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Dukkuchhap is a village in Lalitpur district of central Nepal located 15 km south of Kathmandu. You go via Bhaisepati, Chyasikot and Bungamati and it takes one hour on bus. Descend at Duk­kuchap bus stop and hike the trekking route up the Danuwar village, right up to the Devichour on top. This top allows hikers to enjoy the majestic view of Sisneri below. The final destination is an ancient Hindu temple called “TikaBhairab.” In other words, this is a hike for your body and soul.

Exercise and have fun while trying the adventure sport of climbing in the safe confines of the Astrek Climbing Wall. The Astrek Climbing Wall, located at Thamel in the heart of Kathman­du, is easy to get to and open every day, including all holidays. At 50 feet high, this is the tallest climbing wall in Nepal and there are 20 different routes for all experience levels. There are also two awesome bouldering walls for those who enjoy full-bodied climb.

The Club House boasts of a fully stocked bar and serves good food. They also offer free Wi-Fi Internet and access to a music system for those who would just like to relax or check emails or Facebook.

Call: 01-4419265; Visit:astrekclimbing.com

Drive to Godawari Botanical garden on the southern fringe of the Kathmandu valley and hike to Phulchoki Danda, the highest hill surrounding the valley, and return to Godawari. This one day tour is sure to uplift your mood. While hiking, you can enjoy breathtaking view of valley and mountains. Also, enjoy a wide variety of birds and flowers. Get lost in the blissfulness of nature. Visit on a clear day to get a good view of Kathmandu.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the best trekking routes in Nepal, popular as a “classical route”. The trekking area is to the north of Pokhara valley and just 27 km of aerial distance behind Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhere). The main tourist destinations in the area can be viewed on the way up to the Mt Annapurna Basecamp, from where the beautiful ranges of Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna and Annapurna (I, II, III, and IV) can be witnessed up close. The walk is mostly through beautiful terraced lands and forests of rhododendron (national flower of Nepal).