Kakani and Gurje hike

The Kakani and Gurje hike is one of the most demanding day hikes located 26 kilometers North-west of Kathmandu. It’s the best short hike for beginners to get heart touching view of glittering mountains. Namely, Annapurna (8,091m), Manaslu (8,165m), Ganesh Himal (7,446m), Lantang lirung (7,245m), and many other snow-covered mountains are possible to see from Kakani hiking route.

The view that you can see from here is stirring because it unravels the beauties of nature like any other viewpoint and stands head to head with them and has become the most popular viewpoint. Because it is perfect for swallowing the extensive blessing of nature.

Kaule is a gateway exploring Kakani to Gurje hill and is possible to reach in 90 minutes with a private car from your hotel in Kathmandu. Travelers can also choose a local bus ride to reach there but it takes more than two hours.

This Kakani and Gurje single-day hike is a very special day tour that goes across the oak, rhododendron, and pine forest. In the spring season, this nature trail is even more fascinating because of the colorful Rhododendron flowers.

Starting hiking from Kakani to Gurje Bhanjyang is a day hike throughout the Shivapuri National Park including the Boudeshwor Cave is a full-day hike out of Kathmandu city. Kakani to Gurje day hike is also famous for watching birds and mountains with a combination of leisure and culture, this tour guarantees its visitors full of fun.

Hike to Boudeshwor Cave to enjoy with waterfall

Visiting Jhor Mahankal or Boudeshwor Cave is one of the most religious sites in Kathmandu. The Boudeshwor is one of the names of Lord Shiva and offers majestic waterfalls nearby an ancient cave. In addition, the waterfall is the most beautiful located in Kathmandu town.

Jhor Mahankal temple is also the border village between Kathmandu & Nuwakot district. However, Mahankal temple, Jhor is located next to the beautiful waterfall on the lap of Shivapuri National Park.

Boudeshwor is one of the names derived from Lord Shiva, visits Johor Mahankal, Boudeshwor cave, and its beautiful waterfall is an additional impressive part of hikes. Especially during monsoon time, the spot is busy with local tourists.

Surya chaur hike is another fascination to watch the nearest Langtang Himalayan range including the Ganesh Himal family. A few voyagers said that the view from here is a far better view contrasting with the hills and the Likhu valley.

Furthermore, obviously, as you are voyaging through the public park, you can see a lot of wild creatures and winged animal species along the way.

Kakani and Gurje hike itinerary details

Your day tour will start at 8:00 am with a private Car and a professional tour guide for Kakani to Gurje hike. Hike from Kakani hill station to Suryachaur passing via a memorial park.

Kakani to Surya Chaur hike is the best short hike nearby Thamel and also best for all-age travelers. Hilltop at Kakani is popular for picnic spots, day hiking, cycling, Bird watching, and couples for relaxation.

Likewise, Thai Airways Memorial Park and the century-old villa used by the British Embassy are the remaining spots to visit at Kakani hiking. Thai airways memorial park is built in memory of the 113 passengers who died in an airplane crash in Ghopte Vir in 1992.

Likewise, a hike to Surya chaur to get a beautiful better view of Likhu valley landscapes and pristine mountains. Travelers can hike at Suryachaur directly without a long drive to Kakani too. Surya Chour is a paragliding hub nearby Kathmandu town within an 18-kilometer distance.

Besides the hikes, the Kakani hilltop is well known for cycling and mountain biking. It is also one of the hot spots for picnics for the valley’s large crowd. Famous for trout and strawberry farming, Kakani greets the visitors to International Mountaineers Memorial Park on its southern side too.

Gurje and as well as Kakani hill is a popular place to watch the majestic white mountains, green valleys, and typical villages. While on your day hiking, you walk through the beautiful rhododendron forests & rice fields to Boudeshwor cave.

Descend to Boudeshwor cave, waterfall, Johor Mahankal, and return to Kathmandu journey takes about 5 hours of walking the rest of the part, and you can drive. If you are interested to walk even longer then you can hike to Tokha Chandeswori temple with a lower route. Return to the hotel and finish the trip.

Boudeshwor cave located near Boudeshwor waterfall @Gokyo Treks Agency.

Mystical Kakani and Gurje hiking highlights

Departure & Return Departure Point:

Have in mind that we pick up all the travelers from inside the ring road such as your location in Thamel, Lazimpat, Darbar Marg, etc.

What To expect on the day of hiking?

Hike from Kakani to Gurje offers a better view compared to Nagarkot hill. And of course, as you are traveling via the national park, you can see wild animals and bird species along the journey. This is all about hiking into the hill station and purely nature walking and seeing some villages.

Furthermore, It’s an easy hiking trail from Kakani to Gurje that takes you through lush forests and terraced fields that take 3-4 hours to complete, depending on your pace. It is a must-do best short hike nearby Kathmandu town.

See the Hindu pilgrimage place at Boudeshwor Temple. Recorded wildlife in the park includes mammalian species such as Himalayan Black bears, leopards, jungle cats, and rhesus monkeys.

This Shivpuri park is also home to 177 species of birds, including at least 9 threatened species, 102 species of butterflies with a number of rare and endangered species, and 129 species of mushrooms. Additionally, there are about 125 Tigers recorded in the Shivapuri National Park.

Additional Information (TIPS AND TRICKS)

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
a wheelchair is not accessible entire the tours
A maximum of 25 people per booking
Travelers with back pain are okay but not recommended for pregnant, and very old travelers.
It’s a private tour/activity.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.