Trip Overview
Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking is an amazing hiking experience that combines best of nature with some local villages, local people, Himalayan vistas and some glorious views of sunrise/sunset amidst the mountains. The hiking journey comprises of some popular viewpoints around Kathmandu valley that offers some astounding views of Himalayan panorama along with sunrise/sunset views. It is an ideal choice of spending quality time in just a few days’ time frame. You can walk along in the cool shade of lush trees in Shivapuri National Park accompanied by the panoramic views of mountains. Nothing could have been more delightful!
The journey of Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking starts with a short drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal. Sundarijal is a popular picnic spot and holiday destination for children and youths residing in Kathmandu area. The lush trees, Sundarijal watershed and the national park appeals many people around Kathmandu to spend a quality time here. From Sundarijal, we start walking up along the stone paved staircases. We walk up and pass the watershed in Sundarijal to enter into Shivapuri National Park. We walk through the path with staircases for around two to three hours. It goes through the lush tall trees of the national park that shelters many wild species. If lucky, you may be able to encounter one. After walking for around three hours, we open up to a flat area to get the first glimpse of Himalayas. The Himalayas seems so close from here. Then we start descending down from here for around two to three hours with undisturbed views of Himalayas to our left.
At Chisapani, we can enjoy some stunning views of mountains along with sunrise sunset views. From Chisapani, we follow a trail that passes a dense forested area until we reach the Army camp in Nagarkot. From here, we pass various charming settlements areas with wonderful views of lush hills, blue sky and greenery on sight. Nagarkot is a popular view point near Kathmandu that is known for the mountain views. Here, we can enjoy some undisturbed 360 views of mountains. the sunrise views from the view tower in Nagarkot is even more breathtaking. From Nagarkot, we wrap up our Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking with a drive back to Kathmandu. On the way, we can visit Changunarayan temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square if interested. They are the UNESCO listed heritage sites in Nepal near Kathmandu.
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After breakfast in the hotel, you will be picked up from your hotel for a drive to Sundarijal. Sundarijal is a popular picnic spot near Kathmandu. The lushness and pristinely environment of this place attract the people residing in Kathmandu for holidays in this place. On a weekend day, you might find this place quite crowded. After reaching Sudarijal, we commence our real trekking journey. We start walking up through some stone paved staircases to Sundarijal watershed. No sooner, we come across the entry point of the national Park where we show our permits to enter into the park. We walk pass the trail under the shade of tall lush trees to open up to a flat land that offers the first glimpse of mountains in the hiking journey. Then we drop down the trail with undisturbed views of mountains all the way down to Chisapani. At Chisapani, we can explore few settlement areas. From this place, you can get some spectacular views of mountains along with sunrise and sunset views. Overnight at a teahouse in Chisapani. (B.B)
Early in the morning, we wake up to catch the first rays of sunrise over the snow clad mountains. after breakfast, we continue through a trail that will lead us to Nagarkot. Unlike yesterday, the trail today is long but easy through a flat plain. We walk for around seven hours today. We walk pass the dense forests of national park. The path is narrow covered by ferns and mosses. As the forested area is full of wildlife, you may be able to encounter some species if lucky. We walk through the forested area until we reach an army post. From here, we take a path along the lush hills and charming settlement areas. It’s a wonderful experience to walk through the pristinely environment; away from crowd amidst the serenity. Today, we walk continuously until we reach the Nagarkot. From Nagarkot, we will be blessed with some wonderful views of mountains and lush hills. In the evening, we walk to the view tower to catch the sunset views and panoramic views of mountains. Overnight Stay at a Hotel in Nagarkot. (B.B)
We wake up early in the morning, before the sunrise and walk up to the view tower in Nagarkot. From the view tower, we can admire the glorious views of sunrise amidst the snow clad mountains in the Himalayan panorama. After relishing the views of mountains from view tower for a while, we descend down to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast in the hotel, we rest for a while and explore around the surrounding area. We then drive back to Kathmandu. On the way, we drive up to Changunarayan which is an ancient temple in the town listed in the charts of UNESCO listed heritage sites. From the temple, we drive back to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur. You will be transferred to your hotel afterwards. In the evening, you can explore around the Thamel area for shopping. You can buy some souvenirs to hometown if interested. Overnight in Kathmandu
Cost Includes
- Airport pick up/ drop
- Ground transportation during the trip
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodation in a three-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Accommodation in guesthouses on stopping point during the trip
- Trekking permit if necessary
- Entry fee and permits to enter into national parks, heritage sites, and other places.
- A professional and English speaking Tour guide.
- Insurance of support crew members and their other costs.
- Local Mobile Phone SIM Card.
Cost Excludes
- International airfare tickets
- Travel Visa fee
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Personal refreshment expenses like soft drinks, hard drinks, mineral bottled water, etc
- Personal Utility expenses like telephone, internet, laundry, etc
- Tips for support crew members
- Others which are not included in cost inclusive section
Fixed Departures
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Client Reviews
WOW! it has been an amazing experience with the team of Himalayas Hiking. Wonderful place, amazing vibes, amazing people with wonderful team. Kudos to the team Hiimalayas Hiking.
