The Kathmandu Panorama is a short, scenic lodge hiking offered by Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expeditions, showcasing Nepal’s Hill Country and panoramic views from Everest to Annapurna. Trekkers will experience the beauty of Tamang villages, rich in Tibetan Buddhist culture, guided by locals from the Tamang community.
The journey begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal, followed by a trek through villages, jungles, and rivers, offering stunning Himalayan vistas. The first night is spent in a guest lodge, while the second night offers an authentic Homestay experience with a local family. This trek is available year-round, with the best conditions from November to January when the weather is cool and the mountain views are most clear.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1337m)
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu (1337m)
Day 03: Kathmandu drive to Sundarijal (1460 m), walk to Chisapani (2165 m) 4-5 hours
Day 04: Chisapani to Nagarkot (1932m) 5-6 hours
Day 05: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (1650m)4-5 hours
Day 06: Dhulikhel to Namobuddha (1700m) 2-3 hours
Day 07: Namobuddha Panauti via to Bhaktapur 3-4 hours
Day 08: Bhaktapur- Kathmandu/Shopping, Rest (1337m)
Day 09:Departure from Kathmandu (1337)
Important Information:
Our Guest’s security is of dominant concern while traveling with Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition. The trekking leader has the authority to adjust or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is necessary due to unfavorable circumstances. Unfavorable weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, or an unexpected natural disaster can force changes to the itinerary. However, every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary. The lead guide will try his/her best to ensure that the trip goes smoothly and according to plan, but please be ready to be flexible if necessary. Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition is capable, experienced, and prepared to give 24-hour emergency response to any accident or condition that requires attention or evacuation.
Important Also:
HV Treks’ requires that trekking and expedition guests have Insurance Policies. A Travel Insurance Policy should cover the cost of emergencies (including altitude sickness), injuries, and evacuations. Please, it is essential to bring your Travel Insurance Policy, or copies of your pertinent existing insurance coverage with you to Nepal. HV Treks will require a copy for our office records. We, as well, advise you to inform your existing insurance agent/company of your itinerary, including trekking, climbing, and hiking, and insure your current policy provides sufficient coverage.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1337m)
You are welcomed to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal renowned for historical monuments, Hindu Temples, and Buddhist Stupas/Monasteries. We meet our guests at the Tribhuvan International Airport. A representative will be waiting with a Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition placard with our guests’ names displayed. After dropping luggage at the hotel, guests are taken for a short sightseeing tour.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu (1337m)
A local guide will be available. According to your wishes, the guide will escort you for sightseeing. Sightseeing may include the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupati, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square, and the Swoyambhunath areas. Starting after breakfast, usually at 9.00am, the exploration of Kathmandu Valley can continue until 5.00pm. Lunch and dinner, you will be responsible for.
Day 03: Kathmandu drive to Sundarijal (1460 meters), walk to Chisapani (2165 m) 4-5 hours
We drive to Sundarijal bus stop, 15km far from the centre of Kathmandu city, for about one hour. A large drinking water project is located here. After the bus stop, we walk the route slightly goes uphill through the village first then a jungle. We go through an army barrack, a check post for Shivapuri and Nagarjun National Park. Then we see a water reservoir. This point is picnic spot as well. Then the sheer stairs in the various places goes slightly through the Tamang village up to Mulkharka. Then the path goes through the jungle leading us to Chisapani.
There are a few small tea stalls where we can sit and enjoy a stunning view of the Kathmandu valley on the way. After Mulkharka it goes up through the dense jungle. We cross Burlang Bhanjyang (pass) at the altitude of 2472meters. The jungle in this area is full of wild animals like leopard, bear, jackal, monkey, deer and birds. So may have encounter with any of them. The forest is of pine, oak and rhododendron. The Mountain View from the pass is dazzling. After the pass we go slightly down to our campsite, Chisapani through the forest walking for about 40 minutes. There is a check post before our campsite.
