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Shivapuri Nagarkot Trek

  • 3 Days
  • Easy
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Max. Altitude

2300m
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Best Season

Oct-Dec & Mar-May
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Trekking
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Start / End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Overview of Shivapuri Nagarkot Trek

Shivapuri Nagarkot trek is one of the popular short treks around Kathmandu valley.  Shivapuri Nagarkot is a most popular destination for spectacular panoramic mountain views including Langtang ranges, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Gauri Shankar, Dorje Lakpa, Rolwaling, and even the world’s highest Mt. Everest. Nagarkot Short trekking routes offer you a golden opportunity to explore the numerous wonders of nature just outside the noisy city of Kathmandu.

This popular Shivapuri Nagarkot trek route is a short and easy trek especially designed for those who have a limited time to explore and are committed to the taste of the Himalayas of Nepal.

Shivapuri Nagarkot also known as Chisapani Nagarkot trek falls under the protection of Shivapuri National Park which is the nearest National Park to Kathmandu valley. This shortest trek offers you a golden opportunity to explore the beauty of nature, walk through National parks, beautiful villages and farmlands, panoramic views of the Himalayas, sunrise and sunset views, diverse vegetation, flora, and fauna, and so on.

Shivapuri Nagarkot trek is one of the best short treks providing a stunning picturesque view of the countryside and splendid views of snow-covered mountains. This trek is suitable for any type of trekker and even for children and can be done the whole round year.

Highlights of Shivapuri Nagarkot Trek

  • Dramatic mountain views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Rolwaling and even Mt. Everest
  • Walk through Shivapuri National Park
  • Easy trekking trial passing through beautiful villages and farmlands
  • Nagarkot- the Himalayan vintage point
  • Sunrise and Sunset views and view of Kathmandu valley from edge
  • Visit Changu Narayan temple- an UNESCO World Heritage Site

Shivapuri Nagarkot Trek Itinerary

day 01 Drive to Sundarijal and hike to Chisapani

Our day starts with a scenic drive about one hour towards the trek starting point-Sundarijal. Our trek begins gently uphill following a large water pipe coming down from the Sindarijal reservoir and enter to Shivapuri National Park. Then we trek towards our first destination towards Chisapani approx. five hours where we mostly passes through some ethnic settlements and subtropical forests.

The trials leads towards the Tamang villages of Mulkharka and towards Chisapani. Chisapani is one of the beautiful village situated on the edge where we will be enjoying the real blessing of nature being away from the crowded and busy city Kathmandu. Chisapani is the top hill village famous for panoramic views of mountain ranges such as Dorge Lakpa, Langtang ranges, Gaurishanker, Ganesh Himal, Rowaling and so on. We can also experience a Tamang culture as well as interact with local people living here. Overnight stay at lodge in Chisapani.

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Maximum Altitude

2,112 m.
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Meals

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner
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Trek Duration

5 hours Trek
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Accomodations

Lodge

day 02 Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot

At morning we enjoy the close-up clean views of mountain ranges from the lodges. After having breakfast, we start our trek and the trial leads towards the Jule village and Chauki Bhanjyang where we will take a lunch break. We continue our trek, passing the trials of villages and dense forest towards the way to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is one of the most popular hills station for spectacular mountain views near the Kathmandu valley.

It offers sunrise and sunsets views of majestic panoramic views of Himalayan ranges from Dhaulagiri ranges in the west to Mt. Everest in the east. Nagarkot is on the edge of the valley which offer 360 degree panoramic views of the mountains including Kathmandu valley as well. At evening we will climb towards the view point and experience the sunset over the Himalayan ranges and descends down. Overnight stay at star rated Hotel in Nagarkot.

Nagarkot

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Maximum Altitude

2,175 m.
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Trek Duration

7 hours Trek
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Accomodations

Hotel

day 03 Trek from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan and drive back to Kathmandu

Today we wake up early in the morning for the sunrise over the spectacular Himalayan ranges from the view point. We will experience the vibrant sunrise over Himalayan ranges and get descend for the breakfast. After breakfast, our trek started towards the Changu Narayan where the trial descend via the trial of Telkot.

En-route we will see the spectacular views of Katmandu valley, Bhaktapur and Sankhu valley. On our arrival at Changu, we sightseeing over Changu Narayan temple which is listed UNESCO World Heritage Site and take a scenic drive to back to Kathmandu and ends our trip dropping off at your respective hotel.

