Oct 07 / Sat Day Hike / Kathmandu Valley / Nepal North Countryside HikeNext Date: October 7, 2023
Our favorite end-of-monsoon hike is less slippery with little to no leeches. What begins with a short climb up to Kapan comes down on the lush ridge and onto the breezy farms along upper, cleaner bits of Bagmati River. Coming Soon |
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.
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 |
Age Group | Price per person |
18 y/o or above | NRs. 4000 |
17 y/o or below | NRs. 1000 |
TBA |
Jawalakhel Map
Outside Fire Station / Sumeru City Hospital |
TBA |
Sanepa Chowk Map
Outside Kyampa Cafe |
8:30am |
Reach trailhead; briefing and start hiking |
Approx 11:30am |
Lunch stop at 6km / 3.7mi mark |
Approx 3:30pm |
Finish hiking; brief stop in Thali for loo and refreshments |
Approx 4:15pm |
Drive back to city |
Age Group | Price per person |
18 y/o or above | NRs. 4000 |
17 y/o or below | NRs. 1000 |
Last day to sign up and pay: Friday 10am
Payments are non-transferrable between people and across hikes as all costs will have incurred.
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All you need is a good pair of shoes. Rest are details.
• | Light trail shoes with good traction (no sandals or slippers) |
• | Tee and a light jacket (mornings are cold) |
• | Hiking shorts/pants |
• | Water bottle |
• | Rain jacket |
• | Toilet paper |
• | High spirits |
• | Small backpack |
• | Sunglasses with UV protection |
• | Sunscreen |
• | Hiking poles |
Jennifer VanDever | Adult | Pani Pokhari | Chicken | |
Eric VanDever | Adult | Pani Pokhari | Chicken | |
Anne-Marie Bradley | Adult | Sanepa | Veg | |
Shruti Sharma | Adult | Gairidhara | Chicken | |
Hannah Brown | Adult | Sanepa | ||
Tara Ealy | Adult | Sanepa | ||
Veronique Gilbert | Adult | Sanepa | ||
Jennifer Vettel | Adult | Sanepa | Chicken | |
Sabina Plesnar Kasca | Adult | Sanepa | Veg |
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Deadline to pay: Friday 10am (the 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).
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In-person | Please call 9801151533 |
See Prices section for cancellation and refund policies
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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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