For those visitors who are inexperience in walking up and down on hills and who have little time to experience the high mountains of Majestic Himalayas and Nepalese culture they can choose these short and easy hiking trips. I have compiled a list of opportunities for short lowland hiking trip and walking tours in Nepal. Here is not much difference between Hiking and Trekking in Nepal. Hiking is an initial part of trekking and relatively easier that still involve up and down on rural hilly areas below 3000 meters but offers glimpse of High Mountains views, while trekking takes you through the low land village to high Mountain pass up to almost 5, 600 meters. Hills of Nepal are very popular for hiking. Here are some hiking trips that I have described in this page are suited for all age people especially for the family groups and novices.
Shivapuri Hiking
A short drive from Kathmandu brings us to Budanilkantha, from where we trek up through beautiful virgin oak forest in the National park of Shivapuri and along a ridge with spectacular views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang and Jugal Himal. We camp at Shivapuri (2732m) which offers outstanding views of the Himalaya from the campsite on the flat, grassy summit.
Dhulikhel Hiking
Dhulikhel (32 Km. northeast) is popular as a Himalayan Viewing Point with Newari settlement. There are number of religious sites to should be visited. This hike consists of about 6-7 hours walk.
Kakani Hiking
Drive to Kakani (23 Km. northwest) of Kathmandu standing at 2073m. On a ridge for about 01 hour. The tranquility of the surrounding gives you the immense pleasure and the Himalayas like Annapurna, Machhapuchhare etc. This hike consists of about 5-6 hours walk.
Champadevi Hiking
This hike starts with the approximately 01 hour drive to Pharping (south - west) of Kathmandu. Pharping (19 Km.) is the typical Newari town, surprisingly untouched by the swarm of tourists. This hike consists of about 5-6 hours walk.
