Enjoy the best view of Kathmandu Valley on this trek. Experience rural traditions and exceptional walking routes and see striking mountains and rural landscapes.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 days
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Japanese
- Pickup included
- Your hotel in Kathmandu
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the local culture by visiting rural hamlets
- Witness magical sunrises over snow capped mountains
- Fall in love with Kathmandu Valley
Full description
Day 1: Trek from Sundarijal to Chisapani
Meet your expert guide in your hotel lobby and drive to Sundarijal which takes approximately one hour. Begin your trek from Sundarijal, a famous recreational spot in the Kathmandu Valley. Follow the woodland trails of Shivapuri National Park in order to reach Chisapani. The trail starts as you enter the Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. Visit the settlement of Mulkharka, meet its Tamang inhabitants and visit their unique settlements before stopping for lunch. Then head down the ridge through a forest of oak and rhododendron to Chisapani. You will reach Chisapani after approximately 4.5 hours, where you can enjoy dinner before resting your head for the night in a tea house/lodge.
Day 2: Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot
After breakfast, begin the 6-hour trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot. First, head to Chauki Bhanjag, which takes about 3 hours, and enjoy lunch before continuing along the charming trail which leads to Nagarkot. In clear weather, you will be able to spot the Himalayas. Once you arrive in Nagarkot, enjoy panoramic views of snowcapped mountains such as Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, and Gaurishankar Himal. Enjoy dinner in Nagarkot where you will spend the night at the Hotel View Point.
Day 3: Sunrise at Nagarkot
Rise early to watch the sunrise over the snowy white mountains. Afterward, enjoy your breakfast and then a private car will drive you back to your hotel in Kathmandu.
Includes
- 1-night accommodation at Hotel View Point or similar in Nagarkot
- 1-night accommodation at Tea House/Lodge in Chisapani
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 2 Breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinner meals
- Experienced trekking guide
- Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park entry fee
- Private transfer
- Beverages
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You must bring your own headphones
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
- You must fill out a travel information form
- You will receive a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
Not allowed
- Oversize luggage
- Open-toed shoes
Know before you go
- This short trek is best for those travelers who lack the time or ability to undertake Nepal's longer and more challenging treks.
- Accommodation is provided on a twin/double sharing basis. For solo travelers, a single room is provided.
- Luxury accommodation is not available in Chisapani. Accommodation will be arranged at the best available hotel or lodge in Chisapani.