Chisapani, Sundarijal and Nagarkot Hiking
Combining the best of nature with some typical local life, gorgeous Himalayan views, captivating sunset and ethereal sunrise from Chisapani and Nagarkot, this hike makes for an ideal vacation in a matter of three days. The trip starts with a short drive to Sundarijal, a popular hangout and busy picnic spot in the north of Kathmandu. Falling inside the boundaries of Shivapuri National Park, this is a place of cool shades, tall trees, beautiful streams and serene atmosphere — all in striking contrast to the noise and crowd of the city. Leaving aside a few settlements on the way, the hike trail passes through forest to Chisapani, the destination of the first day. Chisapani is a mixed settlement of Brahmins, Gurungs, and Sherpas. The village also commands a beautiful view of the large section of the Himalayan range, which emits an ethereal glow in the setting sunlight. All along the forest through Shivapuri National Park with only occasional settlements,we reach Nagarkot
Trip Duration: 03 days
Max. Altitude: 1950m
Minimum Altitude: 1295m.
Grade: Easy
Activities: Hiking
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee
Transportation: Overland
Trek Departure: Every day throughout the week
Best season: Feb, March, April, May, Sep, Oct & Nov.
Available Time: All months
Per day hiking: 4-6 hours per day
Max. Altitude: 1950m
Minimum Altitude: 1295m.
Grade: Easy
Activities: Hiking
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee
Transportation: Overland
Trek Departure: Every day throughout the week
Best season: Feb, March, April, May, Sep, Oct & Nov.
Available Time: All months
Per day hiking: 4-6 hours per day
Outline itinerary of Chisapani, Sundarijal and Nagarkot Hiking
Day 1: Drive to Sundarijal and Hike to Chisapani; 5 hours’ hike (L,D)
Day 2: Hike to Nagarkot from Chisapani; 7 hours’ hike (B,L,D)
Day 3: Hike from Nagarkot to Changunarayan and Drive to Kathmandu (B,L)
Day 2: Hike to Nagarkot from Chisapani; 7 hours’ hike (B,L,D)
Day 3: Hike from Nagarkot to Changunarayan and Drive to Kathmandu (B,L)
Details itinerary of Chisapani, Sundarijal and Nagarkot Hiking
Day 1: Drive to Sundarijal and Hike to Chisapani; 5 hours’ hike (L,D)
After having breakfast a bit early in the morning, we drive to Sundarijal. It is a busy picnic spot of the valley-dwellers on public holidays. Lush greenery, sources of water and serene environment greet us as soon as we reach there. From here, our hike to Chisapani starts. Walking through a few settlements and a lot of forest with variety of birds and chances of sighting animals, we arrive at Chisapani. There is an added fun of having packed lunch on the way. The total duration of the hike is nearly five hours. Chisapani is a Sherpa village, offering grand views of the mountains. Relieve yourself in the evening by watching a picturesque sunset from the village, and retire to a teahouse to spend the night.
Day 2: Hike to Nagarkot from Chisapani; 7 hours’ hike (B,L,D)
We get up in the morning, have our breakfast and head towards Nagarkot from Chisapani. This is a relatively demanding day that requires you to walk for about 7 hours. But the trail passes mostly through dense forest of the national park, making you forget the tiredness. We pause our hike for a while in Chauki Bhanjyang or Jhule to have lunch and take a short rest. Then we continue along the idyllic countryside to Nagarkot, a hilltop to the east of Kathmandu offers unmatched scenery of innumerable peaks along a large section of the Himalayas. Surely the setting sun fires your spirit and inspires your imagination with the shades of colour it leaves on the Himalayas. In the evening, stay in a good hotel of the area.
Day 3: Hike from Nagarkot to Changunarayan and Drive to Kathmandu (B,L)
Or Direct Drive to Kathmandu from Nagarkot Wake up early in the morning today to welcome once-in-a-lifetime sunrise view. Before the fresh morning rays reach your eye, they hit the tip of the peaks and majestically descend downwards. The shine of rays and the glimmer of snow-clad tops and slopes of mountains completely mesmerize your senses. After having breakfast, you can choose to hike to Changunarayan, a UNESCO world heritage site. We take lunch in Telkot. En route lie pleasant views of farm terraces and of Kathmandu valley. Or you can drive straight to Kathmandu from Nagarkot, and have your lunch in a fine restaurant in Kathmandu and explore the city during the rest of the day.
After having breakfast a bit early in the morning, we drive to Sundarijal. It is a busy picnic spot of the valley-dwellers on public holidays. Lush greenery, sources of water and serene environment greet us as soon as we reach there. From here, our hike to Chisapani starts. Walking through a few settlements and a lot of forest with variety of birds and chances of sighting animals, we arrive at Chisapani. There is an added fun of having packed lunch on the way. The total duration of the hike is nearly five hours. Chisapani is a Sherpa village, offering grand views of the mountains. Relieve yourself in the evening by watching a picturesque sunset from the village, and retire to a teahouse to spend the night.
