Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and head straight to your hotel to get settled. Take this time to shake off travel fatigue, grab some food if you're hungry, and get oriented to the city. By evening you can explore the neighborhood around your hotel or just rest up for the hiking days ahead.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu Nepal)
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Chisopani
Early start at 8:00 am with a drive out to Sundarijal. From there you'll begin hiking through Shivapura National Park, working your way up toward Chisopani at 2200m/7218 feet. The hike takes around 6 hours with terrain that gets progressively steeper as you gain elevation. You'll spend the night in this mountain village, so bring layers since it gets cool at altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Sundarijal
- Hike to Chisopani crossing Shivapura National Park
- English-speaking trekking guide
Landmarks Shivapura National Park - Day 3
Chisopani to Nagarkot
Wake up early to catch sunrise from Chisopani, where you can see panoramic views across about 20 snow-covered peaks in the distance. After breakfast, you'll hike for roughly 7 hours along a more straightforward trail down to Nagarkot. The path is fairly direct, so it's more about steady walking than technical climbing. You'll overnight in Nagarkot, another mountain settlement with its own set of views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing from Chisopani with panoramic mountain views
- Hike to Nagarkot
- Day 4
Nagarkot to Kathmandu
Start this morning watching the sunrise again, this time from Nagarkot where the Mount Everest Range is visible on clear days. After eating, you'll trek down to Changunarayan to visit an old Hindu temple there. From there you'll drive back down to Kathmandu for your final overnight, giving your legs a break after the previous days of hiking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing with panoramic mountain views including Mount Everest Range
- Trek down to Changunarayan
- Visit Changunaraya Hindu Temple
Landmarks Changunaraya Temple Mount Everest Range - Day 5
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Following breakfast, you'll take a guided sightseeing tour around Kathmandu hitting the main sites. That includes Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath), the Boudhanath stupa, Pashupatinath temple, and Patan Durbar Square with its historic palace architecture. You'll loop through these spots and return to your hotel in Kathmandu by evening for your last night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Monkey Temple
- Visit Boudhanath
- Visit Pashupatinath
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
Landmarks Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath) Boudhanath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Patan Durbar Square - Day 6
Departure
Today you'll head to Kathmandu airport for your departure. The timing depends on your flight, so plan accordingly to leave your hotel with enough buffer for check-in and security.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu Nepal)
