Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike is an easy day hike to Suryachaur through the Kakani area, Gurju Bhanjyang, and returning to Kathmandu from Jhor area. The trails traverse through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park and enable travelers to enjoy diverse flora and fauna. Additionally, the bird-watching enthusiasm does have a great time on the hilly side of Kathmandu in Suryachaur Day Hike.
Hikers can closely observe the terraced farmland of the hilly region of Nepal as well as visualize the panoramic mountain range view. The hike is not hard and far away from Kathmandu but the experience and views it supplies are amazing which is not a bit like the chaos of Kathmandu. Suryachaur Day Hike is filled with nature, freshness, and a peaceful environment.
Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike is one of the interesting options of Hiking in Nepal which is operated by the Nepal Adventure Team. You can also look for sightseeing or tours option you have just a couple of spare days.
Suryachaur
Suryachaur is a hill station to enjoy the Langtang Himalayan Range as well as the entire Likhu Valley of Nuwakot District of central Nepal. In addition to Langtang Himalayan Range, visitors get a great view of Manaslu, Ganesh, Dorje Lakpa, Gauri Shankar. Though you need to climb uphill and Suryachaur is a hill station, Suryachaur is a wide flat ground at the ridge supplying infinite natural beauty and pleasing sensation to its visitors.
The Sauryachaur area lies in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park which makes the Suryachaur Day Hike more fascinating. Undoubtedly, the trails are accompanied by greeneries, forests, diverse flora, and fauna which lead to a world different than urbanization.
Kakani
Kakani is the nearest viewpoint of Kathmandu valley, tiers of hills accompanied by mountain ranges. Kakani stands at an elevation of 2,030m/ 6,660 ft. Namely, mountain ranges such as Ganesh, Manaslu, Langtang, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri are visible and showcase the dramatic landscape of Mid-central Nepal.
Kakani hill is located on route to Langtang and Ganesh Himal trekking and mountaineering adventure. Kakani area is filled with farm terraces and villages where most of the farmers harvest strawberries and raise freshwater trout. For the people of Kathmandu, it is the best destination to create a fantastic weekend and an attractive spot for a picnic. Additionally, Kakani has a Nepal Army School of police and scout training center and a memorial site for Thai Airways that crashed in 1992 on the high ridges of Langtang Himal. Travelers also enjoy bird watching in the peaceful green environment of Kakani which is filled with woods of rhododendron, oaks, pines, and fir tree lines.
Guide for Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike
A guide will lead you to Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike. The number of guides depends on the number of individuals registered for the Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike. Each group of 4-5 pax is assigned with one guide.
The guide with a Nepal Government-certified license is only assigned to lead the Kakani Suryachaur Day hike. Additionally, the guide is also trained in first aid and eco-tourism. Usually, an English-speaking guide is available but on request Chinese and other language speaking guides can be made available. A guide will lead as well as inform you about the locality, culture, rules, importance. Overall, the guide will have the feature of friendliness, leadership, communication expert, and jolly nature.
Transportation at Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike
Early morning after you have your breakfast, the guide assigned by the Nepal Adventure team will come to pick you up for the hike. You will have a short drive to Kakani from your hotel and from Jhor to Kathmandu at your hotel. A private vehicle will be used for your transportation which may be a car or van as per the group size.
Food and drinks on Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike
Lunch will be provided during Suryachaur Day Hike. Basically, typical Nepali food: Dhaal(lentil soup), Bhat (Rice), Tarkari (Vegetable/Chicken curry), and pickle.
A Mineral water bottle is handed to you prior to the hike.
Starting point: Kakani, Kathmandu
Ending point: Jhor, Tokha, Kathmandu
