Overview
Experience the quintessential Nepali countryside – green terraced fields, deep valleys, high snowcapped Himalayas, lush forests, grazing cattle, ancient temples, great food and cheeky smiles – all the while trudging on mighty fine trails!
Mini Hikes are half-day hikes organized periodically, in addition to our regular, longer hikes.
- Half-ish day version of our classic valley hikes
- Great quick escapes for all outdoor enthusiasts
- Perfect distance and terrain if you’re new to trails
- You get home by early afternoon
Highlights
| A short steep uphill at the start, rewarded by spectacular views of mountains, hills and valleys. | |
| From our snack point, the chaos of Kathmandu can be seen afar on left, in stark contrast to her green hilly counterpart to the right. Mountains reign on the horizon. | |
| Gradual walk along the ridge and edge of hills, through quaint countryside, crazy landscapes and pine forests. | |
| Awesome natural trails much of the hike. They are wide and clearly defined, which means little to no leeches. | |
| Old Newari town of Panauti, where we explore ancient temples and taste lip-smacking local food. | |
| Giant statue of Hindu god Shiva that we see on the drive to trailhead. It stands at 43.5 meters or 143 feet. |
Prices
Hurry up and grab kids’ special prices valid until early Nov! (Regular kids pricing is Rs. 2000)
Last day to sign up and pay: Friday 5pm
Where your payment goes for mini hikes (per hiker price breakdown):
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- 100% refund by Thursday 10am
- 50% refund from Thursday 10am to Friday 10am
- No refund after Friday 10am
Payments are non-transferrable between people and across hikes as all costs will have incurred.
Includes
Transportation
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Food
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Crew
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Misc
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Excludes
- Soda, tea/coffee and alcoholic beverages
- Entry fees into heritage sites and national parks, if applicable
- Additional food
- Travel Insurance
- Taxi cost if you have 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:
On remarks/notes: Please clearly mention who you are paying for and what distances
Bank Name: Siddhartha Bank Limited
Account Name: Von Kathmandu Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
Account Number: 01020036063
On remarks/notes: Please clearly mention who you are paying for and what distances
See Prices section for cancellation and refund policies
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!
Kathmandu Valley Day Hikes
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Namobuddha Monastery Overnight Trek 2 days | Moderate |
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Lakhuri Overnight Hike with Bhaktapur 2 days | Moderate |
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Nagarkot Overnight Hike with Bouddha and Pashupati 2 days | Moderate |
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Panauti Homestay Trek with Bhaktapur 2 days | Moderate |
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Chisapani Shivapuri Trek with Bouddha and Pashupati 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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Ghandruk Comfort Trek 3 days | Moderate |
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Ghandruk Trek 3 days | Moderate |
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Dhampus Trek 3 days | Moderate |
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Pokhara Raniban Trek 3 days | Mostly Easy |
