I've been going in and out of Nepal fairly regularly since 2003. Likely to head there for a short one week break in a few weeks, was curious if anyone had suggestions for nice towns or hikes outside of KTM that make a nice 1-3 day break. Have already been to many of the usual spots, so off the beaten path is appreciated.
-TBri
Hi, there are many hiking options around Kathmandu, there is one blog for short hiking trek around Kathmandu. Hope this will help you.
http://www.myholidaynepal.com/blog/category-Hiking/Hiking-routes-in-Kathmandu/
How about a hike up from Sundrijal to Chisopani or Pati Bhaanjyang nice rural area and an easy walk back down once you've had enough
Thanks Sanzin and WanderingEric. I actually did many of these - including the Chisopani leg on the way down from Langtang/Helambu. Know its a big ask, but trying to think of something really different and interesting.
-TBri
Ok, how about a stay at the Monastery of Kopan or at the other end of the scale The Last Resort?
Namobuddha, Thrangu Tashi monastery and Panauti on the south east fo the rim. Namobudha is small shrine that belies its improtantce to Buddhists, the nearby (10 minutes walk) monastery is very impressive with great views and has an associated guesthouse nd Panauti has small historic centre with temples at the conflunce of rivers; the less enlightened can see tow rivers, the more enlightened, three). There are good hikes around too, to villages that get few visitors.
Pharping for monasteries and Padmasambhave/Guru Rinpoche (delete as appropriate) caves, the nearby Dollu monastery and a hike up Champadevi, a popular view point that can be reached from Pharping. The cable car up to the top of Charandagiri is off the beaten path for tourists but popular with locals.
Thanks, I did actually hike to Namobuddha and Bandipue, both were great (and excellent suggestions). Don't remember if I got to Panauti.
Charandagriri I have never been to, is that near Gorkha?
-TBri
It's on the valley rim towards the south west,
http://www.chandragirihills.com/
The cable car near Gorkha that you might be thinking of is on the Pokhara road at Kurintar leading to the temples at Manakamana.
