Kathmandu Valley Rim Trekking - 3 days

Kathmandu Valley Rim Trekking - 3 days

Kathmandu Valley Rim Trekking is a short and enjoyable walks on the outskirt of the capital rim around high rolling hills. This trek takes you around Kathmandu valley.So it is a great escape from hustle and bustle city life for few days.Moreover, it is known by Kathmandu trekking tours.
You will be in complete ambiance of fresh natural environment on green hills covered within tall rhododendron-oaks-magnolia-pines and fir tree lines. Which will be facing super panorama of Central Himalaya range covering Manaslu-Ganesh-Langtang-Jugal Himal. And all the way towards Gaurishankar and as far east within Everest range of peaks.

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani 2,165m – 05 hrs.

Stop At: Chisapani, Chisapani, Bheri Zone, Mid-Western Region
Morning depart from hotel for short drive passing Bouddhanath area to reach at Sundarijal on the north eastern side of Kathmandu valley rim. From here head up with climb into cool forested areas of Sundarijal water shed and water reservoir that supplies drinking water to Kathmandu city.
After climb reach Burlung Bhanjyang within Tamang people farm villages. And head into dense woodland to reach a hill top with vast green field at Chisapani for overnight stop.
Chisapani offers grand panorama of Himalayan chain of peaks with stunning sunrise views in the comfort of local nice lodge.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse accommodation

Day 2: Trek to Nagarkot 1,932 m – 06 hrs.

Stop At: Nagarkot, Nagarkot, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Next day morning starts with pleasant walks on gradual winding path into enchanting rhododendron, pines forest with downhill to Chowki-Bbhanjyang. It is a small farm village with views of east side of Kathmandu valley rim. With short break, walk continues on gradual scenic path for few hours passing Jarsing Pawa. From this village our route of Kathmandu valley trek diverts to high hill.Then downhill to Kartike Bhanyang. Again uphill walk to famous and popular Nagarkot hill town for overnight stop.
Nagarkot is, located at an elevation from 1,932 to 2,100 m high, a scenic hill top famous for stunning sunrises and sunset. The rays are reflects over range of snow capped mountains from Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang-Jugal Himal Mt. Gaurishankar and all the way to the eastern horizon towards Everest range of peaks.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel accommodation

Day 3: Trek to Changunarayan 1,630 m and drive back to Kathmandu – 05 hrs.

Stop At: Changunarayan, Changunarayan, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
With beautiful snapshots and moments in Nagarkot, this day downhill past several farm villages and terrace fields. And then enter into patch of cool forest towards a quaint town of med-vial period at Changunarayan temple premises.
Changunarayan is one of ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. (One of famous and popular Hindu Gods after Brahma and Shiva.) You can see a great fine architecture of pagoda, with time here to visit its serene surrounding. And then drive back to Kathmandu with afternoon free for leisure shopping souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.