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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu.
Explore the more authentic and rural side of the Kathmandu Valley.
Stunning views of the snow-capped mountain and green hills.
You will find incredible views of the high mountains like Mount Langtang, Mount Gugal, Mount Ganesh, and Mount Gaurishankar.
Visit the ancient medieval city of Bhaktapur.
Overview of Kathmandu Valley Trek
Kathmandu Valley Trek is one of the easy treks near Kathmandu City. It is a popular route for travelers who have less time in Nepal and are willing to experience natural beauty. We will get stunning views of the countryside and mountains and a view of the valley. The trail follows the route from Sundarijal, Via Mulkharka, and Chisapani to Nagarkot. We will walk the steps of the water pipes supplying water to the valley. We will walk through a Shivapuri watershed and Wildlife reserve on the way.
Shivapuri Water Reserve offers rich insight into the culture. During our hike, we will learn about the lifestyle and traditions of the locals. From the hiking trail, we will get the best view of mountains like Mount Manaslu and the Ganesh Himal ranges. You will also see Mt Dorje Lhakpa in the Langtang range and Mt Gaurishanker.
The Kathmandu Valley trek continues to Nagarkot from Chisapani. We will visit Nagarkot, a favorite hill station in Nepal. After enjoying the view from Nagarkot, we will return to Bhaktapur (16.3 km: about half an hour’s drive). This is a famous Newar village full of cultural and archaeological monuments. We will do a sightseeing tour here, and after lunch, we will drive you back to Kathmandu.
During our Kathmandu Valley Rim trek, we will walk in Shivapuri National Park, which offers a stunning view of snow-capped mountains and green hills. This is the best and nearest place to Kathmandu to see the sunrise and sunset in the Langtang Himalayan range. The Kathmandu Valley Trek provides a unique opportunity to experience rural life. We can explore the myriad wonders of the natural beauty of areas and enjoy rural Nepal’s lovely terrace views.
Trekking Route
The Kathmandu Valley trek route goes through the beautiful Shivpuri National Park. It has a dense sub-tropical forest and lovely terraces. You will find incredible views of the high mountains. We will see Mount Langtang, Mount Jugal, Mount Ganesh, and Mount Gaurishankar.
On our first day of the trek, we will arrive at Chisapani, one of the most visited hill stations in Kathmandu Valley. Chisapani meals come from the two Nepali words’ Chisa,’ which means cold, and ‘pani,’ which means water. Chisapani is a small place with few local tea houses for accommodation. It lies at an altitude of 2,215m from sea level.
From Chisopani, we will enjoy the unique Himalayan ranges. Chisapani is one of the quietest and most peaceful places for adventure lovers. You can listen to the birds chirping throughout the way. It is also the gateway to the Langtang Gosainkunda trek.
After Chisopani, we will trek to Nagarkot, a small hill station famous for its sunrise views of the mountains. The sunrise and sunset views from Nagarkot are in the full range of the Himalayas. We can see Mount Dhaulagiri in the west and Mt. Everest in the east.
It is also the best place near Kathmandu for some refreshing environments. You will get divine peace far from heat, dust, smoke, and the city’s hustle-bustle. We can also make this place acclimatize for high-altitude adventures. The site is only 7200 ft above sea level.
Kathmandu Valley full-day tour before the hike
Our Kathmandu Valley trek also starts from Kathmandu, and if you have extra time, you can visit the city. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and has many historical sites. The Hindu temples of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Sleeping Vishnu Kathmandu Durbar Square are also here.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Changunarayan Temples are unique. The Swyambunath, “The Monkey Temple,” etc., are best visited in Kathmandu. Many sites in Kathmandu Valley are listed as World Heritage sites by UNESCO. Kathmandu is a beautiful valley bounded by green hills on all sides. You can also observe the local life of the people in the villages of Bungmati and Khokana.
Itinerary of Kathmandu Valley Trek
DAY 01
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal hiking to Chisapani.
After breakfast, we will meet you at your hotel. We will then drive in a private car to Sundarijal for about one hour to start the Kathmandu Valley trek.
We start our Kathmandu Valley trek from Sundarijal. Enjoy the first part of the trek in the lovely Jungle and waterfalls with the primarily uphill trails. We will walk along the water pipe, which supplies Kathmandu with drinking water. Today’s trail is in the Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve.
The reserve offers a rich insight into its inhabitants’ lives and tells you about Kathmandu’s history, culture, and religion. The trail continues up a hill through the forest before we reach the Tamang village of Mulkhakra. We will arrive for lunch with the Tamang people at Mulkharka Village (1894m).
