Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Ridge

This line follows paths mapped on the ground. Treks are verified against it to 250 m. Carry a map: a mapped path is not a guarantee of conditions. Trail geometry © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

1. 1Nagarkot2,175 m
2. 2Nala
3. 3Dhulikhel1,550 m

Roughly six hours of easy ridge walking from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel through Nala, on dirt road and footpath. No permits, no altitude, and reachable from Kathmandu before breakfast — the natural first outing for anyone testing their legs before a longer trek.