Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

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Trip Overview

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is a short and sweet trip of 3 days tea house trek around Kathmandu and can be extended to Dhulikhel and Namo Buddha for another 1-2 days. This tour plan is designed for short-time travelers in Nepal who would like to experience the taste of Nepal. Chisapani Nagarkot Trek starts from Sundarijal after driving 45 minutes from Kathmandu. In the beginning, the trail pierces Shivapuri National Park passing through a big watershed that provides 40 percent drinking to Kathmandu Valley. Chisapani Nagarkot Trek offers a beautiful nature and village walk experience, a natural environment, a stunning Himalaya panorama of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, and Gaurishankar Himal, and even spot Mount Everest in far distance.

Your first destination is Chisapani after walking about 4-5 hours to Sundarijal. The weather in Chisapani is always cold as its name is Chisapani, meaning “cold water” in Nepali where you will enjoy the real boon of nature being away from the noise of Kathmandu feeling better away from crowded busy city life and your interaction with the local people will add another experience. Walking through the jungle and hearing birds chirp to Lapsi Phedi from Chisapani is a pleasurable excursion.

We have a lunch break in Jule or Chauki Bhanjyang village after walking 3 hours from Chisapani and after having lunch hiking continues to Nagarkot, the beautiful village full of standard hotels, lodges, and resorts. The early sunrise view from Nagarkot is the most fascinating and mesmerizing view reflecting rays of the sun to the White Mountains. Nagarkot with a height of 2195 meters from sea level is on the edge of the valley and offers superb views of the mountains as well as Kathmandu Valley. Along with this, you visit the temple at Changunarayan, one of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal which offers you to have a peek observation of the religious practice of Nepali people. And your sightseeing tour in the medieval ancient town of Bhaktapur can be a beautiful lifetime experience for sure.

Itinerary

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Day 01:Kathmandu – Chisopani (2115m), 4-5 hours walk.

Drive to Sundarijal (around 20 kilo meters) from Kathmandu which takes approx. 45 minutes. We observe Sundarijal water fall and water shed which is supplied to Kathmandu Valley, and passing by Tamang Village on the way to Chisopani via Mulkharka. We go through deep forest after Mulkhara. Todays walk involves ups and down hill 4 to 5 hours of hike takes us to Chisopani (meaning cold water). Stay overnight in lodge.

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Day 02:Hike to Nagarkot (2195m), 7 to 8 hours walk.

Take breakfast and hike to Nagarkot, we follow unsealed road for 2-3 hours through the forest, we hear birds chirping sound and feel nature, then descend down to Jhule and Chauki Bhanjyang. There, we stop for lunch. Then continue our trek to Nagarkot passing through villages and terraced fields. We can see village life style. The trail ascends up from Kattike Bhanjyang to Nagarkot. We walk some 18KM today. Stay overnight in lodge.

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Day 03:Drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square - Kathmandu

After enjoying one of the best sunrise view in the world; take a nice breakfast in hotel then drive to Bhaktapur to explore mediaeval old town old Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Lunch break there and drive back to Kathmandu. Trip ends, farewell friend!!

Cost Includes:

One registered English-speaking local trekking guide.
1 Night trekking lodge accommodation at Chisapani on twin shared basis.
1 Night room in Hotel View Point at Nagarkot
Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, and 1 Dinner during the trek.
Transfers to and from trekking by car or van as per group size.
Tea, coffee, cookies, and fresh fruits during the trek
Guide fee and all his / her expenses.
Necessary trekking permits for the Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
Insurance and trekking gear for your guide.
All government taxes.

Cost Excludes:

Accommodation, meals, and transfers in Kathmandu.
Personal insurance, International air ticket, Nepal visa.
Guided sightseeing and monument fees in Kathmandu.
Toiletries, Internet, phone calls, and laundry services.
Advance deposit transfer fee to book the trip.
Porter and horse ride if necessary.
Gratitude and tips for your guide/driver.

Dates & Prices

Guide in Himalaya is a local tour and trekking operator based in Thamel Kathmandu; so we guarantee small private group departures on any dates that suit your date. Contact us for your customized departure date, itinerary, and cost.

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Rated 5/5 based on 2 reviews

Fernanda Pafiadache
United Arab EmiratesPublished: Saturday, September 15, 2012

Nagarkot Trek 2012

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Thank you very much for spending these few days guiding us, we had a wonderful time to be here. We will be definitely coming back for some more trekking with you soon. Wish you all best, we are very touched and this was something we will never forget..
Carlos Alejandre
SpainPublished: Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Nagarkot Trek and Bhaktapur Tour Review

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"Best guide I´ve ever met in Nepal. I did Chisapani Nagarkot trek with Pradip 2013. I will definitely talk to him next time when I go to Nepal again for the Everest base Camp Trek. Very professional, with a great knowledge of the traditions and cultural heritage of the country and easy conversation that makes the trek a pleasure not only for the body but for the mind and spirit too."