We walk in the Rhododendron and Oaks Forest for the last part of the trek. Finally, we descend from the Borlang Bhanjyang to the Chisopani (2140m).
This village offers a panoramic view of the western mountains, including Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Ganesh Himal Range, Mt. Langtang Range, Mt. DorjeLhakpa, Mt. Shisapangma, Mt. Gauri Shankar, and many more. Sleep at a basic local guest house in Chisopani.
Multiple 1 hr drive, 5-6 hrs trek
Accommodation Guesthouse
Meals Lunch and Dinner
Altitude Chisapani (2,140m)
DAY 02
Day 02: Chisopani trekking to Nagarkot (2170m)
After breakfast, sunrise, and the best mountain view, We will start our journey to Nagarkot on the flat downhill trail. Today, the Kathmandu Valley trek follows the village and the lovely forest. It offers you great views of the countryside and the Langtang Himalayas ranges.
We can have lunch along the way and continue an easy, flat walk to Nagarkot. You will meet many trekkers here waiting to see the best Himalayan vistas.
Nagarkot has many hotel and resort facilities. It is the best place to watch beautiful sunrises and sunsets during our Kathmandu Valley trek.
On a clear day, Mount Everest and the other 12 peaks can be seen. From here, we can enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Manaslu, and Gauri Shankar.
Also, get the best view of DorjeLhakpa and other mountains. You can enjoy the sunset view here with a cup of coffee, and we will drive back to Kathmandu.
Multiple 6-7 hrs hike,
Accommodation Hotel
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Nagarkot (2,170m)
DAY 03
Day 03: Nagarkot trekking to ChanguNarayan via Telkot, drive to Kathmandu
We wake up early to catch the sun rising over the snowy Himalayan peaks. The first rays of the sun fire the mountains a light red, lighting up the Himalayas from Kanchenjunga to Everest.
In the west, we will see the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. After breakfast, we will trek down to the old town of Changu Narayan.
The trail from Nagarkot to Changunataryan offers the best natural environment and the local lifestyle. After spending some time at this oldest temple, we drive back to Kathmandu and take you to your hotel.
Car 3 hour hiking and 1 and half hour drive
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Trek Duration 3 hours
Trip Extension
Suppose you have more time in Nepal after this trip. In that case, we can help you to extend your trip by running different treks in Nepal, tours in Bhutan and Tibet, Jungle safari tours at Chitwan, Bardia, and other National parks, Nepal luxury hotel booking, Rafting, Ultra-light flights, or any other travel-related services. You can get more information here.
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
Government license holder trekking/hiking guide with accommodation, meals, and insurance.
Twin sharing Tea house/Lodge Accommodation during the Hiking
Necessary trekking permits
Transportation from Kathmandu to the hiking start and finish point to Kathmandu by private car.
Comprehensive pre-departure information.
All necessary paperwork, office service charges, and all government taxes.
What's Excluded?
All Meals
Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
Personal expenses include laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages, and bar bills.
Hiking in Kathmandu takes 1 to 3 days, depending on your time and budget. There are also a few hours of walking in Kathmandu Valley. If you opt for the Kathmandu Valley Trek, you can have a fantastic experience during the day hiking. The hiking trail is near the city, but modernization does not affect them. The terrace farming in the town near the Kathmandu Valley looks fantastic. Farmers still use the traditional style of farming. You can see them working in the fields, and you can stay in their home and stay there. The Kathmandu Valley Trek is always the best option for a limited period.
Trip Extensions
We can extend the Kathmandu Valley trek for extra days with an overnight stay at the Nagarkot Hotel. Nagarkot offers budget 5-star accommodation. The benefit of staying there is the best mountain view.
You can have stunning views of the Himalayas with the best sunrise over the Himalayas. Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime sunrise view. You will get fresh morning rays to reach your eyes. You will get the mountain and countryside views.
After enjoying breakfast with the best scenery, it is time to trek. We will walk on the ridge of Kathmandu Valley toward the Changunarayan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We take the route via Telkot; en route, we have pleasant views of farm terraces and Kathmandu Valley.
If you have more time and want to extend the trip, we can visit Dhulikhel and the famous temple of Namo Buddha. Furthermore, it’s a sacred Buddhist place. There is a fantastic legend related to the Buddha. Lord Buddha saved the life of a tiger dying from hunger by giving him his flesh.
Here, you can see such a peaceful and incredible Buddha statue. It is an ancient stone slab with the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Visit the Gompa. We had an easy and pleasant trek of about 3 hours to Balthali Village. Different societies live in the town here. An amicable environment and understanding of living make this place unique.
