Chisapani Nagarkot Trek | Sundarijal – Chisapani – Nagarkot Hike

Around the Kathmandu Valley, there are many trekking and hiking trails. Among them, the Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is 2 night 3 days walking trail. It can be extended as much as you want to Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, and Panauti. However, the best hiking experience will come when we reach Nagarkot, during this trek.

Trekking into the dense forest of Shivapuri Nagarjuna National Park and local typical villages. The panoramic scenery of the snowy mountain peaks, including the top of the world, Mt. Everest, 8848.86m. This hiking route is one of the best hiking routes in Kathmandu. Because this hike will give you stunning mountain views and other natural and cultural experiences

Chisapani  Nagarkot Trek is the best short trek for those who have just 3 days and want to have a real trekking experience in Nepal. Be close to nature, local culture, and traditions of the hilly region. And the outstanding Himalayas glimpse in each day’s walk. 

The richness of the flora and fauna, the variety of the landscape, and a man-made water dam to a beautiful lake in the middle of the jungle. These elements will make Chisapani Nagarkot Hike something special; you can experience it in just a few days. 

How to start and end this trek?

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek starts after an hour’s drive to Sundarijal. You have to go from the heart of Kathmandu, Ratnapark. Buses and microbuses leave every five minutes from Ratanpark and the new bus park, Gongabu. You can get on the bus from everywhere on the route to Sundarijal. If you want to travel by your own vehicle, then follow the road to Sundarijal via Chabahil and Bouddha.

From Sundarijal, the trekking trail starts and needs to climb up the bank of the River. After some time, you will reach the water dam, from which water is supplied to the people of Kathmandu. Slowly trail goes up to Mulkhara and then Chisapani, and the next day follow the trail to Nagarkot via Chauki Bhangyang. The final destination will be the hike down Changunarayan and then drive to Kathmandu. You can explore Bhaktapur while driving to Kathmandu by stopping in Bhaktapur.

Chispani Nagarkot Trek Day by Day Itinerary.

Day 1: Drive to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani (2200m) via Mulkharka

Eat breakfast in the hotel or at your home and then drive to Sundarijal. From Sundarijal, walk up to Mulkhara. To ascend to Mulkhara need to buy a national park entry ticket at the check post. Have lunch in one of the hotels in Mulkhara and then continue the journey to Chisapani. The total hike may be 4 to  5 hours timing depending on your walking ability.

Day 2 Chispani to Nagarkot (2150M)

This is the longest day of this trek; it may take around 7  to 8 hours to reach Nagarkot. But the peaceful walk inside the jungle with the panoramic mountain view will erase all the suffering of the walk. While walking to Nagarkot, visit a beautiful lake and then have lunch at Chauki Bhangyang. And then walk to Chauki Bhangyang to ascend to Nagarkot.

Day 3: Nagarkot to Changunarayan and drive back to Kathmandu.

Have a delicious breakfast in the Hotel and then descend to Changunarayan via Telkot. Walking through the terraced farmland, Buddhist stupas, monasteries, and Hindu Temples to reach the ancient and historic Changunarayan Temple. Explore this historic place and then drive to Kathmandu or your place. Nagarkot to Changunarayan will take around 3 to 4 hours to hike down.

Best time to do the Chisapani Nagarkot Trek?

This is an all-seasons trek; however, the monsoon season is not nice because of the wet trails and leeches along the way. Also, no great mountain views or views of the surroundings. Except for the monsoon season, you can plan for the Chisapani Nagarkot Trek.

The best time to do the Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

Spring Season – March, April, and May

Autumn Season – September, October, and November

Winter Season – December, January, and February

Do we need to get a permit, and from whom to issue the permits?

Yes needs to issue the Shivapuri Nagarjuna National Park entry permit, and that can be bought along the way in the National Park offices. Most importantly, you need to keep your permits till finish the trek because there are several checkpoints to check permits.

The Permit cost of the Chisapani Nagarkot trek. 

• Nepali trekkers – Rs 100 rupees per day/per person/ per entry
• SAARC Citizen – Rs 600 rupees per day/per person/ per entry
• Other Nationalities – Rs 1000 rupees per day/per person/ per entry
• If you want to travel by vehicle
• The Mountain Bike –  For Nepali – Rs 20 rupees  per day/per Mountain bike/ per entry for
• Mountain Bike – For SAARC – Rs 50 rupees per day/per Mountain Bike /per entry
• Mountain Bike – For foreigners – Rs 150 rupees per day/per Mountain Bike /per entry
• Motorbike – Rs 150 rupees per day/per bike /per entry
• Car/Jeep/Taxi/Van – Rs 400 rupees per day/per vehicle /per entry
• Minibus/Bus/Truck – Rs 500 rupees per day/per vehicle /per entry

Main Attractions of Chisapani Nagarkot Trek 

Breathtaking Mountain View 

Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking route offers the magnificent Mountain View, including the crown of the world, Mt. Everest. The best view can be seen from Deurali before reaching Chisapani, Chisapani itself, and from Nagarkot. 

Man-made lake 

There is a beautiful Man Made Lake while walking from Chisapani to Nagarkot. During the weekend, there will be lots of people who will go for a refreshing. 

Nagarkot 

The hilltop village of Nagarkot is one of the best hiking destinations near Kathmandu. Located at an elevation of 2100m. There is a viewing tower from where everyone can enjoy the panoramic view of the snowy peaks. Including Mt. Everest. 

Changunarayan Temple 

Changunarayan Temple is a historic Hindu temple in Nepal. Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage site is the living museum to understand the history of Nepal and the culture of the region.