Drive to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani (2150m) Duration: 5 hrs

Chisapani - An early morning drive to Sundarijal is a wonderful way to really take in the fleeting glimpses of Nepal’s countryside. The drive goes through the city of Bhaktapur, where the red bricks of the temples and the houses provide a lovely setting for the journey. Along the way, an amazing view of the Ganesh Himal can be seen. The drive to Sundarijal consists of large forested moulds and a road that winds along hills. Upon reaching Sundarijal, the upward ascend through a stone-paved path leads to the entrance of the Shivapuri National Park. The village of Sundarijal is named after the Hindu Goddess- Sundarimai and even has a temple dedicated to the deity. The Bagmati River also flows through the village, where it is joined by the Shyalmati and the Nagmati Rivers. Largely hilly in its terrain, Sundarijal has few flat areas and is generally covered by forests. The village is also famous for Canyoning. As the path continues from Sundarijal to the Shivapuri National Park, the natural beauty of the hike becomes more vibrant. The hike further on out presents wide-open views of the mountains as the clearings offer a classic hilly topography. The ninth national park in Nepal, the Shivapuri National Park was named after the Shivapuri Peak and covers an area of 159 kilometer square. The hike to Chisapani through the park is a journey that is filled with subtropical Himalayan woods and several species of both vascular and endemic species of flora. The faunal diversity of the national park includes animals such as Leopards, jungle cats, Himalayan Black Bears and Pangolins. Reaching Chisapani is a glorious journey that is made even more enchanting by the mountains. The view of the Annapurna Panorama, the Ganesh Himal, the Gaurishankar Range and many other peaks from Chisapani is a wonderful sight.

• Lunch included
• Dinner included
• Breakfast included
• 1 night accommodation with full board meals in Chisapani guesthouse
• 1 night stay with all meals at a 3-star hotel in Nagarkot
• All necessary trekking permits
• Government taxes and office service charges covered
• English-speaking trekking guide’s costs covered
• Porter service for luggage, including all costs
• Private vehicle for all ground transportation

• Meals not specified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary
• Accommodation in Kathmandu
• Nepal entry visa
• Tips for tour guide, trekking guide, porter and driver

The Chisapani Nagarkot Hike gives you the opportunity to experience mountain vistas while staying near the city center. This is a perfect choice for hikers looking to embrace nature’s allure in the vicinity of the urban habitat without having to cover vast distances. The hike serves as a perfect getaway from the noisy city, situating you in the calm lap of nature. Witness the transition from a cityscape to beautiful forests, hills, and waterfalls as you move further from Kathmandu, providing an interesting exploration of the country’s varied landscape within an easily accessible area. Take a journey along rugged paths that pass through the Shivapuri National Park via a watershed, and lose yourself in the sounds of aviary songs filling the environment. The forests alongside the hiking track provide a beautiful natural immersion experience.

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