Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Village Hiking

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Complete the hike in Panauti, a must-visit town for culture and art lovers.
Pass via the traditional houses of the traditional villages.
Live the best sunrise views in Nagarkot and Dhulikhel.
Walkthrough the lush woods and beautiful landscapes.
Enjoy an awe-inspiring panorama of peaks like Mt Everest, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, Jugal Himal, and more.
Hike down the two of the busy hill stations around Kathmandu.
Start the hike from Sankhu, a beautiful Newari village.
Land in the city of Temples, Kathmandu.

Nepal is a gemstone of hiking in the world. We mean, just look at this Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hiking by Sabbatical Explore Nepal. The Nagarkot Dhulikhel Hiking is one of the closest hikes you could join from Kathmandu Airport. So let's know more about it. Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Village Hiking or Nagarkot Dhulikhel Hiking is a hiking trail located at a distance of only 30 km from the capital of Nepal. The hike connects the two most popular hill stations around Kathmandu Valley, Nagarkot(2,175m) and Dhulikhel(1,550m). On any day, you will find these two places packed with visitors. So do not be amazed on the hike. This hike is about three days long, where you will hike to Dhulikhel from Nagarkot. It is an easy hike that involves two days of hiking, around 4-5hrs daily. The walk starts from Sankhu, a traditional Newari Village. Then it progresses to Nagarkot and then to DhulikhelÂ and Panauti before returning to Kathmandu. Moreover, the three days of Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Village Hiking offers you many things. If you love mountains, you will view plenty of them throughout the hike. If you love hiking through villages, you will pass by several traditional villages on this hike. Furthermore, you will ramble through lush woods, enjoy breathtaking sunrises, the architecture of Nepal, and more. Thus, this Nagarkot Dhulikhel Hiking is a must for hikers who want to experience many things in Nepal quickly. You can check its detailed itinerary and major highlights down below. Or you can directly reach us to talk about the Nagarkot Dhulikhel Hiking.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Sankhu and Hike to Nagarkot(2,175m) | 4hrs

Day 2: Hike to Dhulikhel(2,000m)| 5-6hrs

Day 3: Hike to Panauti and Drive Back to Kathmandu

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Sankhu and Hike to Nagarkot(2,175m) | 4hrs

After eating our breakfast, weâ€™ll get ready to join a drive to Sankhu, the beginning point of the hike. The drive will happen through the busy streets of Kathmandu valley. Weâ€™ll briefly explore the Sankhuâ€™s major sites and begin our hike to Nagarkot.Â The hike will be around 4 hours long, where we hike via various small villages scattered over the area. Before reaching Nagarkotâ€™s heights, weâ€™ll also traverse lush vegetation. Ultimately, the hike will bestow breathtaking views of various peaks of the Himalayas. Overnight in Nagarkot.

Day 2: Hike to Dhulikhel(2,000m)| 5-6hrs

Weâ€™ll wake up to watch the astonishing sunrise view in Nagarkot. This will be the best moment of the entire hike. After the view, weâ€™ll slowly prepare for the walk of the day. The 5-6 hours hike will take us through the lush forest of pine, terrace fields, and villages. It will be a great day to enjoy the mountains and landscapes.And we will reach Dhulikhel, another highlight of Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Village Hiking. The village is home to the Newari tradition and culture; weâ€™ll explore the place and its culture and food. Overnight in Dhulikhel.

Day 3: Hike to Panauti and Drive Back to Kathmandu

On the last day of the hike, weâ€™ll leave Dhulikhel for Panauti, a traditional town full of Pagoda temples like Kathmandu. While in Panauti, weâ€™ll explore the must-visit places and sites. And finally, weâ€™ll join a drive back to Kathmandu to end the tour.

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Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Village Hiking - 3 Days

Price USD 250

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Philip Hoffmann

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Leah

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I had an amazing experience with Sabbatical Explore Nepal when I visited Nepal during my Gap year 2018. Our guide and driver were so experienced and helpful. I remember seeing many animals like tigers, deers, rhinos during Jungle Safari in Chitwan. I even went to the Elephant Breeding Centre and that was amazing. In Lu...

Felix

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We had a great time with Shiva and his team, from being picked up from the airport to being dropped off there, everything was just perfect! We had "culture tour and a trip to Shaman Village" Hiking. Got to see many cultural sites around Kathmandu and was an incredible experience in monastery visit...

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The trip was well worth it! I was in Nepal last Autumn with the team of Shiva and Kiran, whom I knew from my colleagues. I was confused about where to go. But my expert friends, Shiva and Kiran, suggested I do their best-selling Nepal Panorama Tour. I'm glad they suggested it. I am not a hiking person, my body does...

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“I had a lot of fun on this trek. We had a seven days trek to Langtang from Kathmandu. My guide Sabin karki was super awesome. He was motivating, fun, and the perfect companion for the given situation. I am more than happy with the service provided on this trip. They organized the whole trek in a way that allowed...

Steve Smith

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We have just finished the Annapurna Base Camp trek with Sabbatical Explore Nepal. Our guide Shiva and Samir were excellent, very friendly young men with good English. The looked after us very well, staying with us and supporting us as we trekked, and making sure our meals and accommodation were sorted each day. S...

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Dec-2022Chitwan Jungle Safari was a great experience with good value for money. We hired the Car from Kathmandu and stayed for 02 Nights. Our trip was well organized with good service on time. It was rainy and animals were scarce but the driver and Guide worked hard to spot them for us. 01-hour canoeing ride in the mid...

Philip

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After Everest Base Camp Trek, I did tour to Pokhara and Chitwan National Park. I am thankful to Shiva and his Sabbatical Explore Team for managing a great guide for my trek. I knew the trek is beautiful but not entirely. All the prayer flags, busy farm fields, like traditional hamlets, and yes giant peaks, these all ar...

Stefanie Zendler

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I went to Upper Mustang Trek with them, which I can vividly remember even after 2 months now. I found out about this team from one of my friends. I'm glad he suggested it. Everything went well during the trek. The guide was so humble and good. He showed me things that I could never have if I was traveling solo. I f...

Ruben Jonas

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Sabbatical Explore Nepal's team planned this excursion, which went excellent and was exceptionally well planned. We had the best guide on this trip who was friendly, humorous, and professional. He made us feel easy throughout the excursion. He was always there to explain the new things of the journey from the...

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Outline Itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Sankhu and Hike to Nagarkot(2,175m) | 4hrs

Day 2: Hike to Dhulikhel(2,000m)| 5-6hrs

Day 3: Hike to Panauti and Drive Back to Kathmandu

What's Included?

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Why Choose Us?

Best price Guarantee

Great Customer Support

Local Tour Operator

Fully Customized Tours

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Meet the Locals

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