The short answer
Several well-known walks start and end within a day: Nagarkot to Changu Narayan, a gentle three-hour walk with views and old villages; Sankhu via Bajra Jogini to Nagarkot, a longer day; Nagarjun forest to the Jamacho stupa viewpoint; Gokarna to Kopan monastery and Boudhanath; Kirtipur to Chobar to Patan, and Pharping with its Tibetan Buddhist cave shrines.
Choose by interest: culture, views or forest. A taxi or driver can drop you at the start and meet you at the end. Go in the cooler months, take water, and hire a local guide for less-marked trails. Phulchoki, the highest hill rim of the valley, is known for spring flowers.
Key facts
- Gentle
- Nagarkot to Changu Narayan
- Culture
- Kirtipur, Chobar, Pharping
- Forest
- Nagarjun, Phulchoki
- Plan
- Driver at both ends
How it works
- Pick a walkBy interest.
- Arrange a driverFor both ends.
- Pack waterAnd a light layer.
- Hire a guideFor the forest trails.
Insider tip
Start early, finish by the afternoon, and check the weather.
Avoid this
Do not go alone on remote forest trails.
Related questions
Are the walks hard?
Mostly easy to moderate.
Can I do two in a day?
No; pick one.
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