Hiking to the Ranikot is suitable for beginners. The hike starts from the Suryabinayak Temple of Bhaktapur district. It takes about an hour to reach Suryabinayak. This hike covers a 4-5 hour of pleasant walking. On the way, we visit Pilot Baba Ashram. After an hour pleasant hike reaches in Ghampe Danda and take a tea break. After another one hour hike, you will reach in Ranikot. This trail offers the great panoramic view of Langtang Range and bird eyes view of whole Kathmandu Valley as well as the historic sites and renowned temples. In a very short distance, one can get a chance to see and differentiate the lifestyle of the urban city and rural village. The pleasant and calm environment of Ranikot heartily welcomes peace and nature lovers. Ranikot is a hill point to see the three cities of Kathmandu valley i.e. Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur at once.
Trip Summary