--- title: Kakani Short Trek url: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/short-hike/kakani-short-trek updated: 2026-10-16T06:10:21.839Z --- # Kakani Short Trek - Type: Short Hike - Region: Nepal, Nepal - Duration: 7 days / 6 nights - Price: From USD 440 per person · 1 people: USD 530 per person · 2–3 people: USD 490 per person · 4–9 people: USD 460 per person · 10–50 people: USD 440 per person - Maximum altitude: 1,982 m - Difficulty: Easy - Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November - Group size: 2–15 people - Starts: Kathmandu · Ends: Kathmandu - Accommodation: Hotel or lodge - Meals: Included - Dates: private trip on your own dates — ask for group departures - Book online: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/book/kakani-short-trek Kakani village tour is a popular village tour around Kathmandu Valley. An hour Scenic drive north of Kathmandu, the Kakani village is an ideal site to explore and discover Nepalese village culture. There is an interesting forest hike through oak, rhododendron and pine forest to visit a trout fish farm. Kakani village trek around Kathmandu Valley offers villager's lifestyles and panoramic view of Annapurna ranges, Manaslu mountain ranges, Ganesh Himal ranges , Langtang ranges, Dorje Lakpa, Melung-Tse, Gauri Shankar, Furi Cha-Chui, Everest and many other peaks. Sunset and Sunrise view from Nagarkot hill Tower, Kakani hill Tower, Dhulikhel hill Tower are memorable. It also gives a rich insight into the rural life of the Nepalese people of the Kathmandu valley. We highly recommend this trek for those with limited time in Nepal but want to do a short trek in the mountain. If weather permits, one can see the blossoming of rhododendrons along the ridge of the Shivapuri National Park during the trek.During March and April, one can enjoy colorful hills full of Rhododendrons, and orchids blooming along side of trails, Shivapuri National Park has long been one of the country’s best habitats of wildlife animals. ## Highlights - Hiking: 20 km - Stay: 6 nights in tea houses and lodges - Altitude gain: 990–1,980 m (3,248–6,496 ft) - Destinations: Kakani, Shivapuri, Dhap, Nagarkot - Activities: Forest and ridge walks, Village visits, Viewpoint stops ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m.) 1,350 m You will be received by our representatives and be transferred to hotel. Stay Overnight in hotel Kathmandu. ### Day 2: Kathmandu to Kakani (1982m, 29km) . 1,560 m Drive from Kathmandu to Kakani (1982m, 29km) & trek to Aaledanda along the ridge of the Shivapuri National park area. ### Day 3: Kakani to Shivapuri. 1,710 m Trek from Aaledanda to Shivapuri through the forest. ### Day 4: Shivapuri to Dhap. 1,850 m Trek from Shivapuri to Dhap along the ridge between the Himalaya & the Shivapuri watershed. ### Day 5: Dhap to Nagarkot. 1,980 m Trek from Dhap to Nagarkot between through forests and villages. ### Day 6: Nagarkot to Kathmandu and Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour. 1,490 m Drive back to Kathmandu and Half day Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour of three places: Kathmandu: Swayambu Nath Stupa, famous hindu Temple of Pashupatinath and buddhist pilgrims of Bouddhanath Stupa , Overnight at hotel.. ### Day 7: Final Departure from Kathamandu. 990 m The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. Kakani Village Tour can be modified according to your time and requirements. ## Cost includes - Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel - Guide for the hike - Entrance fees as listed - Lunch or snacks as listed ## Cost excludes - International flights and visa fees - Travel and rescue insurance - Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and phone calls - Tips for guides, drivers and staff - Meals not mentioned in the program - Any costs caused by weather, strikes or other events beyond our control ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need previous trekking experience? Not for most treks. Good general fitness is enough for routes like Ghorepani Poon Hill or Annapurna Base Camp. Each trip page shows its difficulty and maximum altitude; our team will tell you honestly which trips suit you. ### Which permits do I need, and do you arrange them? Most treks need a national park or conservation area permit, and some regions need a restricted area permit. We arrange the permits listed in each trip’s “Cost includes”. ### What is the best time to trek in Nepal? Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have the clearest mountain views. Each trip page lists its best months. ### Is travel insurance required? Yes. Your insurance must cover trekking at the trip’s maximum altitude, including helicopter evacuation. ### Can I change the itinerary or book a private trip? Yes. Every trip can be run privately or adjusted to your dates, pace and budget — ask for a quote.