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.

Arrival on

Kathmandu, Nepal

Departure from

Kathmandu, Nepal

Maximum Altitude

Chisapani (2200m/7216 ft)

Meals

Full Board during Trek and Breakfasts, Welcome and Farewell meals in Kathmandu

Accomodation

3 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Lodge/Guest House during Trek

Tour type

Trekking and Kathmandu Sightseeing

Best season

March-May and Sep-Nov

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

Itinerary

Cost

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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

Day 1 :

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4265ft)

Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and will be greeted by a representative from Alpine Club of Himalaya who will drop us off at the hotel. After check-in, take a rest or stroll around the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu for some souvenir shopping. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by the Alpine Club of Himalaya where you will be served excellent authentic Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the local food culture.
(Included Meals: Welcome Dinner with Cultural Show)

Day 2 :

Day 2: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

After breakfast, will start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath), and the Buddhist shrine (Boudhanath) which is one of the large Stupas in the world. In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion to meet the trek leader and other team members. Alpine Club of Himalaya will brief us on the trek as well as providing the opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding your upcoming adventure.
(Included Meals: Breakfast)

Day 3 :

Day 3: Drive to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani (2200m/7216 ft) (1 hrs drive and 4-5 hrs walk)

After breakfast, we will drive to Sundarijal (2200m) on a private vehicle. Upon reaching Sundarijal we start day hiking through Mulkharka village passing many forests and trek up to East Ridge to Shivapuri forest. From here you can enjoy views of many beautiful mountains and different landscapes. We will trek down to Chisapani and overnight here.
(Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4 :

Day 4: Trek to Nagarkot (2156m/7072ft) (5-6 hrs walk)

Our journey is Nagarkot today. After breakfast, we set up for today’s walk. Today’s hike is rather longer with majestic mountain views offered throughout the journey. You will enjoy the sunset in mountains from the Nagarkot hill station. Nagarkot itself is popular among urban people of Kathmandu as a nearby destination to spend weekends enjoying magnificent yet panoramic views of many Himalayan ranges including the 8,848 meters high top of the world Mount Everest. We will go to bed rather early as we also need to catch tomorrow’s mountain sunrise view too. Overnight at hotel in Nagarkot.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 :

Day 5: Trek to Nala-Banepa (1440m/3427ft) – Bhaktapur sightseeing-Kathmandu (4-5 hrs walk)

Wake up early to see the sunrise through the eastern Himalayan ranges views including Mount Everest. After breakfast, start our trek to Banepa. Passing through pine forest and many farmlands, we reach Nala village where will visit some important shrines. Upon reaching Banepa and visiting the temples and after observing some cultural aspects there, we drive to Bhaktapur. Sightseeing at Bhaktapur Durbar Square and drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
(Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6 :

Day 6: Farewell- Home Sweet Home

We are saying goodbye to the mountains as the journey in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Alpine Club of Himalaya will take you to the airport. On your way home you’ll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the amazing country of Nepal.
(Included Meals: Breakfast)