Valley Ridge Trek: The best hiking is an easy trek offering the distant views of snowy mountains, and an idea of the typical Nepali countryside life and ethnic culture. This trek is suitable for those who are traveling with children, families, students who do not have enough time for longer treks. Trek starts from just an hour’s drive from Kathmandu city. The trek leads through the hills facing to the northeast of Langtang Himalayan Range with magnificent views of the mountain. The whole trail of the Valley Ridge trek offers the best mountain views.
Nagarkot is the best viewpoint on the Valley Ridge trekking route where you will enjoy panoramic Himalayan scenery of Mount Everest, Mount Ganesh Himal, Mount Gaurishankar, Mount Dorje Lhakpa, Langtang Himalayan range, Rolwaling Himalayan range. Never miss the sunrise and sunset experiences with the most beautiful time of the day in these mountains. The warmth and old traditional hospitality are an added bonus for the trek. The route and a novelty destination. The trekking route is surrounded by hills and is the cradle of Nepalese civilization and culture. Nala and Banepa add the cultural taste to the trek by interesting the Newari settlements rich in architecture. Do not miss out on the famous temples these places host, Nala Bhagawati Temple, and Kanyakumari Temple, Chandeswori temple, etc.
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements:
Valley Ridge Trek is an easy and relaxing walk and requires 4-5 hours of walking daily. The 2200m will be the highest altitude on your trek, so anyone who is physically fit can do this trek. You should be prepared max 10km of walking a day and you do not need any level of experience for this trek.
Overview
Important Note
Your safety is of paramount importance to us at Alpine Club of Himalaya. We have the absolute authority to cancel the trip or change the itinerary, when deemed necessary or when we have reason to believe your safety is at stake. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, natural disasters, and such, can contribute to changes in the itinerary when traveling in remote mountainous regions. In these extreme situations, we kindly request that you offer your full co-operation to the trusted leader of the group appointed by the Alpine Club of Himalaya. However, we assure you that we will make every effort to keep to the above itinerary.
Accommodations:
We will be staying at Alpine Hotel Nepal in Kathmandu, Mount Kailash Resort in Pokhara, and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. A single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD350. Alpine Club of Himalaya will arrange rooms with attached washrooms. However, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also, note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.
Meals:
During the Valley Ridge Trek – The Best Hiking, you can enjoy Nepali, Tibetan, Indian as well as more common continental cuisines. Breakfast (only) will be provided during your stay in Kathmandu whereas all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) will be available during the trek and climb. While trekking Valley Ridge Trek – The Best Hiking, breakfast will be taken in the same place we stay the night. Similar arrangements can also be arranged for dinner. Lunch will be taken en route to the next destination. During the climbing session, hygienic and freshly-cooked food will be provided. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
Trip Highlight
- Excellent views of Langtang
- Traditional culture
- Local people
- Local meal
- Kathmandu sightseeing
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