Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek to Chisapani, Nagarkot (2,170 m) Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek to Chisapani and Nagarkot (2,170m)

Embark on a trek around the Kathmandu Valley and discover the natural and cultural beauty of the area. Visit the Nagarkot hill station, explore the Namobuddha monastery, and stay in local teahouses.
Embark on a trek around the Kathmandu Valley and explore the periphery of the valley, which is one of the most lucrative treks when it comes to relishing the natural and cultural affluence of the neighboring hillsides and villages. Enjoy a rich natural and cultural experience along with some stunning views of the snowcapped mountains.

Start with your arrival in Kathmandu. The Kathmandu valley, also the capital on the nation, brags an embarrassment of culturally prosperous sites which have been duly noted evident by their inclusion in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. After exploring the cultural heritage of Kathmandu, the trek begins through the dense forests and small countryside settlements.

On this journey, you also get some valuable insight into the local people, their culture, traditions, and religious practices. After arriving at Nagarkot, see stunning views of the Himalayan vista extending as far as Everest to the east and Annapurna to the west in a weather ideal for witnessing the Himalayan marvel.

Nagarkot is renowned hill station which provides magnificent views of the sunrise and sunset. On the latter part of the trek, visit the Namobuddha monastery which is an important part of the Buddhist Heritage in Nepal. On the way back to Kathmandu, visit the Shiva statue in Sanga. It is the tallest Shiva statue in entire Nepal and is worth a visit.

Explore the moderate altitude range, so even beginners can easily try it out. The best seasons for this trek are March-April-May, Mid June, September – December.

Here goes the itinerary for Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek:

Day-1: Arrival Transfer
Arrival in TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) transfer to hotel and O/N (Overnight) stay at the hotel.

Day-2: Sundarijal to Chisapani
After breakfast drive to Sundarijal and Trek to Chisapani enjoying natural streams and environment of Shivapuri National Park and manmade Dam site. O/N stay at hotel of Chisapani.

Day-3: Chisapani to Nagarkot
After breakfast trek starts from Chisapani to Nagarkot, where it offers best sunset as well as sunraise views with mountain ranges. Lunch on the way and O/N stay at the hotel of Nagarkot.

Day-4: Nagarkot to Bhaktapur and back to hotel
Early we’ll go for Sunraise view tower in peaceful environment and after breakfast trek down to visit Bahaktapur Durbar Square as well as other places around Bhaktapur and drive back to Kathmandu and after reaching Kathmandu transfer to the hotel.

Day-5: Final Departure
At the time of departure Transfer to the TIA for final departure.

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.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.