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Day Hike / Kathmandu Valley / Nepal North Countryside HikeNext Date:
What begins with a short climb up to Kapan comes down on the ridge and onto the farms along upper, cleaner bits of Bagmati River. Coming Soon |
Limited spots available - maximum 30 people to a hiking group! In light of the global pandemic, we have adopted several safety and health protocols for all our treks and hikes. Your wellbeing is our top priority. Bookings are now more flexible, and a full refund is guaranteed should departure dates shift due to any extenuating circumstances.
Covid-19 Full UpdateCovid-19 Full Update and Protocol
Nepal has relaxed its standard entry protocol. Whether you are vaccinated or not, VISA on arrival will be provided and the quarantine restrictions have been lifted for all. All travellers entering Nepal are required to fill up the CCMC form.
- For a fully vaccinated traveller, PCR is not required and you need to carry your vaccination certificate along.
- For a non-vaccinated traveller, You need to produce a 72-hour PCR negative report before entry.
Our company has devised several guidelines and updated our booking policies to ensure safety and peace of mind of our trekkers.
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
Before departure, we require all travellers to sign a liability waiver and an indemnity agreement acknowledging risks related to travelling. Travellers also need to confirm that they are not experiencing any Covid symptoms, are not under any self-quarantine orders, and have not been in contact with someone suspected or confirmed with Covid symptoms.
ON THE TRAILS
We require everybody to respect and follow health guidelines issued by the local destinations if any.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
We’ve handpicked hotels that specialize in quality service and prioritize health and safety of their clients.
AIRLINES PROTOCOL
Most domestic airlines have suspended their in-flight services and require the passengers to wear a mask.
CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
Given hotels, vehicles and flights require prebooking, cancellation charges are applicable and the amount is contingent on cancellation date.
| Prior to 30 days before the trip start date | Within 7 to 29 days before the trip start date | Within 3 to 6 days before the trip start date | Within 1 to 2 days before the trip start date | |
| Trip cancellation by the client | 90% of the total trip amount refunded | 75% refunded | 25% refunded | No refund |
| Trip cancellation by the company(due to any reason beyond our control) | Full refund | Full refund | Full refund | Full refund |
| Alteration/modification in booking by the client | No charges will be levied | No charges will be levied | No alteration option available for changes in flights, transport, and hotel date | No alteration option available for changes in flights, transport, and hotel date |
All refunds will be made in Nepali Rupees no later than 30 days from the allocated trip end date, by cash or bank transfer.
| Age Group | Price per person Incl. of all taxes |
| 18 y/o or above | NRs. 3,000 |
| 17 y/o or below | NRs. 500 |
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North Countryside Hike
| 5 to 6 hrs | 5 to 6 hrs | Moderate | NRs. 3,000 |
What begins with a short climb up to Kapan comes down on the ridge and onto the farms along upper, cleaner bits of Bagmati River.
In light of the pandemic, several safety and health protocols are in full effect. Well-being of our trekkers is our top priority. Bookings are now more flexible, with possible full refund upon cancellation.
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 Changu Narayan, the oldest temple in Kathmandu, 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 of gradual downhill trails through pine trees on Kapan's ridge | |
| Walking along Bagmati River on all flats surrounded by farmlands all around | |
| Villages and farms of Jagadol | |
| Gokarneswor, Champak Binayak and Changu Narayan Temples |
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Prices
| Age Group | Price per person Incl. of all taxes |
| 18 y/o or above | NRs. 3,000 |
| 17 y/o or below | NRs. 500 |
Please note: Unlike with mountain treks, only fixed departures are available for day hikes.
