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Shivapuri trek (Budhanilkantha -
Nagarkot) |
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Shivapuri, popular for the watershed and
wild life area, is the second highest
hill surrounding the Kathmandu valley
rim. This trek is to commence at
Budhanilkantha with the purpose to be
amazed with pleasant views of the
central and eastern mountain ranges,
heavenly views of sunrise and sunset and
is good introduction to Nepalese rural
life. The end point of the trek appears
with two options either at Nagarkot or
Dhulikhel. It is an excellent trip for
those who wish to avoid a long strenuous
trek or only have time for a short and
easy trek. This trek can be done
throughout the year as each season adds
beauty and majesty to this trek. The
view points at Nagarkot offers a long
lasting experience that has many
different options to enjoy the magic of
mountains. The village of Nagarkot is on
the edge of the valley and offers superb
views of the mountains as well as
Kathmandu valley. |
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Facts
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TREK |
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Duration: 04 Days & 05 Days
Trek type: Tea House
Max Altitude: 1440 m. |
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: land
Grade: Easy |
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Itinerary
In
Details I |
Day
01 :
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Drive from Kathmandu to
Budhanilkantha (Narayanthan)
which takes about 25
minutes and trek from
Budhanilkantha to
Shivapuri Lekh (Bagdwar)
and it takes
approximately four and
half hours. Drive from
Kathmandu. to
Budhanilikantha, site of
a huge monolithic statue
of Lord Vishnu, one of
the valley's most
photographed sites.
Budhanilkantha is a
remarkable, colossal,
statue of the Lord
Vishnu, reclining on the
coil of the snake King "Seshang".
This fifth century
statue is in the middle
of small pond and seems
to float on water. It is
a famous place of
pilgrimage, though the
reigning King of Nepal
may not visit this spot
From here trail ascents
into the Shivpuri hills.
Shivapuri situated at an
elevation of 2563m north
of Kathmandu is the
second highest hill
around Kathmandu valley.
Bagdwar, source of holy
river Bagmati, is
located near Shivapuri.
After breakfast at
hotel, you trek to Muhan
Pani - 10 km north of
Kathmandu for about 30
minutes drive. After
checking the formalities
at the Shivapuri
entrance gate, you enter
Shivapuri watershed and
wildlife area. You
commence your hike from
the southern boundary of
the area where the army
check-post is located.
The trail goes along the
rugged motor-able road
through pine and cherry
forest up to Nagi Gompa
within one and half
hours, where a nunnery
monastery is located.
Beyond the monastery,
the trail goes steep
uphill through the oak,
rhododendron and bamboo
forest for another 03
hours. From the top one
can enjoy the sight of
snowy mountains such as
Ganesh Himal, Langtang -
Lirung and Dorje Lakpa. |
Day
02 :
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Trek from
Shivapuri Lekh
to Dhap via
Chisapani which
takes about five
hours. Today you
will have to
prepare early
morning because
today trail is
little long. You
start your trek
on plain trail
about 1 hour,
the mountains
greetings from
you northern
side (left side)
you and hike
slowly to gain
the height. On
the top of hill
the fascinating
sight welcome
and you will
have your lunch
here. From here
the forest and 3
hours flat trail
lead to you
Chisapani trek.
The route you
follow is quite
smooth and you
can enjoy the
numerous green
and villages at
some distance.
Moreover, you
head along the
path through
forests where
you can enjoy
the chirping of
birds. Dhap is
an uncultivated
field surrounded
by beautiful
forests.
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Day
03 :
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Trek from Dhap
to Nagarkot and
it takes
approximately
five and half
hours. Morning
the northern
mountain views
attract you. You
trek start to
Chauki Bhanjag,
which takes
about 2 and half
hours, you will
stop here for an
hour for your
lunch. You
continue the
charming trails
lead 3 hours
toward Nagarkot.
(Walking 5/6
hrs) Nagarkot,
(2175m) is by
far the most
popular. In the
clear weather
the Himalaya
range,
stretching from
Dhaulagiri in
the west all the
way past Everest
to Kanchenjunga
in the east,
emerges from the
darkness to
greet the happy
visitor with its
awe inspiring
majesty and
beauty. An
interesting
trail takes you
to the hill
retreat of
Nagarkot,
perched on a
ridge 32 km east
of Kathmandu. It
commands
sweeping views
of the
Himalayas. Five
of the world's
ten highest
peaks, Everest,
Lhotse, Choyu,
Makalu and
Manaslu are
visible from
here. Nagarkot
is also a
popular spot to
watch sunrise
and sunset. The
snow peaks look
especially
gorgeous during
sunset and
sunrise.
Nagarkot,
surrounded by
terraced
hillsides and
picturesque farm
houses, the
hilltop resort
is the epitome
of an idyllic
escape - with
only the wind
and the sound of
rustling leaves
to disturb you.
Bird watching is
a joy in the
forests here.
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Day
04 :
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Trek from
Nagarkot to
Changunarayan
which takes
approximately
three and half
hours and drive
from
Changunarayan to
Kathmandu and it
takes about one
and half hours.
