Trip Duration: 05 Days
Best Time: Around the year
Grade: Moderate
Max. Altitude: 2,500m
Culture: Mixed.
Mode of trek: Tea House
Itinerary Details:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Welcome and receive from airport and transfer to Hotel. Briefing about the trip.
Day 02: City tour in Kathmandu valley.
This includes the visits to many historical and architectural monuments such as Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Swoyambhunath stupa (monkey temple), Kathmandu durbar square, Patan durbar square etc.
Day 03: Drive to Sundarijal & trek to Chisapani (2160m /7130ft).) 5/6 hrs walk
After breakfast drive to eastern end of Kathmandu valley Sundarijal (trekking starting point) 15 KM an hour drive by private transport. The trail starts off up concrete beside the drinking water pipeline to Kathmandu valley through military check point along the large typical Tamang village Mulkharka. ((1800m /5940ft) Trail continues climb through the Shivpuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve along the pine, rhododendron and oak forest. Last part an hour descends right after the pass Borlang Bhanjyang (2460m / 8/110ft) Overnight Chisopani.
Day: 04: Chisopani -- Nagarkot (2175m/7134ft), 6-7 hrs trek.
Trail follows untrffic off road through the deep forest with superb view of valley including Mt. Dorje Lakpa and Jugal Himal range. Walk between the village and forest continue along the terraced farming filed finally brings us to hillcity Nagarkot 2175m. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset and Mount Everest can be seen on a clear day.
Day 05: Nagarkot - Chagu Nayaran – Kathmandu
Early morning breathtaking sunrise view over the snow-capped Himalayas with Ganesh himal range, Lantang range, Dorje Lakpa, Jugal Himal and Everest range make fantastic start of the day. After breakfast, trek downhill along the terraced faming field with the countryside villages. This 3-4 hours pleasant hike offers several picturesque landscapes and direct contact with local people. The Vishnu temple of Chagu Narayan then, drive to the ancient township of Bhaktapur-the original capital of Malla Kings of Nepal. The town is the best testimony of preservation of ancient and mediaeval arts and architecture. Evening drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Service inclusive:
• All airport/Hotel transfers
• Tourist standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 2 nights on BB Plan
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek
• Hot drinks (Tea & Coffee)
• Safe Drinking water
• All mountain accommodation
• Ground transpotation(kathmandu to sundarijal/chagunarayan to kathmandu)
• An experienced English-speaking trek leader (Govt. registered trekking guide)
• Guide & porter salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes
Service Exclusive :
• Nepal visa fee
• International Airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Hotel in Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, Hot and cold drinks, shower etc)
• Tips for guides and porters