Nepal · Trekking

2-Day Chisapani Himalayan Trek from Kathmandu via Nagarkot

2 Days Round trip from Sundarijal Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy panoramic views of Himalayan peaks including Mt. Manaslu and Mt. Langtang
02 Trek through Shivapuri National Park's rhododendron and oak forests
03 Overnight in Chisapani at 2,140 m amid sweeping mountain scenery
04 Hike onward to Nagarkot past woodlands, villages, and an army camp

Get close to the mountains on this Chisapani-Nagarkot hike from Kathmandu. Admire the flora and fauna of Shivapuri National Park as you trek through rhododendron and oak forests, and enjoy panoramic views of peaks including Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Ganesh Himal, Mt. Langtang, Mt. Dorje Lhakpa, Mt. Shisapangma, and Mt. Gauri Shankar. With an overnight stay in Chisapani, this short Himalayan trek combines beautiful hilly scenery, village trails, and sweeping mountain vistas.

Admire the flora and fauna of Shivapuri National Park as you trek through rhododendron and oak forests, and enjoy panoramic views of peaks including Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Ganesh Himal, Mt. Langtang, Mt. Dorje Lhakpa, Mt. Shisapangma, and Mt. Gauri Shankar.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Chisapani, Nagarkot

Languages English, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kathmandu to Chisapani via Sundarijal

Meet your local tour guide in Kathmandu for pick-up and transfer.
Drive to Sundarijal and get a fleeting glimpse of Nepal's countryside.
Enter through the Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve, which offers rich insight into the lives, history, culture, and religion of its inhabitants.
Take in panoramic views of western mountains such as Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Ganesh Himal Range, Mt. Langtang Range, Mt. Dorje Lhakpa, Mt. Shisapangma, Mt. Gauri Shankar, and more.
Climb through rhododendron and oak forest areas after passing the Borlang Bhanjyang trail, then continue downhill to Chisapani (2,140 m). From here, the mountains from Manaslu to Everest can be easily seen, promising wonderful photography and panoramic views.

Overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 02

Chisapani to Nagarkot and Drive to Kathmandu

Have a good breakfast and begin the trek on a gentle downhill trail to Nagarkot. The hike from Chisapani to Nagarkot is an amazing journey of mountain views and beautiful hilly scenery.
Leave Chisapani and proceed through massive woodlands, past an army camp, and through other small villages along the way to Nagarkot.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley and Shivapuri National Park.
Drive for 2 hours back to Kathmandu.

The route