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Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

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Kathmandu Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage-rich basin in central Nepal, home to the country's capital and cultural heartland. The valley contains seven monument zones — including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and the ancient royal cities of Patan and Bhaktapur — spanning Hindu and Buddhist heritage spanning over a thousand years. It serves as the primary gateway for Himalayan trekking, with most expeditions to Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Circuit beginning here. Travellers are drawn by its labyrinthine old bazaars, vibrant festival calendar, mountain-framed skyline, and a thriving backpacker scene centred around the Thamel neighbourhood.

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Kathmandu Valley, Nepal · 4 days

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Self-Launched Kathmandu Valley Trek: Sundarijal to Boudhanath

Skip the guided group add-on and do this stunning Kathmandu Valley trek on your own terms. This self-launched version follows the same trail from Sundarijal through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, past Tamang villages, rhododendron forests, and Himalayan viewpoints, finishing with a visit to the iconic Boudhanath Stupa. You'll swap private jeep transfers for shared taxis and local buses, and trade the group lodge bookings for independently booked guesthouses along the same route — at a fraction of the Exodus price. At low altitude and only 6–8 hours of walking per day, this is a perfect warm-up trek for anyone heading deeper into Nepal.

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