Monday, April 20, 2009

Trekking Around Kathmandu

Kathmandu Valley offers excellent short treaks. Some of these treks can be even completed in one day. It is also possible to turn the treks into overnight trips. Some popular treks around Kathmandu are Shivapuri area, Sundarijal to Budhanilkantha, Godavari to Pulchok, Kirtipur to Champadeve, Nagarjun, Nagorkot to Changunarayan , etc.
You can go to Kasthamandap which was build of one tree, Pashupati nath of the capital and several other temples, historical places and monuments.
One of the most amazing thing of the Kathmandu Valley is the excellent view of the valley from all the hilltops.
When one goes outside of the valley, he or she can see countless natural beauties never explored. Tourists stare with amazements of the gift of God to the Himalayan Kingdom.
Permit is only required for trekking in around Shivapuri National Park. Transportation is easily available at the end and begining of these treks. Private vehicles and taxi can be hired.