The hike from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel is mostly downhill. Our journey starts from Thamel and we Can drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot in the morning and head towards Club Himalaya. Below that hotel, we will find a small path that cuts across the hillside and takes us towards Rhonnie Bhangyang. The views of the Panckhal valley to our left side, and if the weather is clear we should again see memorable views of the mid-Himalaya including Mt. Everest.

We cross the main jeep track and head directly to Dhulikhel. The trail meets the Arniko Highway 1 km from the main town of Dhulikhel, at Himalayan Horizons Hotel. To get into town you need to turn right and head uphill. Then we having lunch and come back to Kathmandu. Or we can also end our hiking Nagarkot day hike at Banepa to make it 1 hour shorter. The trail follows to Ghimire Geoun and it is a wonderful hike to see the landscape, mountain views, and village lifestyle. Then we back to Kathmandu.