Chisapani Nagarkot Trek - 3 Days

Name: Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
Brand: Namaste Nepal Trekking
SKU: sku-552
Price: 225 USD
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Trip Duration

03 Days

Trip Difficulty

Easy

Max Altitude

2,791 m (Shivapuri Pass)

Group Size

1-20 People

Start/End

Kathmandu

Best Season

All Year

Meals

2 Breakfast
3 Lunch
2 Dinner

Accommodation

3 Star Hotel
Guest House with Attach Bathroom

Transportation

Private Tourist Vechile

Price Starts From

US$

225

(3 Days Trip )

1 - 1 person
US$ 425
2 - 2 person
US$ 370
3 - 5 person
US$ 300
6 - 10 person
US$ 275
10 over 9999
US$ 225

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Number of Travelers

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Highlights of Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is one of the best multiday hiking you can do from Kathmandu
Witness the Beautifull sunrise and sunset from Chisapani and Nagarkot
Trek through the countryside, farmlands, pine forests, and villages with stunning views of the Mountains and the Kathmandu valley
Witness the majestic Himalayan panorama of mountains like Mt. Everest, Dorje Lhakpa, Gauri Shanker, Langtang Lirung, etc
Visit the historical and most important temple of Kathmandu valley – The Changu Narayan Temple

Trip Overview

Kathmandu is not only the Capital city of Nepal it is also known as the trekker’s capital. Kathmandu Valley is the gateway of many trekking trails like Langtang, Helambu, Chisapani, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Namo Buddha, Balthali, Nagarjuna, etc. A short and easy trek of just 4 to 5 days around the Kathmandu valley is something everyone should try once.

A short drive from Kathmandu to Sundrijal, you get to see rich insight into lives, history, culture, and religion. Gentle climbing through the villages, after Sundrijal, you arrive at the beautiful Shivapuri hill (2,729m), which is the highest point of this whole trek.

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek offers a remarkable natural panorama and magnificent views of Mt Everest, Mt. Manaslu, Boudha Himal, Ganesh Himal Range, Langtang Himal range, Dorjelakpa, Shisangma, Gaurishankar, and many more. And also the native villages, different peoples, Green-Hills Mountain, Helambu, Panauti, and Kathmandu Valley, we will walk through the Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve.

Recommended Equipments Packing List for Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

The following basic equipment checklists should help you with your packing. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.

Sun hat or scarf
Warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
T-shirts
Fleece jacket or pullover
Waterproof jacket
Down jacket (only for Winter) *
Lightweight gloves
Hiking shorts
Lightweight cotton long pants
Hiking Shoes with a pair of socks
Headlamp
Trekking Bags
Trekking Poles *
Water bottles
Quick-drying towel
Toothbrush/paste
Deodorants
Reading book
Trail Map/Guidebook

Outline Itinerary of Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

Day

Itinerary

Altitude

Duration

Drive to Sundrijal and Trek to Chisapani

2,135m/7,005ft

Full Day

Trek to Nagarkot

2,175m/7,136ft

Full Day

Trek to Changu Narayan Temple and Drive to Kathmandu

1,400m/4,593ft

Full Day

Chishapani to Nagarkot Trekking is probably one of the most exciting parts of your Trek. The trail is filled with exotic forests and offers stunning views of the Himalayas and traditional hamlets. The short trekking takes you to the alluring hill stations of Chisapani and Nagarkot to witness the magnificent views of the Himalayas.

Nagarkot is rather famous as a viewpoint for the stunning views of sunrise and sunset. Towering at an elevation of 2,175 meters, it is one of the most loved travel sites near Kathmandu. This whole trip will always remain in the most sacred part of your heart, you will always cherish these memories and you will want to make more of them.

Detailed Itinerary of Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

Day 1: Drive to Sundrijal and Trek to Chisapani

Your journey to the Chisapani Nagarkot Trek begins here! About an hour’s drive will take you to Sundrijal, from where you will start your trek at an elevation of 1350m. You will start to climb through small villages along the Bagmati River.

