Hiking In Nepal:

Shivapuri
The climb to the top of Shivapuri hill (altitude 2,732m), which lies directly to the north of Kathmandu, takes about three hours. The path is alternating level walks through forests and steep inclines. The summit of Shivapuri is one of the shrine of Budhanilkantha (9KM). For the return, one can walk along the ridge that descends south to Boudha.

Sakhu-Nagarkot
Head east from the ancient village of Sankhu (16 KM to the east of Kathmandu) passing terraced fields and farm houses to the Himalaya viewing spot of Nagarkot (12 KM, three-four hours). This route is good for mountain biking too. Nagarkot is 2,175 m high. For the return to Kathmandu, you can a different route by walking south to Banepa via Nala (four-five hours) and then catching a bus.3

Bhaktapur Changu Narayan
Walking north from Bhaktpur (12 KM to the east of Kathmandu) turn left at the road leading to Nagarkot to reach the hill-top shrine of Changu Narayan (4 KM, two hours). The walk offers panoramic views of the mountains, terraced fields and the Manohara river. There is also a small village on the eastern Kathmandu by climbing down the northern slope to the road where you can catch a bus......Continue>>>