Katmandu: Hiking Paradise at the Foothills of the Himalayas

Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, located at the confluence of the Bagmati and Bihingmati rivers in the Kathmandu Valley. Surrounded by mountains, the city was founded in 723. So it is an ancient city with a history of more than 1,200 years.

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Located at the southern foothills of Himalayas, Nepal boasts eight mountains higher than 8000 meters, and there are only ten mountains higher than 8000 meters of the whole world. Owning the best hiking routes around the world, Nepal is known as the paradise of hikers. Situated on the southern slope of the Himalayas, Kathmandu is protected from the cold winds of the north by a natural barrier. The south of the city is facing the Indian Ocean Current, creating its unique geographical environment. So the annual average temperature here is about 20℃. With pleasant climate, year-round sunshine, lush trees, and flowers in full bloom, it is a world-famous tourist resort.

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The Kathmandu Valley, with the capital of Kathmandu as the axis, forms a beautiful sightseeing area. On the east and west side of the canyon on the outskirts of Kathmandu, there are two ancient temples inhabited by hundreds of monkeys. Monkeys, big and small, bask in the sun or play all day around the exquisite stone carvings, minarets and statues of Buddha in the temples. The unique scenery has attracted many tourists. The Langtang Valley Trekking would be the best choice for hiking if you want to hike near to Kathmandu. Setting out from the valley floor of Kathmandu, you can see the magnificent scenery of the valley and the culture of the ancient villages, which is popular with western hikers.

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The average annual temperature in Kathmandu is around 20°c, so single clothes and long pants are ideal clothes. If you are going for a hiking, then you need to bring cotton wadded jackets, such as winter jackets and fleeces. Strolling at the foothills of the Himalayas, you can enjoy the unique charm of nature!