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- Soda, tea/coffee and alcoholic beverages
- Additional food
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Sign Up
1. Drop us a line
Send us a message using any of the methods below. Please also mention:
- choice of sandwich (chicken or veg)
- your pickup location (Budhanilkantha, Galfutar, Maharajgunj, Pani Pokhari, Lazimpat, Baluwatar, Gairidhara, Naxal, Sanepa, Jhamsikhel or Maharajgunj Chowk Ring Road)
- any allergies you have
- for group registrations we need names and details of each member, specifying if anyone is 17 y/o or younger
2. Clear Payments
To confirm your spot, please clear all payments ideally by Tuesday or definitely by Thursday before hike day. We start following up on Monday – better to have all admin work cleared sooner than later. There are a few ways you can pay. For online app payments, please clearly mention names of all hikers you’re paying for (family members, friends, etc).
| eSewa | 9801151533 |
| eSewa | Show QR |
| Good ol’ way | You can pay on hike day |
eSewa QR CodeScan it with eSewa app, or download and load onto FontPay/eSewa. |
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!
Logistics
Food
There’s one stop for lunch and a couple smaller ones for tea with a view. Sandwich, trail mix, cookies and the like are provided. You’re welcome to purchase additional food from shops along the way. Please carry water with you (along with maybe energy bars etc). Your guide will let you know where shops are, and will carry extra drinking water as reserve.
Transportation
All ground transportation is on reserved, private and disinfected vehicles. For convenience, we have several pick up locations: Sanepa, Maharajgunj Chowk, Baluwatar, Naxal and Lazimpat. We will also briefly stop at Ring Road (location depends on which direction we’re driving). Returning will be the same way back. Depending on the finishing point, Ring Road drop off can be different.
Crew
We’re a bunch of trail rats who love to explore the outdoors. For several months since the trail races came to a halt, we’ve been scouting trails (more than we should) all over the valley, and indeed have found some really interesting ones. We’re eager to share this adventure with you in a safe, fun and organized manner. We’ll do our best to give you, your family and friends a great day out in the outdoors.
Checklist
Required Gear
| • | 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 |
| • | Mask (when not on trails) |
| • | Sanitizer |
| • | High spirits |
Recommended Gear
| • | Small backpack |
| • | Sunglasses with UV protection |
| • | Sunscreen |
| • | Hiking poles |
Notes
Hiking pace:
There’s no rush and we’ll be taking it easy on the trails, with plenty of pauses to catch our breath and admire the views. We move as a group, and the lead guide will set the pace.
Pet policy:
The trails go through several villages where there are unleashed dogs. To avoid any dog fights, attacks and commotion, we do not allow pets (cats, dogs etc) on Valley Hikes.
Loo:
When nature calls, we find a bush – at least in many cases. Shops and eateries can be scarce on the trails (your guide will let you know), but do carry toilet paper in case you need to do your business mid hike.
Loud music:
If you want to listen to music, please use headphones, and not speakers. Doesn’t harm listening to chirpy birds, fluttering prayer flags and chatty grannies.
Tipping:
Your call. If you’re happy with our services, feel free to tip them something. You can give it to the lead guide and s/he will distribute evenly to everyone.
A few rules:
Illegal substances, including marijuana, are strictly prohibited on our hikes. No vandalism or scribbling on walls/trees. Alcohol in very limited amounts is allowed (nothing more than that for safety reasons). We highly discourage giving money to locals or kids on the way – this only feeds begging culture, inevitably leading to laziness, entitlement, no incentive to work and a lack of dignity, already a rampant problem in Nepal.
Phone signal:
You get good phone signal (and 3G data) on all the hikes, except in narrow ravines (which there are few to none).
Extra cash to carry:
Really depends on your habits, but Rs. 1500 extra (not even) should do fine.
Feedback:
We appreciate and are very responsive to feedback. Please don’t hesitate tell us what you think about the hikes. We’ll do our best to improve.
Payments and deadlines:
Because we need to know how many people are coming (transportation, food, coordination), we require payments a few days in advance. We start following up on Monday, and payments are ideally cleared by Tuesday – so we get most if not all admin work done well in advance. Thursday is the deadline. Friday is a nightmare.
Cancellation and refunds:
If you cannot show up for any reason, most overheads will still already have been incurred, hence we are unable to refund or transfer the funds. In the unlikely event that the hike is cancelled, full amount will be refunded.
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