Chandragiri to Taudaha Nature Day Hiking from Kathmandu

A Wonderful Day Exploring the Hills Around Kathmandu

This was one of the highlights of our time in Kathmandu. The Chandragiri to Taudaha hike was a great way to get away from the busy city and experience the natural beauty and local culture of the Kathmandu Valley. The day was very well organized from beginning to end. The Chandragiri cable car ride offered beautiful views as we climbed above the valley, and from there the hike took us through peaceful forest trails, local villages, temples, and scenic hill paths. The changing scenery made the walk interesting throughout the day, and the views of the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding mountains were fantastic whenever the weather was clear. Our guide, Madan, was excellent. He was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and happy to explain the local culture, history, temples, plants, and everyday life we encountered along the trail. He also made sure we walked at a comfortable pace and had enough time to stop for photos and enjoy the surroundings. The hike is a proper walking experience, so comfortable shoes, water, and a reasonable level of fitness are recommended. However, the combination of nature, mountain scenery, culture, and the peaceful trail made it completely worthwhile. The entire experience felt personal rather than rushed, and the organization and communication were excellent. I would definitely recommend this hike to anyone staying in Kathmandu who wants to spend a day outdoors and see a different side of Nepal. Experience: Excellent Admission fee: Reasonable for the overall experience Length of visit: Full day, well worth the time Atmosphere: Peaceful, scenic, and authentic Crowd size: Not overcrowded, which made the hike more enjoyable Staff/Guide: Shishir was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable Best for: Nature lovers, hikers, couples, solo travelers, and anyone wanting to experience Nepal beyond the main city attractions.

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An amazing hike with...

An amazing hike with great views of Kathmandu! Make sure to bring sunscreen and plenty of water as it is an all day hike. Shishir was an amazing guide definitely recommend him!

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Fantastic 1 Day Hiking Tour

This was a perfect day! Our Hiking from Chandragiri to Taudaha has exceeded our expectations. We have been lucky to get a very good view of the mountain range and our guide Shishir gave us lots of informations. Also perfect for me was the trail itself without cars and motorcycles, providing us with lots of nice locations with fantastic views of the mountain range and the Kathmandu valley. Thank you Shishir for a perfect day.

Response from the operator: Hi Marion, Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It is our pleasure to know that you are fully satisfied with our service and guide Shishir. And your recommendation means a lot and we are looking forward to serving you again. Namaste!

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Fun day exploring!

I had such a lovely day with Pankaj at Chandragiri hills! I was feeling kind of sick and so we hiked down the hill a way and then back up which was perfect for me. There is also a lot to do and see at the top of the hill. Pankaj was fun to talk with and taught me all about the temple. He was very kind and took good care of me. If you do the full hike it is a very long day but the forest is beautiful so it would be worth it! I highly recommend!!

Response from the operator: Hi Carly, Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It is our pleasure to know that you are fully satisfied with our service and guide Pankaj. And your recommendation means a lot and we are looking forward to serving you again.

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Great tour and guide (but lots of litter)

Som is a fantastic guide with a genuine passion for guiding and an absolute wealth of knowledge. I learnt a lot from him. Guide and drivers were punctual, and communication with the tour company was good. The trail itself is beautiful and I can only imagine how spectacular it would be if it wasn’t a cloudy day, as we couldn’t see any of the big mountains and mountain ranges surrounding us. Som can communicate in both English and Chinese, is also extremely interested in Chinese culture and language so I would recommend him to anybody looking for a guide who can speak Chinese. Break at the tea house was lovely, and picnic lunch was a simple but delicious takeaway at a scenic spot. Lots of steps so would NOT recommend for anybody with knee problems. Some slippery and muddy sections, hiking poles might be helpful. Trail is not too difficult but moderate fitness required, you get quite huffy puffy going uphill! The only thing I was disappointed with was all the rubbish. Nothing to do with the tour or company, but it was an absolute eyesore. Nepal is blessed with so much natural beauty, I wish the government and local people would take more initiative in taking care of the land! Thank you for a great day.

Response from the operator: Hi Jody, Thank you very much for taking service with us and glad to know our guide Som able to offer you good service and information about the trip. We are probably the solo company who finding this beautiful trail and offering natural beauty of Kathmandu. Hope many of the people book this trip and grab a beautiful part of Kathmandu. I know it require physical demand and only recommended of experienced hikers. Regarding the trace mgmt let us see how our company can do asap. Thank you for all your suggestion and looking forward to see you again in the future!

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