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Maximum Altitude

1,541 m.
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Trek Duration

6 hours Trek
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equipments

Required Equipments for Trekking in Nepal

  • Breathable Underwear
  • Sports Bra
  • Base Layers
  • Trekking Shirts
  • Trekking Trousers and Shorts
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Down jacket (insulated jacket)
  • Windcheater (water proof)
  • Sun protection Hat
  • Headband or Beanie
  • Scarf or neckband
  • Gloves (inner and outer )
  • Hiking Boots
  • Trekking Shoes
  • Hiking Socks
  • Thermal Socks
  • Gaiters
  • Duffel Bag
  • Day pack
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Trekking poles
  • Sunglasses
  • Hydration bladder or Water bottle
  • Head Lamps
  • Batteries
  • Personal towel
  • Swiss army knife
  • Sun lotion
  • Medical & first-aid kit
  • Woolen socks
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Lip Guard
  • Insulated pants
  • Baby wipers

Required Equipments for Climbing in Nepal

  • Water bottle
  • Batteries and bulbs
  • Flashlight
  • Personal towel
  • Swiss army knife
  • Rucksack
  • Sun lotion
  • Medical & first-aid kit
  • Sewing kit
  • Polypropylene/wool socks
  • Other required equipment
  • Sleeping bag
  • Down Jacket
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Trekking shoes/boots
  • Camp shoes
  • Jumperorpile jacket
  • Hiking pants
  • Hiking shirts
  • Full–sleeves shirt
  • T-shirts
  • Sun hat
  • Gloves
  • Woolen hat
  • Long underwear
  • Goggles or sun glasses
  • Gaiters
  • Sun block for lips
  • Light cotton socks
  • Mountain trekking boots
  • Woolen socks to wear with boots
  • Nylon wind breaker
  • Insulated pants
  • Nylon wind pants
  • Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
  • Sun hat
  • Long cotton hiking shorts
  • Fleece/wool for climbing
  • Lightweight fleece
  • Sleeping pad (karri mat) or thermarest
  • Down high altitude sleeping bag
  • Down jacket/trousers/vest
  • Light cotton athletic socks and wool socks
  • Water proof climbing jacket
  • Head torch/batteries/bulbs
  • Climbing sunglasses
  • Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
  • Sun screen
  • Warm climbing trousers
  • Wool long underwear
  • Other required equipment
  • Climbing boots
  • Gaiters
  • Ice axe
  • Harness
  • Crampons
  • Karabiners
  • Tapes/slings
  • Snow bars
  • Ice screws
  • Rock pegs
  • Deadmen
  • Crash hat
  • Day bag
  • Rucksack
  • Lip salve
  • T-shirts
  • Ascenders
  • Ascenders
  • Kit bag

What's Included

  • All ground and Private Drive transportation throughout the trek.
  • 2 breakfast, 3 lunch, and 2 dinner, included chosen from  lodge menu.  Best available accommodation and full board meals throughout the trek
  • 1 night lodge at chisapani.
  • 1 night 3 star hotal at Nagarkot
  •  One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
  • TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
  • All national park and conservation areas permit fee.
  • Government taxes & office service charge
  • Shivapuri Nagarkot Treks map.

What's Excluded

  • Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
  • Travel insurance
  • Kathmandu Accomodation
  • Pickup and Drop Services from Airport.
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa charge.
  • All beverage and others personal expenses.
  • Snacks and other personal expenses
  • Hot shower during the trek.

Shivapuri Nagarkot Trek - Essential Information

Our 2 Nights 3 days Shivapuri Nagarkot treks begins with a short drive about 1 hours from Kathmandu to trek starting point at Sundarijal. Then we trek towards our first destination towards Chisapani where we mostly passes through some ethnic settlements and subtropical forests. Chisapani is one of the beautiful village situated on the edge where we will be enjoying the real blessing of nature being away from the crowded and busy city Kathmandu.

Then next day we trek towards the Himalayan vintage point located just 30 km from Kathmandu valley. Nagarkot is one of the most popular hills station for spectacular mountain views. It offers sunrise and sunsets views of majestic panoramic views of Himalayan ranges from Dhaulagiri ranges in the west to Mt. Everest in the east.

After early mesmerizing sunrise view from Nagarkot, we trek descends towards the Changu Narayan via the route of Telkot. Then we sightseeing over Changu Narayan which is listed UNESCO World Heritage Site and drive back to Kathmandu and ends our trip.

Life Himalaya Trekking designed Shivapuri Nagarkot trek to provide a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of nature as well as dramatic views of Himalayas. Shivapuri Nagarkot is especially for two nights and three days but you can continue towards Dhulikhel and Namo Buddha if you have flexible time frame.

We provide a best quality services and accommodation as well the well experienced guides to accompany you. We will be flexible with the itinerary and can adjust many more details as per your requirements.

