?Starting the morning with a short drive of less than an hour, heading North-East of Kathmandu Valley rim. Reaching a small farm town of Sundarijal, located 15 km. east of Kathmandu city. Following our guide with a climb towards Shivapuri National Park entrance, facing nice views of waterfalls, brooks, and fresh streams.
The trail follows uphill to a nice farm village and then into a lovely rhododendron and pine forest. The last short climb reaches Chisapani, located on a high ridge north of Kathmandu Valley. Where air gets cooler facing views of snow-capped peaks from Annapurna-Manaslu-Ganesh Himal and Lang tang Himal.
The views extend towards Jugal Himal with Annapurna and Manaslu in the far west, check into a nice simple lodge. Late afternoon enjoys the stunning views of sunsets reflecting over a chain of Himalayan peaks in the north.
Enjoy the sunrise views, reflecting on the chain of Himalayan peaks, after breakfast starts the hike, following a high ridge. Views of snow peaks remain constant throughout the walks, enter into a lovely cool forest, as the walk heads downhill to Chowki-Bhanjyang. A small farm village with views of Kathmandu valley eastern rim, the trail follows a gradual winding path.
Reaching the lovely village of Jarsing Pawa, the walk continues with a climb from a small farm area of Kartike Bhanjyang. An hour uphill brings you to the end of the day’s walks reaching the famous Nagarkot Hill and the highest point. Nagarkot for an overnight stop in the comfort of nice hotels and resorts with a backdrop of Himalayan mountain views.
Nagarkot, located at 2,175 meters, is famous for stunning sunrises and sunset views, which reflect over snow-capped mountains. Facing views of Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang-Jugal Himal Mt. Gaurishankar as far towards the eastern horizon around the Everest range.
The morning before dawn enjoy the stunning sunrise, as it reflects on Himalayan peaks. After having breakfast drive back to Kathmandu of a few hours journey, the road leads through Bhaktapur city outskirts.
(Interested people can enjoy the tour of Changunarayan Temple with Bhaktapur sightseeing also). On reaching the Kathmandu city area transfer to your hotel, and rest of the day at leisure.