On the way back, we can visit a typical Newari village, Panauti. This town is a traditional Newar settlement with rural characteristics. It is rich in culture and has many fascinating temples. The city is also famous for various farm products offered for sale.
We can explore Panauti village and visit the temple there. You will have the opportunity to see an impressive wooden temple. They belong to the fourteenth century. We will drive back to Kathmandu from here. We will return you to your hotel By the evening and finish your Kathmandu Valley trek.
Easy hiking routes.
While hiking from Chisapani to Nagarkot, enjoy the best scenery. This is an easy hiking trail that families and children prefer. It’s an easy route with stunning views of the Himalayas at Nagarkot. We can also take an alternate route via the Newari village of Sankhu. You will walk through friendly farming sites with rice and vegetable fields.
You can watch the local people working in the fields. Hikers can explore local food culture before you head out to Nagarkot. But Kathmandu Valley trek from Shivapuri National Park, with fantastic views. If you are lucky enough, you may spot some animals as well. We will further walk to the Chisapani settlement and stay overnight there.
Things to see
We can explore the cultural sites near Sundarijal. After the drive, you will enjoy the fresh air of the mountain and the constant sound of water flowing. There are high waterfalls and small streams along the trail. We hike through the national park so that we will encounter dense forests. We will enjoy the sound of birds chirping at others in the thick forest.
The Kathmandu Valley trek from Sundarijal to Chisapani takes about 4-5 hours, and we will make our overnight stop here. It is perfect. The next day, you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise from there. Many small lodges and hotels will welcome you to Chispani overnight. You can also camp and enjoy it in your own way.
Chisapani is also the gateway to the Helambu and Langtang treks. The Gosaikunda trek can also start from here. In our itinerary, we hike more to Nagarkot.
What to pack for the Kathmandu Valley trek.
The Kathmandu Valley trek is an easy 3-day hike that allows you to pack your belongings in your daypack. Below is an idea of what to take.
Trekking boot
Socks
walking stick
Shorts
trekking trousers
T-shirt
Wind stopper, warm Jacket
Hat (sun/cold)
Rucksack/backpack with cover Weatherproof pack cover
Small first aid kit, e.g., plasters, paracetamol, antiseptic wipes, etc
Some snicker, chocolate, candy
Health & Fitness
Kathmandu Valley Trek is two days of trekking so anybody can go for it. It is best for families with children and first-time trekkers with limited time. We must walk at a medium altitude (1400 m-2500 m) during the hike. But have regular health conditions and average physical fitness—the alternate way there are transport facilities. If you have any problem, you can drive back to Kathmandu. We can hike throughout the year, Although the Monsoon is not good. You can’t get proper mountain views during the monsoon season, and the trail can be muddy.
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
The shortest trek route from Kathmandu is Nagarkot and Dhulikhel, and We can also do Chisopatni trek and Balthali village trek from Kathmandu
There are a few hills nearest Kathmandu; Dhulikhel is the closest among them. Kathmandu’s popular trekking hills are the Chandragiri Hills, Nagakort, Phulchwoki, and Kakani.
Mount Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung can be seen from Kathmandu. Mount Everest and other prominent mountains can be seen from some points in the Kathmandu Valley. On clear weather days in spring and autumn, Everest is visible from Kathmandu and nearby viewpoints.
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I planned to stay at the Everest View Hotel this time and travel there because I wanted to see Everest, the highest mountain in the world, slowly, but despite the short schedule due to my children's school, all I got was a response that it was difficult to contact several tour companies. The Himaraya Trekking, Above, has worked out a smooth and safe schedule and had the best experience for me and my family. I will never forget the view of Mount Everest. Thank you very much.
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26 November 2025
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This is my 3rd trip with Above the Himalaya and Puru. Each trip with Puru has exceeded expectation with the quality of the guides, porters and attention to detail. We were a team of 5 trekker and our ages were all above 67 years of age with the oldest being 73. We are all experienced hikers and trekker and our plan was to trek up the Khumbu Valley to the Cho La pass to Gokyo to the Renjo La pass to return to Lukla. However, the weather altered our plans as Cyclone Montha blanketed the country in rain at lower elevations and significant snowfall at the upper elevations. Due to the weather, no one was trekking and everyone was staying put in their current location during the storm. All the passes were closed due to the deep snow. We were in Namche when the storm was blanketing the country.This is where Above the Himalaya really shines is in the ability to adapt to the changing conditions and our safety. In conversation with our lead guide, we decided to alter our route to trek through the Gokyo valley to reach Gokyo and then do the Renjo La pass. Sitaram our lead guide and Dhurba our assistant guide was both attentive to the changing conditions and always kept a keen eye for how we were doing and feeling on the trek. The pacing was excellent as none of us had any hint of altitude sickness as we reached a maximum elevation of 5,365m.Having trekked and hiked all over the world with different tour companies, Puru’s company is simply the best. The communications, focus on safety, the guides and staff, the accommodations, and the food are all amazing. All you have to do is focus on the beauty of the mountains, enjoy the joyfulness of the Nepali people and have fun exploring the trails. I am planning my next trip with Puru for 2027 as there is no other trekking company to match Puru’s level of service.
