Chisapani Nagarkot Dhulikhel Trek is a short and an easy trek in Kathmandu. The cultures, landscapes, sunrise and sunset views over the Himalayas from Chisopani, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel is really amazing.If you are unable to do a long trek to Everest, Annapurna, Langtang and Manaslu, this is the best trek.
You will trek on a clean and untouched picturesque mountain environments, hiking through jungles and rice terraces fields.This is a perfect trek if you have a little time for low altitude trek. Nagarkot is a famous hill-station provides some of the most majestic views of the mountains. After a overnight stay in Nagarkot, wake up early in the morning to admire the beauty of the sunrise over the Himalayas which is a great way to wake up the body after the previous day’s exertions.
Dhulikhel trek trail is less rigorous.You will walk through forests of rhododendrons, pines and oaks. The trek pass through several small settlements of Tamang, Newari, and Chhetri. Dhulikhel is a beautiful small town famous for sunrise, sunset and the Himalayan Panorama. We also continue trek to Namobuddha, the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal. Namobuddha is one of the three main stupas of Kathmandu Valley, built on the top of the bones and hair of Prince Mahasattva known in Tibet as Chhenpo, and one of the former incarnations of Buddha Sakyamuni. We visit around Namobuddha, lunch and short downhill trek to Sankhu and drive back to Kathmandu.
Chisapani to Dhulikhel Trek Difficulty
This is a low altitude trek with moderate difficulty level, and you need to walk 5 to 6 hours each day. The trekkers with all skill levels like beginners to family with kids and senior citizens can do this trek as it is a short duration trek. However, the uphill 900 m climb from Sundarijal to Chisapani is quite challenging for hikers.
Best time trekking to Chisapani, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel.
It is possible to do Kathmandu valley trek all around the year. Autumn-September to December and Spring-March to June is the best time trek around Kathmandu valley. Winter like Jan and February is also a good time for this trek. The rainy season like July and August is not really recommended Kathmandu valley rim trek.The leeches and everyday rainfalls may disturb you on the trek.
Food on Trek
During the trek, you will get basic tea houses and budget hotel accommodation on the trail. Like in Nagarkot and Dhulikhel, you may get standard and deluxe hotel accommodation, but the cost it comes additional on top of budget hotel. We will book upgraded hotel accommodation in Nagarkot and Dhulikhel as per your kind request.
Trekking Accommodations
Furthermore, food facilities along the trek are quite basic as well. You will get Nepali meals-Dal Bhat consists of rice, dal (pulses), lentils, spinach, vegetables, pickles, meat, and others. You can also get various international cuisine like momo, chowmein, pizza, pasta, burger and others in the hotels around Kathmandu Valley trek.
Chisapani Nagarkot Trek Permit
The trek goes through Shivapuri National Park. So, we have to pay USD 10 for Kathmandu Trek Permit. The TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System) does not require trek around Kathmandu valley.
Chisapani Nagarkot Dhulikhel Trek Package
Chisapani Nagarkot Dhulikhel Package cost ranges from USD 250 to USD 450, it depends on service and the quality of hotel where you will be stay on trekking around Nagarkot, Dhulikhel and Chisapani.
Day 01: Kathmandu to Chisapani(2194m, 5 to 6 hours, 12km)
Receive you at your hotel and drive to Sundarijal, the trek beginning point and we then trek to Chisapani which is very popular for capturing the mountainous view of Annapurna, Manalsu, Langtang and Ganesh Himal. Overnight at Chisapani.
Day 02: Chisapani to Nagarkot (2174m, 5-6 hours, 20km)
Wake up in the mornig to enjoy the Himalayan Panorama, breakfast and trek to Nagakot through the jungle of Shivapuri National Park and then through the village experience the country life and mountains view along the trek to Nagarkot. Stay night at budget hotel in Nagarkot.
Day 03: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel(1945m, 5-6 hours, 18km)
Wake up early in the morning to watch sun sunrise view and the mountain range including Annapurna to Everest along with Manalsu, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Kanchenjung and other snow capped mountain, have breakfast and we continue trek to Dhulikhel through the countryside landscapes past villages, terraced rice fields and jungle, hiding and sinking with the Himalayas. Stay overnight at Budget hotel in Dhulikhel is another best vantage point near Kathmandu.
Day 04: Dhulikhel to Kathmandu via Namobuddha (1767m,4-5 hours, 12km)
Breakfast with enjoying the valley and mountains view, and trek to Namobuddha for 4 to 5 hours, and visit around Namobuddha monastery, and after lunch we trek down for an hour to the ending point of the trek and we drive back to Kathmandu for 2 hours via Panauti. The trip ends.
Passport
Your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. We recommend taking copies of the main passport pages and other important documents with you as well as leave copies at home with family or friends.
