The is a special trek around Kathmandu valley and one of the best trekking trailsnear thecapital. Yet it offers a rich insight into the lives, history, culture and religion of its inhabitants. You will walk mostly Shivapuri watershed forests and villages during your trekking time. Shivapuri hill (2792m), is the highest point of this trekking. From the top of Shivapuri, can see western mountain Manaslu, Buddha Himal, Ganesh himal range, Langtang range, Dorjeelakpa, Shisapangma and Gaurishankar in short we can see more than 60 peaks from here. Another gain of this trekking is to reach Nagarkot and Dhulikhel, which is the most popular point for viewing, terrace, river and beautiful scenery green hill. This Trail also called Kathmandu, chisapani, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel Trek and detail itinerary about the trail are explained as below.
NAMESTE! Satellite Treks And Expedition heartily welcomes you to the Beautiful country Nepal. We will meet you at the International Airport Kathmandu. Our Companies Representative will be there holding placard on which either company or client's name will be printed just opposite of the arrival and ager your reception, we will transfer you to the hotel. After your arrival at the hotel, we fix the schedule for a short orientation meeting which gives you some general information about the trip and will you settle rest of the due payment at the same time. For this you have to be three copy of passport size photos, a copy of the passport and copy of travel insurance. If your arrival at the day time, in the evening you will enjoy a welcome dinner with cultural dance and if your arrival is delayed, schedule will be on the next day.overnight stay hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast we first get you familiar with the Kathmandu valley by taking you for sightseeing. We first take you to Kathmandu Durbar Square and explore the beautiful complex of palaces, temples, shrines and courtyards built by the ancient Nepali kings between the 12th and 18th century. We also take you to swyombhunath (Monkey Temple), Pasupatinath, and Boudhanath .Briefing hotel where we will be discussing the technicalities of the trek and overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, drive to Sundarijal (1 hour) and start trek to Chisopani. The trail starts with a steep climb and passes through the Tamang villages and on through the rhododendron forest. Excellent view of the Manaslu Himalayan range including the Kathmandu Valley can be witnessed when the weather is clear during the trek. Dinner and Overnight at lodge at chisopani.
After breakfast, we move ascend an interesting trail takes us to the hill retreat of Nagarkot, perched on a ridge 32 km east of Kathmandu.It commands sweeping views of the Himalayas. Five of the world’s ten highest peaks, Everest, Lhotse, Choyu, Makalu and Manaslu are visible from here. Nagarkot is also a popular spot to see sunrise and sunset.Dinner and overnight at lodge in Nagarkot.
The trail climbs up to the tower of Nagarkot. From the tower there are excellent views of mountain including view of Mt Everest and Kathmandu valley. Trail descends through rhododendron forest and villages to Dhulikhel. In a clear day there are excellent views of eastern Himalaya.Dinner and overnight at resort in Dhulikhel.
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu takes about one and half hour. Upon arrival, check in hotel for refreshment and rest. Free afternoon for last minute shopping and packing andin the evening, we will have a farewell dinner with cultural dance at Typical Nepali Restaurants organized by Satellite Trekking And Expedition, Overnight at hotel.
This day is the last day for yours in Nepal as per your schedule. After breakfast and check out from the hotel we will take you to the airport. If you want more exploring here, we will be ready to help and manage for your best. Thank you for choosing Satellite Treks And Expedition to travel with and we look forward to seeing you again in Nepal.