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 Ranikot Hill. Then return with your guide via the same route.
In the early morning, after breakfast, we start our drive toward Suryabinayak. There, visit the Suryabinayak Temple, 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 the more you ascend, the more spectacular the view.
On the way, visit Pilot Baba Ashram, and after another hour’s hike, reach Ghyampe Danda and finally reach Ranikot. Rest and enjoy lunch at Panorama View Tower Resort. There, you can take in the bird’s-eye view of Kathmandu Valley, surrounded by hills.
Catch a glimpse of the towering Himalayas to the north as well. Also, visit the Bhairav Temple and the remains of the Ranikot fort, built by King Prithvi Narayan Shah in the medieval period. Afterward, we make our way back to Suryabinayak and drive back to Kathmandu.
