3 days -Sundarijal Town to Chisapani Nagarkot -Lakuribhanjyang-Lubhu trek is the shortest Hiking Trail available closer to Kathmandu Downtown which starts from Sundarijal and ends at Lubhu Town in Lalitpur District (Kathmandu Valley).
Early in the morning, we wake up in our hotel room and kick-off on a drive to Sundarijal. The Trek Point at Sundarjali Town is last border for Kathmandu Valley. It takes about 1.30 hours by Car to reach at Sundarijal from Thamel & Road distance between Thamel and Sundarjil Trek Start point is about 20km. It is a marvelous place, mostly influenced by Buddhist culture, as you can see prayer flags and monks- in maroon costumes- all around. We begin our hike to Chisapani from this point.
Sundarijal to Chisapani follows a scenic route, along the unstoppable stone stairs that continues up to Chisapani. It is a pleasant walk through the woods of rhododendron. Firstly, we will head on towards the entrance of Shivapuri National Park, which shows us a further way to Chisapani. And then, we will continue walking along the beaten trail, until Chisapani, for the next couple of hours. The route is well-defined, and the surrounding vistas are incredibly awesome, which makes this hike so popular among the domestic travelers as well. It takes about 6 hours to reach Chisapani from Sundarijal. Chisapani is a Sherpa hamlet, overlooking gorgeous mountains of Langtang and Gaurishankar region.
Especially, the evening sunset view is greatly admired from this viewpoint. During the peak seasons, Chisapani is crowded by trekkers, hikers, and holiday travelers from all around the world. Stay at one of the lodges at Chisapani for the overnight stay.
As most of the hikers do, we will wake up at the crack of a dawn to hike towards Nagarkot. Today, the trail is quite physically demanding because it takes about 7 hours to arrive at the hill station of Nagarkot. But, no worries; the sceneries are brilliant enough to make you forget the exhaustion.
Most part of the trail until Nagarkot is through the forest of the Shivapuri National Park. This setting is completely natural and pure, enough to drag your mind, body, and soul into that wilderness. For the lunch, you will stop at Chauki Bhanjyang, and then continue your walk up to Nagarkot.
Nagarkot is a fantastic viewpoint to witness the spectacular sunrise from behind the far-reaching mountain panoramas. So, you will make your stay at one of the lodges at Nagarkot.
Early in the morning, we will wake up to witness the grand sunrise from the hilltop of Nagarkot. This view is incredibly fascinating. As the sun mounts over the snow-clad ranges, the milieu turns into golden, all of a sudden. This is one of the soul-piercing views of nature. Trek continue to Lakuri Bhanjayang then about an hour downhill walk to Border of Lubhu town in Lalitpur District. The Trek ending point at Lubhu in Lalitpur is Start Border Point of Town for lalitpur district in Kathmandu Valley. This is the last Trek point, from where, It takes about an hour car drive to reach at Thamel in Kathmandu, following about 15 KM blackstoned Road.
Note: Trekking Start point at Sundarijal is the last border of Kathmandu city (Kathmandu Valley) and Trek End point Lubhu is Start Point of Town for Lalitpur District (Kathmandu Valley)
Total Trekking Package price per person: USD 240
Price Does include:
1. Trekking Permit
2. Shivapuri National Park Entry Permit
3. Car transportation to Trek start Point (Sundarijal in Kathmandu city) and back to Kathmandu from Trek Ending Point Lubhu in Lalitpur
4. Foods (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) for 3 days during Hiking, Tea & Coffee with biscuits along with cold drinks.
5. 2 Nights stay at Hotel during Hiking
6. Trekking Guide and Guide's Wages, Food, Transportation, Accomodation, Permit and Insurance