2-Day Treks Around Kathmandu: The Perfect Short Escape for Nature and Culture Lovers

If you are a keen natural and cultural hiker and short on time but has dream to experience the stunning beauty of Nepal at best 2-day trek around Kathmandu is opt. The Kathmandu valley is center for some of short yet best treks in Nepal with the mix of nature, village life experiences, mountains, hills and valley with agricultural traced farming. This 2 days treks in Kathmandu offers, a chance to immerse yourself in the locality as locals. In short all this includes within a couple of days.

Explore the Top 2-Day Treks Around Kathmandu for Easy Adventure

2-day trekking options around Kathmandu is and ideal for those woh looking a short escape from bustling city life straight into nature. Here you can enjoy breathtaking views of the panoramic Himalayas, where the trekking trail passes through tradition village and forests, visit shrine monasteries or temples with interacting with the heart welcoming locals. All without venturing too far from Kathmandu city.

The Ultimate Guide to 2-Day Hiking Adventures in Kathmandu

It is vary important to understand the geography of Kathmandu valley and it’s surrounding before choosing the 2 days Kathmandu Hiking. As Kathmandu is a widest valley, surrounded by fascinating hill higher about 7000 feet. All these hills offered the trekking trails that are perfect for short as well as long adventure. As these routes are not demanding grade and offers something for every category of hikers form beginners to experience, kids to older. Even it is best for weekend gateway and family holidays with hike, drive and ride. These hiking trails of 2 days around kathmandu valley includes, untouched countryside lifestyle, and ancient tradition as well.

The biggest highlights of a 2-day hike around Kathmandu is the opportunity to see the wide Himalayan lines up close while experiencing the ancient lifestyle and socio-culture of the area. The Kathmandu trekking guide from Trekking Trail Nepal certainly help you select the perfect hiking route based on your interest, resources, and fitness level. Most of these trails are easy with gentle uphill and downhill, even with the lower altitudes ensure a comfortable weather year around.

Top 2-Day Treks in Kathmandu Valley: A Perfect Short Escape

The city and valley of Kathmandu is not just about culture, temples and bustling streets. It is also the centre for best short treks in Nepal. To make it easier, Trekking Trail Nepal suggest you the best 2-day trekking destinations in Kathmandu valley with perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. One of the most popular short trekking trips near Kathmandu is the Ranikot Panauti Namobuddha Dhulikhel. It is best known for its Himalayas panoramic views and easy ridge trail with peaceful environment and religious value. Similarly are hare other popular ones.

• Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking
• Sundarijal Chisapani Hiking
• Bungmati Khokona Hiking
• Chandragiri Champadevi Hiking
• Kirtipur Pangolin Hiking Trip

Experience the Best of Nature: 2-Day Treks in Kathmandu

Trekking Trail Nepal offers the 2 best of nature lovers hiking around Kathmandu valley. These shorts treks includes awe of sunrise and sunset, ancient civilization, and local foods and drinks. The himalayas, people, their lifestyle and culture with local wildlife also includes there.

The Ranikot Namobuddha Dhulikhel Trek is one of the best recommended trip around kathmandu for 2 days in Kathmandu, filled with nature. This short trek takes you to the sacred Namobuddha Monastery, where you can experience the spiritual peaceful with monks and students. Not limit to this, you spend a night as a monk dining and breakfast with them.

Ranikot Namobuddha Dhulikhel: Best 2-Day Hike in Kathmandu

Ranikot is the traditional village in between Panauti and Bhaktapur. This trek starts from Suryabinayak Ganesh temple and continue to Ghyampe Danda. Here the walk start, and passes through the fort of queen aka Ranikot. We reach village for lunch after 2 hours.
After break and exploring the village we enjoy the typical lunch and continue to wards Parkhal Chour, and start local bus drive to Panauti to spend our night.

Panauti is a ancient town as a state of Bhaktapur, with 1300 years old town, temples and civilization. As Panauti is a Newari town, it offers the best traditional cuisine. We recommend you to enjoy the snacks and drinks at least if you are going to stay next night in Buddhist Monastery of Namobuddha with monk.

Namoubdhha is the biggest shrine of Buddhism. The place known for its peace, forest, artistic monastery and Buddhist school. A home of Shakyamuni buddha.

