About Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking:
Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking is the best and most renowned among hikers. Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking is the hiking route near Kathmandu valley which presents a spectacular Himalayan panorama with traditional culture lifestyle as well as flora and fauna. North-east from central Kathmandu, it starts from Sundarijal and needs half an hour car drive. The purport Sundarijal is gorgeous for water resources, and it’s the main source of drinking water for Kathmandu Valley. Also, have years old electricity production division.
A couple of hours of uphill walking through Shivapuri National Park leads to Chisapani via Mul Kharka. Chisapani is the point from where the spectacular panoramic Himalayan view can catch on memory. Chisapani presents a closer view of Jugal and Ganesh Himal with Langtang region with a clear and crisp landscape. Following dense forest, villages, terraces and again oak rhododendron forest from Sundarijal, the hike offers the beauty of a Nepalese village with a terrace full of seasonal crops like mustard and wheat.
It’s the destination where you can spend some hours far away from an active city with fresh natural as well as cultural settings. Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking is the best destination for those who love Birds too. Himalaya Thunder Treks will make your hike full of excitement as well as information about the cultural and traditional experience of nature.
The Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking trip is designed by Tour and Trekking Nepal to provide you with a unique opportunity to explore the myriad wonders of nature, rural Nepal and the awe-inspiring majesty and beauty of dramatic mountain views. Your first destination is Chisapani where you will be enjoying the real boon of nature being away from the hubbub of the city and your interaction with the local people will add another experience. The early sunrise view at Nagarkot is the most fascinating and mesmerizing view. Dhulikhel is your next destination. Treading along the unexplored trails of Dhulikhel can be a very exhilarating and enriching experience. The stupa and shrines at Namobuddha in addition to the temples at Dhulikhel are worth visiting as they will depict a holy feeling and tremendous peace in you.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu to Sundarijal drive then Chisapani Trek:
Kathmandu to Sundarijal Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal takes approximately one hour and the trek from Sundarijal to Chisapani takes about four and half hours. The trail will enter through the Shivpuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. The first settlement you will come across is Mulkharka with Tamang habitants. The route heads down the ridge through a forest of oaks and rhododendrons to Chisopani (2300m.)
Day 2: Chisapani to Nagarkot Trek :
Chisapani to Nagarkot. Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot takes about six and a half hours. Your trek starts at Chauki Bhanjag, which takes about 2 and a half hours. You continue the charming trails leading you toward Nagarkot. Nagarkot, (2175m) is by far one of the most popular destinations. In the clear weather the Himalaya range, stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east, emerges from the darkness to greet the happy visitor with its awe-inspiring majesty and beauty.
Day 3: Nagarkot to Changunarayan Trek :
Nagarkot to Changunarayan. Trek from Nagarkot to Changunarayan takes approximately three and a half hours and the drive from Changunarayan to Kathmandu takes about one and a half hours. The most popular walk leads down from Nagarkot along a ridge to the temple of Changu Narayan with views of Sankhu village to the right and Bhaktapur to the left. Changunarayan is situated at the end of a long ridge which runs well into the valley, it is said to have been built in 323 AD by King Hari Datta Varma. The temple is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings. It is said to be the oldest temple in the valley. After an excursion in and around Changunarayan, you board the vehicle to get back to Kathmandu.
The cost includes the following services :
- Airport pick-up and drop off services.
- Trekking guide
- Porter/s( One porter can carry up to 30 kgs luggage of two participants)
- Entry Permit Fee
- Trekkers’ Information Management system(TIMS) card
- All land transportation
- All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Accommodation in tea houses (lodges) during the trek
- Necessary equipment such as sleeping bag, down jacket etc.
- Rescue assistance
- First aid kit
- Insurance and equipment for the Nepali staff
Service Excluded
- Personal nature expenses such as all kinds of drinks, beverages, etc
- Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
- Tips
- Hotel accommodation, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Note: The above-mentioned program itinerary is a sample. The period and cost of tour, trekking, volunteering or internship can be changed or extended as per travellers or volunteers' availability of duration.
