Chisapani hiking is one of the shortest treks that is convenient and easily accessible from the Kathmandu city. This trek is famous because hikers can view snow-capped mountains if they are lucky while they walk the beautiful wild forests that are painted with rhododendron flowers during springtime. You can also experience the traditional Nepali feeling, the peace, and tranquility as you get away from the busy modern life in the city.
The starting point of this trek is Budhanilkantha, a small town on the outskirts of the Kathmandu valley. Budhanilkantha is also a religious site of the sleeping Hindu God, Lord Vishnu, where you will start walking through the woods of Shivapuri National Park, a sanctuary of unique flora and fauna. You can continue walking the trails uphill passing the Nagi Gumba and a small Tamang village called Mulkharka for about 6 hours until you reach Chisapani.
Trip Highlights
- A visit to the beautiful Shivapuri National Park.
- Witness the beauty of nature decorated by oak and rhododendron forests and the scenic views of various mountain ranges near the city.
- A visit to Nagi Gumba where nuns live there.
- Experience and explore the spectacular views of snowcapped mountains like Ganesh Himal and Gaurishankar Himal as well as Mount Everest in a good weather.
- Explore the lifestyles and culture of the Tamang people and their village in Mulkharka.
Day 1: Pickup from your hotel and early morning drive to Budhanilkantha. Walk through the jungle of Shivapuri National Park. About 6 hours of walking uphill and you reach Chisapani.
Overnight at Chisapani.
Day 2: Breakfast and then hike downhill from Chisapani to Sankhu about 5 hours. Drive back to Kathmandu International Airport for your onward destination.
