Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

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  • DURATION3 Days
  • DIFFICULTY-LEVELEasy
  • GROUP SIZE1-14

Trip Overview

Chisapani Nagarkot trek is a short trek crafted for those who are seeking a quick getaway while visiting Nepal. The trail is extremely beautiful and passes by fine villages.

Chisapani Nagarkot trek is a very famous short excursion to the east of Kathmandu. This hike is well-known among travelers who have limited time to explore Nepal and looking to have a perfect combo of experience and adventure.

Chisapani Nagarkot Hike is an easy hike, or we can say a short trek that traverses beautiful villages and dense forests. We Escape Nepal Holidays has designed the Chisapani Nagarkot hike itinerary including Chisapani village and Nagarkot viewpoint along with a short visit to Changu Narayan Temple.

Both the Chisapani and Nagarkot are famous for striking mountain views. On clear days, you can see a range of snow-capped Himalayan Mountains from Nagarkot. Similarly, the trail you are following during Chisapani Nagarkot trek, lets you see a diverse range of flora and fauna, some of which are only available in Nepal.

The Changu Narayan temple is one of the oldest temples in Nepal dedicated to Lord Visnu. This temple has a huge history and holds a very prominent position in Nepal.

You can check our Chisapani Nagarkot trek departure dates to be part of this trek. Or, contact us to custom make your Chisapani Nagarkot Hike package. We would love to cater and share a memorable trip with you. Feel free to contact us anytime.

Things you will get to see & experience during the Chisapani Nagarkot trek

Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal

From Kathmandu, you take a short drive to Sundarijal, the starting point of the hike. On the way, you get to see the countryside views. It is a beautiful village famous for the short gateway, biking, and picking among local travelers. Here, you get to see Sundarijal Hydropower station that supplies electricity to Kathmandu.

Adventurous trail through lush forests and picturesque villages

The trail passes through Shivapuri National Park, which is home to numerous species of flora and fauna. You come across different types of vegetation and herbal plants. Likewise, the trail moves along fine villages with beautiful views.

Experience rich culture and lifestyle of locals

During your stay with the locals, you get to see their daily lifestyle and culture. People from Tamang and other communities reside in this part of Nepal, therefore you get to see a perfect blend of traditions and norms. You get to interact with them and enjoy their warm hospitality.

Visit ancient Changu Narayan Temple

While returning from Nagarkot, you stop at Changu Narayan temple. This temple is part of UNESCO world heritage sites and believed to be built in the 4th century. It is a two-story pagoda style temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. Changu Narayan Temple is one of the oldest temples of Nepal, where you get to see the finest carvings and fascinating collection of ancient statues.

Witness gorgeous sunrise and Himalayan Mountains Nagarkot

From Nagarkot, you get to observe the gorgeous sunrise with stunning views of snow-capped mountains includes Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m), Mt. Manaslu (8,156 m), Mt. Shishapangma (8,013 m), Mt. Gauri Shankar (7,134 m), Mt. Himal Chuli (7,893 m), etc.

Itinerary

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You drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal. The drive will be 35 minutes to 40 minutes long. From here, you walk on the stairs that lead to Shivapuri National Park. 

Upon reaching the entrance of the national park, you will see well-defined boards that mark the way to Chisapani. Passing by a beautiful waterfall and watershed, you trek through Tamang villages and reach Mulkarka. The trail then goes through dense forest and takes you to Chisapani.

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Today, you hike towards Nagarkot. The trail slowly ascends and takes you to Chauki Bhanjyang, where you take a short lunch break. 

From here, the trail continues offering wonderful views of the Himalaya range, stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east. After reaching Nagarkot, you rest and explore the area. In the evening, you will see a gorgeous sunset.

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You wake up early and see an amazing sunrise along with Himalayan panorama. You then have breakfast, and then hike for a couple of hours to reach the holy Changu Narayan temple.

It is a very ancient and artistic temple of Nepal. You then take a short lunch break and drive back to Kathmandu.

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What's Included

  • All the transport by private vehicle.
  • 2 night accommodation on trek.
  • 7 Meals on trek (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners)
  • Local tour guide.
  • National park entry fees.

What's Excluded

  • Travel insurance (compulsory).
  • Tips for the guide & driver.
  • Anything not mentioned in included section.

Check Available Dates

  • We departure Chisapani-Nagarkot Trek everey day so, select your date and book the trek.
  • We have listed the price for up to 14 people only so, if you are more than 14 people then please contact us for the group price and further process to book the trek.
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Chisapani Nagarkot Trek itinerary

Chisapani Nagarkot trek takes you to the outskirts of Kathmandu amidst tranquil surroundings. The hike begins with a short drive to Sundarijal. From here, you walk through lush forests of Shivapuri National Park and small villages to reach Chisapani. Further, the trail ascends to Nagarkot from where you get to see the beautiful landscape and snow-capped mountain views. On the last day, you drive back to Kathmandu En-route stopping at Changu Narayan temple.

Chisapani Nagarkot trek difficulty

Chisapani Nagarkot 3 days is an easy hike in Nepal. There is no drastic change in the altitude, therefore you do not have to worry about high altitude sickness. The trail passes through lush forests and a few rugged paths, which is bearable for individuals with sound health and fitness. You have to walk 5 to 6 hours a day that does require effort. This hike is okay for people of all ages.

Best time to go on Chisapani Nagarkot trek

The best time to go on Chisapani Nagarkot hiking is from March to May and September to December. You can also go on this hike during winter- December to February, but the views might not be clear because of unclear weather. Likewise, you can do this small trek in monsoon as well.

Food & Accommodation during Chisapani Nagarkot trek

During the Chisapani Nagarkot Hike, you stay overnight in a guesthouse/hotels. As it is not a remote area, you get almost all modern facilities. The guesthouse do not be lavish, but there is basic services like a hot shower, wifi, charging facility, network, etc. The rooms usually come on a sharing basis with a private or common washroom.

You  have three meals a day based on the menu of the guesthouse. The menu are vast and includes cuisines like Nepali, Tibetan, Continental, and Indian. Dishes like rice, curries, soup, veggies, meat, egg, toast, sandwich, pasta, Momo, Noodles, Thukpa, Pudding, Porridge, etc are available.

Client Reviews

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

I had an opportunity to visit Nepal. I had less than a week for it. I reached out to several trekking companies in Nepal and only Escape Nepal Holidays responded to my inquiries. Arjun was very fast to respond to any questions I had and proposed a trek that would fit my schedule.

The trek was very nice mix of walking and resting at the teahouses. On the first day we spent night at Chisapani where we had very good view at Himalayan range. The mountains were so beautiful. The trek itself brought us through many rural areas where we could see local people working and living their simple lifes.

Bishnu was my guide for the trek. He is very good and nice person. He standed out from the rest of the guides that I would meet during the trek. Bishnu would really care about my well being on the trek. I was happy to have him as my guide.

Ivars_Ragainis, Australia | 12 October, 2019