Chisapani Nagarkot Hike

When you arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, a representative from Himalayan 360 will be there to meet you and take you to your hotel. After checking in, you can rest or, with the guide, visit Himalayan 360’s office in Thamel a part of Kathmandu in the tourist district. Here there are many shops and restaurants. The shops are colourful and full of pashminas, slippers, trekking equipment, and felt items. The restaurants serve European as well as Nepalese meals. ATMs are plentiful should you require them. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan 360 where you will be served authentic Nepalese cuisine. This is a great introduction to Nepalese food.

After breakfast, we make an early morning drive to Sundarijal, a popular hangout spot in the suburb of Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Sundarijal, we start an uphill climb through a stone-paved path that leads us to the entrance of the Shivapuri National Park. The Sundarijal village is named after Hindu Goddess – Sundarimai and the temple is dedicated to the deity. The Bagmati River meanders through the village which is joined by the Shyalmati and the Bagmati Rivers.

We continue from Sundarijal to the Shivapuri National Park via a stone staircase. The hiking to Chisapani goes through the park filled with subtropical mountain woods and several species of both vascular and endemic species of flora. It takes around 5 – 6 hours to reach Chisapani. On the way, we cross Mulkharka, a small Tamang settlement which remained intact despite being so close to Kathmandu.

The hiking trail from Chisapani to Nagarkot is filled with stunning mountain views and hilly scenery. Today we leave Chisapnai and walk further out to dense forests. We pass massive woodlands, an army camp and another small village on our way to Nagarkot. The trail goes up and down and offers a close glimpse of lush vegetation providing a beguiling setting for a hike. Nagarkot is a hilltop town covered with forests and overlooks many small villages. It is also called the premier hill station of the Kathmandu valley; located on the northeastern side.

Nagarkot is popular for its stunning sunrise view. It also offers a spectacular view of snowy peaks – stretching from Dhaulagiri and Annapurna to the west, Manaslu and Langtang straight ahead, Mt. Everest to the east and Kanchenjunga to the Far East.

Wake up early in the morning and head towards the view tower in Nagarkot. Here you will get a fascinating experience that is filled with the glory of witnessing the sunrise amidst mountain ranges. After spending some time taking pictures, we head back to the hotel for breakfast. We follow the hiking trail that leads us down to Changunarayan from where we drive back to Kathmandu.

Today is the last day of our Trip, it is the time to say goodbye and return to the real world. If you have some time left, you can do some souvenir shopping or sightseeing around the hotel. A representative from Himalayan 360 will collect you from the hotel and take you to the airport 3 hours before your departure.