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Kathmandu, Nepal
Shivapuri Hiking Trip
The Highlights of Nepal
Round the year (Best time: Jan-June, Sept-Dec) 1 3 Days
Journey Overview
Sometimes the best adventures don't require long drives or expensive flights. Sometimes they're hiding right at the edge of the city, waiting for you to take the first step. The Shivapuri hike is exactly that, a three-day journey into Nepal's closest wilderness sanctuary, where rhododendron forests replace traffic noise and Himalayan peaks appear through the trees like promises.
Your escape begins at Budhanilkantha, just 30 minutes from Kathmandu's chaos. Enter Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park and immediately feel the temperature drop as you ascend stone steps through oak and rhododendron forests. Visit Nagi Gumba, a serene Buddhist monastery where monks chant amid mountain silence. Continue to Baghdwar, the sacred source of the Bagmati River, where water cascades from stone mouths surrounded by prayer flags. Summit Shivapuri Peak at 2,732 meters and watch the Kathmandu Valley spread beneath you while Langtang's peaks rise in the distance.
This is the perfect introduction to Himalayan trekking, challenging enough to feel accomplished, gentle enough for beginners, and close enough to fit into any itinerary. Wake to birdsong instead of car horns. Walk trails where langurs swing through canopies and birdsong fills the air. Return to Kathmandu refreshed, exercised, and wondering why you didn't discover this sanctuary sooner.
The Himalayas are closer than you think.
What's included
- Accommodation in Tea Houses & 4-Star Hotels (Twin Sharing) with Breakfast
- Welcome Reception and Assistance with Formalities upon Arrival
- Private Transport with Airport Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- All Sightseeing Entrance Fees to Listed Attractions
- All Transport Expenses according to Itinerary
- Licensed Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
- Kathmandu Visits: Shivapuri National Park, Chisapani, Nagarkot, Changu Narayan Temple
- Daily Breakfast
- International Airfare
- Visa Fees and Travel Documents
- Personal Trekking Gear & Equipment
- Personal Expenses (Laundry, Phone Calls, Bar Bills, Bottled Water, Showers, etc.)
- Tips for Guide(s), Driver(s), and Hotel Staff(s)
- Optional Activities Not Listed in Itinerary
- Snacks, Beverages, or Meals Outside the Provided Plan
- Travel and Medical Insurance
- All Costs and Expenses not Listed under "Inclusions"
- Costs/Delays Beyond Control of the Management (Landslides, Weather Conditions, Itinerary Modifications due to Safety Concerns, Ilness, Changes in Government policies/Strike, etc.)
Day01Sundarijal to Chisapani SunsetSundarijal → Chisapani
Day02Chisapani to Nagarkot - Forest Pathways and Valley VistasChisapani → Nagarkot
Day03Nagarkot to Kathmandu: Temple and Valley DescentNagarkot → Kathmandu
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Ask for a custom itineraryFeatures of the tour
- Reach Chisapani as the sun dips behind the Himalayas, watching Langtang peaks glow gold while mist rises from the valley below
- Hike past Tamang villages where women carry baskets along forest trails, waterfalls echoing and birdsong filling the air.
- Cross the creaking Jhule Bridge over the Bagmati gorge, feeling the ropes sway as you look down at the river far below.
- Pass terraced fields near Chauki Bhanjyang where Tamang farmers work the slopes with hoes, their tools flashing in early light
- Watch the Kathmandu Valley lights flicker on as sunset paints the Mahabharat range crimson from Nagarkot’s viewing point
- Climb Telkot Village’s 300-year-old stone steps on the descent to Changu Narayan Temple, moss cool underfoot.
Travel help center
Frequently asked journey queries
- For the 3-day Sundarijal-Chisapani-Nagarkot hiking tour, you should be in moderate physical condition, and capable of handling several hours of hiking each day with some uphill and downhill sections.
- On the Sundarijal-Chisapani-Nagarkot hiking tour, you'll typically walk about 4 to 6 hours each day.
- The highest altitude reached on the Sundarijal-Chisapani-Nagarkot hiking tour is approximately 2175 m meters (7,136 feet) at Nagarkot.
- Internet access is generally available at teahouses and lodges along the Sundarijal-Chisapani-Nagarkot hiking tour, though it can be slower and may require a small fee.
- For the Sundarijal-Chisapani-Nagarkot hiking tour, carrying a basic safety kit is advisable, including first-aid supplies, any personal medications, insect repellent, and a whistle. Having a fully charged mobile phone and a power bank for emergencies is also recommended.
- Best seasons: Spring (Mar-May) and Autumn (Sept - Nov)/ avoid: Monsoon (June-Aug) due to leeches and muddy trails.
- We will stay at guesthouses or teahouses in Chisapani.
- No ATMs on the trail.
- Yes, it's generally safe. However, hiking wiht a guide or group is safer in case of injury or getting lost. Carry basic first aid and a charged phone.
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“Nepal exceeded our expectations with its rich culture, beautiful heritage sites, and peaceful atmosphere. The visit to Ramagrama Stupa,…”
S. Zhoug (China), November 2026
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