At last this trek comes to end in the tourist town of Dhulikhel. In ancient age, this is the business center between Kathmandu, India and Tibet. The hike from Namobuddha to Dhulikhel fulls with ridge forrest, typical lifestyle village of Tamang and Bhraman Chetteri. However the last section is stair down, which is widely known as 1000 stair of Dhulikhel.

2 Days Ranikot Namobuddha Dhulikhel Trip Fact

Trip Duration: 2 days

Max. Elevation: 2175m, Ranikot

Difficulty Grade: Easy

Ranikot Namobuddha Dhulikhel Trek Highlights

• Beautiful hill stations of Ranikot, Dhulikhel and Namobuddha.
• Exquisite mountain views, peaks like Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Gauri Shanker, Dorjelakpa, Rolwaling.
• Mesmerizing sunrise and sunset views.
• Ganesh Temple of Bhaktapur, a sacred shrine for Hinduism.
• The buddhism shrine of Namobuddha.
• Ancient town, civilization and cuisine of Panauti.

Ranikot Namobuddha Dhulikhel Itinerary

Day 01: Early morning drive to Suryabinayak, visit Ganesh Temple, continue drive to Ghyampe Danda, 1750m. Continue trek to Ranikot. Continue to Panauti Community Homestay.

Day 02: Hike to Namobuddha Monastery, continue to Dhulikhel and drive back to Kathmandu 1-2 hours drive.

NOTE: If you wish to stay Namobuddha Monastery you can start from Dhulikhel and ends at Suryabinayak.

Chandragiri Hiking with Chitlang Markhu and Kulekhani

A new trail in Kathmandu: This is an opting and new trekking route that starts from the city center, with dive to the holy son of Hindu shrine called Matha-Tirtha. Similarly you can end at another temple of Dakshinkali. After a short preparation break, the Chandragiri Hiking with Chitlang Markhu and Kulekhani starts with uphill toward the the Chandragiri Hill. This is the highest point of Kathmandu valley with staggering 2550m. If you want to make it little different you can book the Chandragiri Champadevi Hiking with us.

This hill station is getting more popular with the cable car access with the mountain views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang and Gaurishanker range with sapling valley of Kathmandu. The temple of Bhaleshower at the top of the hill also attract pilgrimage and locals from the region.

On move we hike down to ancient trad settlement of Chitlang. Widely famous of artistic homes. Farms, craftsmanships and natural valley. The trail continue towards Khulikhani Dam. This hydroelectric water reservoir is the first of its kind in Nepal. Although Indra-Sarovar is not natural, however this manmade lake attract more travelers in recent years, espicelly for hiking, boating, camping, fishing. Later we will drive back to Kathmandu via Dakshinkali temple.

2 Days Chandrigiri Markhu Kulekhani Hike Trip Fact

Trip Duration: 2 days

Max. Elevation: 2550m, Chandragiri Top

Difficulty Grade: Easy to Moderate

Chandrigiri Markhu Kulekhani Trek Highlights

• Experiencing subtropical lush and forest, infinity number of flora and fauna.
• The best mountain view around Kathmandu. Gaurishanker, Dorje Lakpa, complete Langtang range with Manaslu Peaks Ganesh Himal and more.
• Real lifestyle of goat farming, vineyard, including goat cheese factory.
• Including of ancient trade settlement of Chitlang
• Fun with the biggest man-made Lake (dam).

Chandragiri Chitlang Markhu Kulekhani Hiking Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Bauthali Chour, hike to Chandragiri 2550m, continue hike down to Chitlang village 1833m. 4-6 hours.

Day 02: Chitlang to Markhu Village and end hike at Kulekhani 1540m. 4-5 hours hike and 2 hours drive.

Conclusion: 2 Best Short Trek in Kathmandu

Whether you are a experienced trekker or a first timer, these 2 days best short treks around Kathmandu provide an unforgettable experience of Nepal's natural beauty and rich culture. With easy start from the city and a range of trekking trails to choose from, you can enjoy a 2-day trek in Kathmandu that suits your pace, interest and cultural preferences too. So, if you are looking for a short and quick escape, check out these best yet short trekking adventures just outside the Kathmandu valley. The tranquil mountain views with hills and valley, sunrise and sunset, spiritual and cultural experiences, with heart welcoming hospitality will make you refreshed, inspired and fall in love with Nepal.