Kathmandu Shivapuri National Park and Nagarkot Hiking - 3 Days

Shivapuri National Park is the ninth national park in Nepal that has more than five hundred native species of plants and animals. It is located in the country’s mid-hill on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley, named after Shivapuri Peak of 2,732 m (8,963 ft) altitude. The park includes some historical and religious sites. On the way to the park you can visit the Budhanilkantha Temple. On the way in the hiking route you can enjoy views of the Langtang Mountain Range. Trekking through Shivapuri you will reach Chisopani with amazing view of snow-cap mountains, green hill terraces, national park jungle with the beautiful Nepali village. The village is also the gateway to Langtang Gosainkunda and Nagarkot. Trekking down from Nagarkot you will reach Changu Narayan temple. The temple is located on top a hill. It is one of the oldest temples of Nepal. The village surrounding the temple offers detail view of medieval architecture of Nepal.

Day 01: Early in the morning around 8:00 am, drive to sundarijal by car/bus/van and hike upto Chisopani(2200m) 5hrs crossing Shivapura National Park. Overnight at Chisopani (L/D).

Day 02: Wake up early in the morning to see sunrise from Chisopani, from here we can see panoramic view of twenty snow covered mountains. after breakfast will hike to Nagarkot for six hours through straight trail. Overnight at Nagarkot hotel.(B/L/D)

Day 03: Early in the morning see sunrise view and panoramic views of various mountains including Mount Everest. After breakfast trek down to Changunarayan and visit old hindu temple Changunaraya and drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel. (B/L)