Sundarijal-Chisapani-Nagarkot-Kathmandu

If you have a short time and want to go for a trek, the Chisapani-Nagarkot Trekking is the best option for you. You can view the mountains, sloppy hills, plain lands, and other breath-taking views.

Sundarijal is considered the doorway of trekking routes to Nagarkot, Helambu, Gosainkunda and the Langtang National Park. Talking about the Shivapuri National Park, it will blessed with a temperate and subtropical climate which is also rich in wildlife and plants such as oak, pine and rhododendron as well as varieties of orchids, mushrooms, butterflies, bird species, rare animals like jungle cats, sloth bear, leopard, monkeys etc.

Here is the synopsis of trekking

Day 01: Kathmandu – Sundarijal – Chisapani (Walking distance 4-5 hrs)

The trek starts from the Sundarijal. There is an adequate transportation facility from Kathmandu to reach Sundarijal, situated at the altitude of 135 meters. On the top of the Shivapuri ridge at an altitude of 1895 meters, you will find the Tamang settlement. From there, one can have a spectacular panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. After passing through an army camp, beyond Mulkharka the trekking enters the Shivapuri National Park. The hiking of the day ends at Chisapani (2300m).

Day 02: Chisapani – Nagarkot (walking distance 5-7hrs):

After a light breakfast at Chisapani, one can follow the flat trails for about 3 hours and can descend down to reach to Chowki Bhanjyang. From the Chowki Bhanjyang, the route to Nagarkot has several ups and downs. After a trek of around 2 hours, once can reach Nagarkot — situated at an altitude of 2175 m. Nagarkot provides the grand stand panoramic views of the Himalayas. From there, one can see peaks like Lhotse (8516 m.), Cho Oyu (8201 m.), Makalu (8463 m.) Manaslu (8163 m.), among others.

Day 03: Nagarkot – Changunarayan – Kathmandu (Walking distance 2-3 hrs):

If you want to visit one of the famous temples located in Bhaktapur, Changunarayan Temple — listed in the world heritage site — is another option. It is believed that this temple was constructed in the 15th century. After visiting this temple, one can come down to Bhaktapur to have a stroll of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square too, which is full of arts and culture. There are many monuments of historical significance such as the Five Story Temple known as Nyatapola, 55 Window-Palace, Golden Gate, Lion Gate, and several other places to see. From Bhaktapur, one can come back to Kathmandu.