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Overview
Hike to Nagarkot, the Himalayan vantage point located just 32 km from the Kathmandu city, and is the most popular destination for spectacular mountain views from Langtang Himal to Ganesh Himal, Sisapangma, Manaslu, Gauri Shander and even Mt. Everest on a clear day. Nagarkot is at an elevation of 1950 meters. The trekking trail is easy passing along small villages and farmlands. It is the most ideal spot for trekking inside the Kathmandu Valley and with great Himalayan panorama.
What's included
Accommodation in Nagarkot with Breakfast with Attached Bathroom
Hotel Pick up and drop off in Kathmandu
All necessary taxes.
Highly experienced licensed guide
Changu Narayan (trek end point) to Kathmandu by private vehicle
Transportation from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (Trek start point by private vehicle)
Hiking and National Park Permit
Accommodation in Chisapani including breakfast with Attached Bathroom
Drinks & Meals (Lunch/Dinner)
Tips for the trekking staff and driver
Trekking Porter (If Needed)
What to expect
Day 1: Drive to Sundarijal (1460m) & trek to Chisapani (2165m) 4-5 hrs
Pass by
Meet at the hotel and drive to Sundarijal, the trek-start-point, for about 1 hour drive. From Sundarijal, trek begins uphill following a large water pipe coming down from the Sundarijal reservoir. Then you will enter the Shivapuri National Park and proceeding further will reach Mulkharka village. The trail then passes thru Tamang village until reaching Chisapani. From Chisapani, you can spot great views of Langtang Lirung, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu & Everest. In the evening, witness beautiful sunset view over the mountains.
Shivapuri National Park
Pass by
Shivapuri National Park is closer to the Kathmandu city with diverse flora and fauna.
Sundarijal Water Falls
10m
Sundarijal is the trek start point and the place has a big freshwater reservoir where water is supplied to the Kathmandu City.
Day 2: Chisapani to Nagarkot (2175m) 6-7 hrs
Pass by
After breakfast, the trek continues with ascending thru a lush forest for some time then descends down to Jhule and to Chauki Bhanjyang. The trail then crosses some villages and terraced fields then reaches Kattike Bhanjyang. You will have to ascend up to reach Nagarkot from Kattike Bhanjyang. Nagarkot offers great views of Kanchenjunga in the east, Dhaulagiri in the west and Everest.
Nagarkot
12h
Nagarkot is the popular Himalayan view point with great Himalayan views including of Mt. Everest in a clear day.
Nagarkot View Tower
30m
Nagarkot view point tower provides spectacular Himalayan panorama.
Day 3: Nagarkot to Changu Narayan (1541m) & drive back to Kathmandu 4 hrs
Nagarkot View Tower
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Early morning wake-up to observe the beautiful sunrise over the Himalayas. Then after breakfast, you will hike top Changu Narayan where the trial descends down via Telkot. En-route bird’s eye-view of Bhaktapur and Kathmandu cities can be spotted. The temple of Changu Narayan is built in 323 AD and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At Changu, meet your vehicle then drive back to Kathmandu and drop-off at your hotel.
Changu Narayan Temple
30m · Admission ticket not included
Changu naryan is the Hindu temple and listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Changunarayan
30m
Changu naryan is the Hindu temple and listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.€
Templo de Changu Narayan
30m · Admission ticket not included
Changu naryan is the Hindu temple and listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.€
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick-up from your hotel in Kathmandu.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Mountain views during the tour are subject to weather conditions and are only visible on clear days without cloud cover.
Carry a light backpack for the 3-day trek and store your main luggage at the Kathmandu hotel, where storage facilities are available.
Meals such as lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks can be purchased along the route.
This is a hiking trip, so participants should be reasonably fit and able to walk 5–6 hours daily.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
