Hiking is a form of walking with a purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery and natural wilderness. Hiking takes place on trails in rural or wilderness areas and it is considered shorter than a trekking. The hills of Nepal are popular for hiking. Hiking provides you with spectacular views of the mountains and the deep valleys, as well as a chance to become acquainted with the Nepali people's lifestyle, their art, architecture and cultural traditions. Hiking in Nepal is popular among those travelers who want to do trekking but do not have sufficient time. A typical hiking has duration of 4-8 days. You just drive to a start point of a trail and begin the hiking. It is generally 3 to 6 hours hiking through villages and wooded forest and stay in a modern hotel or resort. No need to hire a porter just has a guide for companion. Your belongings will be taken to your destination by car. You just need small back pack to carry mineral water, your valuables, and lunch packet, etc. You will experience all the properties of a trekking in a hiking too. In other words a day hike along the ridges on Kathmandu valley's rim will also give you an idea of what trekking in Nepal is all about. There are several trails around popular destinations in Nepal to select for your hiking.

For hiking in Nepal Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Chisapani, Daman , Bandipur, Sarangkot, Dhampus, etc. are very popular destinations in and around Kathmandu valley and Pokhara valley. The popular hiking routes are given below: