It is an excellent trip for those who wish short trek or have limited time for a short and easy trek. Shivapuri is popular for watershed and wild life reserve which is the second highest hill that surround the Kathmandu valley. This trek commences at Budhanilkantha from where you will be able to view the central and eastern mountain ranges, the sunrise and sunset. It also offers a good introduction to Nepalese rural life. The end point of the trek appears with two options either at Nagarkot or Dhulikhel. This trek can be done throughout the year as each season adds beauty and majesty to this trek. The view point at Nagarkot offers memorable experience of the magic of mountains. The village of Nagarkot is on the edge of the valley and offers superb views of the mountains as well as Kathmandu valley.
Itineray Details
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Budhanilkantha (Narayanthan) takes about 30 minutes and trek from Budhanilkantha to Shivapuri Lekh (Baghdwar)
Day 2: Trek from Shivapuri Lekh (2523m.) to Dhap via Chisapani
Day 3: Trek from Dhap to Nagarkot takes approximately five and half hours. Your trek to Chauki Bhanjyang
Day 4: Trek from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel
Day 5: Trek from Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha-Panauti takes approximately four and half hours and drive from Panauti to Kathmandu.
Price Include:
- Pick & Drop to Airport / 2 nights Hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with Tour guide
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
- Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
- Trekking Guides and Porters
- Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff
- Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
Price Exclude:
- Any Meals in Kathmandu & other places
- Airfare domestic / international flights
- Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which will require 2 passport size photos
- Airport tax required for the Domestic / International flights All alcoholic, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
- Personal Trekking Equipment, medical and travel insurance