About this trip
This package takes you on a hike from Kathmandu to Ranikot Fort, 19th-century walled fortress ruins considered on UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage sites, which starts from Suryabinayak Temple following the trail to Pilot Baba Ashram, Ghampe Dada and finally reaching the Ranikot Hill. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayas and the entire Kathmandu Valley from Ranikot hill. Then return with your guide via the same route.
Highlights of Ranikot Hiking are:
- Visit Suryabinayak Temple
- Panoramic view of the Himalayas from Ranikot Hill
- Explore Ranikot Fort
- Visit Pilot Baba Ashram and Ghampe Dada
Note: You have the option to join one of our fixed-date departures or to have a private tour tailored to dates that suit you. Upgrading the accommodation facilities is possible at your request.
TOUR OVERVIEW
TRIP GRADE
Moderate
ATTRACTIONS
Ranikot, Pilot Baba Ashram
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE
2,000m/6,562ft
What’s included
- TransportAll land transport by car, jeep or minivan
- AccommodationAccommodation as mentioned in itinerary
- GuideEnglish speaking tour guide
- Food and beveragesAll food and beverages not mentioned in ininerary
- Travel insurance
- Tipping
- Your personal expenses.
Available Packages
This option provides a private double room for your entire stay. This room is shared by 2 persons.
If you wish to have a private single room, please book a single supplement below.
Available options
Itinerary
In the early morning, after breakfast, we start our drive toward Suryabinayak. There, visit the Suryabinayak Temple and take the blessing of God Ganesh and start hiking. Along the way, you will pass through the lush green forest, greeted by beautiful landscape views and you ascend more and more spectacular the view. On the way, visit Pilot Baba Ashram and after another, hour's hike reaches Ghyampe Danda and finally reach Ranikot.
Take lunch and rest in Panorama View Tower Resort enjoying the bird's eyes view of Kathmandu Valley with its surrounding hills and the high Himalayas in the north. Also, visit the Bhairav temple and remaining of the Ranikot fort built by King Prithvi Narayan Shah in the medieval period. Afterward, we make our way back to the Suryabinayak and drive back to Kathmandu.