Chisapani Nagarkot Trek – 8 Days

Overview

Chisapani Nagarkot trek is the most popular trek near kathmandu valley, starts from small village Sundarijal. It is about 15 km northeast of Kathmandu, which can be reached by bus or taxi. Chisapani is the first stop on the trek, which goes through the Shivapuri National Park. Shivapuri National Park is a home to variety of flora and fauna, including 177 species of bird, mammals such as Himalayan black bear, leopard, jungle cat and rhesus monkey, and 102 species of butterflies and 129 species of mushroom. Similarly, you can also witness the threatened animals in the forests like Assamese monkey, Clouded leopard, leopard cat and Pangolin. You can also explore at least 9 threatened species of bird and a number of rare and endangered species of butterflies. The main purpose of national park is to conserve and protect the valuable and endangered wildlife species and maintain the ecosystem and biodiversity of mid- hills, protect the lake, river or stream of the watershed and to enhance the standard of local people.  Chisapani offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountains range, including Mt. Everest, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa and Manaslu, Sisapangba, Annapurna range and Ganesh Himal. Similarly, the local cheese factory is another best place to explore in Chisapani. We'll spend a memorable night in Chisapani, explore sunset and sunrise view and ascend to Nagarkot.

The trek then continues to Nagarkot, a popular hill station located at an altitude of 2175 m. The hill station is known for its beautiful sunrise and sunset views. Moreover, the Nagarkot tower, is an another major attraction that provide 360 degrees views of the surrounding landscapes and heart- touching mountains views. We'll spend the second night in Nagarkot and hike down at least four hours to reach Hindu temple Changu Narayan, UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the oldest temples in Nepal.

Furthermore, the chisapani Nagarkot trek is a moderate short trek that can be completed within 8 days. We get to enjoy green forests, snowy mountains, rich culture, local people, and tradition. We recommend you to carry enough water and snack and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. 

Favourable time to visit

Chisapani Nagarkot 8 day short trek can be done at any time of the year. The winter and summer is also equally favourable for this trek. But, the best time to do the Chisapani Nagarkot trek is during spring and autum season. During this time the sky is usually clear and dry, offering the best views of the mountains. The environment is filled with fresh air and pleasant smells of wild flowers. The nature is cover by green forests and variety of tiny wild species. It is suitable for all the trekkers who want to experience adventures and explore Himalayas with a short period of time.

Foods and lodging

Chisapani Nagarkot trek is a luxurious trek. Along the way you will see many restaurants, where varieties of traditional and western dishes are available. During the 8 days trek, you will stay in lodges. The rooms are comfortable and provide you with basic service.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend you to buy travel insurance that covers the activities like hiking, mountaineering and adventure sports. It helps you to provide financial protection in the event of an unforeseen accident.

Guide

Travelling with guide helps you in safe and sound trekking. They are well experienced who helps you to provide incredible cultural insights, valuable tips and advice, best way to make the most of your time and resource. They are familiar with the geography, flora and fauna of the region and they know the best routes and place to stay. Moreover, they are familiar with all the secret gems that are not listed in guidebooks and can make your journey truly unique.    

Altitude Sickness

This trek is an easy trek, so there is minimum possibility of altitude sickness. You do not have to walk through high altitude region and the trail is easy to walk as compare to other trek.

Culture and religion 

Here you can experience different religious people who follow Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity. Similarly, people who are living here celebrate different festivals and wear their cultural dresses, which make them unique.