What is Kakani to Shivapuri Ridge Hike?
Kakani to Shivapuri Ridge Hike is a hiking activity at Kakani near Kathmandu Valley. It is listed with difficulty, travel time, route context, cost, season, and preparation details.
Kakani - Kathmandu Valley
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From Kathmandu Durbar Square · total
~35.64 km
🚗 20.64 km drive to Kakani (google-verified) · 🥾 15 km trail (+700 m)
Travel time
75 min
From Kathmandu Durbar Square
Activity time
6 hrs
Estimated on-site duration
Ref. cost
NPR 800
Indicative only; carry extra cash
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Quick answer
It is based at Kakani. Use your current location for navigation; as a planning reference, it is about 21 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square. Plan for 6 hours of activity time, with 5 hr 4 min of total journey time from that reference point where route data is available, and moderate difficulty.
A longer ridge walk connecting Kakani to the Shivapuri National Park boundary, following forest trails with continuous Himalayan views on one side and the green Kathmandu Valley far below on the other. This is a quieter, less-trodden trail suited for those wanting a half-day of walking with minimal company and maximum scenery.
Hiking activity at Kakani
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
October–April
moderate difficulty travelers
Navigate from your current location; 21 km drive from Kathmandu Durbar Square as a reference; use the map and logistics panel
Planning Context
October–April
Park entry: NPR 1,000 (foreigners) / NPR 600 (SAARC) / NPR 100 (Nepali). Paid at park gate. Prices may change. Confirm at the activity or destination entry point, or with an official local source before leaving.
Best reached via local transport or personal vehicle from Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Route
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Trip Prep
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Water Bottle (1L+)
Personal Identification
Fully Charged Phone
Cash (NPR)
Card machines are rare outside cities
Grip Shoes/Hiking Boots
Sunscreen & Hat
Energy Bars / Trail Snacks
More exertion than a casual walk
Light Jacket
Weather changes fast in hills
Basic First Aid
Blister Plasters
Kakani to Shivapuri Ridge Hike is a hiking activity at Kakani near Kathmandu Valley. It is listed with difficulty, travel time, route context, cost, season, and preparation details.
Yes. Kakani is listed as a place to visit near Kathmandu Valley, with Kakani to Shivapuri Ridge Hike mapped from Kathmandu Durbar Square using distance, travel time, cost, difficulty, and route notes.
You can start the journey from your current location using the route navigation in WanderBees. For planning context, Kathmandu Durbar Square is only a reference point: Kakani is about 21 km by road from Kathmandu Durbar Square.
The activity itself is estimated at 6 hours. Route time depends on where you start. As a reference, one-way travel from Kathmandu Durbar Square is 1 hr 15 min, and the combined journey estimate from that reference point is about 5 hr 4 min where available.
This plan is best for travelers comfortable with moderate difficulty and interested in hiking around Kathmandu Valley.
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