While Kathmandu is synonymous with high-altitude trekking preparations, the city and its immediate surroundings offer abundant recreational activities.
- **Hiking & Trekking:** The valley rim provides excellent day hikes. Popular routes include trails in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, the hike to Champadevi, and the Chandragiri Hill trail (which also features a cable car). - **Mountain Biking:** The rugged trails around the valley rim are highly popular for mountain biking enthusiasts. - **Golf:** The Gokarna Forest Golf Resort offers a premier 18-hole course set inside a protected forest, often visited by deer and monkeys. - **Rock Climbing:** Indoor climbing gyms like Astrek Climbing Wall in Thamel are popular among both locals and tourists preparing for mountain expeditions.
