3 Days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot short Trekking in Nepal

Trip Information
  • Trip Duration 3 Days
  • Destination Nepal

3 Days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trekking in Nepal

3 Days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Trekking is the probably the most attractive and diversified trekking route in the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley. The trail is near to the capital as well as full of green lush forests, water resources, upscale touristic town and panoramic view of mountains. In just about 3 days time trekkers will be blessed by the attractions similar to the long trekking trip of Nepal. Welcome Nepal Treks has knitted the itinerary in such a way that trekkers will be able to witness sunset, sunrise, rural farming, National Park, rivers, waterfalls, multiethnic villages and many more.

The trip of 3 Days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Trekking in Nepal starts with the bus drive to Sundarijal. At the gateway of this trekking route you will be wondered by the green lush forests’ environment. The chance of getting the sight of various wild animals and birds is also high.

Chisapani is the small village where majority of Tamang people are habituated. These people have their own values, traditions and lifestyle. You can observe their farming styles or other customs. The time spent on this tranquil village will motivate you to become creative and content in life.

After Chisapani, Trekkers will spend another night in Nagarkot. The place is hill station famous for the sunset and sunset. The place is always cool and the fresh mountain air will be the perfect anecdote to avoid the hassles of city. One can behold the sight of panoramic mountains including Annapurna, Everest, Manaslu, Ganesh, Makalu etc.

Book 3 Days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Trekking in Nepal and relish the chance to create the mesmerizing three days of your life. You will moderately walk through hills, villages, rivers and forests overlooking the beautiful mountains. The tale would be great despite the holiday is just about 2 nights and 3 days. Join us for the ultimate fun of doing short trekking in Nepal.

Major Highlights

  • Trekking through forest, water sources and rural villages near Kathmandu valley.
  • Panoramic Himalayan views from Chisapani and Nagarkot.
  • Explore Shivapuri national park and its wide range of flora and fauna.
  • Local villages, people and their lifestyles and cultures
  • Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and many more from Chisapani.
  • Experience one of the best and aesthetic sunrises in Nepal
  • Visit to the Changunarayan temple
Itinerary
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About 40-50 minutes early morning drive after Breakfast to Sundarijal. We start hiking via a village and along huge drinking water supply pipe for Kathmanduites. Sundarijal (a beautiful waterfall) is the main source of drinking water for Kathmandu Valley and there is a small hydropower station.
We reach the army check point after 30 min of hike and need to show your permits and pay for national park fees. And the trail continues to the water dam. We have our lunch at some guest house at the end of the village and bigening of National park again, A village named Mulkharka is in Buffer zone. We hike up through beautiful Tamang village and you can see the views of Kathmandu valley. We reach to the nature again and might see some wild animals and birds. We continue to the top at 2430 meters, a small pass and then go down to Chisapani village. We stay at Chisapani in some of touristic lodges.

  • Accommodation:Lodge

Early morning sunrise views from Chisapani. Chisapani is in the ridge and you can see two valleys: part of Helambu and Nuwakot valley. Enjoy the panoramic views of long range of Himalaya including Everest in the East to Annapurna in the West and about 15 higher mountains in between. After having breakfast, we hike to Nagarkot via Nationlapar and through the beautiful villages. The panoramic view of Himalaya makes your hiking joyful. After 5 hours walk, we reach Nagarkot. The Sunset views from Nagarkot are one of most beautiful experience.

    Sunrise views and long range of Himalaya. After breakfast, we hike down to ChanguNarayan temple, one of the oldest temples in entire Nepal. According to the ancient history, Changunarayan Village was the first settlement in the Kathmandu Valley after the lake water drained through Chovar gorge. After visiting the temple, we take our lunch and drive back to Kathmandu.

      What's Included
      • Meals: 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner, which you can choose from the      menu) during the trek; 
      • Transportation: Airport - hotel - airport transfers and Hotel-Sundarijal, Changunarayan-Hotel by private transport
      • Documentation: Trekking permits ( Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park permits); Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
      • Human resource: A professional and experienced trekking guide (English-speaking); a porter per two trekkers (carrying up to 25 Kgs). All the expenses for the guide and porter(s) are covered (wages, accommodation, meals, transportation, insurance, etc.)
      • Tax/Service Charge: All applicable taxes, service charges or fees. We hereby guarantee you of no 'hidden charges' afterwards.
      • Complimentary: Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (authentic Nepalese cuisines with live cultural show
      What's not Included
      • Tips for guide and Porter
      • Personal item (Bottle drinks (Min. water, coca, beer etc)
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      Date Status 
      Start DateWednesdayAug 05, 2026End DateFridayAug 07, 2026PricePriceUS $250StatusAvailabilityAvailable
      Useful Information

