Hiking is the best way to get out and about and enjoy the cultural richness and natural beauty of Nepal in person. Slow down the pace and explore ancient temple sites, cobbled lane ways, terraced rice fields, lush valleys and rural farming villages.  You don’t have to be super fit; our hikes are designed for the moderately fit and can be done my most people. The best time to enjoy the limitless trails is from mid September to June.

Discover the uniqueness’ of Nepal on one of our guided full day or half day hikes.

Palanchowk Walk:
This half-day walk combines breathtaking mountain views with a visit to one of Nepals most sacred temples. Following breakfast we will drive you  to Palanchowk. Here you'll visit the Bhagawati Temple, which houses one of the most beautiful and worshipped Bagawati images in Nepal. The stunning image is carved of black stone and bedecked in jewelry. From your hilltop vantage point you'll have a spectacular view of the Himalaya and the surrounding valleys. After exploring the mountain village of Palanchowk you'll walk down to the Panchkhal valley, following an old path used by local residents. Once you reach the Panchkhal Valley, your vehicle will meet you for the return to Dhulikhel.

 

A steady down hill walk takes you from the scenic veiw tower at Nargarkot, down through the farming land and Pine Forest to the ancient Newar town of Nala from where a car will be waiting to take you to the Resort.

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Namo Buddha Walk:
The full-day walk to one of the main stupas visited by Buddhists is a pleasant hike through fields and villages. A short drive after breakfast takes you to Dhulikhel. From here you'll walk about thirty minutes up to Devistan, a small temple and excellent spot from which to view the Himalaya. After a short descent, a gradual climb of about ninety minutes brings you to Phulbari and a picnic lunch with panoramic mountain views. Then it's a ten minute walk to the legendary Namobuddha Stupa. Here, according to local legend, a prince (the present Buddha) discovered a starving tigress about to devour a boy. Out of compassion the prince offered his body to the tigeress in the boy's place. His remains are said to be enshrined in the main stupa. After exploring the area a walk of about two and a half hours takes you down to the charming medieval village of Panauti, a treasure trove of ancient Newari architecture. From Panauti your vehicle will transport you back to the Resort.

Manegaon Walk:
This full-day walk is a great chance to explore the countryside and visit areas not often frequented by tourists. After breakfast a short drive takes you to the trailhead. The trail gradually ascends to about 7, 000 feet, where a grand view of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks and the Panchkhal Valley are spread before you. Relax and take photos, then descend to Sashipani and a picnic lunch. After lunch follow the trail for about ninety minutes to the charming village of Manegaon. You'll explore the village and surrounding area, including the ancient Monastery, before contining on to the Panchkhal Valley to meet your vehicle and return to the Resort.

Dhulikhel/Panauti Walk:
The half-day walk to Panauti is a delightful way to see the picturesque countryside and affords some excellent mountain views. After breakfast you'll drive to Dhulikhel, the start of your walk. Ascend gradually for about 30 minutes to a ridge where there are great opportunities to take memorable photos of the mountains. The walk continues along mountain trails for about two hours through charming villages and the beautiful countryside to Panauti. After about 30 minutes exploring the town you will drive back to the Resort.

Baralgaon/Tinpipal Walk/Badal Gawn:
This easy half day walk is a great way to get out and explore the village lifestyle of the Nepalese people. A pleasant walk takes you to Baralgaon, a village of Brahmins and Chhetri’s. Brahmins are the priest caste, while Chhetri form the warrior caste, both live harmoniously together, farming the land. After exploring the village, a walk of about two and a half hours along a ridge and through the cultivated fields takes you to Tinpipal and back to the Resort. Along the way, take time to drink in the magnificent mountain views and rural scenery of Nepal.

Most people associate trekking in Nepal with long arduous treks, high mountain passes and the need for organized expeditions. That’s not true in all cases, this newly developed trekking route, The Kathmandu Valley Cultural Trekking Trail is a moderate, no fuss trek that displays the best of Nepal’s rural culture and stunning Himalayan views that can be enjoyed with simple preparation and minimal equipment, don’t think of it as a trek, it’s more like an extended walk that has a lot to offer, culturally, visually and physically.

The main purpose for the development of this trekking trail was firstly to introduce this pristine wilderness area and open up the rich opportunities for cultural tourism for tourists; the convenient location and ease of access make it one of the best budget treks for those with limited time in Nepal. Secondly the other reason is to bring tourism into “economically improvised” rural communities by helping them set up tourism business and by encouraging tourists to come along and use the facilities. Our aim here is to help spread income generated from tourism across the board to all communities of Nepal. We strongly believe by encouraging this kind of environmentally responsible tourism to rural communities we can build a bright and prosperous future for tourism within Nepal’s rural communities and help to sustain a pristine environment at the same time.

