The 3-day Kathmandu Valley trek starts from Sundarijal after a short drive from Kathmandu, a 2-hour local bus ride, or you can add a private car supplement at an extra cost of US$60 (return trip). The trek's starting point, Sundarijal, is within the Shivaluri National Park, which offers magnificent waterfalls along the Sundarijal stream. Sundarijal means "beautiful water" in Nepali. It’s a very peaceful trail, with the relaxing sounds of water, birds, and some animals. After an hours hiking in the Shivapuri National Park, we will arrive at Mulkharka village, which offers beautiful views of Kathmandu valley and the village itself. The trail runs through the Shivapuri National Park, with rhododendron forests, many wildflowers, and a variety of flora & fauna. If you are lucky, you can see wild animals like deer, monkeys, porcupines, wild boars, etc. We arrive at Chisapani village, located in the middle of Shivapuri National Park. We will spend our first night at Shivapuri village, or continue our walk for 2 more hours and stay overnight at Jhula Village. We are heading to Nagarkot, the famous viewpoint, to see the high Himalayas and beautiful landscape. We will spend our 2nd night at Nagarkot. We will start our 3rd day hiking after a sunrise tour to Nagarkot View Point. The hike on the 3rd day is pleasant, passing through beautiful terraced farmland and the local life of Nepali farmers. We finally arrive at the Changunarayan temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Nepal. Lunch and visit the temple before we drive back to Kathmandu, or visit Bhaktapur if time allows, as we pass through on the way back.
Why is this trek special?
1. Time saving, as you can start the trek after a 2-hour drive.
2. Hiking through Shivapuri-Nagarjung National Park.
3. Great varieties of flora and fauna & birds, some animals.
4. Nearest remote villages from Kathmandu where you can experience the local farming.
5. High Himalaya ranges such as Ganesh Himalaya ( 7200 metres), Langtang range, and Langtang Lirung 7178 metres, Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar, and more on clear days.
6. Includes Chisapani village in the middle of Shivapuri National Park.
7. The famous viewpoint, Nagarkot.
8. Oldest Hindu temple, Changunarayan.
9. A short 2-hour drive back to Kathmandu through ancient Bhaktapur city.