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A compact three-day trek from Kathmandu through Shivapuri’s forests to panoramic Nagarkot and the ancient Changunarayan Temple. Expect stone steps, sunrise mountain views, basic tea-house nights, and a strong cultural finish.
A compact three-day trek from Kathmandu through Shivapuri’s forests to panoramic Nagarkot and the ancient Changunarayan Temple. Expect stone steps, sunrise mountain views, basic tea-house nights, and a strong cultural finish.
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Operated by Shepherd Holidays · Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
You step out of Kathmandu’s bustle into mountain air that immediately sharpens the senses — a drive through terraced farms gives way to the stone steps and rhododendron trunks of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Morning light slices across ridgelines; breath clouds in the cool ascent to Chisapani and later flares gold over the high peaks from Nagarkot.
moderate.
3 days.
Suitable for people with regular cardio fitness who can handle long days of uphill walking and stair sections
A licensed guide is not mandatory but recommended for permit handling, route-finding, and local context—many operators include one.
Accommodations are simple tea houses or lodges offering shared rooms, basic bedding, and communal meals—expect rustic comfort.
Daily segments include steady climbs on stone steps and trails; most walkers with moderate fitness complete the route comfortably with rest stops.
Elevations peak around 2,100–2,200 m—altitude effects are usually minor, but hydrate, pace yourself, and inform guides of any symptoms.
The trail follows historical pilgrimage and trade paths; Changunarayan Temple dates back over a millennium and is a key early Hindu site in the Kathmandu Valley.
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park protects Kathmandu’s northern watershed; stick to trails, avoid single-use plastics, and use local guides to support community conservation.
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