Chisapani Nagarkot hiking is suitable for all the peoples of any age group. Chisapani to Nagarkot hiking is the full of natural walking through the jungle, farmlands, and villages. You have also another option of Nagarkot Tour in Private vehicle if you are not interested in walking. Nagarkot is easily accessible by private or public vehicles, also. This Chisapani to Nagarkot hiking is the most popular route for hiking in Nepal.
Highlight of Chisapani Nagarkot hiking
- Observing Beautiful sunrise and sunset views
- Magnificent view of Everest
- Shivapuri National Parka and natural drinking water reservoir Sundarijal
- Exploring the rural Nepal culture and tradition
- Significant view of Mt. Langtang, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Gauri Shankar
Overview
Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking is a one very short and easy hiking in Nepal, but still quite a refreshing hike. Chisapani Nagarkot hike can provide interesting feeling to be close with natural world, connecting to the life of the people of rural Nepal and heart melting views of White Mountains including Mt. Everest and Langtang range from Chisapani and Nagarkot both.
Early sunrise view from Nagarkot has added the highlight attraction to the trek. Along the path you can discover lots of beautiful Hindu temples and Buddhist Gompas which can work as the refreshment. Hiking to Chisapani Nagarkot is also best for reflecting its own kind of culture and traditions of the local residents. Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is done inside the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park and it’s illegal to enter the national park without permits. Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park (159 sq km) is situated on the northern side of Kathmandu valley and lies 12 km away from the capital city. The area was periodical as the country’s ninth national park in 2002. Prior its statement as national park, it was managed under the Shivapuri Watershed Development Board, and was later declared as Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. The park is easily available from Kathmandu. Visitors are attracted to the park for hiking.
We start our journey from 1 hr approximate drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and followed by walk for 4-5 hours to Chisapani. The Chisapani Nagarkot hike has the uphill hike through the shivapuri national park. On the hiking trail to Nagarkot, we pass through some ethnic local residents, otherwise the trek is mostly through forests. When we finally reach Chisapani from the hike, we will be welcomed by the cool and beautiful hill with close view of eastern Himalayas. Following next morning we will have observe sunrise on the Himalayas from Nagarkot then we descend down to Chagunarayan for 3 to 4 hours than drive approximate one hour back to Kathmandu.
This short hike near Kathmandu valley can be done in all the seasons throughout the year and autumn or spring are most famous among them. During these seasons, Hiking to Chisapani Nagarkot offers breathe stopping views of green rolling hills, dense forests and incredible mountain ranges with a blazing sunrise views over white Himalayas.
Outline Itinerary
| Day | Program | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival to TIA airport. Pick up from there then check in to hotel in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu. | 1360m |
| 2 | Kathmandu to chisapani, via sundarijal | 2175m |
| 3 | Chisapani to Nagarkot | 2175m |
| 4 | Nagarkot to Kathmandu, via Changunarayan, bhaktapur, | 1360m |
| 5 | Farewell |