      Best Time for 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking

      Hiking around Kathmandu is available throughout the year. You can choose the any season you want for the Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hiking. There are two major seasons for trekking in Nepal. Among the four seasons, spring and autumn are considered the best seasons for 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hike. During the spring season (March-May) the weather remains stable and the temperature is moderate. The village and forests looks beautiful with the blooming of rhododendron and other flowers. The skies are clear and the scenery is amazing. The autumn season (Sept-Nov) offers the beautiful scenery of Himalayan vistas, dense forests, and a fresh environment. The temperature is moderate and the routes are in good state. So, for the best hiking experience autumn and spring are the peak seasons. Monsoon and winter seasons are also available for the Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hike. But due to unfavorable weather these seasons are least preferred. During the winter season (Dec- Feb) you will experience extremely cold temperature. The monsoon season (June- Aug) is challenging due to wet slippery routes, rainy days and leeches. The trails are less crowded in monsoon and winter season. However, Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot trek is possible during any season of the year. Welcome Nepal Treks organizes 3 days Chisapani Nagarkot hike during any time of the year.

      Packing lists for 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Trekking

      The 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hiking is a short and easy hike. You don’t need too many equipment for this trek. You can leave unnecessary equipments in the hotel, you shouldn’t over pack. Here are some of the packing lists for Chisapani Nagarkot trek:

      • Clothes according to the weather condition
      • Cotton t-shirts, sweatshirt, inner wears, light socks, windproof jacket, trekking pants, down jacket, trousers, comfortable shoes
      • Sun hat, sun glasses, sunscreen cream, moisturizer, lip balm, other creams
      • Gloves, scarf, socks, towel, face wipes
      • Cell phones, camera
      • Important documents, extra money
      • First aid kits and many other valuable and other necessary things.

      Accommodations during Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Trekking

      While doing the 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hiking, you will be staying at lodges/ guesthouses along the trail. Welcome Nepal Treks arranges the best and comfortable lodges during your hike. The rooms are nice and comfortable and have good facilities.

      Food during 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Trekking

      You will enjoy the delicious foods from guest houses/ lodges you are staying at. You will have various options of foods and drinks on the menu. You can enjoy the local Nepalese dish dal bhat or western style foods and drinks at the teahouses. According to your taste and preferences, you can choose whatever you want from the menu.

      Drinking Water in Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trek

      While doing the 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hiking, you can find the bottled water, tap water along the trail. While hiking, you can also carry your own water bottle and water purification tablets. It is very important to drink water and stay hydrated in the hike.

      Electricity and wifi services during Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trek

      You can use the electricity and wifi services in the hotels/ lodges you are staying at. The internet, communication and electricity facilities are good. You can also charge your electronic devices at the lodges.

      Transportation during Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trek

      Welcome Nepal Treks provide the best and comfortable means of the transportation to the customers. For your 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hiking, we provide you the luxurious and comfortable vehicle as per your itinerary.

      Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trek Difficulty

      The 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot trek is a very easy and short trek. Beginners and people of all ages can do this trek. You don’t need to train for this trek. A person with normal physical fitness and good health condition can complete this trek successfully.

      Guides for Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trek

      Even though the trek is short and easy it is best to have guide. The journey will be very much easy and comfortable with the guide. Welcome Nepal Treks offer the best professional guides for the Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hiking. The guide will give you the information, lead the trek and help you in need. You can learn many things about the routes, history and cultures from the guide. The guide also carries medical kits and ensures the safety of the travelers. Our guides are friendly, careful, responsible and professional.

      Permits required for Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trek

      The Shivapuri national park entry permit is required for the Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hiking.

      Is Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hiking good package for family trip?

      The Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hike has one of the easy hiking routes which are suitable for any types of trekkers. This is also suitable for the people of all ages. It is a perfect choice for a family trek. If you want to experience adventurous trekking with your family members and loved ones then this is the best choice. The hike is short, easy and fun to do.

      Tipping during 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking

      The tips are not compulsory while doing the 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hiking. While doing the guide you will have trekking guide and porters who will help you throughout the work. They will do their best to provide you great services and make sure that you are safe. If you like their works and services then you can tip them at the last day of the trip. Tips are a great way of saying thanks to the guides and porters for their services.

