Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking
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Price starts
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Trip Duration
3 Days
Group Sizes
2-5
Transportation
Cars & Jeep
Destination
Nepal
Max. Altitude
2175m
Activities
1
Difficulty
Easy
Meals
Start & End Point
Kathmandu
Accommodation
1
Chisapani Nagarkot hiking is a nature-based short trek nearer to the Kathmandu Valley. It covers the landscapes that surround the valley. It is among the most beautiful and admired hiking routes in Nepal. Hiking in Nepal itself is a very amazing outdoor activity to have during vacation or the weekend. And if the hiking covers beautiful areas like Nagarkot, Chisapani, Shivapuri, etc, then It can be a very refreshing dopamine to anyone who loves to hike or is a travel enthusiast.
There are a diverse number of hiking trails and routes in Nepal, which follow footsteps through the trails of villages, forests, rivers, lakes, etc. Even hiking trails near Kathmandu Valley hold a diverse amount of routes from different landscapes. Chisapani Nagarkot trek is a short hike near Kathmandu among them.
Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking covers the majestic landscapes of hills and the astonishing views of mountain peaks through nature walks. Both Chisapani and Nagarkot a great hiking sensations near the Kathmandu Valley and this Chisapani Nagarkot trek lies between these two points. Both of these points are great viewpoints to see panoramic views of mountain ranges and landscapes with a great backdrop of snow-capped mountains as well the wide view of Kathmandu valley.
But this Chisapani Nagarkot hiking properly covers the features of hiking like nature walks, cultural witnesses, traditional farming terraces, various viewpoints, and many more just in 3 days of light hiking or a short trek.
So, it is a great opportunity to get a chance to experience such a diverse range of hiking experiences with the Chisapani Nagarkot hike. Therefore, this 3 days of short trek itinerary is designed for you to have all the features and aspects of hiking in Nepal. We planned and scheduled all this itinerary considering and offering you the most outcome you could have in the hiking trail of Chisapani Nagarkot trek. This 3-day itinerary is enough for any travel enthusiast to fulfill their hunger for short hiking with the most diverse routes to go with.
Your first day of the Chisapani Nagarkot trek starts from the Sundarijal. After you get to the Sundarijal by drive from Kathmandu.
Sundarijal itself is a very refreshing place with several waterfalls around freshwater streams. It is also among the most visited spots around or nearer to the Kathmandu Valley as it has already been established as a short hiking and picturesque place for local people. You can have some time there and enjoy the fresh taste of cold streams.
Your lunch will be at Mulkharka before heading through Shivapuri’s dense forest. Mulkharka is a small village with fewer people residing.
After the Sundarijal, the hike begins as it starts to go through the stone stairs. It is a light uphill climb with a slightly inclined route. There you pass through the Shivapuri National Park another hiking route diverse in ecosystem of plants.
You can see dense forests and crystal clear streams flowing down to the valley. The oak and sub-alpine forest make your journey a little more nature-based. During your hike inside the Shivapuri National Park, you find a diversity of villages, forests, streams, and other hiking people.
The forest until you reach the Bulurg Bhanjyang is a very dense forest that gives you the lifetime experience of having a nature walk.
If an alternative is taken, until you reach the Dhap Dam, you will have another hiking and tourist attraction near Kathmandu. It is halfway to reach the Chisapani. Dhap Dam is an artificial lake built by blocking the water body at the edge of the pond by creating a dam. There you can spend some rest time. And again have a mesmerizing journey inside the dense forest until you reach the Chisapani.
Your overnight stay will be at Chisapani, at the Hotel.
The second day is a little easier trek than what you will on the first day. After breakfast, the second-day itinerary of the trek begins headings towards Nagarkot, another sensational place for tourist attractions and the hiking trail.
The hiking route again enters back to the forest and the diverse ecosystem of plants and animals. There are several viewpoints all over the route. There are several villages with unique local living cultures and terrace farms with various traditional farming methods.
The dense forest is again of Shivapuri National Park, so, you will again find more streams, oaks, and sub-alpine forests. You will pass through places like Haibung, Lapsephedi, and Shankhapur where you encounter tea gardens, farms, small monasteries, and shrines as well as the immunes beauty of Nature.
It is a full day hike as we go through these places getting proper sightseeing and timing.
There are lots of ascending and descending routes inside villages, through the forests, and over terraced farms until you reach the viewpoint of Nagarkot. It offers a spectacular view of mountain ranges including Mt. Everest, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, and Gaurisanker.
Another best view you can have is of the sunrise and sunset from the viewpoint. Most of the hikers also come there for the view of sunrise and sunset. It is unbelievable a scenic view of the sunset and sunrise over the big Valley with the black drops of the highest peaks of the world.
Your overnight stay will be at the Hotel in Nagarkot.
During the morning of the third day of your trek, you will be taken to the viewpoint of Nagarkot which is at the top of Nagarkot hill. From there you can see the magnificent view of the mountain range and the panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley with the great backdrop of hilly landscapes and the high Himalayan range over it.
In the morning you will see the grea mountain range and the sunrise above it. You can enjoy every detail of the view from the top of the Nagarkot hill. You can also try local foods and cuisine there. After lunch and viewing the view and sunrise, you will be driven back to Kathmandu. From where your Chisapani Nagarkot hiking 3 days of the journey will end there.
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The place is amazingly beautiful and remains as beautiful throughout the year. The best time for this trek is any time you want as it also depends upon the personal experience while having this journey. But Spring and Autumn can be taken as the best time to trek or have this Chisapani Nagarkot trek. Spring brings the pants and tees to life with blossoming odor and autumn brings colorful changes in landscapes.
Additionally, during Spring, the trees and plants get their prime beauty all over the landscapes and flowering stems make it a very mesmerizing journey. Spring also holds stable weather and a clear sky as all the dust washes by the monsoon before it. Visibility is an important part you will have during spring in your journey of Chisapani Nagarkot hiking. This trek is of having all the great and magnificent views of landscapes and the backdrop of the Himalayas. You also get very freshening and refreshing air during Spring.
Autumn is about the changing phase of leaves all over the hills. It also brings colorful scenery all over the routes and trails. The journey is filled with the most scenic walk of the year. The dry leaves all over your route are an amazing thing to have during your trekking. It also brings more stable weather than any other season of the year. And also the clearest visibility and skies which allows and gives you an opportunity to have great scenery and views of very.
The basic logistics will be covered in this trek. You will get proper meals during this trek. Your overnight stay will be managed in proper standard-level Hotels. Nagarkot and Chisapani are also very popular for getting overnight stays. Also, your comfort during the trek is considered.
The menu of Hotels and Restaurants includes typical local foods like popular Dal Bhat and Tarkari, Dumplings, Chau mean, Thukpa, dumplings known as Momos, and rice bowls, with other different options for flavoring. It also offers a wide range of different Western dishes including pizza, pasta, burgers, fries, desserts, etc.
Your breakfast, lunches, snacks, and dinner will be managed at the same hotel where you stayed, and some others during the journey in other different teahouses and local shops.
All the external services that you are willing to have during this trek will be excluded like beverages and bars, bills of external drinks and foods, ice creams, desserts, and sweets. All the foods and drinks will be provided to you as mentioned above according to the cost included in the packages.
The facilities are all done in private vehicles during your drive to the Sundarijal from Kathmandu and driven back to Kathmandu from Nagarkot.
Note: To mention again all the services provided by us or you get during the trekking journey will be as according to the cost included in the package.
This trek is a light trek and does not consist of very difficult geography and trails, so you can do this trek with basic physical fitness. You do not need so much physical preparation like in long treks in Everest Base Camp, or Annapurna Base Camp. But the basic fitness is recommended for you. The hiking routes inside the Shivapuri National Park do not consist of much vertical or too many ascending and descending paths. It all lies in the slightly inclined routes. So it is an easy trek for you.
But we recommend you have your trekking pole and a good pair of trekking accessories like shoes and a trekking dress as it may be sometimes difficult for you to climb.
And also do not forget to carry your camera or you may regret it later.
You need permits for the Shivapuri National Park entrance permits to get access inside the Shivapuri as the trail goes through it.
And another from TIMS( Trekking Information Management System) from official Boards.
But you don’t have to worry as all the permit work will be done by our staff for you. You just enjoy your itinerary journey.
As mentioned above all the transportation facilities will be through the private vehicle. It covers the distance between the starting point of this trek Sundarijal to Kathmandu and Kathmandu to Sundarijal.
As this Chisapani Nagarkot trek does not cover the longer drive so, it is all done through private vehicles and sometimes as an alternative private reserved tourist bus according to the group size.
Travel insurance is a very important precaution step you should take while traveling in Nepal. It is not about how much danger a trip holds. It is about the safety measure which helps you in case of your emergency or any unfortunate incidents. So, it is also very mandatory to have travel insurance in Nepal while doing any kind of outdoor activities or tour.
What does Travel Insurance covers?
This trek is a short trek covering a very short distance in comparison to the long treks in Nepal. But it is designed so, to cover the trekking experience in such a short time and with an easy difficulty level. It goes through the landscapes of Shivapuri National Park and hills around the Kathmandu Valley which consists of various villages and viewpoints which allow the majestic view of the high mountains and the beautiful features of nature in Nepal.
This short hike near Kathmandu is covered with interaction with nature, traditional villages, wildlife, culture, beautiful terrace farms, and many more as you go through every footstep of your trekking journey.
So, you expect to have astonishing views of the Himalayan range and landscapes. The taste of local foods and drinks as well as popular typical cuisines. The breathtaking nature walk covers the huge backdrop of massive forest and scenery. The scenic walks in different parts of the trek. And a comfortable overnight stay after a tiring day.
This short trek of Chisapani Nagarkot hiking is an easy hike. It only covers the slightly inclined routes and easier wide paths. So, it is very suitable for the beginner too as well as the absolute beginner.
Yes, it is enough to cover the itinerary and all the features of this trek as mentioned above. It is properly designed and planned the schedules according to the journey.
Yes, it is efficient for the services. Also, the costs are planned according to the charges and the pricing of accommodation, food, and transportation as to your needs during the journey of the Chisapani Nagarkot trek.
Yes, it is a totally suitable and safe trek with children. And if you are having this itinerary with your children then is it a great choice for your children too. It is an easy trek as well as a family-friendly journey.
There is no specific answer for this as it hugely depends upon your personal experience and the area of your interest. If you want to have a mesmerizing journey then you can choose Spring and if the scenic journey with colorful landscapes then Autumn is best for you.
This short hike near Kathmandu is designed to provide you a better opportunity t explore and to have an insight into the beauty and the culture of Nepal with such a short period of itinerary.
For this package, there is no camping option for an overnight stay. It is a different category of trekking package and also most of the places inside the Shivapuri National Park are not allowed for camping or any kind of such activities. But you can try our other package which includes or is focused on camping as Nagarkot is a popular place for camping and such outdoor things.
Travel insurance is Mandatory in Nepal mostly if you are a foreigner travelling to Nepal. It is due to the different circumstances and your fortune of safety. It helps you to get quick help in need of further expenses during your unfortunate accidents or incidents. If you are traveling to more higher altitude then It is more necessary as it consists of more danger and difficult topography.
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