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 trekking. 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. Dorjeelakpa Mt.
Shisapangma, Mt. Gaurishankar and many more. In short span of time one can see
more than 60 peaks from here. When we gain our height to Nagarkot, we would see
other mountains too. Nagarkot is the most popular point for viewing mountains,
sunrise and sunset, beautiful landscape, river and beautiful scenery green
hill. 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 gazette in 2002.
Trip
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival
Arrive in Kathmandu airport. Then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley City Tour
After breakfast,full day
city Tour at Kathmandu in important and popular tour spots which are related
with history, culutre and tradition of Nepal ,Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath
Stupa, Swayambhunath Monaster and Patan Durbar square which are in records of
world heritage sites too.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Kakani (2066m.)
Drive to Kakani (2066m.) the
trek starting point and trek to Hi Hill. We would be walking through the forest
and along the ridge with spectacular views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal,
Langtang and Jugal Himal.
Day 04: Kakani to Shivapuri (2729m.)
Trek from Kakani to
Shivapuri (2729m.). It offers a rich insight into the lives, history, culture
and religion of its inhabitants. From the top of Shivapuri, one can have a
panoramic view of the western mountains like Manaslu, Ganesh Himal Range,
Langtang Range, Dorjeelakpa Shisapangma, Gaurishankar and many more.
Day 05: Shivapuri to Chisopani (2194m.)
We wake up early in the
morning to see the sunrise over the snowcapped mountains. Then we start our
trek to Chisopani (2194m). Chisapani is another view point of sunrise and
sunset. Lantang region can also be seen from this point.
Day 06: Chisopani to Nagarkot (2175m.)
Trek from Chisopani to
Nagarkot (2175m.). Nagarkot offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan Mountains.
In close proximity to the Kathmandu city. Well known as a place to watch beautiful
sunrises and sunsets, Nagarkot is much more. It is a very nice Places for philosophers and honeymooners, a setting to romance with
nature. No doubt, Nagarkot is a place to relax your mind and body, be in touch
with the beauty of nature, experience Nepal, and escape the hectic demands of
city life.
Day 07: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (1440m.)
Having viewed the sunrise, trek
to Dhulikhel. It. We can see an impressive vista of the snowy central Himalayas
making a backdrop to the gentle hills. It is an old Newari trade station en
route to the Tibetan plateau and today it is an ideal place for visitors to
enjoy natural environment, the local lifestyle, old Newari culture and
spectacular views.
Day 08: Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha( 1750M)
Trek from Dhulikhel to Namo
Buddha, From Dhulikhel, the trail climbs up to the Kali Mandir, a temple
dedicated to Goddess Kali. From there the trail drops down to the village of
Kavre and past a line of shops and tea houses. It then climbs again through
pine woods past Phulbari and up and down a couple of more hills before you
reach the hill of NamoBuddha( 1750m) is very important Buddhist Pilgrimage
located in Kavre District about 38 km east of Kathmandu. The Stupa and shrines
built in this lovely little hill mark a very ancient holy site where a
legendary prince named Mahasattva offered himself to a starving Tigress with
several underfed cubs. This legendary episode is depicted in a stone slab and
placed right next to a holy Stupa.
Day 09: NamoBuddha to Panauti and drive back to Kathmandu
Trek From Namobuddha to
panauti and Drive back to Kathmandu . The trail leads you some beautiful
villages , when arrived in Panauti we can some old temple and the typical
newari culture after breakfast drive Back to Kathmandu
See You in Nepal Around Kathmandu Valley Trek
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