Kakani-Shivapuri- Chisopani-Nagarkot- Dhulikhel-  Namobuddha Trek

Kakani-Shivapuri- Chisopani-Nagarkot- Dhulikhel- Namobuddha Trek

Kakani / Shivapuri and Nagarkot Village trek is one of the finest trekking routes around Kathmandu valley. The trek is named after the Shivapuri National Park, which is regarded as the nearest National Park from the International Airport. It is just 25 km from the capital, Kathmandu. Even though being so close yet it provides a visitor a sight of the remoteness and the grandeur of the villages found in Nepal. Shivapuri Village (2729m) is a true spirit of Nepalese village experience and hospitality.


This trek offers various activities to keep oneself busy during the stay be it in the form of Nature Treks and Hikes, Ethnic Village Tours, Bird Watching, Photography or just a simple relaxing leisure. This is a fantastic hiking tour from Kathmandu. It offers a rich insight into the lives, history, culture and religion of its inhabitants. Shivapuri hill (2729m) is the highest point of this trek. From the top of Shivapuri, one can have a panoramic view of the western mountains like Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Ganesh Himal Range, Mt. Langtang Range, Mt. Dorje Lakpa Mt. Shishapangma, Mt. Gaurishankar and many more. In a short span of time one can see more than 60 peaks from here. When we gain our height to Nagarkot, we will see other mountains too. Nagarkot is the most popular point for viewing mountains, sunrise and sunset, beautiful landscape, river and beautiful green hill scenery. The Shivapuri National Park, initially established as Shivapuri Watershed Reserve in 1976, Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve (SWWR) in 1984 and located 12 kilometers north of the Kathmandu valley , was gazetted in 2002.

 

Kakani HikingDay to Day Itinerary

Day 01 : Kathmandu - Kakani by drive and trek up to High hill and camp.
Day 02 : Trek High hill - Shivapuri hill.
Day 03 : Trek Shivapuri hill - Chisapani.
Day 04 : Trek Chisapani - Nagarkot.
Day 05 : Trek Nagarkot - Dhulikhel.
Day 06 : Trek Dhulikhel - Namobuddha.
Day 07 : Trek from Namobuddha to Panuti and drive back to Kathmandu.