Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike is an easy day hike to Suryachaur through the Kakani area, Gurju Bhanjyang, and returning to Kathmandu from the Jhor area. The trails traverse through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, enabling travelers to enjoy the diverse flora and fauna. Additionally, bird-watching enthusiasts will have a great time on the hilly side of Kathmandu in the 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. The Suryachaur Day Hike is filled with nature, freshness, and a peaceful environment.
Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike 2026 is one of the most interesting hiking options in Nepal, operated by the Nepal Adventure Team. You can also look for sightseeing or tour options if 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 the Langtang Himalayan Range, visitors get a great view of Manaslu, Ganesh, Dorje Lakpa, and 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 a pleasing sensation to its visitors.
The Suryachaur 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 the Kathmandu valley, with 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 en route to Langtang and Ganesh Himal trekking and mountaineering adventures. The 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 trees.
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 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, and importance. Overall, the guide will have the features of friendliness, leadership, communication expertise, and a 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 the Suryachaur Day Hike. Typical Nepali food: Dhaal(lentil soup), Bhat (Rice), Tarkari (Vegetable/Chicken curry), and pickle.
A Mineral water bottle is handed to you before the hike.
Starting point: Kakani, Kathmandu
Ending point: Jhor, Tokha, Kathmandu
Highlights
- Suryachaur- a broad and flat hilltop with a panoramic view of hills and mountains
- Panoramic view of Thangshing Valley and mountain ranges: Ganesh, Langtang, Machapuchare, Gaurishankar, Manaslu, Dorje Lakpa
- Kakani- a strawberry and trout farming hill station
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park- home of diverse flora and fauna
- Traverse through the hilly region of Nepal
- Professional, certified, and experienced guide
