Hiking in Chisapani & Nagarkot

Chisapani & Nagarkot Hiking is one the popular hiking option around the hills out of Kathmandu Valley. This hiking trail is easy trail, safe walking for peoples of any age but combines the great visits to local life, nature, landscapes, and flora and fauna of this region.

This hike starts from the drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal, then continue hiking to Mulkharka, which is a Tamang village, then to Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Shivapuri National Park, established at 2002 AD, covering the lands in Kathmandu, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Sindhupalchowk districts of Nepal.

Shivapuri Nagarjun national park is located in sub-tropical and lower temperate zone of Nepal. Schima-Castanopsis, Pine, and Oak-Rhododendron are the dominant vegetation in this park.

Hiking in the mid-hill section, one can enjoy the hilly life, mixed cultural and tradition ( Brahmins, Tamang, Gurungs, Sherpas etc.) and hilly ecosystem experience in this hiking with us. Hiking trail is in proper condition, safe and easy trail but walking up hill and down hills involves at every day and you should prepare to walk minimum of 5 to 7 hours every day.

Chisapani Village and Nagarkot Hill offers great Himalayan Views including, Langtang Himalayas, Gauri Shanker and Jugal Himalayas ranges of the north-east of Nepal Himalayas.

Day 01 Drive to Sundarijal and Trek to Chisapani 
Altitude 2300m/7544ft
Activities: 5 to 6 hours of walking 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we will pick up you from your hotel, then transfer to Sundarijal, takes about 1 hour and 20 min drive, get off and start hiking from here. First two hours of walking will be up hill to Mulkharka village, then the trail will lead you to the Shivapuri National Park. Now walking in Shivapuri is mostly through the dense forest. Once reaching to the top of the hill, we start descend to another side of the hill to reach Chisapani. It is a wonderful local village at the bottom of the forested hill. Enjoy with mountain and local sites. O/N at Mt. Lodge in Chisapani.

Day 02 Chisapani to Nagarkot 
Altitude 2175m/7134ft
Activities: 5 to 6 hours walking 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning, wake up to see the great sunrise panorama of East- North Himalayan Range of Nepal(Including with Langtang & Gauri Shanker Himalayan Range), breakfast then continue trek to Nagarkot. We would mostly walk through the local valleys with forested hills, then to the settlement of typical villages throughout the hills ups and downs. Final approach to the Nagarkot hill is gradual uphill which we will overnight this day.

Nagarkot is one of the great hill top with great green valleys, and views of great Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Jugal and Ganesh Himalayan Range is impressive. O/N at Nagarkot.

Day 03 Nagarkot- Trek to Changu-Narayan, Visit to Bhaktapur, Transfer to Kathmandu 
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Activities: 4 to 5 hours of walking
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early morning, we wake up for the morning views, enjoy the wonderful sunrise views of entire central Himalayan range and after breakfast, we walk down to roadside, walk another few hours through hills and farming areas to Changu Narayan.

Further transfer to Bhaktapur Valley sightseeing- The oldest civilization city of Nepal, reserved traditions, culture and oldest historical durbar square with its interest wood carving and pottery Square. After sightseeing, transfer to hotel in Kathmandu. 
End of the trip!

Cost Includes:

• All ground transportation in Kathmandu (Including airport pick up and transfer) by private vehicle
• 03 Nights twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan- 3 star deluxe accommodation (Apsara Boutique or Similar)
• Welcome dinner in one of the typical nepalese restaurant with cultural music and ethnic dance and farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurant in town 
• 01 Night twin sharing accommodation in Chisapani at Mt. Lodge (Attached Bathroom)- Full Board of meals
• 01 Night twin sharing accommodation in Nagarkot- Hotel Fort Resort or Similar- Full board of meals 
• Chisapani Nagarkot trekking will experienced Nepal Vision Trek guide, all of his payment 
• One Trek porter to carry trek luggages, all of his payment 
• Kathmandu to Sundarijal transfer by private vehicle (Private Car/ Toyota Hiace as per the group size), all the cost for driver
• Nagarkot/Bhaktapur- Kathmandu transfer by private vehicle
• All government and Local taxes as applicable

Cost not Includes:

• Nepal Visa
• Cost of Kathmandu Hotel
• Travel Insurance
• Cost of personal nature expenses and Tips