Around Kathmandu Valley 14 Days, Moderate

Trip Overview

This trip passes through the intermediate region between the low hills and high mountain regions in the vicinity of Around Kathmandu Valley. Therefore, on the way lies an unusual diversity of flora and fauna, as well as the deeply rural life of Nepalese hills. At the same time, the Himalayan region expands from the Annapurna in the west to Mt Everest in the east. The Himalayan region makes a stunningly scenic backdrop all along the trip. It reveals the steep slopes, gigantic gorges, glaciers, and awesome spires of sky-rising peaks from different angles. One of Nepal’s unbeatable trekking trails, being so easily accessible, so undemanding, and yet so varied and scenic.

Kathmandu Valley is perhaps the most strategically located, one of the most beautiful and unique landforms in Nepal. Its surrounding rises from around 1000 meters to about 3000 meters. Thus, it harbors a pleasant climate devoid of extremes. As a very fertile region of the nation, the slopes and hills around the valley bear lush forests. Most of these areas fall into the protected region of the Shivapuri National Park. As you walk, you will be moving through this deep wilderness which bursts into multicolored bloom in the spring. All thanks to rhododendron and many other species of wildflowers in the spring. The Himalayan mountains and rural life in the hills and mountains, of course, form the inescapable, unforgettable experience of the trek.