Day 2: Hike to Nagarkot from Chisapani; 7 hours’ hike (B,L,D)
We get up in the morning, have our breakfast and head towards Nagarkot from Chisapani. This is a relatively demanding day that requires you to walk for about 7 hours. But the trail passes mostly through dense forest of the national park, making you forget the tiredness. We pause our hike for a while in Chauki Bhanjyang or Jhule to have lunch and take a short rest. Then we continue along the idyllic countryside to Nagarkot, a hilltop to the east of Kathmandu offers unmatched scenery of innumerable peaks along a large section of the Himalayas. Surely the setting sun fires your spirit and inspires your imagination with the shades of colour it leaves on the Himalayas. In the evening, stay in a good hotel of the area.
Day 3: Hike from Nagarkot to Changunarayan and Drive to Kathmandu (B,L)
Or Direct Drive to Kathmandu from Nagarkot Wake up early in the morning today to welcome once-in-a-lifetime sunrise view. Before the fresh morning rays reach your eye, they hit the tip of the peaks and majestically descend downwards. The shine of rays and the glimmer of snow-clad tops and slopes of mountains completely mesmerize your senses. After having breakfast, you can choose to hike to Changunarayan, a UNESCO world heritage site. We take lunch in Telkot. En route lie pleasant views of farm terraces and of Kathmandu valley. Or you can drive straight to Kathmandu from Nagarkot, and have your lunch in a fine restaurant in Kathmandu and explore the city during the rest of the day.
Shivapuri National Park Fee
It is mandatory to enter Chisapani as the route goes through national park. The fee is fixed NPR 500 per person for foreigner and NPR 300 per person for SAARC citizen. You are required passport copy to obtain it. You can pay directly at Sundarijal check post. We have included in the package.
Clothing equipment for Chisapani, Sundarijal and Nagarkot Hiking
When you select your personal items, keep in mind the number of days you will be trekking, the time of year and the altitude. We advise our clients to bring these items:
- Lightweight hiking boots "walked" them in prior to arrival in Nepal to avoid blisters or sport shoes.
- Light weight pants, shirts
- T-shirts.
- Long sleeve shirt, if susceptible to sunburn.
- Sun hat - sunburn is severe at rarefied altitudes.
- Vaseline for feet and crutch.
- Water bottle - 2 liters.
- Sunglasses and strap
- Personal medical supplies - do not forget ban - aids, elastic bandage
- Sunscreen, sun bock, sun - tan lotion.
- Small daypack - 25 liters.
- Rain jacket - poncho style to cover backpack.
- Warm jacket during winter.
Accommodation: We will arrange twin share basis room in Chisapani and Nagarkot at one of the most recommended hotel.
Meals: During hiking, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) at hotel. There will be provided breakfast, lunch and dinner three times along the route on your choice from MENU .
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements: Chisapani, Sundarijal and Nagarkot Hiking is easy level of hike, suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light rucksack. As we will get the highest elevation 1950 meter, you won't have to worry about acute mountain sickness ( AMS) though you are preferred an excellent health with average physical fitness then we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Nepal alternative treks before booking the hike.
It is mandatory to enter Chisapani as the route goes through national park. The fee is fixed NPR 500 per person for foreigner and NPR 300 per person for SAARC citizen. You are required passport copy to obtain it. You can pay directly at Sundarijal check post. We have included in the package.
Clothing equipment for Chisapani, Sundarijal and Nagarkot Hiking
When you select your personal items, keep in mind the number of days you will be trekking, the time of year and the altitude. We advise our clients to bring these items:
- Lightweight hiking boots "walked" them in prior to arrival in Nepal to avoid blisters or sport shoes.
- Light weight pants, shirts
- T-shirts.
- Long sleeve shirt, if susceptible to sunburn.
- Sun hat - sunburn is severe at rarefied altitudes.
- Vaseline for feet and crutch.
- Water bottle - 2 liters.
- Sunglasses and strap
- Personal medical supplies - do not forget ban - aids, elastic bandage
- Sunscreen, sun bock, sun - tan lotion.
- Small daypack - 25 liters.
- Rain jacket - poncho style to cover backpack.
- Warm jacket during winter.
Accommodation: We will arrange twin share basis room in Chisapani and Nagarkot at one of the most recommended hotel.
Meals: During hiking, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) at hotel. There will be provided breakfast, lunch and dinner three times along the route on your choice from MENU .
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements: Chisapani, Sundarijal and Nagarkot Hiking is easy level of hike, suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light rucksack. As we will get the highest elevation 1950 meter, you won't have to worry about acute mountain sickness ( AMS) though you are preferred an excellent health with average physical fitness then we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Nepal alternative treks before booking the hike.