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.