Chisapani Nagarkot Hike is of short, easy and popular Hiking trail located around the suburb of Kathmandu valley. This hike is designed to offer you a unique opportunity to explore the wonder of nature, semi-remote Nepal and dramatic mountain vistas in a relatively short time period.
Chisapani Nagarkot Hike
Max. Altitude
2,175m
Transportation
Private Vehicles
Start / End
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Min. pax
1
Accommodation
Guest House / 3-Star Hotel
| No. of Persons | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 – 1 | $251 |
| 2 – 5 | $161 |
| 6 – 10 | $134 |
| 11 – 16 | $98 |
Per Person From$983 Days
Reviews from our Guests
From travellers who walked this exact itinerary.
★★★★★
The first day goes through Shivapuri National Park and the forest is dense and alive. Dipesh kept stopping to point out birds I would have walked straight past. From Chisapani onward you get Langtang and Ganesh Himal in the distance on a clear morning. Easy enough that my teenagers managed it without complaining much.
AV
Anneke VisserApril 2026 · Guided by Dipesh Sapkota
★★★★★
We drove up to Nagarkot early and walked down, which is the right direction to do it in. The path goes through pine and terraced fields and small villages, and Changunarayan at the bottom is genuinely old in a way that is hard to take in. The stone carvings around the temple are worth slowing down for. Barad knew the history and told it well without turning it into a lecture.
RA
Rebecca AinsworthNovember 2025 · Guided by Barad Neupane
★★★★★
Sundarijal to Chisapani on day one is the only real climb, then it is ridge walking with the mountains ahead of you. Chisapani is a small place with simple lodges and we ate well. Coming down through Changunarayan on the last day tied it together nicely. A good option if you want the shape of a trek in three days without flying anywhere.
CB
Christopher BallardOctober 2025
Chisapani Nagarkot Hike Itinerary, Day by Day
Download this itineraryDay 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and Hike to Chisapani.
After breakfast, we make an early morning drive to Sundarijal, a popular hangout spot in the suburb of Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Sundarijal, we start an uphill climb through a stone-paved path that leads us to the entrance of the Shivapuri National Park. The Sundarijal village is named after Hindu Goddess – Sundarimai and the temple is dedicated to the deity. The Bagmati River meanders through the village which is joined by the Shyalmati and the Bagmati Rivers.
We continue from Sundarijal to the Shivapuri National Park via a stone staircase. The hiking to Chisapani goes through the park filled with subtropical mountain woods and several species of both vascular and endemic species of flora. It takes around 5 – 6 hours to reach Chisapani. On the way, we cross Mulkharka, a small Tamang settlement which remained intact despite being so close to Kathmandu.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Meals: | Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: | Guest House, Chisapani |
Day 02: Hike from Chisapani to Nagarkot
The hiking trail from Chisapani to Nagarkot is filled with stunning mountain views and hilly scenery. Today we leave Chisapnai and walk further out to dense forests. We pass massive woodlands, an army camp and another small village on our way to Nagarkot. The trail goes up and down and offers a close glimpse of lush vegetation providing a beguiling setting for a hike. Nagarkot is a hilltop town covered with forests and overlooks many small villages. It is also called the premier hill station of the Kathmandu valley; located on the northeastern side.
Nagarkot is popular for its stunning sunrise view. It also offers a spectacular view of snowy peaks – stretching from Dhaulagiri and Annapurna to the west, Manaslu and Langtang straight ahead, Mt. Everest to the east and Kanchenjunga to the Far East.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: | 3-Star Hotel, Nagarkot |
Day 03: Hike down to Changunarayan drive back to Kathmandu
Wake up early in the morning and head towards the view tower in Nagarkot. Here you will get a fascinating experience that is filled with the glory of witnessing the sunrise amidst mountain ranges. After spending some time taking pictures, we head back to the hotel for breakfast. We follow the hiking trail that leads us down to Changunarayan from where we drive back to your hotel in Kathmandu.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch |
Chisapani Nagarkot Hike Information
Everything to check before you book.
- Max altitude
- 2,175m
- Sleeps in
- Guest House / 3-Star Hotel
Plan your trek
Cost
From $98 per person
The price is per person and drops as your group grows.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $251 |
| 2 to 5 people | $161 |
| 6 to 10 people | $134 |
| 11 to 16 people | $98 |
On the trail
Overview
Attracting the admirers of nature from all around the globe, the Chisapani Nagarkot hike is a trail that offers splendiferous beauty, stunning mountain vistas and a hiking route that ideally suits a novice. This short trail starts from Sundarijal and encompasses beautiful sites of Shivapuri National. The hiking trail rewards glorious snow-capped mountain peaks, lush meadows, gushing streams and waterfalls and a variety of floral and faunal species. Moreover, we get the opportunity to interact with local people which adds more experience to the Hike.
It takes around 4 hours to reach Chisapani from Sundarijal. It is the first destination on our hike where we enjoy the real boon of nature. Nagarkot is the second destination of the hike which is located at an elevation of 2,175m. It takes around 7 hours from Chisapani to reach Nagarkot. The sunrise view from Nagarkot is simply mesmerizing. Add more, the panoramic view of Himalayan views from Dhaulagiri to the west, Mt. Everest to the east and Mt. Kanchenjunga to the Far East add more dimension to the hike.
Chisapani Nagarkot hike is one of the best family hikes in Nepal suitable for those with limited time or those who are not sure to undertake a week-long hike in remote Himalayan terrain. March-May in spring and September – December in autumn are considered the best time of the year to go for this Chisapani Nagarkot Hike.
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