Day 04: Chisapani to Nagarkot (1932m) 5-6 hours
We walk through Shivapuri and Nagarjun National Park today. The path is rough motor able road in many places and it goes flat and down. Only in some sections we walk the path away from the motor able road. We don’t meet any human settlement area or villages for about 3 hours. Then at Jhule we see some tea houses and the check post of Shivapuri and Nagarjun National Park. From this point the path goes downhill through the village up to Chauki Bhanjyang where we may take our lunch today. Then we walk again through the rough motor able road. In this section of the trek the view of Kathmandu valley in one hand and in the other hand the view of green hills full of beautiful villages is spectacular. The mountain ranges of north and east is clearly seen. We cross Kattike Bhanjyang (small pass) a beautiful place with school and some tea houses. Still we walk through the rough motor able road generally and we climb to Nagarkot that may take 40 min. We spend night in Nagarkot, one of the most beautiful hill stations with several standard, well facilitated hotels and lodges. This place is famous for sun rise and sun set view.
Day 05: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (1650m) 4-5 hours
Today we walk through the trail on the ridges enjoying the magnificent views of the beautiful villages on the green hills down to us. The Ganesh Himal, Langtang and the eastern peaks are seen from the several view points on the way. The path goes flat in the beginning, then downhill and uphill both through the jungles. In March and April the jungle welcomes us with Rododendron bloom in some places. From the point called Rabini Bhanjyang (a small pass) the view around is spectacular. The path goes flat from this point upto Kalthumki Bhanjyang. Then from here the path goes steeply downhill for about one hour then we climb to Rabi Bhanjyang. We may visit to old gompa of Tamang here. Rabi Bhanjyang is a beautiful village of Moktan Tamang people. This is supposed to be the original place of Moktan Tamang. The path heading to Dhulikhel from this point is easy one since it goes flat and downhill. Dhulikhel is the head quarter of Kavre District. It is a small but beautiful old city.
Day 06: Dhulikhel to Namobuddha (1700m)2-3 hours
We begin our trek by walking through Dhulikhel Bazaar and climb several staircases through the jungle to reach Deurali, where we stop for a tea break and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding villages. From Deurali, we descend through the village to Kavre Bhanjyang, known for its Khukuri (Nepal’s national weapon) and other iron tools. After a steep 20-minute climb along a road, we continue on a rough motor road towards Namobuddha, passing terraced fields and villages, with local vehicles and buses along the way.
Namobuddha is a significant Buddhist site with an inspiring legend. According to the story, the youngest prince, Great Being, sacrificed himself to feed a starving tigress and her cubs. His act of compassion led to his rebirth as Great Courage in the heavenly realm. His parents, deeply saddened by his sacrifice, later built a stupa at the site, which became known as Namo Buddha.
Day 07: Namobuddha to Bhaktapur via Panauti (1401m)
Today we walk downhill to Manthan in the beginning then we walk to Panauti. The distance we walk is about 12 km. Then we drive to Bhaktapur by local bus that runs on the route or private vehicle. The distance of the road is about 22 km and it is black topped. We go for sightseeing in Bhaktapur city and spend the night in a hotel there.
Day 08: Bhaktapur- Kathmandu (1337m)/Shopping, Rest 1-2 hours
After breakfast we head to Kathmandu. We have enough time. So, this day you spend on your own either looking around Kathmandu, buying souvenir for your friends/family or you can have full rest or prepare for going back to your home country the next day. In the evening you will be served the Farewell Dinner by the company.
Day 09:Departure from Kathmandu (1337m)
Today, we check the list of all necessary documents and goods of our guest. We confirm the flight tickets before 72 hours of departure flight. We advise our guest to put passport and tickets at their handbag for convenience. Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition staff representative will take our valuable guests to the airport (3 hours prior to your flight) and bid goodbye. It will be not only goodbye, but also the welcome for next visit to Nepal.
