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Day Hiking

Short walks to viewpoints, villages and monasteries, no permits or porters needed.

Difficulty
Easy
How long
2–6 hours
Best season
Year-round outside monsoon
Where
6 places
Foggy mountain landscape with a rocky trail in Annapurna, Nepal.
Photo: Jürgen Knappitsch · Pexels(opens in a new tab)

About day hiking

You do not need two weeks and a duffel bag to walk in Nepal. The Kathmandu Valley rim, the hills above Pokhara and the Shivapuri forest all offer day hikes with mountain views and village lunches.

Where to go day hiking
KathmanduPokharaChitwanEverest RegionAnnapurna RegionLangtang
  1. Kathmandu
  2. Pokhara
  3. Chitwan
  4. Everest Region
  5. Annapurna Region
  6. Langtang

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Vibrant scene of Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, adorned with colorful prayer flags and bustling with tourists.
City

Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu

Temples, bazaars and seven UNESCO heritage sites in one valley.

Peaceful scene of blue rowboats on a calm lake at sunset with mountain backdrop.
City

Gandaki

Pokhara

Lakeside calm beneath the Annapurna skyline.

An Indian rhinoceros foraging on grassy terrain, showcasing wildlife in their natural environment.
National park

Terai

Chitwan

Rhinos, tigers and Tharu culture in Nepal’s lowland jungle.

Stunning snowy peaks of Nuptse and Everest in the Himalayas during winter.
Region

Solukhumbu

Everest Region

Sherpa villages and the trail to the foot of the world’s highest mountain.

Annapurna Region
Region

Gandaki

Annapurna Region

Rhododendron forests, Gurung villages and treks for every level.

Majestic snow-covered Langtang mountains under a clear blue sky in Nepal
Valley

Bagmati

Langtang

The closest Himalayan valley to Kathmandu, rebuilt and welcoming.

Tours

Tours with day hiking

Directional sign leading to Everest Base Camp with mountains in monochrome setting.

Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure · Verified

Everest Base Camp Trek - 16 Days

Kathmandu · Everest Region

A 16-day teahouse trek from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, with Kathmandu sightseeing and flights to and from Lukla.

  • ✓ Guide and porters (one porter per two members)
  • ✓ Teahouse lodging
  • ✓ Trek meals on the Tea House package
Duration
16 days
Ideal for
groups, couples
Breathtaking sunrise view of Machapuchare peak in the Himalayas, Nepal, with snow-covered slopes.

Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure · Verified

Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 14 Days

Kathmandu · Pokhara · Annapurna Region

A 14-day lodge trek via Poon Hill to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m, with Kathmandu sightseeing and a Pokhara city tour.

  • ✓ Guide and porters (one porter per two members)
  • ✓ Lodge accommodation
  • ✓ All meals during the trek
Duration
14 days
Ideal for
groups, couples
Asian elephant standing outdoors in Chitwan National Park, Nepal, showcasing its majestic stature.

Nepal Dynamic Eco Tours · Verified

Chitwan Jeep Safari and Jungle Tower Tour - 3 Nights 4 Days

Chitwan

A private 4-day Chitwan program with a full-day jeep safari, a morning walk, canoe ride and a night in a jungle tower.

  • ✓ All entry permits
  • ✓ Local transport for the program
  • ✓ Packed lunches for days 2 and 3
Duration
4 days
Ideal for
couples, families

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