Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Duration

3 Days

Trip Type

Lodge Trek

Grade

Easy

Altitude

2300 m.

Transportation

Private Vehicle

Group Size

1 or more

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is designed to provide you a unique opportunity to explore the myriad wonders of nature, rural lifestyles of Nepal and the awe inspiring majesty and beauty of Himalayas. The first destination of Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is Chisapani where you will be enjoying the real boon of nature away from the hubbub of the city. Your interaction with the local people and their traditional lifestyle will add another dimension to your experience. Early sunrise views at Nagarkot are extremely fascinating and a mesmerizing site to behold.

Treading along the unexplored trails of Dhulikhel can be very an exhilarating and enriching experience. The stupa and shrines at Namobuddha in addition to the temples at Dhulikhel are worth visiting as it will provide a spiritual feeling and tremendous peace within you.

Day to Day Itinerary

Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal then trek to Chisapani (2215m.)

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2430 m.

After early morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m) that takes about one hour along the paved road. Begin your trek through Shivapuri Watershed and National Park. Stop at Mulkharka village for lunch and thereafter ascend to Borlang Bhanjyang (2430m) and trek down to Chisapani (2215m). Chisapani offers magnificent views from Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gauri Shankar and Everest along with beautiful sunrise and sunset views. Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot (2175m.) takes about six and half hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2175 m.

Your trek starts leading you to Chauki Bhanjag, which takes about 2 and half hours. You continue the charming trail which leads you toward Nagarkot. Nagarkot, (2175m.) is by far one of the most popular destinations in Nepal. In 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. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Trek from Nagarkot to Changunarayan takes approximately three and half hours and

Food/Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

Max Elevation

1400 m.

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 and is said to be the oldest temple in the valley. After an excursion in and around Changunarayan you board your vehicle to drive back to Kathmandu.

Price includes the following services

Service Includes

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
Trekking guide
One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
Entry Permit for Shivapuri National Park
Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
Land transportation from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and Changunarayan to Kathmandu by private vehicle
Insurance and equipment for guides and porters
First aid kit
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenir

Service Excludes

Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
Travel insurance
Tips for involved staffs
Meals and hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Explore the route

Altitude & route map

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Chisapani Nagarkot Trek Altitude Graph

Additional Information

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor. Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.

General Items:

Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items:

Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff

Sun-worn Items:

Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets:

Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),

Liquid/Snacks:

Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials:

First Aid Kit

Optional:

Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc

Additional items for camping trek:

Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.

Client Reviews

Andrzej PilcPoland

Short Trek

Just a very short trek to Nagarkot and back. The view was perfect as well as the Hotel we stayed in.

Jun 30, 2022

Romana Seruga , Karina CunderSlovenia

Trip to Bhutan and trekking to Chisapani-Nagarakot in Kathmandu, Nepal

Dear Nava,
Thank you for arranging good trip to Bhutan and trekking to Chisapani-Nagarkot.

Jun 30, 2022

Shane and ClaudiaAustralia

Thoroughly impressed with their prices

We booked 2 days Sundarijal-Chisapani-Nagarkot trek with Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition through the recommendation of a friend and were thoroughly impressed with their prices.

Jun 30, 2022

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