Ghale Gaun, at the altitude of 2016m above sea level, is a beautiful Gurung village in Lamjung district. This hike offers you a magnificent view of Machapuchhre, Annapurna, Annapurna II, Lamjung Himal, Bouddha Himal, Himchuli, and many other smaller peaks. It is a culturally rich perspective on Nepal.
Lakuri Bhanjyang is considered among one of the most preferred sites within Lilitpur. It is a paradise located thirteen kilometer up from Gwarko. The environment and cooperative local people at Lakuri makes the visitor more at home. This place offers a remarkable scenic spot for sunrise and breath taking view of Himalayan ranges whenever the weather is clear. Lakuri Bhanjyang hiking gives a unique opportunity to explore rural Nepal which is a amazing life time experience to gain.
About 55 km north-east of the Kathmandu city in Sathighar Bhagwati VDC there lies Palanchowk Bhagawati. It is located at an altitude of 1,007m above sea level; north from the hills of Panchkhal. The religious temple over there is one of the most beautiful and most important Goddess images of Nepal.
Nineteen miles north of Kathmandu closer to the Tibetan border lies a small village of Nuwakot. It is one of the untouched Newari townships from the late 17th century. Nuwakot Bazaar is a centre-piece of the Nepalese story; from shaping of far-flung tribes and of trans-Himalayan races into a unified kingdom as Nepal.
Sundarijal named after the Hindu goddess Sundarimai, is fifteen kilometers north-east from the Kathmandu valley. Sundarijal is very famous for Canyoning and Canyoneering. It is taken as a gateway for many hikers going towards Chisapani. The gigantic waterfalls and rushing stream; boundless hilly ridges, valleys snowy ranges and green peaks; and the water reservoir site are the major attraction for the visitors.
Amitabha Monastery, also known as Seto Gumba(in Nepali) is situated on the southern part of Kathmandu valley. It is a heaven to witness the sunrise and sunset. The monastery is a panoramic kaleidoscope of colors and rich culture. The hiking trail over here are as attractive as the monastery and the surrounding scenarios.
Godawari, extravaganza of thousands of birds and plants is best known for the green fingers of its inhabitants. Ten kilometers away from Kathmandu, Godawari is one of the popular hiking destinations in Nepal for its rich wildlife and splendid environment. The heavy woodland and the slopes there are adventurous and challenging for a hiker.
Namo Buddha, at the altitude of 2565m between Banepa and Panauti, is best known for its culture that is still conserved and followed. Stupas with flattering colorful prayer flags and peaceful environment welcomes every tired trekker in its shadow. The trail will also take you through several traditional inhabitants of Tamang and Newari people. Namo Buddha is also one of the best viewpoints for viewing some of the highest peaks in the World like Mt. Everest, Dorje Lakpa, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Ranges, Gaurishankar. The region is also rich for its extraordinary collection of flora and fauna, untouched by modern life. Namo Buddha is a historic place, where Lord Buddha was believed to have offered his flesh to the starving tigress so she could feed her cubs. Now there lies a Stupa, a Monastery with retreat center, higher studies of Buddhism.
The northern part of the Kathmandu Valley rises to the sprawling forests of Shivapuri. Unlike other suburbs of Kathmandu, Shivapuri has remained untouched because of its surrounding significance. Shivapuri is located in the country’s mid-hills on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley and is named after Shivapuri Peak. At 2732m Shivapuri is the second highest point, and one of the last areas of woodland left, on the valley. Likewise, the panoramic views of Kathmandu valley, Langtang and Mustang, and the mighty Manaslu provides a visitor a glimpse of the remoteness and the grandeur.
Leaving aside a few settlements from kathmandu, a hike trail through forests lead to Chisapani, one of the hilltop at an altitude of 2375m. Chisapani provides excellent short tramp which is renowned among hikers. It is situated on the top of a tall ridge with commanding views for almost 360 degrees where the place opens up and the panorama unfolds to give us a sweeping view of the stunning, unending and seamless Himalayas. Himalayan Thunder Treks provides a closer view of Jugal, Ganesh Himal, Langtang region, traditional culture lifestyle as well as flora and fauna with clear and crisp landscape. Chisapani provides one of the most spectacular outlooks of the Annapurna range in the Valley.