In this part of the trail, you can witness the countryside lifestyle, which is completely different from the lifestyle in Kathmandu. As you climb higher, we will pass by beautiful waterfalls and a water supply Dam to Kathmandu Valley.

As you continue your climb through Shivapuri Ridge, you will arrive at the village of Mulkharka, where you will stop for Lunch. It is the last village before Chisapani, and you can witness stunning views of Kathmandu Valley and panoramic views of its surroundings.

After lunch, you will continue trekking along the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. This part of the trail passes through the most beautiful wilderness of the entire trek. The National Park includes 400 Birds, 200 animals, and many flora and fauna. As you climb higher, you will arrive at the top of the Shivapuri Hill, which is the highest point of the trek, locally known as Shivapuri Pass, at an altitude of 2,729 m.

From here, the trail to Chisapani is nice and easy down along the other side of the Shivapuri Hill for about 1:30 hours.

Activity

Drive & Hike

Trip Duration

Full Day

Max Altitude

2,135m / 7,005ft

Meals

Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation

3 Star Hotel

Day 2: Trek to Nagarkot

Chisapani is one of the best places near Kathmandu Valley to witness a beautiful sunrise view over the Himalayas. On crystal clear Himalayan days We can see five of the fourteen tallest mountains in the world, including part of Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,028ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,941ft), Cho Oyu (8,201m/26,907ft), Makalu (8,463m/27,767ft), Manaslu (8,163m/26,782ft) and many other smaller peaks like Dorje Lakpa, Langtang Lirung, Langtang II, Gaurishankar and many more.

After enjoying the sunrise with a hot cup of tea, you will take breakfast and then up for another Himalayan day. We trek on the flat trails for about 2:30 hours. The trail then descends for about an hour to get to Jhule Village for lunch. After lunch, we trek 30 minutes downhill to get to Chauki Bhanjyang.

The trail is mostly flat, along with the beautiful Farming villages and valley surroundings for about another 2 hours, then we will take a 30-minute climb to the popular hilltop of Nagarkot.

Nagarkot is rather famous as a viewpoint to view the stunning views of sunrise and sunset from your hotel balcony. It offers a remarkable natural panorama and magnificent views of Mt Everest, Mt Manaslu, Boudha Himal, Ganesh Himal Range, Langtang Himal range, Dorjelakpa, Shisangma, Gaurishankar, and many more.

Activity

Trek

Trip Duration

Full Day

Max Altitude

2,175m / 7,136ft

Meals

Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation

3 Star Hotel

Day 3: Trek to Changu Narayan Temple and Drive to Kathmandu

Enjoy breakfast with a Himalayan view before heading out along the ridgeline towards the Kathmandu Valley. Today, you’ll pass through community forests and open landscapes with small villages. With a beautiful view of the Himalayas in the north side and the valley of Kathmandu in the south.

A few hours of easy trek will take you to the Changu Narayan Temple, which is one of the most important temples in the Kathmandu Valley and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. From where will you take your private tourist vehicle back to Kathmandu.

Activity

Drive & Trek

Trip Duration

Full Day

Max Altitude

1,400m / 4,593ft

Meals

Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation

3 Star Hotel

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Includes/Excludes

What's included?

What's not included?

Kathmandu to Chisapani by Private tourist vehicle
Changu Narayan to Kathmandu by Private tourist vehicle
3-Star Hotel in Nagarkot including breakfast
All the meals (2 Breakfast, 3 Tea breaks, 3 Lunches, and 2 Dinner) with seasonal fruits
All necessary paperwork and permits
All government and local taxes
An experienced English-speaking trekking guide
Assistant trekking guide (1 assistant trekking guide for every 10 trekkers) Including their salary, insurance, equipment, transport food, and lodging