Mini Trek from Kathmandu: Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking
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Country: Nepal
Description
Chishapani Nagarkot Hiking/Trekking is probably one of the most beautiful outdoor activities you can do around Kathmandu valley for stunning views of the Himalayas.
Day 1: Drive to Sundrijal and Hike / Trek to Chisapani (2,135m) 20 km / 7-8 Hours
Your journey to Chisapani Nagarkot begins here! About an hour drive will take you to Sundrijal, from where you will start your trekking at the elevation of 1350m. You will start to climb through small villages along the Bagmati River. In this part of the trail, you can witness the countryside lifestyle, which is completely different from the lifestyle in Kathmandu. As you climb higher we will pass by beautiful waterfalls and water supply Dam to Kathmandu valley. As you continue your climb through Shivapuri Ridge, you will arrive at the village of Mulkharka where you will stop for Lunch. It is the last village before Chisapani and you can witness stunning views of Kathmandu Valley and panoramic views of its surroundings.
After lunch, you will continue trekking along the Shivapuri Nagarjing National Park. This part of the trail passes through the most beautiful wilderness of the entire trek. The National Park Includes 400 Birds, 200 animals, and many flora and fauna. As you climb higher you will arrive at the top of the Shivapuri Hill which is the highest point of the trek, Locally known as Shivapuri Pass at the altitude of 2729m. From here the trail to Chisapani is nice and easy down along the other side of the Shivapuri Hill for about 1:30 hours.
Day 2: Hike / Trek to Nagarkot Hill (2,175m) 19 Km / 7-8 Hours
Chisapani is one of the best places near Kathmandu Valley to witness a beautiful sunrise view over the Himalayas. In crystal clear Himalayan days We can see five of the fourteen tallest mountains in the world, including part of Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,028ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,941ft), Cho Oyu (8,201m/26,907ft), Makalu (8,463m/27,767ft), Manaslu (8,163m/26,782ft) and many other smaller peaks like Dorje Lakpa, Langtang Lirung, Langtang II, Gaurishankar and many more.
After enjoying the sunrise with a hot cup of tea you will take breakfast then up for another Himalayan day. We trek on the flat trails for about 2:30 hours. The trail then descends for about an hour to get to Jhule Village for lunch. After lunch, we trek 30 min downhill to get to Chauki Bhanjyang. The trail is mostly flat along with the beautiful Farming villages and valleys surroundings for about another 2 hours, then we will take 30 min climb to the popular hilltop of Nagarkot.
Day 3: Hike / Trek to Changu Narayan Temple and Drive to Kathmandu 6-7 Hours
Enjoy the breakfast with a Himalayan view before heading out along the ridgeline towards the Kathmandu Valley. Today, you'll pass through community forests and open landscapes with small villages. with the beautiful view of the Himalaya in the north side and the valley of Kathmandu in the south. few hours of easy trek will take you to The Changu Narayan Temple. which is one of the most important temples of Kathmandu valley, a UNESCO world heritage site. From where you will take your private tourist vehicle back to Kathmandu.
Highlights
- Witness the Beautifull sunrise and sunset from Chisapani and Nagarkot
- Trek through the countryside, farmlands, pine forests, with stunning views
- Witness majestic Himalayan panorama of mountains like Mt. Everest, Dorje Lhakpa.
- Visit historical & most important temple of Kathmandu - The Changu Narayaan
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our Guide and the driver will pick you up for the trek.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.