Kathmandu Valley Rim Trekking 3 days

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Drive to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani 2,165m – 05 hrs.⌄

   Morning depart from hotel for short drive passing Bouddhanath area to reach at Sundarijal on the north eastern side of Kathmandu valley rim. From here head up with climb into cool forested areas of Sundarijal water shed and water reservoir that supplies drinking water to Kathmandu city. After climb reach Burlung Bhanjyang within Tamang people farm villages. And head into dense woodland to reach a hill top with vast green field at Chisapani for overnight stop. Chisapani offers grand panorama of Himalayan chain of peaks with stunning sunrise views in the comfort of local nice lodge.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Teahouse accommodation

2. 2Trek to Nagarkot 1,932 m – 06 hrs.⌄

   Next day morning starts with pleasant walks on gradual winding path into enchanting rhododendron, pines forest with downhill to Chowki-Bbhanjyang. It is a small farm village with views of east side of Kathmandu valley rim. With short break, walk continues on gradual scenic path for few hours passing Jarsing Pawa. From this village our route of Kathmandu valley trek diverts to high hill.Then downhill to Kartike Bhanyang. Again uphill walk to famous and popular Nagarkot hill town for overnight stop. Nagarkot is, located at an elevation from 1,932 to 2,100 m high, a scenic hill top famous for stunning sunrises and sunset. The rays are reflects over range of snow capped mountains from Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang-Jugal Himal Mt. Gaurishankar and all the way to the eastern horizon towards Everest range of peaks.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel accommodation

3. 3Trek to Changunarayan 1,630 m and drive back to Kathmandu – 05 hrs.⌄

   With beautiful snapshots and moments in Nagarkot, this day downhill past several farm villages and terrace fields. And then enter into patch of cool forest towards a quaint town of med-vial period at Changunarayan temple premises. Changunarayan is one of ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. (One of famous and popular Hindu Gods after Brahma and Shiva.) You can see a great fine architecture of pagoda, with time here to visit its serene surrounding. And then drive back to Kathmandu with afternoon free for leisure shopping souvenirs.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch