Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Chisapani
Your trek begins in Kathmandu and heads out to Sundarijal this morning. From there you'll climb through forest for about 5 hours to reach Shivapuri ridge, passing through the Tamang settlement of Milkshake where tea and valley views give you a chance to rest. The afternoon takes you through oak and rhododendron forests in Shivapuri National Park, and you'll finish the day at your lodge in Chisapani at 2300m/7546ft after lunch.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)
Included Activities
- Trek from Sundarijal to Chisapani (approximately 5 hours)
- Visit Tamang settlement of Milkshake and tea shop
- Hike through Shivapuri National Park forests
Landmarks Sundarijal Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park Kathmandu Valley 
- Day 2
Chisapani to Nagarkot
After breakfast you'll trek from Chisapani toward Nagarkot over about 3 hours. Around the 2-hour mark you'll reach Chauki Bhanjyang to rest and have lunch, then continue through mid-hill villages and farmland terraces to Nagarkot. This hill station gives you Himalayan views, and you'll catch the sunset before heading to your lodge for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hiking Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot (approximately 3 hours)
- Visit Chauki Bhanjyang settlement
- Watch sunset from Nagarkot
Landmarks Nagarkot Chauki Bhanjyang 
- Day 3
Nagarkot to Dhulikhel
Get up before dawn to see the sunrise from Nagarkot with Himalayan views spread out in front of you. After breakfast you'll trek for 6 hours through dense community forests and small settlements, eventually reaching Dhulikhel. This traditional Newari village sits nicely positioned for Himalayan views from the northeast, and you'll have dinner at your lodge before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hiking Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise from Nagarkot
- Trek from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (6 hours)
- Visit Newari culture village of Dhulikhel
Landmarks Dhulikhel - Day 4
Dhulikhel to Namobuddha to Kathmandu
Another early start for sunrise and breakfast in Dhulikhel kicks off your final trekking day. You'll hike for 4 hours, climbing up to Kali Mandir temple before descending through Kavre village and pine forests to Namobuddha at 1750m/5741ft. This sacred Buddhist site marks where Prince Mahasattva legendarily sacrificed himself to feed a starving tigress, a story shown on stone slabs near the stupas. After exploring, you'll drive back to Kathmandu for your last evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Shanker (or similar))
Included Activities
- Trek to Kali Mandir temple
- Hike to Namobuddha (4 hours)
- Visit Namobuddha Buddhist pilgrimage site and stupas
- Return drive to Kathmandu
Landmarks Kali Mandir Namobuddha Kavre 
- Day 5
Kathmandu
Your adventure ends this morning after breakfast in Kathmandu. You'll head out carrying memories of Himalayan sunsets and mountain views from your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
