Far from the madding crowd yet so close to the city, the Kathmandu Valley Trek offers an ample opportunity to understand the local Nepali culture and enjoy the superb mountain views.

Mode of Trekking (Camping Trek) 
8 Days Trip 
5 Days Trek, 3 nights in Hotel.
Introductory

Kathmandu Valley trek is an easily accessible trek route around the hills of Kathmandu. The route of this trek is relatively shorter and good for those with constraints in time as well as for those who do not wish to go for an extended journey into the more remote regions. The rim of Kathmandu valley and adjoining hills has superb and varied scenery, encompassing views of the rugged Himalayas, temperate forests and peaceful countryside. 
Kathmandu city lies at an altitude 4,500 ft and the hills around it are 7,000 to 9,000 ft. Along the lower foothills, you can witness rural Nepalese lifestyle - like planting and harvesting wheat or paddy; building brick homes, collecting firewood and fodder for animals; thrashing grains, grinding corn, millet and wheat; weaving baskets and corn husk mats. In the Kathmandu Valley trek you will have the opportunity to visit Buddhists and Hindu shrines along the way.

Day 1. In Kathmandu 
Arrive in Kathmandu. Your group leader or the office representative will meet you at the airport and will transfer you to Hotel. Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down jacket at 5 pm.  
Welcome dinner is organized at 6:30 pm in one of the traditional Nepali restaurants and this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the fellow group members before the trip.  
 
Day 2.  In Kathmandu 
In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized sightseeing tour visiting Boudhanath and Pusupathi Nath, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world and the most famous Hindu temple in the country.  The early afternoon is free to relax in the spacious hotel garden or you may wish to visit Thamel for any last-minute shopping. In the afternoon you will be supplied with trek departure information. 
 
Day 3. Drive to Changunarayan and start trek to Nagarkot (3 and a half hours walk) 
We leave hotel after breakfast and take an hour drive to the oldest temple of the Kathmandu Valley which is known as Changunarayan. The origin of this temple dates back to the fourth century and is included in the World Heritage Site. Changu Narayan is the temple of Vishnu, the Preserver, in the village of Changu in Bhaktapur. The temple is believed to be sixteen hundred years old. It is embellished by the best examples of stone, wood, and metal craft. On the struts of the two-tiered Changu Narayan Temple, are the ten incarnations of Narayan. A sixth-century stone statue shows the cosmic form of Vishnu. Garuda, half man and half bird, is the steed of Vishnu, and his life-sized statue kneels before the temple. 
After visiting the temple taking a gradual climb we head towards Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a tiny settlement which clings to the hilltop 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,099 m. It is one of the best vantage point to view the peaks - from the Annapurnas to Everest, the peaks seem no more than a day's walk away. Overnight at Nagarkot in Hotel View Point Lodge. 
 
Day 4. Trek to Chauki Bhanjang 
We will start quite early in the morning because the walking hours is a bit long today. Although it is long it is well worth complimented by the spectacular views and rich Tamang culture. On the way we will be passing through several villages where you will get a chance to interact with the friendly locals. Your group leader will help you in translation. We trek to Chauki Bhanjang a nicely spotted place where we will stop for lunch and camp. 
 
Day 5. Trek to Chisa Pani 
An interesting trail takes us to the hill of Chisapani. Most of the walking would be in a solitary, far from the villages. Chisapani commands Panoramic views of the Himalayas like Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Gauri Shankar and many others. 
 
Day 6. Trek to Mulkharka 
The trail passes by the army camp and then a gradual ascend to the Shivapuri forest. There are lots of oak trees here. We get to the ridge point from where we could see Chisapani. From here we follow the low trail and descend constantly to Mulkharka. As we will be walking in the forest for quite a while there are some chances of seeing a wild life. At Mulkharka we will set our camp. Afternoon just in leisure. 
 
Day 7. Trek to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu 
Our trail descends rapidly on the stone steps. We pass through several small villages and get a chance to see some authentic Nepali house which remains unaffected by modernisation. We reach the water reservoir which supplies water to the Kathmandu valley. Descending further down we walk on the stone steps following the pine line. We catch our vehicle from Sundarijal. 
 
Day 8. Trip Concludes 
After breakfast, we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

The day-to-day schedule should be taken only as a general guide. A variety of factors, including adverse weather conditions, difficulty with transportation and politics can lead to enforced changes. Because of this it is not possible to guarantee that any of our holidays will run exactly according to the planned itinerary. The trip leader will make any changes, which are necessary.

There are a variety of interesting extensions you might choose to add on either before or after your trek. These options include:

Chitwan National Park: It provides excellent opportunities to view the rare species such as sloth bear, bison, rhinoceros, leopard and the exclusive tiger. Early morning jungle walks and safaris on elephant back are amongst the most popular activities. The jungle lodge can be reached from Kathmandu either by air or by private vehicle.

White Water Rafting: On the Trisuli or Seti Rivers.

