Kakani to Suryachaur Day Hike

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Tour Duration

01 Day

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Total People

Min. 2 pax

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Activities

Hiking

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Best Seasons

Except Monsoon

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Elevation

1,925 m

  • OVERVIEW

  • ITINERARY

  • COST DETAILS

  • GALLERY

OVERVIEW

The Kakani Suryachaur hiking trail is located within the Shivapuri National Park and is one of the most accessible and excellent hiking trails in Kathmandu. A day hike from Kakani to Suryachaur is ideal for people looking for a one-day hiking adventure while they are in Kathmandu Valley. This day hike to Suryachaur from Kakani is renowned for its panoramic views of mountain ranges, Kakani’s grown Japanese strawberries, rhododendron-flavored liquor, and rainbow trout meals. It is also famous for Mountain Memorial Park.

Suryachaur, a wonderful hill station to the Northern part of Kathmandu, standing at an altitude of 1925m, is an ideal location for viewing the Langtang Himalayan range as well as other snowy peaks such as Manaslu, Gaurishankar, Ganesh, and Dorje Lakpa. Hiking to Suryachaur is about more than just the natural beauty; it also includes the cultural beauty of the people.  Gurung Gaun is a village where you may observe a blend of Tamang and Gurung cultures. The village residents perform several cultural ceremonies or rituals, and lucky ones get to see these special ceremonies.

The trail is breathtakingly gorgeous, with dense forest all around. This day hike is appropriate for individuals of all ages, including children and adults. The Kakani to Suryachaur hike begins from the Kakani Scout Camp, which is about a 1:30 hrs. drive from Kathmandu.

Kathmandu Day Trips company provides you with a one-day trip package with an interesting location, schedule, and trip pricing information. Additionally, Kathmandu Day Trips company creates custom itineraries based on your comfort. For a fantastic recollection, Kathmandu Day Trips company is eager to lead you on the well-known and breathtaking one-day hike around Kathmandu.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Breathtaking views of snowy peaks like Mount Manaslu, Mount Gaurishankar, Mount Langtang, Annapurna range, and more.
  • Experience Japanese strawberries, rhododendron-flavored liquor, and rainbow trout meals.
  • Know more about the Tamang and Gurung culture.

ITINERARY

  • Day 01: Drive to Kakani Scout Camp (1.5 hrs.), Hike to Suryachaur to Jhor, and drive back to Kathmandu

    • Drive to Kakani Scout Camp from Kathmandu (1.5 hrs.)

    You will have breakfast early and our guide will come to your hotel to pick you up for the scenic drive to the Kakani. During your scenic journey from Kathmandu to Kakani, you will pass through farmlands and hills. It will take around 1.5 hours to reach our first stop point, Kakani Scout Camp.

    We will spend around 30 minutes here refreshing and getting ready for the day hike. Now, we are ready to go for a Kakani Suryachau Hike.

    • Hike to Suryachaur (1925m) from Kakani (2-3 hrs.)

    We will be walking for about 3 hours through the jungle till we reach the open space called Suryachaur. You will see the breathtaking views of snowy peaks like Mount Manaslu, Mount Gaurishankar, Mount Langtang, Annapurna range, and more.

    We will have lunch here. After having lunch, we are ready to return to Kathmandu via Jhor.

    • Hike to Jhor (1-2 hrs.) and drive to Kathmandu

    We will hike an extra 1-2 hrs. to Jhor, a beautiful place on top of Kathmandu. Once we reach Jhor, we will drive to Kathmandu and drop you back at your hotel.

COST DETAILS

Included
  • Pick up and drop.
  • Hiking guide with good knowledge of the location and English language.
  • All permits and National Park fees.
  • Meal, either packed or at a restaurant.
Excluded
  • Nepal visa fee and international flight
  • Extra drinks; alcoholic and non-alcoholic
  • Personal expenses such as phone bill, chocolate, bakery items, and other
  • Tips to guide and porters
USD 47

Per person