3-Day Nagarkot Trek from Kathmandu
3-Day Nagarkot Trek from Kathmandu
Hike to Nagarkot, the Himalayan vantage point located just 32 km from the Kathmandu city, and is the most popular destination for spectacular mountain views from Langtang Himal to Ganesh Himal, Sisapangma, Manaslu, Gauri Shander and even Mt. Everest on a clear day. Nagarkot is at an elevation of 1950 meters.
The trekking trail is easy passing along small villages and farmlands. It is the most ideal spot for trekking inside the Kathmandu Valley and with great Himalayan panorama.
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Meet at the hotel and drive to Sundarijal, the trek-start-point, for about 1 hour drive. From Sundarijal, trek begins uphill following a large water pipe coming down from the Sundarijal reservoir. Then you will enter the Shivapuri National Park and proceeding further will reach Mulkharka village. The trail then passes thru Tamang village until reaching Chisapani. From Chisapani, you can spot great views of Langtang Lirung, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu & Everest. In the evening, witness beautiful sunset view over the mountains.
Shivapuri National Park
Shivapuri National Park is closer to the Kathmandu city with diverse flora and fauna.
Sundarijal Water Falls
Day 2: Chisapani to Nagarkot (2175m) 6-7 hrs
10 minutesSundarijal Water Treatment Plant / सुन्दरीजल खानेपानी प्रशोधन परियोजना
After breakfast, the trek continues with ascending thru a lush forest for some time then descends down to Jhule and to Chauki Bhanjyang. The trail then crosses some villages and terraced fields then reaches Kattike Bhanjyang. You will have to ascend up to reach Nagarkot from Kattike Bhanjyang. Nagarkot offers great views of Kanchenjunga in the east, Dhaulagiri in the west and Everest.
Nagarkot
Nagarkot is the popular Himalayan view point with great Himalayan views including of Mt. Everest in a clear day.
12 hoursNagarkot View Tower
Day 3: Nagarkot to Changu Narayan (1541m) & drive back to Kathmandu 4 hrs
30 minutesNagarkot View Tower
Early morning wake-up to observe the beautiful sunrise over the Himalayas. Then after breakfast, you will hike top Changu Narayan where the trial descends down via Telkot. En-route bird’s eye-view of Bhaktapur and Kathmandu cities can be spotted. The temple of Changu Narayan is built in 323 AD and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At Changu, meet your vehicle then drive back to Kathmandu and drop-off at your hotel.
Changu Narayan
Changu naryan is the Hindu temple and listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
30 minutesChangunarayan
Changu naryan is the Hindu temple and listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.€
30 minutesTemplo de Changu Narayan
No accommodation included on this day.
30 minutesIncluded
- Transportations from Kathmandu – Sundarijal and Changu Narayan - Kathmandu by private vehicle.
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek.
- Highly experienced, helpful and friendly Government licensed guide, porter (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, transportation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff.
- Duffle bag.
- Government taxes & service charge.
- 2x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
Not Included
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, and internet.
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Nagarkot Entrance fee (4$ per person)
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)
Good to Know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.