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Valley Vistas

2- / 3-day lodge trek in the Eastern Kathmandu valley rim

These trails offer plentiful encounters with the rural valley rim dwellersA two- or three-day lodge trek making an arc in the eastern valley rim through the famed vantage points of Dhulikhel and Nagarkot. Starting in the ancient Newar town of Panauti, we ascend gently to Dhulikhel, visiting the monastery at Namo Buddha en route. The next day we climb onto a forested ridge with great views and continue to Nagarkot. We finish on the third day walking down to Sankhu, from where it's an hour's scenic drive to Kathmandu.

An elderly woman draws on a hookahTrip Itinerary

Day 1 Drive to Panauti (4,800' / 1,464m); after exploring town, hike to Dhulikhel (4,920' / 1,500m) via Namo Buddha. Overnight Dhulikhel Lodge Resort.
Day 2 Trek to Nagarkot (6,510' / 1,985m) via Nala. Overnight Chautari Paradise Inn.
Day 3 Finish hike at Sankhu (4,530' / 1,382m); drive to Kathmandu.

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