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Esperienza di viaggio bellissima Ottima agenzia seria e affidabile. Abbiamo fatto un trekking privato upper Mustang abbinato a visita Katmandu. Tutto perfetto. Guida Badri fantastica con esperienza e grande professionalità. Porter Dan bravissimo. Inoltre hanno sempre mostrato una grande empatia. Bravissimi
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EBC da sogno + visita Katmandu d’eccezione Grazie a Life Himalaya Trekking, io e mio marito abbiamo potuto realizzare un sogno. Sin dal momento dell’organizzazione dall’Italia, Shiba si è dimostrato estremamente disponibile e celere nelle comunicazioni. E, una volta qui, abbiamo potuto verificare immediatamente quanto efficiente sia l’intera equipe che compone la compagnia. Shiba è di una dolcezza e simpatia infinita, ci ha coccolati accompagnandoci attraverso tutti gli aspetti organizzativi del nostro viaggio, dal trekking al Campo Base dell’Everest alle visite culturali a Katmandu e d’intorni, passando per tutte le tipologie di trasporto di cui abbiamo avuto bisogno. Grazie a lui, abbiamo avuto il piacere di trascorrere il nostro tempo in Nepal insieme a persone uniche, che ci hanno permesso di conoscere da vicino questo meraviglioso Paese e la gente che lo abita. Tika è stato la nostra guida durante l’escursione verso il EBC e, grazie a lui e al nostro porter Podam, abbiamo vissuto un’esperienza meravigliosa ed autentica! Entrambi molto preparati, sono stati bravissimi a prendersi cura di noi, grazie alla loro attenzione anche per le piccole cose, ai consigli e alle nozioni che ci hanno fornito, ma, soprattutto, grazie alla loro simpatia che ci ha permesso di vivere con leggerezza anche le situazioni più difficili. Tika è un intrattenitore eccezionale, nonché ottimo fotografo; è stato la nostra famiglia per più di una settimana e gli siamo molto grati. L’intera esperienza per raggiungere il Campo Base dell’Everest è stata totalizzante, ci ha rapiti sotto ogni aspetto, paesaggistico e umano. È stato emozionante raggiungere la meta attraverso un percorso durato circa una settimana. Ma è stato altrettanto incredibile e commovente volare con l’elicottero da Gorak Shep fino a Lukla, ripercorrendo dall’alto ogni passo conquistato e ogni luogo vissuto durante i giorni precedenti. Ci teniamo a ringraziare anche Promot, Raj, Rajan e, soprattutto, la nostra eccezionale guida turistica Ajya, che ci ha accompagnato attraverso i luoghi più iconici di Katmandu, raccontandone la storia e ogni aspetto culturale. La passione e l’amore per il proprio lavoro ci ha permesso di immergerci in un mondo che, altrimenti, avremmo compreso e vissuto solo a metà. Grazie anche a tutti gli altri membri che hanno collaborato alla riuscita del nostro viaggio. Questo è un arrivederci, non vediamo l’ora di tornare in Nepal!
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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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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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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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Camp de base Everest Quelle belle expérience! Life Himalaya trekking et sont équipe est vraiment super. Notre guide Rabin Ray est un professionnel de la montagne. Il a pris grand soin de nous tout le long du parcours. Notre porteur Tik aussi, toujours là pour nous aider. Shiba le propriétaire est un professionnel et il prend soin de nous rencontrer et s'assurer que tout se passe bien avant notre départ. Les transports, hôtel et autres, tout était parfait. Merci beaucoup à tous
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Lifetime Experience! Life Himalaya Trekking took great care of us. We wanted to do Everest Base Camp in as little time as possible and found this company. We found out they are family owned Sheba is the owner and his son Raj were both awesome. Sheba first started as a Sherpa, then became a guide and now owns his own company. Our guide Rabin was so kind to us! Rabin always went out of his way to take care of us every step of the way. Rabin also started as a Sherpa and now is a guide. I would highly recommend this company our shortened trip to Everest Base Camp from 10 to 7 days because of our tight schedule was a success and a trip of a life time that my good friend and I will remember the rest of our lives. What an amazing experience and a spacial thank you to Sheba, Raj, and our incredible guide Rabin for making it happen and bringing us back safe.
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Submitting Mera Peak - thanks to Sagar and Robin for making it happen I had a truly wonderful 11 days trek that culminated in successfully summitting Mera Peak. My guides Sagar and Robin were outstanding. They built rapport with each hiker in the group and understood each persons capabilities. They walked with us every step of the way and were always on hand to make sure we safely crossed tricky and dangerous sections. They encouraged, entertained, and gave us moral support especially during the push to summit. At one point, the going got so tough that I was almost ready to turn back. Sagar gave me the much needed encouragement, confidence, and made sure I didn't give up. I couldn't have made it to the top without them. The views from the top were just spectacular and it was worth every bit of the effort. Thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking for making it possible for me to have this beautiful once in a lifetime adventure!!!
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Excellent team fantastic service My friend and I completed the Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya in April 2026, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Shiba was incredibly prompt with communication and thoughtfully customised the itinerary according to our requirements and preferences, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. We were warmly welcomed at the airport by our guide, Kiran, and from that moment onward he ensured we were well looked after every step of the journey. His care, compassion, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge of the mountains and local culture were outstanding. Kiran consistently prioritised our safety, comfort, and enjoyment, making the trek both rewarding and memorable. Our porters, Dhan Kumar and Asthan, were equally caring and supportive. I wholeheartedly recommend Life Himalaya for their exceptional trekking experience, professionalism, and genuine Himalayan hospitality. Kiran is truly one of the best guides we have experienced, and we look forward to returning for more adventures with Life Himalaya in the future.
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The best memories and the best of times Life Himalayas were outstanding from the start to finish, every situation catered gor. I especially liked the personal touches from the owners Sheba, he needs every one ate the start of the trip and take toy out for a farewell meal at the end. Our guide Pro and sherpa Arg were both absolute hero's. Would not hesitate in recommending this comany
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