Chisapani Nagarkot Trek Overview
The Chispani-Nagarkot 2N/3D Trek is an easy and short trek around Kathmandu Valley. For those who do not have enough time to do a longer trek but still would like to experience trekking in the Himalayas, Chisapani Nagarkot is an ideal trek for you.
Named after a Tamang village called Chisapanai, the Chisapani Nagarkot trek starts from Sundarijal, an hour's ride from the core of Kathmandu city. The trail passes through Shivapuri National Park, Nepal’s newest national park, which is home to many wild animals such as leopards, bears, and wild boars. You will begin your trek through a serene and quiet forest and go past ancient Tamang villages such as Mulkhharka, Chispani, etc.
Chisapani, located at an altitude of 2,215 m/7,256 ft, is the highest point you will reach on this trek. Chispani is a vantage point for splendid views of the Manaslu Circuit, Langtang, and Ganesh Himalayan ranges. The trek ends in Nagarkot (2,175 m/7101 ft), which is the best hill ride for watching sunrise and sunset and the Himalayan peaks such as the Annapurna range, Langtang ranges, and Ganesh Himal, to Everest and Kanchenjunga in the east.
What can you see?
Huge range of mountain vistas, lifestyle of local people, and experience diverse landscapes. As you are trekking through the national park, you have a great opportunity to encounter diverse flora and fauna. Orchid and rhododendron flowers are commonly found in the area. Chisapani offers a wide range of mountains, including Makalu, Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar Mountain, the Langtang range, the Ganesh Himal range, and part of the Annapurna range.
How to go on the Chisapani Nagarkot trek?
Global Adventure Trekking is your one-step adventure to fulfill your dream adventure. We provide all the necessary services and logistics as per the client's needs. You need an hour drive to Sundarijal. You start your hiking from Sundarijal through the Rhododendron forest to reach Chisapani. It takes 4 hours to reach there. You could have the best view of Kathmandu Valley from the Mulkhara village. Once you reach Chisapani, you will be very mindful of the stunning views. The next day, we took a 6-hour walk through the forest and village with a farming terrace to Nagarkot.
The trail has been promoting ecotourism with a focus on waste management, water conservation, the use of organic vegetables, and local entrepreneurship. This trek is becoming popular for the family trekking experience. No matter whether you are an advanced trekker or a beginner, the 2-night/3-day Chisapani Nagarkot trek will be a perfect choice.
Highlights
- Short trek near the Kathmandu Valley
- Trek through serene Tamang villages
- Shivapuri National Park, Nepal’s youngest protected area
- Visit Nagarkot for sunrise/sunset and Himalayan views
- Beautiful panorama of Annapurna, Langtang, Ganesh, and Everest ranges
