Nepal · Trekking

3-Day Kathmandu Valley Hike to Nagarkot with Changu Narayan

3 Days Round trip from Chisapani 21800 Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the lush landscape of Shivapuri National Park
02 Watch a majestic sunrise over Nagarkot
03 Enjoy breathtaking Himalayan views from Dhaulagiri past Everest to Kanchenjunga
04 Walk the popular ridge route to Changu Narayan Temple and see Sankhu village

Sign up for this 3-day hike through the fertile landscapes of Shivapuri National Park, from Sundarijal to Chisapani and Nagarkot. Watch a majestic sunrise over Nagarkot, admire the terraces en route to Changu Narayan Temple, and enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas stretching from Dhaulagiri past Everest to Kanchenjunga. Along the way, experience beautiful nature, mountain scenery, and one of the most popular ridge walks around Kathmandu Valley.

In the afternoon, descend for 3 hours to Nagarkot, where on a clear day, you can see the Himalayas stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Chisapani, Nagarkot

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive to Sundarijal and Trek through Shivapuri to Chisapani

Meet the group in central Kathmandu for the private transfer to Sundarijal.
Embark on the 4.5-hour trek to Chisapani (7,545 ft/2,300 m) and enjoy views of the surrounding jagged peaks from Shivapuri National Park.
Along the way, pass through the village of Mulkharka, home to the Tamang people.

Overnight in lodge.

Day 02

Trek to Chauki Bhanjag and Continue to Nagarkot

Trek 2.5 hours to Chauki Bhanjag, where the group will pause for lunch with the snow-capped mountains as the backdrop.
In the afternoon, descend for 3 hours to Nagarkot, where on a clear day, you can see the Himalayas stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east.

Overnight in hotel.

Day 03

Trek to Changu Narayan and Return to Kathmandu

Trek 3.5 hours to Changunarayan. This route, the most popular walk around Kathmandu, leads down from Nagarkot along a ridge to Changu Narayan Temple. Built in 323 AD by King Hari Datta Varma, Changu Narayan is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings and is said to be the oldest temple in the valley. From the temple, take in views of the village of Sankhu and the Bhaktapur area.
In the afternoon, the group travels by private transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu.
Enjoy a farewell dinner with the group.