Chetban Day Hike

Main Info

We have come up with the idea of a weekly hiking routine in “Chetban,” located near Kathmandu Valley. Since Chetban Day Hike has just been discovered, we are happy to give you a free tour guide service for a certain period of time. Let us create positive effects with an idea to make it simple for you to get out of your home and simply enjoy nature.

Every week on Saturdays, we host a hike to Chetban. Also, you should not have to stress out over finding the way; a complimentary guide will be with you the entire time. A Chetban hike is a walk that allows us to spend quality time together and create time for socialization and companionship.

Chet means Nirvana in the local language, and Ban means a garden. Together, Chetban means a garden of Nirvana. The local forest surrounds the destination with a rich natural heritage (Chetban). Since the destination is newly discovered, there are not many visitors on the trail, which lets you connect with nature more.

Chetban is an ethnic community (Tamang) in Upper Khani Khola, 9-Dhunbesi, Dhading. The destination is about a 25-kilometer drive from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. It is located about 14 KM from Kalanki Chowk and 6 KM from the Prithvi Highway, turning left from Thankot Vanjyang. 

You can enjoy the sparkling view of snow-capped mountains and pristine scenery with only a few settlements in a short. You can learn about the Chetban’s environment and way of life as you immerse in it. On a clear day, you can observe Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh I/Yangra, Langtang, Gosainsthan (Sishapangma), Gaurishankhar range, and other Himalayan ranges from around Chetban.

Our goal to guide a Hiking in Chetban is to unite two extreme divisions that bring you to oneness. Immersing in the dazzling Himalayas, green hills, and native peoples is a technique for increasing awareness. We hope to adapt your interests broadly by bringing you on a hike to Chetban, where you can experience a sense of complete joy.

We also highly recommend the hike as a preparation for Trekking in Nepal. This trail will eventually be accessible for activities more than hiking, such as yoga, camping, and celebration. In an effort to serve your broad interests and enhance the holiday flavor, we have developed the ideal methods for observing Chetban. A variety of alternatives will soon be available to help you get back in touch with nature.

Chetban Hike Highlights

• Chetban Hike is newly introduced and which locates near Kathmandu.
• Chetban hiking is only 3-4 hours of a walk but offers beautiful nature, local settlements, and mountains ranging from the top.
• This hike is more accessible and friendly to hike with your family and children.
• There are also multiple routes that you can follow, and it has quick access to Kathmandu City.

Detailed Itinerary

In the early morning, at 7 a.m. sharp, we will meet at the hiking starting point (Thankot Bhanjyang, Prithivi Highway) and wait for the remaining groups. Till then, you can enjoy some hot beverages or a light breakfast in the local tea shop while waiting for other groups to arrive, as there are not many restaurants or food stalls along the trail.

The hike starts by ascending slightly for around 5 minutes to reach Deurali Bhanjyang. Upon reaching here, feast your eyes on green hills, scattered settlements, and beautiful mountains in the distance during the clear weather. Your interest to escape the hustling and bustling city life is consciously attending this day hike.

We will go through green hills and fields until we reach the Tamang village of Lower Masine. Along the way, we will be able to stop for a moment at the road that leads to Heavenly Village Resort, which is an excellent alternative for overnight stays. Leaving that path behind, we continue hiking toward Chetban. 

After we pass through Masine, we will arrive at Milan Chowk, a small Tamang village. Following the paved road, we will get to the top of the Sikre Khola, which is the border between the district of Kathmandu and Dhading. Here, you can even stop to catch your breath and enjoy the fresh stream.

Walking ahead from Sikre Khola, we will get to Kattike Chhap, which is a mountainous area with a few villages. On the way, you will see farmlands and green mountains until we reach Kafal Chaur. Kafal Chaur is a Tamang settlement with a basic Pre-primary school and a small tea shop.

After about 10 minutes of walking, we reach Soldhunga. The destination is another tiny settlement of Tamang people. The Tamangs have lived in the hills outside of the Kathmandu Valley since before recorded history. In different Nepalese and colonial historical records, it has been called Bhote, Lama, and Murmi, among other names. Just in front of us, we will see Chisapni-Toplang Hill. Upon reaching Soldhunga you can see a bird’s eye view of Prithvi Highway and the surrounding.

In a few minutes of walking, we reach today’s destination; the Chetban. The area is covered with some scattered settlements around. In the background of Khanikola, the ridge of Chattra Deurali, Jiwanpur, and Kewalpur can be observed. Beyond the ridge of Belkot Gadi, Ganesh Himal ranges can be observed looming toward the sky in clear weather. On the north side, you can see the picturesque town of Khanikhola, which is on the Prithvi Highway, off in the distance.

Chetban, also known as “The Garden of Nirvana,” Chetban is a Himalayan existence that lies between Soldhunga and Khanikhola (river). It is a planned area of the precious mountainous garden. In the coming days, Chetban is planning to develop a hub of holidays. We are going to develop this existence as a destination day hike as we do now. Further, Chetban, the garden of Nirvana is a hub of yoga and meditation. We are pleased to inform you that tented camping will be arranged overnight for those who like to spend a night or a couple of nights here. On the occasion of certain national and local festivals, we arrange celebrations here in the coming days.

Enjoy your snacks, cold drinks, fruits, or anything else you may have. You have the opportunity to enjoy a brief time appreciating the silence of existence, the sound of the river, the birds chirping, the melodious sound of local people from far…

At sharp 2 noon, we say goodbye to Chetban and start back our journey. The rest of the hiking is set to come back along the same route to Thankot Bhanjyang.

This destination can perhaps be a good option for those who have only a day and are still interested to be out of the city in a richer nature with being in village life. We will have a tea gathering at the same tea shop lying on the side of the highway (Thankot Bhanjyang). We share thanks to our guide for providing the guiding service. After that, each of us will return back home on our own appropriate means of transportation.

Is the Chetban hike challenging?

This trail is moderately easy because it has a flat path and does not go very high. However, hikers must be active, follow a healthy lifestyle, and build stamina and endurance.

Chetban Hiking is one of the most economical, accessible, and time-friendly hikes in the Kathmandu Valley. So, we introduce a new hiking route for beginners, individuals, and family trekkers.

Packing List

• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Mineral Water
• Packed Lunch
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen

Optional

• Chocolate Bars
• Drinks (we do not allow alcoholic drinks during the hike)

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