- Hike Duration
1 Day – 8 Hours - Transport
Private Vehicle - Max Altitude
2200 Meters - Trekkers Numbers
1-18 but Flexible - Best Time of Year
Spring and Autumn - Hike Difficulty
Easy - Price: 120 or + –
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| 1 – 1 | US$ 140 |
| 2 – 3 | US$ 120 |
| 4 – 6 | US$ 100 |
| 7 – 12 | US$ 80 |
Kakani Hiking is best hike to see Langtang Himalaya
Kakani Day Hiking or Kakani Hiking is best Day Hiking near Kathmandu. If you are thinking about a hike around Kathmandu then this might be the best route for you. Kakani village is just 26-27 KM from Kathmandu. The road is under construction so it is quite dusty to go there but during the drive, you will see the different trout farm. Driving to Kakani itself an amazing experience to see the landscape and beautiful hills. Once you just get the Kakani, Kaule you will encounter with magnificent and gigantic Langtang Range very clearly. The journey does not finish yet, you need to drive further 10 minutes to get the Kakani where you can see farmers have planted the strawberry crops.
Kakani to Surachaur Hiking
The Kakani day hiking means hiking to Surachaur from Kakani, which is one of the best hiking routes near Kathmandu and is easy for most hikers. The Hike does not require climbing stairs or descending downhill. The trail is just an easy one with the slight accents and descents, and the elevation level of the starting points, Kakani and ending points, Surachaur, is the same. You can see the Kakani Suryachaur Hiking map
Enjoy the breathtaking Himalaya views
Kakani village Day Hiking offers you the magnificent view of the numerous peaks in a row, As you get to Kakani you can see Annapurna Range to Rolwaling Range. The Mountains you see from Kakani are Annapurna II, Manaslu 8,153 Meter, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Langtang ri, Gaurishanker, Gosainkunda peak, and Jugal and some rolwaling peaks as well. Mountain view is just amazing because you will be on the top of the hill around 2000 Meter and below you, there is a beautiful valley. Kakani Hike is also great opportunity to see how local people are living in the countryside, you can get to know about the lifestyle culture and tradition of tamang people. Kakani is very popular among the local as well because of the picnic spot. There is a beautiful memorial park which was built in the memory of the Thai Airways victim people in 1992 AD. Numerous views of the mountains and peaceful environment made is kakani hiking is the best day hike around the Kathmandu. Nepal trek hub Kakani hiking is a 1-day tour to around Kathmandu valley. Any age people can do this hiking easily. It is good for your family and friends. This hike will give you experience that you are in the mountain.
Kakani Day Hiking highlights
- Local people farming such as paddy fields and seasonal vegetables fields.
- Trout fish farm along the way to Kakani
- Seasonal fruits farm such as a strawberry.
- Scout training camp as well as Nepal biggest Armed police force training center.
- Magnificent views of the Himalayas including Annapurna range, Manasalu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gaurishanker and a few peaks of Rowling range.
- Very beautiful forest walks with abundant rhododendron trees.
- Pleasurable hiking to the route.
- Stunning view from Suryachaur
Kakani Hiking Route
There are 2 Kakani hiking routes that you can do from Kakani. They both start at Kakani and ends in different places. Here are both routes short pieces of information of both of them.
Kakani to Suryachaur
This one is a very scenic and beautiful hike through the jungle with the beautiful views of the Langtang Himalayan range and the hiking is also pretty easy. In the end, you will arrive at the Suryachaur from where you will take the car to Kathmandu.
Kakani to Jhor
on this hiking route you can not see the mountains but you will see the view of the Kathmandu. the hike ends at Bodeshowr Kathmandu. We do not recommend you to do this route for the Hiking
Kakani Day Hiking itinerary
- 7:00 AM: Pickup from your hotel in Kathmandu, then drive to Kakani Memorial Park, which takes about 2 hours. During the drive, you can see the beautiful landscapes and terraces along the Pasang Lamhu Highway. From the Kakani splitting point in Kaule, you can see the first glance of the Ganesh Himal Range
- 9:00 AM: Enjoy a short time at Kakani Memorial Park, which is built in memory of the people who died during the Thai Airways Crashes in 1992 and visit the scout camp from where you can see the beautiful glance of the Ganesh Himal Range, Annapurna Range and langtang Range together
- 9:30 AM:Start hike through the road, then follow the walking trails and reach the Army Camp where we need to take the Shivapuri National Park Permits.
- 10:00 AM: Enjoy the quiet, easy and pleasant hike with the beautiful views of the Himalayas and valleys
- 12:30 PM: Arrive at the Surayachaur and spent some moments here
- 1:00 PM: Arrive at Bhanjyang and take car back to Kathmandu
- 2:00 PM: Arrive at your hotel in Kathmandu
Kakani day hiking includes
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local tour guide
- Private vehicle, jeep transportation, pick up from hotel then at the end drop to hotel
- Bottle of Water
- Transportation from Bhanjyang to Kathmandu
Cost excludes
- Shivapuri National park fees
- Food during the hike
- Personal hiking equipment and Clothing.
- Personal nature expenses, any drinks and bar bills.
- Your travel insurance (it is mandatory in case of emergency).
- Any donation and monuments entrance fees.
- Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but highly expected)
- Any other things which are not mentioned above
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