3-4 hours easy Kakani to Suryachaur Nature Hike is perfect for families with kids and beginners to escape into fresh nature and see stunning mountain views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Langtang Region near Kathmandu at a starting cost of 50-125 USD per person according to the number of hikers in a group, which includes private transport and a nature guide.
Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike
A Quick Glimpse
- Trip Duration: 3-4 Hours
- Starting Point: Kathmandu
- Ending Point: Kathmandu
- Maximum Elevation: 2,030 meters (6,660 feet)
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Best Seasons: September to May
- Key Highlights: Mountain views, green hills, lush forests, traditional villages, wildlife, and more
- Mountain Views: Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa, and more
Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike is one of the best day hikes for activists. It is a short and easy Day Hike to the north of Kathmandu. Kakani to Surychaur Hike offers scenic snow-capped mountain ranges, nature, birds, green hills, valleys, and more. This hike is suitable even for children.
The Kakani to Surychaur Hike starts after about an hour and a half of driving from Kathmandu to Kakani by private transport. Cross Kakani Village and the scout center, then reach the black tea farm. The trail enters the dense forest after an army base. The views of the high, far-off mountains like Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang are outstanding from different angles; dark green forests, hills, valleys, birds, and colorful flowers make the hike wonderful.
After hiking through the forest for about three hours, arrive at Suryachaur, an open place with an unblocked Himalayan range. There are some local cottages for lunch with a fantastic view. After the local lunch, the hike continues to Gurje Bhanjyang, where the walk ends, and we drive back to Kathmandu.
Remember us for the memorable Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike and have a genuine nature experience within a few hours.
Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike Itinerary
Drive to Kakani, Hike to Suryachaur- Gurje Bhanjyang and drive back to Kathmandu.
We meet our guide and drive to Kakani after breakfast at our hotel at about 7 am. We reach Kakani after 2 hours of driving and start our hike, passing Kakani village and entering the jungle. After walking for about 2 hours through the forest, we reach the open place where we see Suryachaur and the mountains. We stop for lunch, then hike another hour to the Gurje Bhanjyang. Here we catch our private transport and drive back to the hotel.
The Kakani Suryachaur day hike itinerary starts in Kathmandu, with a 2-hour drive to Kakani and a 4-hour hike to Suryachaur. There will be a lunch break, and you can enjoy views of the Himalayas, valleys, villages, and green hills. After enjoying the view and satisfying your hunger, hike for another 45 minutes to Jhonr, where you catch private transportation and drive back to Kathmandu. Kakani Suryachaur hiking trail runs mainly through the forest, with diverse vegetation and flowers, making it the best day hike for nature lovers.
Route Map & Altitude Chart
Trip Cost Details
- Private car/van/bus to Kakani from Kathmandu and from Jhonr to Kathmandu.
- An Experienced, friendly, and helpful English-speaking guide.
- Salary, Food, and insurance for the guide.
- All the government tax and office service charges.

