Chisapani-Nagarkot Hiking - 6 Days

Our airport escort will be waiting for you outside the terminal with the name card. They will collect your luggage then transfer you to the hotel. Freshen up then visit our office for a briefing. You may spend the rest of the time, strolling around the colorful local market. Overnight stay at a cozy hotel.

Today we will embark to guided city tour. We will start with the cultural tour to Basantapur Durbar Square. The place is a living proof of Nepal’s history and culture. Beautiful Newari architecture, sculpture, exotic wood carving, historic temple and ancient house are some of the major attraction. There are several vendors selling handicrafts and souvenirs on the courtyard of the palace.

Around 25 minutes of the drive will take us to Swayambhunath. We can either take staircase climbing uphill or drive to another entrance to get on the top of the plaza without much fuss. From here we can have an aerial view of the capital city. Witness monk practicing their daily rituals and chanting prayers. You have to be extra conscious here because monkeys show special interest on your belongings. After exploring the complex for a while, we will head to Pashupatinath.

Pashupatinath, the holiest Hindu temple is another major attraction of Kathmandu. The main temple is of Lord Shiva. The pagoda style temple has four silver doors with the nicely carved exterior. The temple is set on the bank of holy river Bagmati. There are more than four hundred temples inside and outside of the courtyard. The plaza is surrounded with sparsely populated forest.

30 minutes drive from Pashupati on the well-paved road through the busy city will take us to Bouddha. Another major tourist attraction in Nepal. Boudhanath houses the world’s biggest stupa shrines, temples and prayers wheel. Wander around the plaza, have a delicious lunch before returning back to the hotel.

An early morning breakfast fuel us for today’s hike. We will hop into the jeep or tourist vehicle. The road winds through some of the busiest cities in Kathmandu. Drive beside the Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath. Nearly 45 minutes drive from Bouddhanath through small town and villages will take us to Sundarijal. Upon reaching Sundarijal, we will start our hike to Chisapani. It will take us around five hours to reach Chisapani from Sundarijal. First two hours is a steep climb. On the way, we will have to stop to buy a ticket to enter the Shivapuri National Park. After hiking for one more hour in the mild uphill, we will descend then walk for a while before reaching Chisapani. Chisapani is a sparsely populated village with few lodges and resorts.

Post breakfast, we will begin our trek descending on the mild hill. The trail passes through small villages and forest with a great view of shining mountains on the backdrop. After walking for around three hours, we will reach Chauki Bhanjag. Hike on the trail alongside green valley for another few hours to reach Nagarkot.

Nagarkot, a beautiful hill station is a perfect getaway from the hectic city life. Popular for the vistas of sunset and sunrise and if we reach on time, we will get the opportunity to see both, sunset and sunrise. The place offers a panoramic view of several mountains including Mt. Everest, Dorje Lhakpa, Gauri Shankar and Manaslu.

The day starts with a downhill hike to the small villages with terraced fields. The house in these areas is constructed with stone by local craftsmen using local materials. The sight of people working in the field, cows grazing on the meadows is common. If you want we can see the local winemaking process as well. Passing through this beautiful villages, we start to walk on the scenic trail alongside the beautiful forest. Within five hours, we will reach Changunarayan.

Set on the hillock, the main temple is built in pagoda style. Listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site, the plaza houses stone sculptures, shrine, historical pillar, and temples. After touring the place we will drive back to Kathmandu. Check-in to the hotel, freshen up then head out for dinner. Our guides know the best restaurant that serves delicious Nepali cuisine.

Have breakfast, go for souvenir shopping in the nearby market. Our airport representative will pick you from your hotel and drive you to the airport for your departure. Have a safe flight.