Nepal Visa
All foreign nationals except Indian passport holders require a visa to enter Nepal. Visas are obtainable from embassies abroad, land borders including borders with India and Tibet, and on arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport.Getting a visa at the airport or land borders can sometimes take time due to long queues. There have been instances when travellers are asked to show proof of exit from the country, ie flight tickets. You may also need to provide two passport photos and the following fees in US dollars subject to change, cash only. Multiple entry visa valid for 15 days costs US$30, 30 days costs US$50 and 90 days costs US$125
Tipping
It is customary to tip your guide and driver for outstanding service provided during your trip. You are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length and involvement of your guide on your trip. Tips are greatly appreciated as a gesture of thanks for their professionalism and leadership during your trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however, as a guideline is from $10 USD-$15 USD per person (in a currency relevant for your destination) per day can be used.
What to take for Kathmandu Trek
We recommend you to pack as lightly as possible, ensuring that you are able to carry and lift your own luggage and walk with it for short distances or up or down a flight of stairs. A lockable suitcase with wheels is ideal for this trip. It is recommended that you keep your main luggage weight around 15 kg and certainly no more than 20 kg. A small or medium-sized backpack (45-50 litres) is another good option.You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water, camera, jacket, etc. when you’re exploring during the day. During the colder months (Oct-Apr) the mountains can be very cold, so please make sure you pack warm clothes.
Cold Weather
Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
Scarf
Warm gloves
Warm hat
Warm layers
Conservative Dress:
Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
Documents:
Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
Passport (required) (With photocopies)
Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
Essentials:
Binoculars (optional)
Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
Cash, credit and debit cards
Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
Ear plugs
First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re hydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
Fleece top/sweater
Footwear
Hat
Locks for bags
Long pants/jeans
Money belt
Outlet adapter
Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
Reusable water bottle
Shirts/t-shirts
Sleepwear
Small travel towel
Sunglasses
Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
Watch and alarm clock
Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
Face masks (required)
Hand sanitizer (required)
Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Rubber gloves
Light Hiking:
Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
Smart Dress:
Smart outfit (For evenings out)
Warm Weather:
Sandals/flip-flops
Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
Sun hat/bandana
Swimwear
Money Matter
The official currency of Nepal is the Nepali rupee (NPR). Its symbol is often displayed as Rs. USD is also widely accepted in Nepal. ATMs can only be found in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Bhaktapur. Make sure you carry sufficient cash to cover your needs when travelling outside of these cities. Money exchange facilities are available in Kathmandu, Namche, Pokhara, Chitwan only outside the park, and Bhaktapur. Credit cards are not widely accepted.The Government of Nepal has banned the import, export, and use of 500 and 1000 Indian rupee notes in Nepal.You should ensure you are not carrying these notes on arrival in Nepal as they will be confiscated and you may be fined.The old, torn, and fade notes is very difficult to exchange when exchanging at banks and money exchange. Please ensure that you have new, clean notes.Before departing on a trek, make sure you have enough Nepalese currency to purchase meals and drinks, in the smaller denominations where possible, as there are no ATMs
Phone and internet access
The signal of phone and internet is very good during Nepal Tour. Every hotel and restaurants you will get free WiFi services.Trekking in the mountain, the internet and telephone network signal is poor. Wifi is available at some tea houses, paying an extra cost.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for Nepal tour. We require that a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend all travellers have a policy that also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects. It is nice to send us the copy of your travel insurance and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number. If you have credit card insurance, we will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number, and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and your credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Solo Travellers
Solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Optional Tour
Enjoy an early morning flight on a small aircraft with a window seat for an hour of spectacular scenery over the tallest mountain peak on earth. You will be able to view some of the most incredible, and famous sights that Nepal has to offer. This is weather permitting so tour might be delayed or an alternative day may be scheduled.It costs USD 260 per person including airport transfer.
Trek Grade
1. Easy Difficult Trek
Easy difficult trekking is ideal for anyone who leads a fairly active life. The walking sections on these trips are relatively easy and do not exceed 5 to 6 hours a day. It is possible however to design 'easier' three to four day treks with perhaps only three to four hours walking per day on request.
2. Moderate Difficult Trek
Moderate difficult trekking is a mixture of long and short walks. Hill-walking experience is desirable. Walking hours are limited to 7 hours each day. It is moderate due to altitude and other conditions that require a higher level of stamina than easy grade trips.
3. Challenging Difficult Trek
The Challenging difficult trekking is a combination of strenuous and moderate walks - normally 6 to 8 hours a day. These treks readily take an altitude of 4,500 meters above the sea level.The trek is physically demanding as we get to altitudes up to 4,000 m with side trips to higher elevations.
4. Strenuous Difficult Trek
The Strenuous difficult trekking is the most strenuous and it tests your physical ability and patience. These trips may require a degree of mountaineering skills and you should be capable of carrying on at an altitude of 4000-5000 meters. Daily walking is approximately 7 hours. All trips to Tibet is “Strenuous” due to their higher altitude and climate conditions.
