6 Day Chisopani Nagarkot Trek
What your day looks like
Chisopani Nagarkot trek is one of the shortest, easiest, and most popular trekking packages for those who want to get the best out of their limited time. The trek will take you through the quiet green forest areas and along the countryside villages. This trek is ideal for sightseeing and hiking. You will get to enjoy the scenic natural beauty with the best view of the mountain range around. You will have the unique experience of viewing the entire Kathmandu Valley from the top of a hill during the hike. You will be walking through the Shivapuri National Park area which is home to rare species of birds and various rare species of orchards are also found here. You will also be visiting the water reservoir at Sundarijal which is the main source of water supply for the people of Kathmandu valley. The trek will give you the experience of visiting the traditional village and knowing their culture and lifestyle. The village at Chisopani has a settlement area mostly of Brahmins, Tamangs, and Gurungs. You will have the chance to experience an enchanting view of sunrise and sunset from Nagarkot which is the most famous. Nagarkot is also the ideal place for picnics short tours and outings. Mountain peaks like Mount Everest, Dhaulagiri, Kanchenjunga, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and many others can be viewed from there. There will also be a visit to Changu Narayan which is one of the oldest temples in the valley. The temple is also enlisted as a World Heritage Site. The trek will offer you unique and diverse experiences and take you closer to nature. The enchanting views of mountain peaks and the walk through the forests are the best experiences will have in a short time. The trek is easy and does not require prior trekking experience
The experience, in brief
- Trek through the Lush green forests of Shivapuri National Park and villages
- Visit the water reservoir at Sundarijal
- Afford magnificent views of mighty peaks from Mt.Manaslu to Mt.Everest
- Chance to take pictures of glowing mountain peaks
Your day, step by step
Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, we offer you pick up facility from the airport and manage your stay at the most comfortable hotel in the city. You get to meet the team of trekkers and together we prepare for the trek
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At the evening we offer you lavish welcome dinner with authentic Nepali Cuisine
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Accomodation included.
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Sightseeing at Swayambhunath. We offer you a short trip to historical and cultural sites around Kathmandu valley: Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa and Pashupatinath temple.
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City/Town Tour. You can also do some souvenir shopping during the sightseeing. After sightseeing, we head back to the hotel and pack our things and get ready for the trek.
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Accomodations included.
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Hiking at Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. We will start the day with an early drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal which lies in the north east of Kathmandu. From Sundarijal, the walk on foot begins. We will hike up from Sundarijal. After a short uphill walk, we reach the entrance to Shivapuri National Park entrance. After the entry formalities, we hike further uphill. The trail is surrounded by thick forest with the river flowing on our right
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Eco Tour. We will also pass through a waterfall on the way. Further up we reach the water reservoir that supplies water to the Kathmandu valley
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Hiking. We then reach the top of Shivapuri hill from where we can view the western Himalayan range. From there we then head towards Chisopani. We pass through forest and Tamang settlement area. We get the chance to see a panoramic view of Mount Everest and Manaslu
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We will spend the night at Chisopani. Accomodations included.
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Hiking. We start our trek early in the morning with several uphill and downhill walk through the forest. We will also pass through village area on the way. After reaching Nagarkot we enjoy the view of hills and mountains. The view is captivating from the top of the hill. The place has comfortable hotels with quality service. We will observe the sunset view and take pictures. The mountains peaks like Mount Everest, Manaslu, Gaurishankar, Ganesh Himal and many other can be viewed from there.
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We will spend the night in a hotel at Nagarkot
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Leisure. We enjoy the sunrise view from Nagarkot early in the morning. The view of the peaks when the sun rays strike upon the snowy peaks is breathtaking. The snow-covered mountain shine and glow. We take the pictures and enjoy the view for some time.
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Hiking at Kathmandu Valley. We pass Telkot on our way. We get accompanied by a pleasant view of terraced fields and vegetation farms on the way. Whole Kathmandu valley also can be seen during the trek. We then shortly reach Changu Narayan temple. It is one of the oldest temples in the valley and is also enlisted under World Heritage Site. We explore around and observe the religious and cultural richness of the place. Thus the trek ends and we then drive back to Kathmandu. In the evening we offer you farewell dinner at the finest restaurant in the city.
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Accomodation included.
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Thank you for visiting! Today is the final day and we get ready for the departure. We offer you the facility to drop at the Tribhuvan International Airport. We exchange final greetings and wishes and hope to see each other next time as well. We wish pleasant journey and bid the final goodbye
What to know before booking
Included
Local sim card Airport pickup and drop facility Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner during the trek Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request) First aid medical kit Full-day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle Insurance of guide and porter Kathmandu-Sundarijal and Changu Narayan-Kathmandu by Private Car Licensed, experienced, and English-speaking trekking guide All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS) A porter and his entire expenses Nepal Ascent Treks duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map
Not Included
Cost incurred during the tour around the city Extra porter charge Nepal arrival visa Cost for additional trips Extra hot showers, wifi & battery charging on a trek Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation Tipping to staff (as an appreciation) Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and foot wear Sunscreen Camera
Meeting & Pickup
Kathmandu, Nepal
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business