Ranikot Hiking

This package takes you on a hike from Kathmandu to Ranikot Fort, 19th-century walled fortress ruins considered on UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage sites, which starts from Suryabinayak Temple following the trail to Pilot Baba Ashram, Ghampe Dada and finally reaching the Ranikot Hill. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayas and the entire Kathmandu Valley from the Ranikot hill. Then return with your guide via the same route.

Itinerary

This itinerary is a guideline only and we will follow the itinerary as far as possible but due to weather conditions, health conditions, natural disasters and other unfavorable phenomenon your guide might decide to amend or skip the itinerary for your own safety. Your guide will help you at any time with providing indesc-wrapion regarding conditions and safety during the trek.

Day 1

Kathmandu-Suryabinayak-Pilot Baba Ashram-Ranikot Hill Travel Duration: 2 hrs Hiking Duration: 4/5 hrs

In the early morning, after breakfast, we start our drive towards Suryabinayak. There, visit the Suryabinayak Temple and take the blessing of God Ganesh and start hiking. Along the way, you will pass through the lush green forest, greeted by beautiful landscape views and more you ascend more and more spectacular the view. On the way, visit Pilot Baba Ashram and after another, one hour hike reaches Ghyampe Danda and finally reaches Ranikot.

Take lunch and rest in Panorama View Tower Resort enjoying the birds' eyes view of Kathmandu Valley with its surrounding hills and the high Himalayas in the north. Also, visit the Bhairav temple and remaining of the Ranikot fort built by King Prithvi Narayan Shah in the medieval period. Afterwards, we make our way back to the Suryabinayak and drive back to Kathmandu.

Accommodation: Overnight in Yatri Suites & Spa or similar.

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Includes and Excludes

	1-night accommodation at 4*Yatri Suites & Spa or similar including breakfast.
	Transportation from Thamel to Suryabinayak and Suryabinayak to Thamel by private vehicle with driver.
	One licensed, professional tour guide.
	All government and local taxes.
	Staff costs including their salary and food.
	Medical kit (carried by your guide).

	Food and drinks/ Beverage bills
	Entrance Fees
	Tipping (Tips)
	Travel Insurance
	International Flights
	Extras cost for upgrading rooms and services at hotels.
	Donation in temples, schools, monasteries, etc.
	Personal kits.
	Emergency rescue evacuation insurance of any kind
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Extras

To enhance your experience in Nepal, we give you the possibility to add one or more extra activities to this travel package. The step of adding these is available in the "Book now" process.

Do not hesitate to check each extra activity. They can be booked also separately.