Shivapuri Nagarkot Trek
Shivapuri Nagarkot Trek is a short hike out of finest trekking routes around the Kathmandu valley. It is short and easy hiking nearby the Kathmandu valley which covers three best mountain ranges including Shivapuri hills, Chisopani hills, and Nagarkot hills. Trekking in this route is designed for the beginner trekkers and can’t walk for long distance. The village of the Nagarkot is on the edge of the valley and offer 360-degree panoramic views of the mountains including sunrise and sunset as well as Kathmandu valley. During the treks, we follow the forest and reach the top of the hills from where you will have a scenic view of Kathmandu valley. The region offers diverse flora and fauna like pine species, Utis species, oak species. The trek is named after the Shivapuri National Park, which is regarded as the nearest National park. You will walk through the villages, green jungle, streams, visit temples and monasteries and enjoy the views of the beautiful landscape of Kathmandu valley. This trekking route is newly developed and an off-the-beaten-track experience, which highlights an ancient lifestyle combining it with picturesque scenery.
Shivapuri Nagarkot Trek is the famous trekking route which is just 25 kilometers far from Kathmandu valley. The most popular walks lads down from the Nagarkot along a ridge to the temple of Changunayaran-with views of Sankhu village to the right and Bhaktapur to the left. This region is also known as the home of the 100 species of plants and many wild animals and birds including snow leopard, rare Himalayan wildlife black bear, and 250 species of birds. It is the most popular sunrise and Mountain Viewpoint near to the Kathmandu valley. A hundred and twenty-nine species of Mushroom have been so far identified and cataloged from the Shivapuri National park. The season between March to May and September to December is considered as the best season for trekking in this route lead by Experience Trekking Guide.
Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sundarijal to Chisopani
Day 03: Chisopani to Nagarkot
Day 04: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel
Day 05: Dhulikhel to Kathmandu
Day 06: Final departure