Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 3: Kathmandu to Chisopani via Sundarijal
Day 4: Chisopani to Nagarkot
Day 5: Nagarkot to Kathmandu
Day 6: Departure
Being a mountainous country, Nepal offers some of the best trekking trails for the adventure seekers. Chisopani Nagarkot trek is one of the moderately difficult treks accessible for the people of all across ages. If you are a beginner in trekking then also you can go for this beautiful and smooth trek across Kathmandu valley. There is no such hard rule to access the trekking trails of Chisopani Nagarkot path. On the way, you will be encountering the famous Tamang people located in the valley. On the trekking trail, you will be getting some of the stunning sights of Mt. Everest. Mostly Nagarkot is famous for its mountainous views. Trekking always requires arduous dedication to complete the course of the journey. Without taking this brilliant trek, you will not explore the beauty of nature. This cultural trek will be an overall different experience, as the tourists will be going to visit one of the world’s heritage sites near Nagarkot. In the entire trekking tail, one can completely explore the beauty of nature. Unlike those who are going for arduous trekking towards Mt. Everest and Annapurna circuit. This beautiful trekking trail will take you to some breathtaking scenic beauties. This itinerary covers the beautiful valley sightseeing along with the trekking along with the picturesque landscapes located in the mountains. So you will be driving till Sundarijal and from there you will be trekking till Chisapani. Not only amazing dense forest landscapes but also you can catch the glimpse of cascading waterfalls of Sundarijal. The majestic sights of the beautiful forests along with mountains will be the dominating factor on this particular trek.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Meal:B
Altitude: 1400m
Distance: around the city (20-30mints)
Mode of transport: private car
After arriving at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our driver will meet you at the gateway. Then you will be dropped at the hotel. The hotel executives will give you the proper royal treatment and offer you welcome drinks in the beginning. Then our representatives will give you a proper briefing on the travel itinerary.
In the evening you can go for a local visit to the streets of Thamel. This street is quite famous among the tourists for its amazing shops. One can encounter the outstanding lifestyle of the neighborhood in this locality. Kathmandu is quite famous for its bar and casino culture. Therefore, one can also go to these casinos to try out lucks in gambling. At night you will stay in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing
Meal:B
Altitude:1400m
Distance: around the city
Mode of transport: private car
After taking breakfast, you will be going for the guided tour of the capital city. The travelers who love to study historical facts will definitely enjoy the city of Kathmandu due to its highest number of world heritage sites.
Kathmandu is well known among the tourists for its historical relics. If you spend a few hours a day, then you will explore a few sites dated back from primitive times. It has a total of seven world’s heritage sites as listed by UNESCO. It is a city where you will find pilgrimage sites of different religious values as well.
You will be going for the darshan of Pashupatinath. This place holds a view of religious and spiritual values. You will encounter different hermits practicing penance in the holy shrine. The cremations are also carried out in the holy river of Bagmati. Unless the Hindus, no one is allowed to visit the temple premise. Pashupatinath is the national deity of the country and it comes under the list of UNESCO’s world heritage sites list. On Maha Shivaratri, more than 1 million devotees visit the sacred temple of Pashupatinath. Prachanda Dev from Lichchavi dynasty built this temple in the 5th century. In the temple complex, you will find other temples, ashrams, and monuments as well. You will stay overnight at the hotel.
After this, you will be visiting Patan. You will be followed the visit with Lalitpur, the second largest town located in the valley on the shore of the River Bagmati. You will encounter beautiful ancient architectural masterpieces in the city. Next, you will be visiting the Durbar square. It is mostly the square of temple squad located in the central part of the capital city. In the city, you will find the refugee center of Tibetan community. Here, you will find out the cultural practice of the Tibetan people as well. You will find the carpet industry is the main resources of income for these Tibetan communities. You can also buy beautiful carpets from these local shops. Next, you will be visiting Swayambhunath stupa which is ornamented with beautiful prayer flags. You will see a beautiful overview of the capital city from the top of the stupa. This place is equally visited by both the Hindus and the Buddhists.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Chisopani via Sundarijal
Meal: B/L/D
Altitude: Sundarijal-1350m, Chisopani-2420m
Distance: Kathmandu to Sundarijal- 27km(2hrs), Sundarijal to Chisapani-5kms(1.5-2hrs)
Mode of transport: private car till Sundarijal and then trekking
Today early in the morning you will be driving to Sundarijal. It is a beautiful village located in the Kathmandu valley only. As the name suggests, it means beautiful water. From this region, Bagmati river originates. The major water supply is provided from this region to the Kathmandu valley. A beautiful temple shrine devoted to Sundarimai is located in this region. From there you will be getting assistance from the guide to start your trekking. You will be trekking across the forests and villages to reach Chisapani. This beautiful village is located on the banks of the Karnali River. It is located in Banke district. Located in the far west of the country, this place will take you to the nature walk dominating the turquoise water of Karnali River. Like other highway hubs, the marketplace of Chisapani is quite famous for its eateries. You will find out tasty and fresh fishes openly in the marketplace for the travelers to buy. Earlier this was the only access point to the beautiful distant snow covered mountains. Due to the development of better roads and highways, travelers now avoid this route. At night you will stay in a lodge. From there you can easily catch beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Day 4: Chisopani to Nagarkot
Meal: B/L/D
Altitude: 2175m
Distance: 32kms (7-8hrs)
Mode of transport: trekking
Today early in the morning you will be trekking towards Nagarkot. Among the tourists, Nagarkot is famous for its stunning sunrise and sunset viewpoints. Today you will be trekking across mostly downhill to reach Nagarkot. Today as well you will be walking across the local villages and the forests with a constant view of the stunning mountains alongside. The tranquility of Nagarkot will keep you away from the shackles of a busy schedule. On this route, you will be catching glimpses of beautiful heights of Dorje Lhakpa, Mt. Everest, Gauri Shankar, Manaslu and other. After witnessing the beautiful view of sunset in Nagarkot you will be staying the night over there.
Day 5: Nagarkot to Kathmandu
Meal: B
Altitude: 1400m
Distance: 28km (2hrs)
Mode of transport: private car
Going to Nagarkot and coming back without witnessing the beautiful sunrise in the mountains will be a big loss. Therefore you will be going early in the morning to get an amazing panoramic view of the mountains with the first rays of the sun. After breakfast, you will be driving back to the capital city again. In the evening you can go to the local marketplace for shopping purpose.
Day 6: Departure
Meal: B
Distance: around the city (20-30mints)
Mode of transport: private car
Today is the last day of the journey. Our driver will drop you to the airport. We believe in creating the best kind of memories in this short itinerary. Our driver will drop as per the time schedule of your homebound flight.
Price Includes:
- All accommodation,
- All food (Breakfast, lunch & dinner) during hiking area,
- All government taxes, National Park entry fees TIMS (Please bring 2 passport size photos for TIMS & Permit)
- Experience English speaking guide and support staff to carry your luggage (two guest = one porter (including their daily wages, life insurances, trekking equipment, food and accommodation).
- Private car to sundarijal, Chagunarayan to Kathmandu,
- Medical support: emergency first aid kit carried.
Price Excludes:
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu,
- Water, any other kind of Drinks and Tips for guide/porters
- Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies),
- Personal expenses, any other unforeseen expenses and trekking equipment.
