Nepal · Trekking

6-Day Kathmandu Valley Trek and Sightseeing Tour via Nagarkot

6 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Moderate pace
Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu
Patan Durbar Square, Nepal
Bhaktapur, Nepal
Nagarkot, Nepal

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa
  • 02 Explore the best-preserved palace courtyards and old city of Bhaktapur
  • 03 Admire the spectacular sunrise from Nagarkot above the high mountains
  • 04 Hike from Sundarijal through Mulkharaka and Bhanjang to Chisapani
  • 05 Enjoy Himalayan views including Ganesh, Langtang, Makalu, and Manaslu

Take a short tour of the Kathmandu Valley, perfect for those who have very little time to see the mountain glory of Nepal. Also known as the Kathmandu Valley Rim Trekking route, this hike circles the capital valley and starts from Sundarijal, just 13 km from Kathmandu city. Explore Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur, and more.

Get a clear view of the snow-capped mountains from Mulkharaka village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Chisapani, Nagarkot
Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport.

  • Head for an orientation program.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

2
Day 02

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

  • Head for Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and explore:

    • Patan Durbar Square

    • Boudhanath Stupa

    • Pashupatinath Temple

Overnight at Kathmandu.

3
Day 03

Kathmandu to Chisapani via Sundarijal

  • After breakfast, drive for two hours from Kathmandu to Sundarijal, which is the starting point of the hike.

  • From Sundarijal, the trek moves forward to Mulkharaka village and up to Bhanjang.

  • Get a clear view of the snow-capped mountains from Mulkharaka village.

  • After Bhanjang, the trail descends to Chisapani, which is at an altitude of 2,150 meters.

Overnight at Chisapani.

4
Day 04

Hike from Chisapani to Nagarkot

  • The journey continues from Chisapani to Nagarkot. The hiking trail is easy, and you get a good view of the Himalayas, including Ganesh, Langtang, Makalu, Manaslu, and others. The journey takes around 5 hours at a slow walking pace.

Overnight at Nagarkot in the hotel.

5
Day 05

Sunrise at Nagarkot and Visit Bhaktapur

  • In the morning, enjoy the sunrise above the high mountains.

  • After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu with a stop at Bhaktapur. The place has the best-preserved palace courtyards and the old city of Nepal. The town is rich in culture, temples, and wood and stone artwork.

Overnight at Bhaktapur in the hotel.

6
Day 06

Bhaktapur to Kathmandu Departure

  • Drive for one hour from Bhaktapur to Kathmandu.

  • Enjoy leisure time or walk around nearby places, or use the time to pack for departure.

  • Transfer to the international airport for departure.

Sunrise at Nagarkot, Chisapani ridge, Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa

Where this trip takes you

Sunrise at Nagarkot, Chisapani ridge, Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 5 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport to hotel pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle

  • Two nights' accommodation in Kathmandu at a 3-star hotel with breakfast

  • One highly experienced, English-speaking mountain guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people)

  • Accommodation, food, drinks, salary, insurance, and transportation for both the trek guide and porters

  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit)

  • One night's accommodation in Nagarkot at a 3-star hotel with breakfast

  • One night's accommodation in a mountain lodge at Chisapani with breakfast

  • One night's accommodation in Bhaktapur with breakfast

  • All necessary paperwork and Shivapuri National Park fee

  • Langtang National Park entrance fees

  • TIMS Card (Trekker's Information Management System card)

  • All additional government taxes

  • Kathmandu to Sundarijal by private car

  • Nagarkot to Kathmandu by private car

  • Other ground transportation

What's Not Included

  • Nepal entry visa fee (USD 25 for 15 days / USD 40 for 30 days from the date of issue) (You may easily get a Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)

  • International airfare

  • Traveller's insurance

  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during trekking

  • Kathmandu Valley sightseeing entrance fees

  • All kinds of drinks (alcohol, hot and cold drinks)

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur (approx. USD 10-12)

  • Bar bills, telephone bills, and other personal expenses (shopping/laundry)

  • Tips for the guide and porter

  • All expenses due to unavoidable events, e.g. personal illness, strikes, etc.

  • Helicopter evacuation charges in case of emergency whilst trekking

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 6 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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