Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

What will be the best time for Chisapani Nagarkot trek?

Nepal has four different seasons named autumn, spring, winter and monsoon. The trip to Chisapani Nagarkot can be done all year except the monsoon, which falls from June to late August.

Spring (March to May) and autumn (Sep-Nov) are the ideal times for the Chisapani Nagarkot hike. During these times, the weather is beautiful, the skies are clear, and it makes your trek memorable. You’ll get the stunning views of mountains, landscapes. If you are a historian, then your trip will be more enjoyable in Autumn. During October-November, we celebrate our major festivals like Dashain, Tihar, Gobardhan Puja and Bhai Tika. Through our festivals, you get to know our cultural traditions.

You can also enjoy trekking in winter. During this time, you’ll be overwhelmed by beautiful views. In addition, there will be fewer crowds, which makes your trek more peaceful.

The monsoon season is avoidable. There is a continuing rain; as a result, there is a high chance of slippery trails and a mudflow throughout the trek. Therefore, choose an appropriate season to make your trip memorable and unforgettable.

Accommodation during Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

Throughout your 3-day trek, you’ll find comfortable and convenient accommodation and housing in the route. The facilities will be elegant to basic. Depending on your budget and demands, you’ll find single or double rooms and shared or attached bathrooms.

If we stay in lodges or hotels, there will be easily available attached bathrooms. If you have to stay in a teahouse, then you have to share with the fellow trekkers.

Usually, the tea houses are very convenient and cost-effective. Nepal specifically designed it for trekkers and hikers.

The teahouses of Nepal are ideal for socializing, eating in the same dining room, sharing the trek experiences, and admiring the local culture.

Some tea houses and lodges also provide hot water if you are trekking in the winter season. Sometimes the cost may be higher because of the remote areas.

Food & Meals during Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

You’ll get a delicious, mouthwatering, and tasty meal during the 3-day Chisapani-Nagarkot tour. Throughout the trek, the food will be served in tea houses and lodges.

The meals depend on your taste and preference. You may enjoy all kinds of meals, which include Nepali, Indian, and Continental cuisine.

Usually, the trekkers demand Nepal’s no. 1 food for lunch & dinner, which is rice (bhat), lentils (dal), and veggies (tarkari). This is the bodybuilding and energy-giving food that energizes you all day.

You can also enjoy some other meals which are: Momo (Dumplings), Chowmeen, puri tarkari, yomari, French toast, boiled eggs, varieties of teas, and several others.

To our trekkers, we are providing meals 3 times a day—morning breakfast, day meal, and night supper.

(Note – the tea house foods are bit costlier than cities because they have to bring the supplies from the major city).

The Expectation from the Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

The Chisapani Nagarkot trek is one of the shortest and most admired trekking routes in Nepal. It is the first choice of the trekkers. Within a short frame of days, you’ll enjoy a lot.

This trek is especially designed for those hikers who want to enjoy a lot in a less period of time. The 3 days trek offers the trekkers beautiful scenery, breathtaking views of mountains, cultural immersion, and many more.

Usually, your day starts with admiring the beautiful sunshine over the Himalayas. You’ll hike through the beautiful rhododendron and oak forests. Furthermore, you’ll be able to see beautiful villages, terraced fields, and farmlands. The trek involves 6-7 hours a day. During our tour trail, you’ll encounter with wildlife, birds, and natural flora & fauna. The route takes you through scenic spots like Jhule, Chauki Bhanjhyang that leave you in awe.

Is Chisapani Nagarkot Trek possible for the beginners?

If you are a beginner and have never tasted any trekking or a good hiking experience, then the Chisapani Nagarkot trek welcomes you. This 3-day journey will be exciting and equally rewarding.

This trip is easily conquerable for anyone. People above 15 can easily take part in this hike. It requires a moderate level of fitness, which you have to prepare at least 4-5 days before the trip. For instance, running (1 hour a day), walking, cycling, and jogging. The trek also covers steep ascents and descents and long-distance walking; therefore, along with physical fitness, mental health is equally important. This trip is just for 3 days; so don’t hesitate. Your trip will be amazing and unforgettable.

