Nepal · Trekking

3-Day Trekking Tour to Chisapani and Nagarkot from Kathmandu

3 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike through Shivapuri National Park's rhododendron forest
  • 02 Marvel at the landscape from the Chisapani viewpoint
  • 03 Walk past ethnic villages and lush forests with Himalayan views
  • 04 Observe Newari heritage at Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Head to Nepal on this 3-day trekking tour from Kathmandu to Chisapani and Nagarkot. Hike through the rhododendron forest of Shivapuri National Park to the scenic mountain viewpoint of Chisapani, then walk past ethnic villages and lush forests with Himalayan views on the way to Nagarkot. Enjoy a spectacular sunset at the Nagarkot Viewpoint, an early sunrise the next morning, and a stop at Bhaktapur Durbar Square to observe the rich heritage of the Newari people.

Walk past some ethnic villages and through lush forests, listening to birds chirping while enjoying the view of the Himalayas, before arriving at Nagarkot.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Chisapani, Nagarkot
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kathmandu to Chisapani via Shivapuri National Park

  • Meet your Kathmandu tour guide and have breakfast before driving for about an hour and a half.

  • Trek from the north-eastern part of Kathmandu with an uphill hike through the rhododendron forest of Shivapuri National Park, and continue walking for 4-5 hours to reach the spectacular mountain viewpoint of Chisapani.

Dinner and overnight stay in a camp.

2
Day 02

Trek to Nagarkot and Sunset Viewpoint Visit

  • Walk past some ethnic villages and through lush forests, listening to birds chirping while enjoying the view of the Himalayas, before arriving at Nagarkot.

  • Visit the Nagarkot Viewpoint after lunch, the most attractive viewpoint that promotes eco-tourism, and watch a spectacular sunset followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Sunrise in Nagarkot and Return to Kathmandu

  • Wake up early in the morning to see a spectacular sunrise view from your room and have a delicious breakfast.

  • Drive back to Kathmandu and stop at Bhaktapur Durbar Square en route to observe the rich heritage of the Newari people.

Rhododendron forest of Shivapuri National Park, Chisapani viewpoint, Nagarkot Viewpoint, Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Where this trip takes you

Rhododendron forest of Shivapuri National Park, Chisapani viewpoint, Nagarkot Viewpoint, Bhaktapur Durbar Square

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Three meals during trekking

  • Trekking permit

  • National Park Permit

  • All necessary paperwork

  • Entrance fee

  • All accommodation in tea houses/resort in Nagarkot

  • English-speaking Kathmandu tour guide and porter

  • Medical supplies and a first aid kit will be available

  • All government taxes

What's Not Included

  • Travel and rescue insurance

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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