If you’re in Kathmandu and want to get out and do some hiking, but not go too far afield, there are plenty of options. Some top Kathmandu hiking tours go to ancient capitals such as Bhaktapur and Panauti where the pace of life is slower than in Kathmandu, and it can feel like you’re stepping back in time. Nagarkot and Dhulikel are only a few hours away, and hiking between them gets you a taste of Nepali countryside and village life, with white-capped mountain views around you when the weather’s clear.