Kakani is another good location for viewing the mountain scenery.Kakani is located 29 km north-west of Kathmandu at an altitude of 1982 m above sea level and is famous for the magnificent view over Kathmandu Valley and the north-western Himalayas ranges against the vastness of the sky. The fabulous area of Kakani features attractions ranging from beautiful alpine scenery to the magnificent Himalayan Panorama particularly the Ganesh Himal massif. A close view of the other peak of Himalayas which can be seen from here are Gaurishanker (7134 in), Choba Bhamte (6016 in), Dorje Lakpa, Manaslu (8163 in), Himalchuli (7893 in), Annapurna (8091 m) and the other several peaks. A majestic view of the sunset can also be seen from this place. A trip to Kakani along the beautiful highway of Trishuli Road, is scenically rewarding with green forest and mountains grandeur in one direction and fertile river flats and terraces cultivation on the other. This road begins from Balaju and terminates at Kaule from where the road bifurcatesThere is an unusually perfect blending of the imposing mountain scenery with the more sylvan environment of the lower valleys. Rhododendrons growing wild on the mountain slopes begin to bloom in late winter and stay in bloom for several months, giving the village even more charm.
Trip Facts:
Activities: tour and hiking
Destination: Nepal – Kakani
Duration: 4 Days including Kathmandu city tour
Grade: Leisure Holidays
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Transportation: Car/Van Group
Size: Minimum two people to max. Twenty people
Best Time: Jan - May, Sept - Dec
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Full day Kathmandu Valley sight-seeing such as Pashupati
Nath, Buddha Nath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. (B)
Day 03: 1 hrs drive to Kakani. (B)
Day 04: Drive back to Kathmandu . (B)
Day 05: Final departure to your own destination. (B)