Nepal · Hiking

6-Day Kathmandu Valley Trek with Chisapani, Nagarkot and UNESCO Sites

6 Days Round trip from Ring Rd Moderate pace
Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek through Shivapuri National Park on the way to Chisapani
  • 02 Enjoy beautiful landscapes across the Kathmandu Valley during your trek
  • 03 Take in panoramic views of wonderful landscapes and snow-capped mountains
  • 04 Walk through rural areas, including traditional and cultural villages
  • 05 Visit Changunarayan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 06 Pay your respects at the famous Swayambhunath Temple in Kathmandu

Go on a 6-day trek in the Kathmandu Valley to experience the stunning natural vistas of the area. Enjoy sunrise views over the Himalayan mountain ranges, visit local settlements, and explore various Hindu temples. Spot wildlife in Shivapuri National Park, and learn about the culture of Chisapani, Nagarkot, and Kathmandu city.

Enjoy sunrise views over the Himalayan mountain ranges, visit local settlements, and explore various Hindu temples.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kathmandu, Patan, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Chisapani, Nagarkot
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport and meet your tour guide.

  • Transfer to your hotel, have dinner, and spend the night there.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

2
Day 02

Shivapuri National Park Trek to Chisapani

  • Drive to Shivapuri National Park at around 8 am with your tour guide.

  • From Sundarijal, hike to Chisapani in Shivapuri National Park, which protects diverse wildlife and plant life. On a clear day, the area presents beautiful views of Himalayan peaks, including the Annapurna range.

  • Pass by a Tamang village named Mulkharka, another appealing part of the tour.

Overnight stay in Chisapani.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

3
Day 03

Sunrise in Chisapani and Trek to Nagarkot

  • Wake up early to watch the beautiful sunrise from Chisapani.

  • Hike along a straight trail to Nagarkot, which will take around 6 hours. The stunning views of Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu, and Annapurna will mesmerize you.

Overnight stay in Nagarkot.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

4
Day 04

Nagarkot Sunrise, Changunarayan Temple and Return to Kathmandu

  • Wake up early to watch the stunning sunrise view from the hill point of Nagarkot, along with the Himalayan range of Ganesh Himal, Gaurishankar, Langtang, Everest, and several other peaks that come into sight.

  • Trek to the Changunarayan Temple, a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Vishnu. Changunarayan is located 22 km away from the Kathmandu Valley and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Drive back to Kathmandu.

Overnight at a Kathmandu hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

5
Day 05

Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Sightseeing

  • Visit a number of the major spots enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Sites with your tour guide.

  • Check out Swayambhunath, also known as the 'Monkey Temple', which is situated on a hill and holds Buddha's eyes on the four sides of the stupa; Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist stupas on earth; Pashupatinath Temple, a well-known Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and situated on the shores of the sacred Bagmati River; and Patan Durbar Square, which allures visitors with its antique royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur once resided.

  • Travel back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

6
Day 06

Departure from Kathmandu

  • Travel to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ring Rd 5 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at Kathmandu Airport

  • Local Nepali tour guide

  • 2 nights' accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu

  • 1 night's accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Nagarkot

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner while on the trek

  • All necessary paperwork and national park entry permits

  • Transportation from Kathmandu to Sundarijal

  • Transportation to Changunarayan and back to Kathmandu

  • Accommodation in lodges or tea houses during the trek

  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS)

  • 1 guide and 1 porter per 2 participants, including the porter's salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance

  • All ground transportation

  • Medical supplies and a first aid kit

What's Not Included

  • Nepal entry visa fee

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal trekking equipment

  • International airfares and departure tax

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

  • All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

  • Sweets, such as chocolate and dessert

  • Hot showers during the trek

  • Tips for guides & porters

What to bring

  • Trekking equipment

  • Normal sleeping bag

  • Hiking shirt, pants, and a warm jacket

  • Trekking shoes

  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Ring Rd.

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