      Why to do 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trek

      3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot trekking/hiking is suitable for travelers who want to do easy and adventurous trek in short time. In this hike you will walk through the beautiful forests, Shivapuri national park and get chance of discovering flora and fauna. This short hike offers breathtaking views of mountains like: Annapurna, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa, Ganesh Himal and many more. Even though the hike is short but it is filled with adventures and thrill. The mesmerizing mountains, beautiful sunset and sunrise views, interaction with locals, the forests and visit to ancient Changunarayan temple will make your hiking memorable. People having short time in Nepal must try this adventure to explore the Himalayas, landscape and beautiful nature of Nepal.

      Why Welcome Nepal Treks for Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trek

      Welcome Nepal is the well organized and best local tour agency in Nepal. We offer the 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot trek package at the best rate. We have the team of professional with an experience of more than a decade. We organize and manage everything in a professional ways. We have the very friendly, caring, experienced and professional guides. Our first priority is to make our customers happy and satisfied in the tour. From welcoming you in the airport to dropping you at the airport for the departure, we will do our best to provide you the high quality services. You should book the Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot hike with Welcome Nepal Treks for the enjoyable, unforgettable and best trekking experience.

      FAQs
      • Q1. How much does it cost to do the 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Trek?

        Welcome Nepal Treks offer the 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Trek package at a very reasonable price with the best services. We offer this short trekking package around $250. The cost includes the transportation fees, and everything mentioned in the package with all meals.

      • Yes, you will find many money exchanges during the 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot short Trek. The money exchange facilities may be limited at some remote area. Even though you can exchange and withdraw money during the trek we recommend you to exchange our money before the trek as it will be easier and save your time.

      • Yes, you can buy trekking gears for the Short Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Trek in Nepal. There are many shops at Kathmandu offering the best trekking gears at the best prices. You can rent or buy the trekking equipment.

      • Yes, you can do the short 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot trek without a guide. However, it is always better to do the trek with the professional guides. As the guides are knowledgeable about everything related to the trek and they will be really helpful during any kind of circumstances during the trek.

      • It is not compulsory to hire the porter for the Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot short trek. The trek is short and easy so you may not need the porter. However, if you feel like you cannot carry your bag then you can prefer a porter. A porter can help lighten your load and make the trek more comfortable. Ultimately, the decision to hire a porter for the 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trek depends on your personal preferences.

      • Yes, it is always better to carry some extra money with you while doing the Short Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Trek. It is a good idea to bring some extra cash to pay for any additional services you need during the trek. It is important to have cash on hand.

      • The 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot trek is a short and easy trek. The training you should do to prepare for Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot trek depends on your level of fitness and any medical conditions. Trekking region is suitable for almost all people with moderate fitness. It does not need any previous experience. However, one can prepare by jogging, walking, and swimming and other fitness activities to get the trek.

      • The Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trek in Nepal is not considered a high- altitude trek. So, there is very rare chance of getting altitude sickness during the 3 days Chisapani Nagarkot trek. However, it is still important to take care of yourself. You need to Stay hydrated, listen to the guide and maintain a moderate pace.

      • The Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trek is a very easy and safe trekking adventure of 3 days. While trekking with Welcome Nepal treks you don’t need to worry about your safety as we organize everything with proper safety and security. Our guides carry the medical kits and help you in any kind of difficulties. Our team provide full security throughout the trek.

      • Yes, the cellphone reception is good enough throughout the 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot trek.

      • Panoramic Himalayan views from Chisapani and Nagarkot, green forests, Shivapuri national park, wide range of flora and fauna, Local villages, people and their lifestyles and the most beautiful sunrise are the attractions of the 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot trek.

      • Yes, the 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot short trek is completely worth it. The trek is a suitable option for those travelers who have limited time but still want to explore the stunning landscapes of Nepal, natural beauty and cultural heritage. It is a rewarding trek that offers unforgettable memories and best trekking experience within short time period.

      • Yes, Welcome Nepal Treks let the clients to customize the itinerary of the Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trekking package according to their preferences. We will make sure to meet our customer’s needs and requirements and make them satisfied.

      • Yes, you can do the last-minute booking of Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trek. We accept your last-minute booking. It should be done at least before one day prior to the trip departure date.

      • You will get the refund if you cancel the booking of 3 days Kathmandu Chisapani Nagarkot Short Trekking package. But you will be charged the amount of cancelation. However, the cancelation should not be too late. For example, if you are going for the trek tomorrow and have already paid for the package then you will not even get the refund as it will be too late.