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One of the finest trails in the valley makes its way up and along peaceful, picturesque woods of Badikhel. Registrations Open Soon |
Limited spots available - maximum 25 people to a hiking group! In light of the global pandemic, we have adopted several safety and health protocols for all our treks and hikes. Your wellbeing is our top priority. Bookings are now more flexible, and a full refund is guaranteed should departure dates shift due to any extenuating circumstances.
Covid-19 Full UpdateCovid-19 Full Update and Protocol
We have devised several guidelines and updated our booking policies to ensure safety and peace of mind of our trekkers. Before booking a trip with us, please review the following health and safety protocols, as well as flexible cancellation and refund policies.
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
Before departure, we require all travellers to sign a liability waiver and an indemnity agreement acknowledging risks related to traveling during the pandemic. Travellers also need to confirm that they are not experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms, are not under any self-quarantine orders, and have not been in contact with someone suspected or confirmed with Covid-19 symptoms.
PCR REQUIREMENT
PCR tests may or may not be required depending on the trek we choose. We’ll comply with the PCR requirement according to the updated guidelines specified by the local government. Please check Covid Protocol under Important Details section on trip pages for accurate information.
ON THE TRAILS
We require all health and safety guidelines be followed on the trip. This includes wearing a mask (especially when we’re near a village or locals), maintaining a safe distance, washing hands, and using hand sanitizer frequently. Please respect and follow local health guidelines.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
We’ve handpicked hotels that specialize in quality service and disinfect rooms along with the physical amenities (like doorknobs, phones, and possible areas of contact) before every check-in.
AIRLINES PROTOCOL
Domestic and international airlines, along with airports, have set safety requirements for travellers, which include wearing masks and face shields. Body temperature is measured before you enter the terminal, in-flight food services are suspended, and bags are disinfected. Likewise, physical distancing needs to be maintained while queuing, boarding, and de-boarding flights.
CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
Given hotels, vehicles and flights require prebooking, cancellation charges are applicable and the amount is contingent on cancellation date.
| Prior to 30 days before the trip start date | Within 7 to 29 days before the trip start date | Within 3 to 6 days before the trip start date | Within 1 to 2 days before the trip start date | |
| Trip cancellation by the client | 90% of the total trip amount refunded | 75% refunded | 25% refunded | No refund |
| Trip cancellation by the company(due to any reason beyond our control) | Full refund | Full refund | Full refund | Full refund |
| Alteration/modification in booking by the client | No charges will be levied | No charges will be levied | No alteration option available for changes in flights, transport, and hotel date | No alteration option available for changes in flights, transport, and hotel date |
All refunds will be made in Nepali Rupees no later than 30 days from the allocated trip end date, by cash or bank transfer.
| Age Group | Price per person Incl. of all taxes |
| 18 y/o or above | NRs. 3,000 |
| 17 y/o or below | NRs. 500 |
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Badikhel Woods Hike
| 5 to 6hrs | 11.5km | Moderate | NRs. 3,000 |
One of the finest trails in the valley makes its way up and along peaceful, picturesque woods of Badikhel.
In light of the pandemic, several safety and health protocols are in full effect. Well-being of our trekkers is our top priority. Bookings are now more flexible, with possible full refund upon cancellation.
Overview
Prices
| Age Group | Price per person Incl. of all taxes |
| 18 y/o or above | NRs. 3,000 |
| 17 y/o or below | NRs. 500 |
Please note: Unlike with mountain treks, only fixed departures are available for day hikes.
