Chisapani and Nagarkot Hiking isn't only an ideal short hike around Kathmandu and weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city but also to enjoy the peaceful hills surrounding the valley. Regardless of whether you are a new tourist or living in Kathmandu, this hike is filled with beautiful natural landscapes and lovely hilly trails which takes you away from the crowds of the valley. This memorable hike offers a pleasant time in nature, replenishing your body, brain, and soul as you hike.
Beginning a drive to Sundarijal, the hiking trail requires around 4-5 hours to arrive at Chisapani. Located at Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, the climb takes you through dense forests and past lovely springs. Continuing on the forested path, we advance towards Nagarkot, which, for ages, has been the place to go when one needs to move away from the busy life of the valley. Nagarkot offers dazzling views of sunrise and is also a very popular spot for the Nagarkot view tower since it offers a mesmerizing 360-degree view of the whole area. Enjoying the dazzling views from Nagarkot, we advance heading down towards the lovely city of Dhulikhel. The area offers entrancing viewpoints and frequently sports the snowy summits of the Himalayas on the horizon. You will also visit the temple at Changunarayan, one of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal which offers you the golden opportunity to witness the religious practice of Nepalese. Furthermore your sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur (medieval ancient town) can be excellent lifetime experience without a doubt.
The Kathmandu Chisapani and Nagarkot Trek is the best hike for relaxing and this hike will ensures you get the most out of the trip without hurrying through any part of the journey. In this trip you will also witness the views of Langtang Himalayas, Gauri Shankar and Jugal Himalayas ranges of the north-east of Nepal Himalayas.
| Day 01: | Drive to Sundarijal and Trek to Chisapani Altitude: 2300m | Hike: 5 - 6 Hours | Meals: BLD |
| Day 02: | Hike to Nagarkot Altitude: 2175m | Hike: 5 - 6 Hours | Meals: BLD |
| Day 03: | Trek to Changu-Narayan | Visit Bhaktapur Valley and Drive back to Kathmandu Meals: B |
Day 01: Drive to Sundarijal and Trek to Chisapani
Altitude: 2300m | Hike: 5 - 6 Hours | Meals: BLD
After breakfast, we will pick up you from your hotel, and then drive you to Sundarijal. It takes about 1 hour and 20 min drive and start hiking from there. The first two hours of walking will be uphill to Mulkharka village, and then the trail will lead you to the Shivapuri National Park. Now walking in Shivapuri is mostly through the dense forest. Once reaching the top of the hill, we start to descend to another side of the hill to reach Chisapani. It is a wonderful local village at the bottom of the forested hill. Enjoy mountain and local sites. Overnight at Chisapani.
Day 02: Hike to Nagarkot
Altitude: 2175m | Hike: 5 - 6 Hours | Meals: BLD
In the morning we will witness the sunrise panorama of East- North Himalayan Range of Nepal including Langtang & Gauri Shanker Himalayan Range. After breakfast, we will continue to trek to Nagarkot. We would mostly walk through the local valleys with forested hills, then to the settlement of typical villages throughout the hills ups and downs. The final approach to the Nagarkot hill is gradual uphill which we will overnight this day. Nagarkot is one of the great hilltops with great green valleys, and views of great Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Jugal and Ganesh Himalayan Range is impressive. Overnight at Nagarkot.
Day 03: Trek to Changu-Narayan | Visit Bhaktapur Valley and Drive back to Kathmandu
Meals: B
Early morning, we wake up for the morning views, enjoy the wonderful sunrise views of the entire central Himalayan range and after breakfast, we walk down to the roadside, walk another few hours through hills and farming areas to Changu Narayan. Further transfer to Bhaktapur Valley sightseeing- The oldest civilization city of Nepal, reserved traditions, culture and oldest historical durbar square with its interest in wood carving and pottery Square. After sightseeing, transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu.