Chisapani Nagarkot Dhulikhel Trek

5 Days
Easy

Max. Altitude

2,340m

Best Season

All Seasons

Activity

Trekking

Start / End Point

Kathmandu / Kathmandu

Overview of Chisapani Nagarkot Dhulikhel Trek

Life Himalaya Trekking presents “North of Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek” for interested people who wish to be away from hustle and bustle of city life of Kathmandu for few days to be in the harmony of pristine natural surroundings.

North of Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek an enjoyable and impressive walks, although it leads to high hill climb and downhill walks, but very rewarding with interesting and scenic views of mountain range with spectacular sunrise and sunsets.

Trip facts

Overnights: Hotels/ local Lodge & Resorts.
Trek Grade: Moderate with Ups & Downhill walks
Highest point: 2,340 m at Chisapani Ridge Top
Activities: cultural tour- exciting drive and scenic country walk.
Trekking duration: 04 Nights & 05 Days (with drive both ways)
Season: All Year except July / August (Monsoon wet months), March to May flowering months around hills and valleys.

Highlights of Chisapani Nagarkot Dhulikhel Trek

A pleasant, scenic country walks around pristine environment with super mountain views.
A great combination and short journey covering best of Kathmandu valley interesting sites. Walking on high ridges of Chisapani-Nagarkot hills to Dhulikhel and Namodbuddha holy areas
Spectacular panorama of snowcapped peaks with stunning sunrise and sunset views.
Around rural farm villages and enchanting woodlands of rhododendron and pines tree-lines

Chisapani Nagarkot Dhulikhel Trek Itinerary

day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

At Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport on fresh arrival where you will be warmly received by Life Himalaya Trekking staff and then with transfer to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city, after refreshment our guide / leader will brief you on North of Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek, includes other information related to this trip, includes welcome dinner in a nice Nepali restaurant with culture programs.

Maximum Altitude

1,350 m.

Meals

Dinner

Accomodations

3 Star Hotel

Transportation

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

day 02 In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour at places of interest.

A free day in Kathmandu after your long flight from home countries, morning tour of Kathmandu at places of interest around world heritage sites with time in the afternoon preparations for North of Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek.

Maximum Altitude

1,352 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

3 Star Hotel

day 03 Drive to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani.

Starting our wonderful walk towards North of Kathmandu Valley rim trek, taking a morning drive towards east of Kathmandu valley rim at Sundarijal, located 15 k.m. away from east of Kathmandu valley and the city area.

From Sundarijal walk leads uphill into farm villages, beautiful waterfalls to reach at Shivapuri National Park entrance, from here walking forest and into scattered farm field and villages to reach at Chisapani located on a high north ridge of Kathmandu valley rim, where air is much and fresh located at 2,300 meters with super views of snowcapped peaks from Annapurna-Manaslu-Ganesh Himal, Lang tang Himal extends towards Jugal Himal range includes views of Kathmandu valley and of stunning sunrise and sunsets.

Maximum Altitude

2,300 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

4 hours trek

Accomodations

Lodge

day 04 Trek to Nagarkot.

After a wonderful morning with grand views of sunrise over snowcapped mountains, morning starts on pleasant trail through lovely rhododendron, pines forest with downhill to reach at Chowki-bhanjyang, a small farm village with views of Kathmandu eastern valley rim.

After a break here, a good walk on gradual winding path for few hours passing through Jarsing Pawa 1,700m, from this village route diverts towards a small trail to Kartike bhanyang.

From here an hour uphill walk to famous and popular touristic hill town at Nagarkot for overnight stop in the comfort of nice hotels and resorts with mountain views.

Nagarkot, located at an elevation of 2,100 meters, this hill top is famous for stunning sunrises and sunset views reflecting its light on the range of snow capped mountains from Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang-Jugal Himal Mt. Gauri Shanker and all the way to the eastern horizon towards Everest range of peaks.

Maximum Altitude

2,300 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours trek

Accomodations

Resort

day 05 Trek to Dhulikhel.

At Nagarkot catching early morning views of sunrise over snowcapped mountains, walk starts on the winding path with gradual up through farm villages and cultivated terraced field around isolated areas seldom visited by other trekkers, walk leads into nice cool forest on good wide trail with few ups and much downhill to reach another beautiful and popular hill destination at Dhulikhel, famous tourist destination with number of fine Mountain Resorts overlooking panorama of mountains, this old Newar town located eastern rim of Kathmandu valley.

Maximum Altitude

2,100 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours trek

Accomodations

Resort

day 06 Tour of Namobuddha and return to Dhulikhel

Early morning views of sunrise and mountain views from Dhulikhel, morning after breakfast a short walk lead south into pristine environment at Namodbuddha, a holy Buddhist place this unsurpassable supreme sacred sites known as the Three Stupas in Nepal is Tagmo Lüjin “The place where future Buddha sacrificed his body to a tigress”.