 

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The Bhote Koshi is one of the finest rafting rivers in Nepal. We take you on the lower section of this wild Himalayan river for a half day of the most spectacular rafting that you can experience anywhere in the world. For anyone who wants a ride on the wild side, this is the ultimate activity for you.

 

Leaving the resort early, we drive the two hours to the rafting put in point; from here we take to the river for our white water adventure. The river winds its course through a jungled gorge and hillsides terraced with paddy fields and small villages. The first hour is action packed as we pass through the Grand Canyon packed full of rapids, sure to get your heart pounding. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the many sandy beaches before taking to the river again. The river settles and you can sit back and enjoy the scenery and perhaps do a bit of bird watching. On arrival at the bustling town of Dolaghat we take out and drive the forty minuets back to the resort in time for another gorgeous sunset over the mountains.

The section of the river we will be rafting on is classed I to III and the rafting season runs from mid September to mid June. We require a group of four rafters or more to run this activity. Advanced bookings are appreciated for rafting.

If biking, rafting and hiking are not for you, then try one of our day excursion by private vehicle. Sit back and enjoy the views and culture,  let us drive you around some of Nepal’s most famous landmarks. Throughout the year the Resort's escorted excursions are a great way to explore rural Nepal's traditional villages and lifestyles and its beautiful eye-catching countryside.

Kodari - A spectacular drive along the meandering Anriko highway takes us alongside both the Sun Koshi and Bhote Koshi Rivers to the Tibet/Nepal border. The modern road follows the ancient route used by traders to ferry goods between Nepal, Tibet and India. Enroute, you enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of the raging Bhote Koshi River. We return you to the Resort for the evening

Namo Buddha – Half an hour’s drive from Dhulikhel takes you to Namo Buddha, a famous Monastery and shrine dedicated to the Shakyamuni Buddha. It was in this place he gave up his body to a starving tigress to save a boy. Situated on a knoll rising up form the surrounding valleys, this excursion provides some of the finest views of the enchanting scenery.

Bhagawati – About an hours drive from the resort we enter the gorgeous valleys of Palanchowk where, nestled on a hill top, you can find the Bhagawati Temple. This ancient structure houses the stunning image of the Goddess Bhagawati, she is carved from shining black stone and bedecked in jewelry and mala’s. From the hill top around the temple, you can also get inspiring views of the beautiful natural surroundings and the Himalaya. After exploring the area we drive you back to the Resort. You also have the option here to take a three hour hike down to the Phanckhal Valley and visit an old Newar town before returning to the Resort.

Biking is one of the very best and environmentally friendly ways to explore an area and experience its culture and natural beauty. There is no other place in Asia that offers such diversity of terrain that so beautifully displays ethnic groups, ancient architecture, living culture and the mighty Himalayas like Nepal does.

Although Nepal is home to some of the world’s most challenging terrain and best mountain biking trails, around our Resort, we have some superb biking trails suitable for the novice rider. You dont have to be super fit to be able to complete them. We provide for you, bikes, helmets and a guide so that you can enjoy your biking journey.

Get on board today and experience the joy of biking through the rich countryside on the undulating tracks and trails, away form the hustle and bustle of the city.

 

1. The ancient town of Pauntie, a return loop to Dhulikhel

2. Banepa and Nala

3. Namobuddha, the famed Buddhist Monastery with unforgetable views along the way

4. Down hill tours from Nagarkot

 

Our tours can be arrange as round trips or we can also arrange transport pick ups for you if you desire a shortened route. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more details.

For those who are seeking something a little bit more exciting, and love the thrill of adrenaline pulsing through their veins, then why not take the plunge and experience the worlds ultimate Bungy Jump. Set in the jagged narrow gorge above the raging Bhote Koshi River, this headlong plunge is sure to get your heart pounding and your pulse racing. The jump is situated 16 km form the Tibet Border, about a 2 hour bus ride from the Resort. Set amidst the lush jungle, a sturdy steel bridge spans the 160 meter wide gorge; here you are strapped in by professionally trained staff and prepared for the jump of your life time. After the jump, take some time to enjoy the scenery before driving back to the resort for a celebratory drink in our bar.

If you have seen the rickety bridges in Nepal, we’d like to quell any doubts about safety you may have by letting you know that the bridge is built to Swiss Standards and all the jump assistants and equipment meet international safety standards. For your own safety, we don’t recommended people with heart conditions, high blood pressure, epilepsy or ladies that are pregnant to participate in Bungy Jumping,

Also, while you are down by the border, some other activities you may wish to participate in are Canyoning, Canyon swing and some short treks through the superb jungle scenery. Contact us today to arrange your ultimate adrenaline package.

Dhulikhel Mountain Resort is truly one of the best places to witness this inspiring panorama of ever changing views of the majestic Himalaya.