Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

A Quick Glimpse

• Trip Duration: 5 Days
• Trekking Duration: 3 Days
• Starting Point: Kathmandu
• Ending Point: Kathmandu
• Maximum Elevation: 2,195 meters (7,201 feet)
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Best Seasons: September to May
• Key Highlights: Mountain views, lush forests, Dhap Lake, traditional villages, green hills, blooming flowers, sunrise, waterfall, and wildlife
• Mountain Views: Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Dorje Lakpa, Ghyangchhempo, Sisapangma, Jugal, and Gaurishankar
• Customizable: Yes

The Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is an easy, short hike near the Kathmandu Valley. Walking through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, you can see fantastic vegetation, wildlife, magnificent views of the high snow-capped mountains, valleys, captivating landscapes, and more. It is a perfect holiday destination in Nepal for those who want to see magnificent mountain views in a short time. The Chisapani Nagarkot hike is mainly suited for families and the elderly, but all trekkers can do it.

This short Trek near the Kathmandu Valley begins at Sundarijal, after a 45-minute drive from the city center. You enter Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park after 20 minutes of walking from Sundarijal. Crossing the Sundarijal Planet Dam, you reach Mulkharka village. You can see the urban lifestyle and activities about an hour away from the busy city.

After lunch in Mulkharka, you enter the national park and walk inside the forest for about three hours. This first-day hike of the Chisapani Nagarkot short trek offers beautiful views of the Kathmandu Valley to the south. The melodious sounds of birds from the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park make a commotion during this jungle walk.

Chisapani is the first destination of this short trek near Kathmandu. It is located on a hill station, from where you can see panoramic mountain views of Manaslu, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Gaurishankar, and the Tibetan massif in a long range. Not just the mountains, Bonnie landscapes in piecemeal look, Indrawati and Melamchi river valleys, green hills, farming terraces, and edge views fascinate you from the Chisapani hill. You can enjoy a clear sunrise in the morning from this hill station.

The second-day journey of this Easy Trek near Kathmandu goes to the Nagarkot hill station. You will walk for about 3 hours in the forest before reaching Jhule. Jhule is a lovely spot from which you can enjoy beautiful views of the Kathmandu Valley, green hills, and traditional settlements. After lunch here in Jhule, you descend to Pati Bhanjyang, then walk on flat terrain for another two hours through the towns of Jarsing Pauwa and Kattike to Nagarkot.

Nagarkot is one of the most popular hill stations near Kathmandu for sunrise viewing. You will see similar views from Chisapani from a different angle. After enjoying the distinctive aspects of Nagarkot in the morning, you start hiking to Changunarayan. Walking through typical villages and forests, you reach Changunarayan and visit this UNESCO World Heritage site. Then, you can drive to Kathmandu by private transport.

Chisapani Nagarkot Hike can be extended to Dhulikhel or Namobuddha. If you want to explore more, add these places to your itinerary. You can trek to Chisapani Nagarkot year-round, but September to May is the best time.

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