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Thank you for a really nice run, excellent route and, as always, so many good people. Snail Trail Series is really turning into one of the major highlights of living in Nepal.Nic Raastrup |
It quickly became the day in the month that I most looked forward to.Mette Nielsen |
In just over a year, it has become the center of a wide and diverse community. Few events with this much complexity manage to feel both so well organized and so personal at the same time.Peter Graif |
A huge thanks and gratitude to Snail Trail Series for their tireless work that resulted in amazing events. We look forward to the next iteration and more memorable miles in the hills.Nate Park |
Love how responsive and well organized your team is! These races are a highlight for me.Tom Robertson |
My son Daniel (aged 9) got gold medal twice for racing and he is still proud of this, in fact it has boosted his confidence so much! Naomi (7) got silver and they still have their medals hanging in their rooms.Zarina Mursalieva |
I have loved the races and have enjoyed sharing the experience with my two young daughters and my wife as well.Jaddon Park |
They have transformed this race into a family event. Never thought that a race could be a family event. Love for the race is growing with each passing race, especially for the Little Troopers. Cheers!Krishna Kumar Maharjan |
Very many thanks indeed for organising the run on Saturday. It was absolutely excellent, and I was delighted to be able to participate. Excellent run, with perfect organisation. Many thanks from us all.Mervyn Patterson |
It is difficult not to sound like a crazy aficionado when you try to convince people to join the next trail race. It is a great way to experience the nature surrounding Kathmandu with friends and family, it is for all levels of fitness and ages.Stine Heiselberg |
Great race today and congratulations for the whole Series! So professional!Simon Wooldridge |
Congratulations to the team! This is really an amazing feat. You guys are able to keep things at a good quality increasingly each time. We are so lucky to be a part of the Snail Trail Series. Marie my daughter – me included – truly enjoyed all of the runs.Peck Gee Chua |
I’ve raced in over 3 dozen races and Snail Trail Series is definitely up there on the list. I’m very impressed.Jonathan Oldenburger |
Checklist
Required Gear
| • | Light trail shoes with good traction (no sandals or slippers) |
| • | Tee and a light jacket (mornings are cold) |
| • | Hiking shorts/pants |
| • | Water bottle |
| • | Rain jacket |
| • | Toilet paper |
| • | Mask (when not on trails) |
| • | Sanitizer |
| • | High spirits |
Recommended Gear
| • | Small backpack |
| • | Sunglasses with UV protection |
| • | Sunscreen |
| • | Hiking poles |
Logistics
Food
There’s one stop for lunch and a couple smaller ones for tea with a view. Sandwich, trail mix, cookies and the like are provided. You’re welcome to purchase additional food from shops along the way. Please carry water with you (along with maybe energy bars etc). Your guide will let you know where shops are, and will carry extra drinking water as reserve.
Transportation
All ground transportation is on reserved, private and disinfected vehicles. For convenience, we have several pick up locations: Sanepa, Maharajgunj Chowk, Baluwatar, Naxal and Lazimpat. We will also briefly stop at Ring Road (location depends on which direction we’re driving). Returning will be the same way back. Depending on the finishing point, Ring Road drop off can be different.
Crew
We’re a bunch of trail rats who love to explore the outdoors. For several months since the trail races came to a halt, we’ve been scouting trails (more than we should) all over the valley, and indeed have found some really interesting ones. We’re eager to share this adventure with you in a safe, fun and organized manner. We’ll do our best to give you, your family and friends a great day out in the outdoors.
Notes
There’s no rush and we’ll be taking it easy on the trails, with plenty of pauses to catch our breath and admire the views. We move as a group, and the lead guide will set the pace.
Pet policy:
The trails go through several villages where there are unleashed dogs. To avoid any dog fights, attacks and commotion, we do not allow pets (cats, dogs etc) on Valley Hikes.
Loo:
When nature calls, we find a bush – at least in many cases. Shops and eateries can be scarce on the trails (your guide will let you know), but do carry toilet paper in case you need to do your business mid hike.
Loud music:
If you want to listen to music, please use headphones, and not speakers. Doesn’t harm listening to chirpy birds, fluttering prayer flags and chatty grannies.
Tipping:
Your call. If you’re happy with our services, feel free to tip them something. You can give it to the lead guide and s/he will distribute evenly to everyone.
A few rules:
Illegal substances, including marijuana, are strictly prohibited on our hikes. No vandalism or scribbling on walls/trees. Alcohol in very limited amounts is allowed (nothing more than that for safety reasons). We highly discourage giving money to locals or kids on the way – this only feeds begging culture, inevitably leading to laziness, entitlement, no incentive to work and a lack of dignity, already a rampant problem in Nepal.
Phone signal:
You get good phone signal (and 3G data) on all the hikes, except in narrow ravines (which there are few to none).
Really depends on your habits, but Rs. 1500 extra (not even) should do fine.
Feedback:
We appreciate and are very responsive to feedback. Please don’t hesitate tell us what you think about the hikes. We’ll do our best to improve.
Payments and deadlines:
Because we need to know how many people are coming (transportation, food, coordination), we require payments a few days in advance. We start following up on Monday, and payments are ideally cleared by Tuesday – so we get most if not all admin work done well in advance. Thursday is the deadline. Friday is a nightmare.
Cancellation and refunds:
If you cannot show up for any reason, most overheads will still already have been incurred, hence we are unable to refund or transfer the funds. In the unlikely event that the hike is cancelled, full amount will be refunded.
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