Mount Everest Scenic Flight: An hour flight departs Kathmandu early morning and provides spectacular views of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains.

Cultural Tour: 
Nepal boasts a rich cultural diversity, and it is well worth exploring. The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is a dream-world for many and reality for some. Once experienced they can never be forgotten, never dismissed from memory whether ones experience of them is visiting age-old Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries and royal palaces with amazing sculptures, paintings, legends and living rituals. Nepal is not only regarded as "Shangri-la" for adventurers but a scenic revelation and an educational in itself to all visitors. Once seen they become a part of you, habit-forming and intrusive. We have put our best effort to incorporate all cultural delights as well as natural beauty that Nepal has to offer, which you can chose depending on your time availability.

Please contact the Alps in Nepal office if you plan to extend your trip and let us know in advance.

• Expert leadership ( Local Group Leader)
• Accommodation in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis (two people sharing unless single supplement has been requested)
• Trek Map/City Map
• All the accommodation and food in local lodges are provided (two people sharing unless single supplement has been paid), occasional hot shower facilities (which your group leader will advice you), guides and porters.
• Alps in Nepal provides you to use quality down sleeping bag and down jacket, inner liner and most importantly the hot water bag will be given every night to keep you warm.
• Gamow bag( a life saving device in altitude)
• National Park entrance fees
• Alps in Nepal t-shirt, duffle bag and a memorable gift package as a souvenir
• Welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant
• Group medical kit
• Airport transfers
• Half day sightseeing tour
• City Guide
• Sightseeing tours entrance fees
• Domestic airport taxes
• All staff Insurance
• Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for porters like Gortex jacket & trousers, trekking shoes / boots, sleeping bag / blanket, woolen hat, woolen gloves, woolen socks, sun glasses etc.

• Your international flights
• Visa fees and visa extension costs
• Medical examination(if required) and vaccination costs
• Personal expenditure, bar bills, laundry, telephone calls etc.
• Tipping at the end of the trip (tipping is a tradition through out Indian sub- continent. The staff works very hard and looks forward to your tip as an indication of a job well done. You should budget around 300 rupees for each trek day. If you wish to tip the leader, please do this in addition to the crew's tip.)
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Personal clothing and equipment
• Travel insurance
• Optional trips
• Charges incurred as a result of flight delays or cancellation which is beyond Alps in Nepal's control. Although we provide insurance letter which you can claim to your insurance company.
• Anything not mentioned in the trip cost includes list

The trekking day typically starts at 6:30 a.m. with the appearance of smiling Sherpas at the door of your room or tent bearing a mug of steaming tea or coffee. This is soon followed by a bowl of hot water for washing. During breakfast the porters set off. We start walking after breakfast between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Everyone is free to walk at their pace, which is comfortable for them, stopping along the way to explore villages and take photographs. Lunch will be around 11:00 am and usually takes between 1 and 2 hours. The camping place/lodge is usually reached at around 4 pm. After tea and biscuits are served, and at around 6:30 to 7:00pm the evening meal is ready.

Expert leadership is the key to an exciting, unforgettable experience. We have a very good selection of local leaders who are professionally trained and are among the most experienced in Nepal. Who better to look after you than your professional local leader, who speaks the language and knows the culture, intimately? The following people regularly lead this trek: 
 
Sanjay Gurung: Sanjay is an experienced trek leader who has been in this profession for last sixteen years. Besides trekking all over Nepal he has also led several trips to India and Tibet. His profound knowledge and easy going personality make him an ideal choice to lead treks for Alps in Nepal. 
 
Peter Chettri: Peter holds a very good sense of humour and adventurous spirit which has made him an asset to the company. He was born in Nepal and brought up in Sikkim. As a graduate in Arts, he has a good command over both spoken and written English. He has been leading treks with Alps in Nepal for four years. He has done a first aid training specialised in Acute Mountain Sickness. His excellent leadership has always earned a good reputation to the company. 
 
Ashim Subba:Ashim is a travel enthusiast who has always been keen on adventure. He went to the University in Calcutta and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce. Apart from being fluent in Nepali and English, he also speaks Japanese and has been involved in trekking for last two years. He has completed the first aid training including high altitude medicine. His expertness as a leader is one of the keys to our success.

We recommend that you begin a fitness program as soon as you have decided you are going trekking. Hill walking, up and down the steps, cycling, running and swimming are the main exercises to help prepare you for a trek. It is advisable to see the doctor before you come for trekking. Although we carry a comprehensive medical kit on each and every trips, we recommend our clients to inform us their medical problems in advance if any and also carry their personal first aid kit covering the basics.

Alps in Nepal, combines the best of international standards with the deep knowledge of local experts. It offers you services and an experience that surpass those offered by the large international companies; with the reliability that local outfits lack. With over 15 years of experience we have successfully organized tours and treks for several thousand patrons who can testify the unique class of service we offer. Please feel free to ask us about the selection of your trip or for any further information.