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Kakani Ridge Hike
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Kakani Ridge Hike

Via Kathmandu

Duration
Day hike
Difficulty
easy
Max elevation
2,073 m
Best season
Oct-Mar

Overview

A gentle ridge hike at Kakani (2,073 m) on the north-west rim of Kathmandu Valley, with a broad panorama of Ganesh Himal, Langtang and Manaslu. Barely 1–2 hours of walking from the bazaar — a relaxed half-day escape popular for picnics and strawberry farms.

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Tickets & shows — Kathmandu

Swayambhunath Stupa Day Pass

2026-07-19 · 6:00 AM

Dashain Festival Celebration 2082

2026-07-21 · 10:00 AM

Boudhanath Full Moon Ceremony

2026-07-23 · 4:00 PM

Hanuman Dhoka Museum Ticket

2026-07-27 · 10:30 AM

Nepathya Live in Concert

2026-07-28 · 5:00 PM

Jazz Night at Dwarika's

2026-07-28 · 7:00 PM

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