Short Trek With Kathmandu Valley Tour
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Nexus Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Short trek with Kathmandu vallery tour includes sightseeing tour of world heritage monuments of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares which concludes with a short trek to Chisapani-Nagarkot-Dhulikhel trek. Chisapani Nagarkot Dhulikhel trek is one of the nearest treks from Kathmandu Valley. A one hour ride from Kathmandu will take you to Sundarijal, the starting point of this trek. Sundarijal is the gateway to Shivapuri National Park so the trekking trail passes through forested hills and streams to reach Nagarkot (2195m) one of the famous tourist hills in Kathmandu Valley for beautiful sunrise views and Himalayan panorama. You will also visit Dhulikhel, ancient Buddhist shrine of Namo Buddha and medieval town of Panauti.
Journey at a glance
Day 1: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. — On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be received by our airport representative. then transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit local shops. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Day 2: City Tour of Kathmandu — Following breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from hotel and take you for city sightseeing. You will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudha Stupa, Swoyambhu Stupa and Pashupatinath. You will also visit Kopan Monastery. By late afternoon you will arrive back in your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Day 3: City Tour of Patan and Bhaktapur — This day too you will enjoy full day sightseeing. After breakfast, the tour guide will drive you towards Patan, a world heritage site and one of the three medieval cities of Kathmandu Valley. There are many architectural wonders in Patan Durbar Square including Krishna Mandir, statue of Bhupatindra Malla, Taleju Bhawani Temple, Bhimsen Temple etc. The experience of walking through the narrow cobbled alleyways and discovering the age-old culture and tradition of local people will take you back in time. Later you will visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, another world heritage site. Bhaktapur has much to offer to the tourists from medieval temples and statues to pottery square and museum. Nyatapola Temple, 55-windows palace, Golden Gate, Yakshasvara Temple are exemplary for their unique Himalayan architecture. By late afternoon you drive back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Day 4: Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m) then trek to Chisapani (2215m). — After early morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m) that takes about one hour along the paved road. Begin your trek through Shivapuri Watershed and National Park. Stop at Mulkharka village for lunch and thereafter ascend to Borlang Bhanjyang (2430m) and trek down to Chisapani (2215m). Chisapani offers magnificent views from Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gauri Shankar and Everest along with beautiful sunrise and sunset views. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 5: Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot (2175m) takes about six hours. — Today you will walk through charming trail that leads you to Nagarkot (2175m). Nagarkot is by far one of the most popular hilltops to watch clear views of Himalaya range stretching from Dhaulagiri and Annapurna in the west to Everest and Kanchenjunga in the east. This is also best spot to view sunrise and sunset. Stay overnight at hotel. Day 6: Trek from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (1550m) takes about five hours. — After experiencing the magical Nagarkot, you will trek towards Dhulikhel. As you approach Dhulikhel (1550m), a plethora of cultural diversities, interesting traditional practices, lush vegetation and rich bird life unfolds before you. Dhulikhel is also a popular viewpoint to see Himlayan peaks. Stay overnight in hotel. Day 7: Trek from Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha (1750m) and then to Panauti. — Trek from Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha and then to Panauti takes approximately four and a half hours and thereafter drive from Panauti to Kathmandu for about one and half hours. From Dhulikhel, the trail gradually ascends to Namo Buddha (1750m), one of the four important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Kathmandu Valley. Afterwards trek from Namo Buddha on a level trail all the way to Panauti. Panauti is an ancient Newari town featuring Goddess Kali Temple. Enjoy a short sightseeing in and around Panauti and then drive back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight in hotel. Day 8: Departure — After early morning breakfast, you will drive to Kathmandu International Airport for final departure.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. — On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be received by our airport representative. then transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit local shops.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 2City Tour of Kathmandu — Following breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from hotel and take you for city sightseeing. You will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudha Stupa, Swoyambhu Stupa and Pashupatinath. You will also visit Kopan Monastery. By late afternoon you will arrive back in your hotel.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 3City Tour of Patan and Bhaktapur — This day too you will enjoy full day sightseeing. After breakfast, the tour guide will drive you towards Patan, a world heritage site and one of the three medieval cities of Kathmandu Valley. There are many architectural wonders in Patan Durbar Square including Krishna Mandir, statue of Bhupatindra Malla, Taleju Bhawani Temple, Bhimsen Temple etc. The experience of walking through the narrow cobbled alleyways and discovering the age-old culture and tradition of local people will take you back in time.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 4Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m) then trek to Chisapani (2215m). — After early morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m) that takes about one hour along the paved road. Begin your trek through Shivapuri Watershed and National Park. Stop at Mulkharka village for lunch and thereafter ascend to Borlang Bhanjyang (2430m) and trek down to Chisapani (2215m). Chisapani offers magnificent views from Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gauri Shankar and Everest along with beautiful sunrise and sunset views.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 5Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot (2175m) takes about six hours. — Today you will walk through charming trail that leads you to Nagarkot (2175m). Nagarkot is by far one of the most popular hilltops to watch clear views of Himalaya range stretching from Dhaulagiri and Annapurna in the west to Everest and Kanchenjunga in the east. This is also best spot to view sunrise and sunset.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 6Trek from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (1550m) takes about five hours. — After experiencing the magical Nagarkot, you will trek towards Dhulikhel. As you approach Dhulikhel (1550m), a plethora of cultural diversities, interesting traditional practices, lush vegetation and rich bird life unfolds before you. Dhulikhel is also a popular viewpoint to see Himlayan peaks.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 7Trek from Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha (1750m) and then to Panauti. — Trek from Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha and then to Panauti takes approximately four and a half hours and thereafter drive from Panauti to Kathmandu for about one and half hours. From Dhulikhel, the trail gradually ascends to Namo Buddha (1750m), one of the four important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Kathmandu Valley. Afterwards trek from Namo Buddha on a level trail all the way to Panauti. Panauti is an ancient Newari town featuring Goddess Kali Temple. Enjoy a short sightseeing in and around Panauti and then drive back to Kathmandu.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 8Departure — After early morning breakfast, you will drive to Kathmandu International Airport for final departure.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
What's included in your experience
Included
- a) Kathmandu
- Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
- 4 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
- 2 full days sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley as per the itinerary with English/Hindi speaking tour guide and transport by private vehicle
- One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
- b) Trekking
- Trekking guide & Porter
- One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
- All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Accommodation in Lodges/hotels during the trek
- Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffel bags and trekking poles if required
- Entry Permit for Shivapuri National ParkTrekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
- All land transportation from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and Panauti to Kathmandu by private vehicle
- Insurance and equipment for the guides and porters
- First aid kit
- Tax, VAT and our service charge
- Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
Not included
- Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for involved staffs
- Meals and hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)
Essential trip information
Accommodation
Hotel
Fitness & eligibility
3
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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