella | |

They were well-organized, effective, and fun in their approach!

by Sonya Martin | United Kingdom |

These hikes were one of the absolute highlights of my entire 4 years in Kathmandu!

by Hannah Straw | United Kingdom |

The Pickey Peek Trek was an amazing experience. And very well organised by VonKathmandu.

by Jan Rietsema | Netherlands | 2022

Amazing hikes with great people. You can tell a lot of thought and planning goes into creating the most interesting route possible.

by Chris Hofmann | United States |

Thanks for organizing it so well with pick-up, lunch, water and snacks! So many beautiful scenes with diverse walking routes.

by Zarina Trapman | Kyrgyzstan |

Thank you so much! The hike was great and it refreshed me a lot after long lockdown. You have nice, friendly and professional team members. The group was great too.

by Shahid Reza | Nepal |

Fun hike, the crew members are very accommodating participants' needs, well-organised, great way to discover the beauty of the Valley. Highly recommended!

by Pungky Utami | Indonesia |

Highly recommend if you want an easy enjoyable day out!

by Kat Harris | United Kingdom |

Bravo! They know the best part of Kathmandu for hiking. All of the team members are professional, friendly, punctual pick up time and have great sense of humor.

by Eka Fana | Indonesia |

Valley Hikes by vonKathmandu along with their trail races are extremely well-organized. The hikes are a wonderful way to explore the outskirts of Kathmandu.

by Niranjan Kunwar | Nepal |

The organizers had really made a lot of effort to ensure a good hiking experience, regarding the path, snack and lunch and accommodating the pace to the group.

by Silja Kanerva | Finland |

They know the best trails in Kathmandu valley, honed with week after week of recce hiking. Together they bring some of the best crew and do not compromise on the quality of service.

by Raj Gyawali | Nepal |

Glad to discover new places to hike through local villages and the different ridges, very professionally done from the pre-trip info, briefing, logistics etc! Thank you!

by Katherine Mah | Malaysia |

Thanks for the awesome hike on Saturday. It was a beautiful day. Looking forward to another great day of hiking.

by Janie M Carpenter | United States |

Get some exercise, learn some new areas of the valley and how they connect to each other, and soak in the culture!

by Gogi Grewal | Canada |