USD $ 305

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

Facts:

Duration: 5 Day

Region: Kathmandu Valley

Grade: Easy

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Starting Point: Sundarijal

Ending Point: Changunarayan

Transportation: Private

Overview

  • Get up close to Nepali culture in the Kathmandu Valley
  • Hike the oak and pine forests of the Shivapuri National Park
  • Go to the oldest temple of the Kathmandu Valley
  • See the terraced fields of Changunarayan
  • Admire panoramic views of Everest from Nagarkot
  • Enjoy the services of experienced guides and local Sherpa’s

Enjoy a unique 3-day trek of the Kathmandu Valley, hiking the lush landscape of the Shivapuri National Park. Walk through dense forests of oak, pine, and rhododendron. Watch the sunrise over Nargarkot, marvel at the terraces en route to the temple of Changu Narayan, sleep in the lodge or teahouse accommodation, and get the most breathtaking vista of the Himalayas, stretching from Dhaulagiri past Everest to Kanchenjunga.

 

Detail Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Our representative will be there to pick us up from the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. We take a short drive from the airport to our hotel. In the evening, we have Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner with our team. Overnight in Kathmandu

Accommodation: The Milestone Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, & Dinner

 

Day 02: Transfer to Sundarijal – Trek to Chisapani Maximum Altitude: 7,545 Feet / 2,300 Meters

Transfer from Kathmandu to Sundarijal by private vehicle and admire the Nepalese scenery on the 1-hour drive. Start your 4.5-hour trek upon arrival in Chisapani, entering the spectacular Shivapuri National Park. Established in 2002, the park provides panoramic views of the jagged peaks of the 2nd highest mountain in the Kathmandu Valley, as well as an abundance of pine and oak forest flora, fed by the fertile watershed landscape.

Along the way, you will come to the village of Mulkharka, home to the traditional Tamang people. Descend the mountain trails to Chisapani, where you will check in to your overnight lodge accommodation.

Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, High-Tea, Dinner

 

Day 03: Trek to Nagarkot Maximum Altitude: 6,889 / 2,100 Meters

Wake to see the heart-stopping snow-capped mountain views to the north. After breakfast, start your 2.5-hour trek to Chauki Bhanjag, where you will pause for lunch with the mountains of the north as your backdrop. The afternoon, 3-hour descent takes you to Nagarkot, where on a clear day you can see the Himalayas stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east. Check into your hotel accommodation for the night.

Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, High-Tea, Dinner

 

Day 04: Trek to Changunarayan – Transfer to Kathmandu

Your last day’s trek takes you to Changunarayan, a hike of about 3.5 hours. The most popular walk around Kathmandu, the route leads down from Nagarkot along a ridge to Changu Narayan Temple, where beautiful views of the village of Sankhu and the Bhaktapur area await. Built-in 323 AD by King Hari Datta Varma, and said to be the oldest temple in the valley, Changu Narayan is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings.

Your transfer to Kathmandu will be waiting, giving you the opportunity to finally rest your legs on the drive back to the city. Check into your Kathmandu accommodation and say goodbye to your guides and fellow travelers at a farewell cultural show dinner.

Accommodation: The Milestone Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 05: Final departure
Our adventure in Nepal comes to an end today. A representative will take us to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight.
Meals: Breakfast

 

Cost Included:
  • All land transportation as per the itinerary by private vehicle with driver.
  • 2 Night Accommodation in The Milestone Hotel (Twin/Double Sharing)
  • 2 Night Teahouse/Lodge Accommodation
  • Professional Government licensed trekking guide (Remuneration, Accommodation and Food)
  • Meals a day during the trip as mention in itinerary.
  • Hiking poles (If needed)
  • Medical kit (carried by your guide).
  • All government and local taxes.

Cost Excluded

  • Single Supplementary Charge (USD $ 115 extra)
  • Entrance Fees
  • Tipping (Tips)
  • Travel Insurance
  • International Flights
  • Extras cost for upgrading rooms and services at hotels
  • Donation in temples, schools, monasteries, etc.
  • Personal kits.
  • Emergency rescue evacuation insurance of any kind.
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