Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

Duration: 4 Days |

Destination: Nepal
Trip Difficulty: Easy
Transport: Private Vehicle
Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is a short valley ridge trek through the beautiful forest and ethnic villages. It is ideal for the family trip to enjoy a short trek in the lower altitude. The views of the snow-capped peaks, green hills and gorge, waterfalls and ethnic communities are truly amazing. Moreover, the trek also offers an opportunity to explore the culture and daily life patterns of the ethnic groups.

With a short drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal, trek to Chisapani Nagarkot begins. The gateway of this trek is amazing, which is the watershed area of the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. The trekking trail to Chisapani and Nagarkot is fascinating that leads you via Mulkharka, Chisapani and Chauki Bhanjyang, all of which are picturesque Tamang ethnic villages located at the lap of the natural beauties.

Nagarkot is a popular destination among the tourists for the tour, hiking and trekking as it presents glorious sunrise view over the majestic snow-capped mountains. The premiere hill station also offers panoramic outlook ok Kathmandu valley along with the breathtaking Himalayan views of Mt. Everest, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Range and even Mt. Kanchenjunga and Dhaulagiri on a fine day.

This trek is also eminent for photography, where you can take abundant photos with the beautiful sceneries all around. While trekking down, you can take a side trip to the Changu Narayan temple, one of the oldest temples in the Kathmandu valley. Driving back to Kathmandu, Bhaktapur Durbar Square is on the way to explore along with the ancient monuments and architectures.

Marvel Adventure welcomes you for the Chisapani Nagarkot Trek with all the necessary arrangements such as guide, porter, permits and vehicle services. Those who are timely limited can get astounding attraction through this trek. Please, contact us for more details.

Highlights

Sightseeing of historical sites in Kathmandu valley
Exploration of ethnic Tamang villages
Sunrise view from Nagarkot
Spectacular view of the Himalayas
A photographer's paradise

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 Sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley
After taking breakfast in the hotel, you will be taken to a guided sightseeing tour of cultural heritages around the Kathmandu valley including the Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square. After exploring these UNESCO World Heritage sites, you will be escorted back to the hotel where you can take rest. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2 Drive to Sundarijal and Trek to Chisapani
A scenic drive of around 90 minutes from Kathmandu takes us to Sundarijal, a famous tourist destination. On reaching Sundarijal, we commence our trek to Chisapani which will take around 4 hours. We will hike through Shivapuri Watershed and National Park. Crossing a beautiful Tamang settlement called Mulkharka, we head down the ridge through forests to reach Chisapani. Overnight at hotel in Chisapani.
Day 3 Trek to Nagarkot via Chaukai Bhanjyang
Early in the morning we will set off to Nagarkot after observing the beautiful view of the northern mountains and the sunlight dying them red. Trekking through the Chaukai Bhanjyang, we will hike uphill and downhill to reach Nagarkot which is one of the most famous tourist destination. On a clear day, we can have a great view of Himalayas stretching all the way from Dhaulagiri in the west to Everest and Kanchenjunga in the east. Overnight at hotel in Nagarkot.
Day 4 Trek down to Changunarayan and Drive back to Kathmandu
After enjoying the sunset and sunrise from the hilltop of Nagarkot, we will trek down the ancient route to Bhaktapur in the early morning via the small Newari town of Changunarayan. We will visit Bhaktapur, the most vibrant and preserved medieval town of Nepal, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, we will take a drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

What to Expect

What's included

Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle
Professional guide with good command over English speaking
Guided Kathmandu sightseeing tour
Standard meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
Land transportation as per itinerary by private vehicle
Shivapuri - Nagarjun National Park entry permit
Comprehensive first-aid kit
All government and local taxes

What's not included

International Airfare and taxes
Nepal entry visa fee
Your Travel Insurance (compulsory)
Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Entrance fee in the heritage sites during city tour.
All the expenses of personal nature
Any kind of drinks and desserts during the trek
Tips for guide and porter (Tipping is expected)

Useful Information

1. Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory for all clients undertaking any trip. It should provide adequate security for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter rescue and loss of luggage. Make sure that your insurance policy covers up to 2500-4200 meters of altitude.

2. Packing List

Sunglasses
Sun-Cream and Lip Balm with high SPF
Hat/Cap
T-shirt, Vests and Shirt
Fleece/Sweater
Fleece Jacket
Down Jacket
Waterproof Jacket and Trousers
Warm Gloves
Hiking Boots
3-4 pairs of socks
Day pack (30-40 liters)
Torch light
Water bottle (Minimum 2 liters)
Small Hand Towel
Sleeping Bag for up to -15 Degree Celsius

3. Guide and Porter

We provide experienced, knowledgeable and honest guide with good communication skills in English language to make your trip wonderful. The guide will provide all the information about the mountains, different histories, cultures, traditions and many more. We will provide 1 porter for 2 people. The porters are helpful as well as strong and will carry a maximum of 25 kgs combined. After giving the best services along with the hard works up in the mountains, guides and porters expect some tips from your side. Tipping culture is very common in tourism sector.

4. Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), is a pathological effect of high altitude on humans, caused by acute exposure to low partial pressure of oxygen at high altitude. It commonly occurs above 3000 meters. It presents as a collection of nonspecific symptoms, acquired at high altitude or in low air pressure, resembling a case of "flu, carbon monoxide poisoning, or a hangover". However, most people can ascend to 3000 meters without difficulty.

Primary Symptoms of Altitude Sickness:

Lack of appetite, nausea, or vomiting
Fatigue or weakness
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Swelling of hands, feet, and face
Insomnia
Shortness of breath upon exertion
Nosebleed
Persistent rapid pulse
Drowsiness
General malaise

Prevention:

Ascending slowly is the best way to avoid altitude sickness. Avoiding strenuous activity such as skiing, hiking, etc. in the first 24 hours at high altitude reduces the symptoms of AMS. Alcohol and sleeping pills are respiratory depressants, and thus slow down the acclimatization process and should be avoided. Alcohol also tends to cause dehydration and exacerbates AMS. Thus, Marvel Adventure strictly suggests avoiding alcohol consumption in the first 24–48 hours at a higher altitude.

Guides and porters from Marvel Adventure are very much familiar with this problem due to their experience. All of them are trained with basic medical trainings and hence they definitely can help you.