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25 November 2025
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Take a small step into the Himalayas
I went with Above The Himalaya Trekking’s Everest View Hike in November 2025 and can only recommend with my whole heart!I had never visited Nepal or the Himalayas before and had a life long dream of seeing Mt Everest. I had though, hiked a lot in various parts of the world, but never above 2000 m, so I went with the five day Everest View Trek to take a small step and see how I would handle the altitude. From first enquiry about dates and various questions, to my arrival back from the trip, Puru has been an invaluable help, always standby on mail and WhatsApp, pulling strings and making things happen.Also big shout out to the amazing guide I was teamed with, Kamal, who did everything he could to answer all my curious questions about vegetation, animal life, Nepalese culture and everything in-between :) Kamal was the perfect gentleman, offering little treats and reminding me to take breaks, and all in all I felt very safe and in good hands all the time. He also had good banter and jokes, which lifted the spirit of even the hardest climb.It was cold most nights and mornings and even though the tea houses provided heavy blankets (and I could borrow extra) I was glad I had the sleeping bag with me, which I rented through Puru. But I could definitely have survived without and saved the space in my pack.In total, I’m very pleased I’ve got to experience this lovely country with Above the Himalaya Trekking and if I ever come back for the big leap into the mountains, I’ll chose Kamal and Puru all over again :)
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25 November 2025
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Second trek with Above the Himalaya, this time to Gokyo and over Renjo La. Our lead and assistant guides (Sitaram and Dhurba) were excellent. Due to several days of rain at lower elevations and snow higher we needed to change our plans while in the midst of our trek. Above the Himalaya accomplished this smoothly and flawlessly, which ultimately resulted in a better experience. We’ll be back!
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22 November 2025
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Great Experience and Friendly people.
We had a great time with Above the Himalayas tour company in Oct. Ajay, the tour guide in Kathmandu is very friendly and knowledgeable. He took us to a lot of places that we can experience local authentic daily life. Puru, the owner, arranged and organized our trip in such way that we really feel comfortable and enjoyable. We are specially impressed by his quick action and management skills. Our flight to Pokhara got cancelled due to bed weather. Within minutes, Puru was able to arrange a car and a driver to drive us to Pokhara! It saved out trip.
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Sally M
14 November 2025
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Glorious trekking experience - ABC
We had the most wonderful experience doing the Annapurna Base Camp trek with our fabulous guide, Tanka, and porter, Ravi. The trek was glorious, despite some rainy days, and although we weren't sure we would get to see the peaks at ABC, the weather cleared just in time and we had an amazing sunrise there. What made the whole trip so special, though, were Tanka and Ravi, who remained cheerful at all times and went out of their way to make everything as good as it could be. This included setting a pace with regular breaks which made the walking completely manageable, modifying the itinerary so we could visit additional villages, getting up in the middle of the night to see if the sky would be clear for sunrise, and bringing a sense of ease and humour to all our interactions. We just loved the whole thing and are keen to return to Nepal for another trek. It was magical!
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Peter E
27 October 2025
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Above the Himalayas goes above and beyond expectations!
From start to finish everything was perfect! Puru, the managing director, was always quick with his responses to my questions when I first contacted him about planning our trek, and he continued to check to see that everything was going well throughout.Our guide Tanka and porter Ravi were fantastic! Their friendly demeanor kept our experience lively and interesting the entire time and made sure that we were well taken care of. Even small details like Ravi coming in and double checking our rooms to see that we had left nothing behind before leaving each morning, and seeing that meals were prepared the way we liked them weren't overlooked. Tanka was also quite knowledgeable about the mountains, the people, and just about everything "Nepal". He enthusiastically shared stories about his family and Nepalese life in a general way.Although there was a clear itinerary each day, and for the whole trek, Tanka allowed for flexibility in terms of time and where to stay. He was even willing and able to make changes to same-day accommodation based on how far we anticipated hiking that morning. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our hike and I would definitely recommend Above the Himalayas for anyone considering a trek.