Minimum number of participants 2
Maximum number of participants 12
Max Altitude: 2150 meters
Best Season: November to February
Difficulty Level: Easy
December ,January and February
It is called the winter season in Nepal. It is a season for snowfall in mountain region above 4300m in Nepal. So trekking is possible below 4500m during this period. This season is noted for occasional snowfall at higher elevations in Himalayas. Though it gets colder in night, often it offers the clear day / blue sky and relatively less trekkers on the trail.Sunrise and Sunset are seen very clear and beautiful in this season. So tourist who wants to pass short holidays during this period Himalayan vacation Treks and Expedition welcomes to see splendid view of nature. During this period, we arrange family tour to experience natural beauty with short hikings and cultural tour.It is suitable for homestay tour through which different rituals and culture can be experienced during this period. The famous homestay like Sailung Timal homestay,Timal homestay, Tamang Heritage Homestay, Ghalegaon Homestay are the special places to visit. Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition arranges tour for this places. Chitawan National park Bardiya National Park are also the places to have live experience of culture and rituals.
March , April and May
It is spring season which is known as trekking season in Nepal. A smooth wind and gentle breeze is felt all over the country. Sunny days and clear weather are the supportive factors for trekking in this season. Presence of cloud can be seen in the sky during this season.So a short rainfall can be felt during this period. It is the season of expedition and climbing high peaks in Nepal .So many tourist from different parts of the world come to climb peaks above 7000m in this season. Himalyan Vacation Treks and Expedition arranges tour and journey for climbing during this period.Peak climbing period can be enlength upto June so Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition arranges attractive programmes during this period.This period offer plenty of opportunities for clear mountain views. It is also the time for flowers to blossom, and the national flower of Nepal – rhododendrons – coat the mountainsides with its colorful beauty throughout the spring.Except rhododendrons , many kind of natural flora and fauna makes Nepal very beautiful during this season
June ,July and August
It is rainy season in Nepal. As it is the season of heavy rainfall. it is also known as the crops harvesting season in Nepal. In this season, trekking is slight difficult in Nepal. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. Trekking in the rain-shadow (places are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains) areas north of the Himalaya like Upper Mustang and Dolpo could be an ideal trek selection. However, Himalayan vacation Treks and Expedition arranges tour and trek during this period in dry areas. We arrange treks and tour in dry areas like Mustang , Upper Dolpa , Leh Ladakh (India) and Tibet.
September , October and November
Moderate temperatures, clear sky with outstanding views, making it a great time to do any of our trek. Occasional short storms may dump snow at high altitudes.This is the season of feast and festivals. This is also known as the special season for flowers in Nepal. Marigold is the popular and found best in this season. Temples and holy places are visited during this period. Festivals like Dashain , Tihar and Chhath are celebrated during this season. Long national holidays are offered for this festival for civil workers. This season is known as the king of the season. No rainfall, sunny days and moderate temperature are the most favourable factors of this season for treks and tours in Nepal.Every kind of treks and tours can be done during this period.So many tourist come to see beautiful Nepal in this season. Many trekking routes are full of tourist during this season. Peaks 6000m to 7000m are the best destination for climbing in this season.Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition welcomes tourist to feel the splendid view of nature of Nepal in this season.
This list is a guideline to help you pack for your adventure. Please understand that the items listed below will vary according to the season and the duration of the trek. The weight limit for your luggage is 33 pounds or 12 kg. Your gear will be carried by your porter and you will be required to carry your own day-pack (with your valuables and things of immediate importance to you). We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary. Our list of equipment is prepared on the basis of our long experience. The Himalayan Vacation Trek & Expedition Team leader will check your gear to insure you have all necessary equipment at the start of the trek. If necessary, the HVTreks’ guide will request additions of necessary equipment when and where it is available.
Important documents and items
Head
Upper Body
Hands
Lower Body
Feet
Sleeping
Rucksack and Travel Bags
Medical
-Note: In the larger towns and cities of Nepal, pharmacies have available common over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Western/foreign brand name products and prescription drugs are not. We suggest you bring the pharmaceuticals you use in enough quantity.
Practical Items