Trekking Permits from Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

To explore Chisapani and Nagarkot, you have to take entry permission and a permit for Shivapuri National Park. You can easily obtain this permit from the Sundarijal entrance gate, where your trek officially starts.

The trekking agency will provide you permission at the entrance gate. The permits were taken from people for the conservation and development of the Shivapuri National Park.

For the permits, you need at least 2-4 passport-sized photographs and a copy of your passport – at least six months validity before entering in Nepal.

Travel Insurance Requirements for the Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

Travel insurance is essential for all trekkers and hikers who plan to trek away from their country. The insurance covers all medical expenses, emergency treatment and especially when you travel in the remote areas of Chisapani-Nagarkot. Besides this, it is also useful in trip cancellations and unconditional circumstances that may occur during trip.

The Chisapani-Nagarkot trek involves remote locations, long distance of daily walking and steep ascents and descents. There are potential risks when you travel in remote locations. If you are choosing and policy or insurance that is helpful during traveling; we must say you should posses this for your betterment. Here is some reason why one should have travel insurance

• If you planning for tour; if you cancel then you get all your money back
• It is helpful in loss of bags and belongings.
• It provides you cost of medical treatment in any emergencies
• It helps you to cover expenses, if flight was not on time or delayed.
• It is helpful in any unconditional circumstances.

Highlighted places of Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

 Explore Changu Narayan – an oldest temple of Nepal

Changu Narayan situated in Bhaktapur one of the oldest temple of Nepal. It is the pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Vishnu and enlisted in the UNESCO sites in 1979.

This place is visited by a large number of devotees, especially during Kartik Shukla and Purnima. It was built in the 5th century by Licchavi King Mandeva.

On the third day of our trek, we’ll explore this place. The temple was built and featured in traditional scriptures with beautiful architectural designs.

Explore Sundarijal  –

 Sundarijal is one of the beautiful settlements which is a part of a Gokarneshwar Municipality in Kathmandu. This place connects Nagarkot and Chisapani when we start our tour.

This place is admirable for its natural beauty, especially its flowing rivers and waterfalls. In addition, it is also a small sub power station providing electricity and water to people of Kathmandu, Nepal.

Earlier it was a power station; but gradually gains the importance when people follow this place as a gateway of Langtang trek and Chisapani.

Admiring Sunrise and Sunset at Nagarkot

Nagarkot is one of the most happening places and a famous destination for sunrise and sunset views. What we say is “gratitude is the best attitude.” Watching the sunrise and sunset is something appreciative that inspires you.

There are many travelers who can’t afford expensive trekking and prefer to visit Nagarkot for an impeccable experience of the Himalayas. From here, travelers will have panoramic views of several mountains, like Mount Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang. This place is also admired by the domestic tourists too. The vehicle trip is just 2 hours away from the city of Kathmandu.   This hill station is easier for the trekkers to travel and enjoy.

Visit Shivapuri National Park

The Shivapuri aka Nagarjun National Park,, is 13 kilometers away from the town. This conservation place was established almost 23 years ago in 2002. It is the home of several animals, wildlife, birds, species, and flora & fauna.

On the first day of the Chisapani Nagarkot trek, you’ll be able to explore Shivapuri National Park. You have to cross this place to reach Chisapani.

Not only wildlife & birds; throughout your hike, you will see beautiful surrounding hills and mountains. Aside from this, one will also explore several ancient temples and monasteries.

Extra Expenses during the Chisapani Nagarkot Trip

Usually, we cover almost everything in our 3 days Chisapani Nagarkot Trek. For instance: all meals which include morning breakfast, lunch & dinner. However, you have to extra expenses which are not included in our itinerary. You may go for shopping, buying souvenirs that will not pay by our company. If you wish for hot shower; then you have to pay some extra money to tea house, resorts or lodges.

Gadgets & Internet Facilities to trekkers and visitors

Being one of the premier tour companies of Nepal, we provide each and every facility to our trekkers and hikers. After entering Nepal, we provide NTC/Ncell SIM cards to the trekkers. It will be helpful for you to access the DATA pack.

Additionally, you will get the facilities of Wi-Fi along with laptop and gadget charging facilities in Kathmandu and Nagarkot. In lower elevations there is no issue of mobile data. However, at a higher altitude, you may obstruct the internet facilities.