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Akane U
25 October 2025
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Amazing tour
For me and my son, Pru thought of a four-day trekking tour.His interaction was very smooth.On the first day, I went with my son to Gandrouk, and on the second day, he went to a higher place (mulde view point, Poon hill) with his guide Ashok. Ashok was very kind and took me to various local places. The food was also very good.My guide, Tangka, was very kind and helped me a lot.I recommend this travel agency because it's great.
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Daniel F
24 October 2025
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Everest Base Camp Trek
My friends and I just completed the EBC trek. From the time I met Puru at the Canada Place trade show in Vancouver BC, Canada I felt comfortable going to Nepal. His communications via WhatsApp were seamless answering all our questions. Everything went exactly according to plan. Our guide Suresh was amazing. He took very good care of us the whole time. From guiding us to making sure we had everything we needed to be happy. The food the whole way up and back was amazing! 5 ⭐️. Our 2 porters were great as well. I have a whole new respect and appreciation for what they do. They are the true hero’s to what we can do as a team. We chose the basic trek the lodging was to be expected. If I was to do again I would choose the luxury trek. The hotels in Kathmandu at the Hotel Aloft and the Hotel Lo Mustang were top notch as well as the buffets. Highly recommend this local company!
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adrienne h
24 October 2025
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Great tour, would recommend!
My friend and I completed the 10 day Annapurna circuit with Above Trekking Himalaya. Buddha our porter was a little mountain goat, pocket rocket. When I got altitude sickness he carried my bag, as well as mine and my friend’s big pack. He was friendly and loved to played cards with us, always with a cheeky smile on his face. Sitaram our guide was very knowledgeable of the area and quite serious. He was always available if we had any questions and went above and beyond to try get us the best/quietest rooms in the tea houses. Puru was fabulous working behind the scenes to ensure our trip was as smooth as possible. He was very quick to respond to any messages. It was a great experience to see Nepal with some locals and I certainly appreciated their support when I succumbed to altitude sickness. They stayed close to us the whole time and checked in frequently making us feeling safe and supported the entire time.
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Mary Lee Utrecht, Holland
Best trip
The Kathmandu Valley trek was excellent! It was very well organized. The Valley’s first day was a little tricky walking. Our guide was excellent and made many rust stops for us.
The food and the two hotels were good—the second Hotel’s food was better! The view was beautiful on the way, and we saw a lot. In particular, the mountain villages were super!!
My parents are older and were a lot slower. There were about a million stairs on the first day (it seems), but we all finally got there. In the morning, we had fantastic mountain views from Chisapani.
The food was excellent and delicious at the lodgings. Basu and Hem were our porters, and they were fantastic as well. They were always accommodating and very friendly.
Thank you for everything on our Kathmandu Valley trek. And see you on our next trip.
Mary Lee Utrecht, Holland
Dean Keetly New Zealand
Kathmandu valley trek - Best short trek
We had a great trek. Sam, the guide, was excellent and very patient with us all, especially my older parents, who were much slower.
There were about a million stairs on the first day (it seems), but we all finally got there. We had fantastic mountain views from Chisapani in the morning.
The food was excellent and delicious at the lodgings. Basu and Hem were our porters, and they were fantastic as well. They were always accommodating and very friendly. We would recommend Sam, our excellent guide, and our porters to anyone else.
We had a great time and would thoroughly recommend the trek to anyone. As my parents (61 and 65 years old) say, if they can do it, anyone can. Our young children also managed exceptionally well on the trek.
Thank you very much for providing such a wonderful experience for us all. We enjoyed our time.
We recommend the Above the Himalayan Trekking company to anyone who wants to use them.
Mr. Puru was excellent to deal with and prompt with his replies and information. Thank you, Mr. Puru and your team.
Dean and Keryn Keelty.
New Zealand.
Shannon Brodbeck USA
Chisopani Nagarkto Dhulikhel trekking
From our arrival in Nepal to our departure, we were completely taken care of. Puru had everything organized for me, so I didn’t have any problems with the whole Kathmandu Valley trek.
I came with two other people, and we were supposed to do the Helambu trek. But one of the people in our group had to turn back, so the guide quickly arranged transport back to Kathmandu. I agreed, and we were able to change our trip to make up for the lost time.
Our porter, Baldhan, and guide, Sitaram, were the best part of the trip. They were knowledgeable about the routes and very friendly and accommodating.
The views were worth it. Although we only trekked through the local villages and foothills of the Himalayas, it was a fantastic experience. I recommend this agency, especially our porter and guide.
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