Enjoy the walk and tour around this serene surrounding visiting sacred monuments and monastery and then head back to Dhulikhel after an interesting time at Namodbuddha.

Maximum Altitude

1,549 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

3 hours Trek

Accomodations

Resort

day 07 Drive to Kathmandu with tour of Bhaktapur

After another sunrise views over mountains; last day of this wonderful trip completes with an interesting morning drive through typical Newari towns and villages to Bhaktapur, a medieval period city just an hour drive from Kathmandu and Dhulikhel.

An interesting place to visit around world heritage sites of Bhaktapur with beautiful temples and Durbar Square and Golden Gates includes old temples of impressive pagoda architectures.

After an enjoyable and interesting tour of Bhaktapur a short drive leads back into the city hub at Kathmandu, with wonderful time in the high hills and mountains around North of Kathmandu valley rim.

Maximum Altitude

1,350 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

3 Star Hotel

day 08 International departure homeward bound.

Last day in amazing Nepal and its massive Himalaya, after a memorable and fantastic time around North of Kathmandu valley rim trek, Life Himalaya staff transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your flight back home or to next respective countries.

Maximum Altitude

1,350 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Transportation

Airport transfer

Chisapani Nagarkot Dhulikhel Trek - Essential Information

Starting with short drive to eastern outskirt of Kathmandu city to reach our walking point at Sundarijal small town, and then heading uphill into serene woodland and rural farm villages of Tamang tribe of people to reach a magnificent spot at Chisapani and the walking on ridges with constant views of snow-clad peaks to famous and popular mountain resort at Nagarkot a scenic spot for stunning views of sunrise and sunset over range of central Himalaya from Ganesh-Langtang-Jugal Himal towards Everest.

Walk continues on the high ridges reaching our ending point of the trek and hike at Dhulikhel hill view point and in the comfort of nice hotels and resorts with views of mountain range.

Finally our fantastic trips completes with a visit of holy Buddhist areas of Namodbuddha situated in a pristine environment and a tour of Bhaktapur a medieval period city and then back a Kathmandu after a mesmerizing and enjoyable time around North of Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek.

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   Jessica M 
 
 
 
 Verified An Incredible Trek with the Best Team!
I completed the Manaslu Circuit with Saugat and Aunil, and it was an absolutely incredible experience! The trek was breathtaking, the organization was perfect, and the views were simply stunning. Saugat’s knowledge, professionalism, and expertise as a guide, together with Aunil’s help, kindness, and support as a porter, made the whole experience even more special. I couldn’t have asked for a better team! I will definitely come back to Nepal, and I will choose this agency, Saugat, and Aunil again without hesitation. 10 stars for my new friends! Thank you both for making this adventure unforgettable!
  
 
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   Louis L 
 
 
 
 Verified Outstanding experience with Life Himalaya Trekking
We have just returned from a 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp with Life Himalaya Trekking (plus 3 days in Katmandu). From start to finish, Shiba—the owner of this prestigious agency—delivered service that far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Birsha Rai, provided exceptional support throughout what is a very demanding trek. We were consistently impressed by the quality of his guidance, his attitude, and his services; we truly appreciated how fortunate we were to have his support every step of the way. The trek turned into an exceptional human experience. Louis L.
  
 
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   Scott F 
 
 
 
 Verified Outstanding Everest base camp experience
Outstanding trekking company. Shiba was great to work with. He handled all our questions and changes in our itinerary with no problem. We had the best guide and porter anyone could ask for. We enjoyed all the places we stayed. I would highly highly recommend this trekking company. If you wanna trek to Everest Base camp.
  
 
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   Andrew T 
 
 
 
 Verified Mardi Himal Trek
A life changing experience! Milan and Bhim were the best guide and porter for our very first trek in the Himalayas. Although the weather wasn’t always on our side, we got to see the most spectacular views, stayed in the best hotels/ camps and definitely got to tick off an item on the bucket list. Thank you Milan, for your wealth of knowledge and for guiding us safely through some rather wet and rainy conditions. We will definitely be back!
  
 
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   Stefano G 
 
 
 
 Verified Beautiful travel experience
Excellent, serious, and reliable agency. We did a private Upper Mustang trek combined with a visit to Kathmandu. Everything perfect. Fantastic guide Badri with experience and great professionalism. Porter Dan was very good. Furthermore, they always showed great empathy. Very good
  
 
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   Sharon D 
 
 
 
 Verified Dream EBC + exceptional visit to Kathmandu.
Thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking, my husband and I were able to realize a dream. From the moment of organizing from Italy, Shiba proved to be extremely available and quick in communications. And, once here, we were able to immediately verify how efficient the entire team that makes up the company is. Shiba is infinitely sweet and friendly; he pampered us, guiding us through all the organizational aspects of our trip, from the trek to Everest Base Camp to cultural visits in Kathmandu and surroundings, covering all types of transportation we needed. Thanks to him, we had the pleasure of spending our time in Nepal with unique people, who allowed us to get to know this wonderful country and its inhabitants up close. Tika was our guide during the hike to EBC, and thanks to him and our porter Podam, we experienced a wonderful and authentic adventure! Both very knowledgeable, they were excellent at taking care of us, thanks to their attention to even the small things, the advice and information they provided us, but especially due to their friendliness, which allowed us to approach even the most difficult situations with ease. Tika is an exceptional entertainer and a great photographer; he was our family for more than a week, and we are very grateful to him. The entire experience of reaching Everest Base Camp was all-encompassing; it captivated us in every aspect, both scenic and human. It was exciting to reach the destination after a journey that lasted about a week. But it was equally incredible and moving to fly by helicopter from Gorak Shep to Lukla, retracing from above every step taken and every place experienced during the previous days. We would like to thank Promot, Raj, Rajan, and especially our exceptional tour guide Ajya, who accompanied us through the most iconic places in Kathmandu, sharing their history and every cultural aspect. The passion and love for one's work allowed us to immerse ourselves in a world that, otherwise, we would have understood and experienced only halfway. Thanks also to all the other members who contributed to the success of our trip. This is a goodbye; we look forward to returning to Nepal!
  
 
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   Inspiration763559 
 
 
 
 Verified Unforgettable life experience
We were extremely satisfied with our Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya Trekking. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything was organized perfectly. Due to weather conditions, the company arranged a helicopter flight for us, which made the start of our adventure even more special. Our guide, Rabin, was exceptional. He was kind, caring, and looked after us every step of the way. Whenever we felt unwell, he made sure we were comfortable and helped us recover. His knowledge of the mountains, careful approach to acclimatization, and genuine care for our well-being allowed us to continue the journey safely. Most importantly, he treated us like family, making the entire trek feel like a trip with friends rather than a guided tour. Our porter, Arjun, was equally amazing. He was always cheerful, funny, and incredibly helpful. During acclimatization hikes and challenging moments, he even helped with our backpacks when we were struggling. His positive attitude made every day more enjoyable. Both Rabin and Arjun are true gems and a huge asset to the company. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us. A special thank you also goes to Shiba, the owner of Life Himalaya Trekking. He was friendly, professional, and made our experience truly special from beginning to end. I also had a unique experience during this trip as I participated in the Everest Marathon. Rabin and Arjun came to support me, pace me, and cheer me on during the final kilometers, helping me reach the finish line. It meant so much to me and is something I will never forget. Thank you, Life Himalaya Trekking, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are incredibly grateful for the memories, friendships, and support we received throughout this unforgettable adventure. With love and gratitude, Dominika
  
 
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   Dawn G 
 
 
 
 Verified Awesome experience with Life Himalayan
I had a wonderful time trekking EBC. Birsha Rai was an awesome guide he made sure I had anything I needed. He made sure my accommodations were good and I had plenty of water and snacks for the trek. Dhan Kajl was my porter and he took extra care of my things my bag was always clean and dry when delivered to my room. He even carried my day pack the last stretch of EBC trek. Life Himalayan took care of me from the moment I landed and was without one bag to making sure I made all my helicopter connections. Someone was there every step of the way. I am so grateful that I chose to travel with Life Himalayan. Thank you! 😊
  
 
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   Roving04696555305 
 
 
 
 Verified 5 Stars!
Life Himalaya Trekking gave us an amazing experience! We had the most wonderful guide, Jal Tamang. Not only did he provide amazing conversation, high spirits, and tons of great information about the Everest region, he went above and beyond when a member of our party got altitude sickness. He worked tirelessly to bring food & water to them during their hospital stay, but also coordinated their time in Lukla after they had had to descend. I still made it to Base Camp, and throughout our journey he made the entire experience unforgettable. The accommodations were also truly top notch, with the earlier tea houses offering hot showers, readily available charging, and even heating pads under the mattresses. Highly recommend, thank you Jal!
  
 
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   Cynthia C 
 
 
 
 Verified Base Camp Everest.
What a beautiful experience! Life Himalaya trekking and their team are truly great. Our guide Rabin Ray is a mountain professional. He took great care of us throughout the journey. Our porter Tik as well, always there to help us. Shiba, the owner, is a professional and he makes sure to meet us and ensure that everything goes well before our departure. The transportation, hotel, and others, everything was perfect. Thank you very much to everyone!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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