The most popular
walk leads down
from Nagarkot
along a ridge to
the temple of
Changu Narayan-with
views of Sankhu
village to the
right and
Bhaktapur to the
left.
Changunarayan is
situated at the
end of a long
ridge which runs
well into the
valley, it is
said to have
been built in
323 AD by King
Hari Datta Varma.
The temple is
richly decorated
with sculptures
and carvings. It
is said to be
the oldest
temple in the
valley
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Services
Included
National Park
entry permit,
Trekking permit,
Land
transportation
to and fro,
Accommodation in
lodges during
the trek, Food:
three meals a
day, A guide &
required number
of porter (s),
Essential
equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal
expenses,
Insurance, Tips,
Emergency
evacuation by
Helicopter,
Alternative
transportation
in case of heavy
rain, landslide,
strike, road
blockade etc.
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Itinerary
In
Details II |
Day
01 :
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Drive from Kathmandu to
Budhanilkantha (Narayanthan)
which takes about 25
minutes and trek from
Budhanilkantha to
Shivapuri Lekh (Bagdwar)
and it takes
approximately four and
half hours. Drive from
Kathmandu. to
Budhanilikantha, site of
a huge monolithic statue
of Lord Vishnu, one of
the valley's most
photographed sites.
Budhanilkantha is a
remarkable, colossal,
statue of the Lord
Vishnu, reclining on the
coil of the snake King "Seshang".
This fifth century
statue is in the middle
of small pond and seems
to float on water. It is
a famous place of
pilgrimage, though the
reigning King of Nepal
may not visit this spot
From here trail ascents
into the Shivpuri hills.
Shivapuri situated at an
elevation of 2563m north
of Kathmandu is the
second highest hill
around Kathmandu valley.
Bagdwar, source of holy
river Bagmati, is
located near Shivapuri.
After breakfast at
hotel, you trek to Muhan
Pani - 10 km north of
Kathmandu for about 30
minutes drive. After
checking the formalities
at the Shivapuri
entrance gate, you enter
Shivapuri watershed and
wildlife area. You
commence your hike from
the southern boundary of
the area where the army
check-post is located.
The trail goes along the
rugged motor-able road
through pine and cherry
forest up to Nagi Gompa
within one and half
hours, where a nunnery
monastery is located.
Beyond the monastery,
the trail goes steep
uphill through the oak,
rhododendron and bamboo
forest for another 03
hours. From the top one
can enjoy the sight of
snowy mountains such as
Ganesh Himal, Langtang -
Lirung and Dorje Lakpa. |
Day
02 :
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Trek from
Shivapuri Lekh
to Dhap via
Chisapani which
takes about five
hours. Today you
will have to
prepare early
morning because
today trail is
little long. You
start your trek
on plain trail
about 1 hour,
the mountains
greetings from
you northern
side (left side)
you and hike
slowly to gain
the height. On
the top of hill
the fascinating
sight welcome
and you will
have your lunch
here. From here
the forest and 3
hours flat trail
lead to you
Chisapani trek.
The route you
follow is quite
smooth and you
can enjoy the
numerous green
and villages at
some distance.
Moreover, you
head along the
path through
forests where
you can enjoy
the chirping of
birds. Dhap is
an uncultivated
field surrounded
by beautiful
forests.
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Day
03 :
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Trek from Dhap to
Nagarkot and it takes
approximately five and
half hours. Morning the
northern mountain views
attract you. You trek
start to Chauki Bhanjag,
which takes about 2 and
half hours, you will
stop here for an hour
for your lunch. You
continue the charming
trails lead 3 hours
toward Nagarkot.
(Walking 5/6 hrs)
Nagarkot, (2175m) is by
far the most popular. In
the clear weather the
Himalaya range,
stretching from
Dhaulagiri in the west
all the way past Everest
to Kanchenjunga in the
east, emerges from the
darkness to greet the
happy visitor with its
awe inspiring majesty
and beauty. An
interesting trail takes
you to the hill retreat
of Nagarkot, perched on
a ridge 32 km east of
Kathmandu. It commands
sweeping views of the
Himalayas. Five of the
world's ten highest
peaks, Everest, Lhotse,
Choyu, Makalu and
Manaslu are visible from
here. Nagarkot is also a
popular spot to watch
sunrise and sunset. The
snow peaks look
especially gorgeous
during sunset and
sunrise. Nagarkot,
surrounded by terraced
hillsides and
picturesque farm houses,
the hilltop resort is
the epitome of an
idyllic escape - with
only the wind and the
sound of rustling leaves
to disturb you. Bird
watching is a joy in the
forests here. |
Day
04 :
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Trek from Nagarkot to
Dhulikhel which takes
about six hours. After
you have your share of
experiencing the magic
of Nagarkot, you are
guided along the hiking
trails to Dhulikhel. As
you approach Dhulikhel,
a plethora of cultural
diversities, interesting
traditional practices,
lush vegetation and rich
birdlife unfolds before
you. Dhulikhel (1440m.)
is a small town with a
long history. Records
show that it has been
around for more than 500
years. The artistic
skill and urban ethos of
its Newar inhabitants
have created a place of
charm and beauty.
Streets lined with
bare-brick houses,
carved wooden windows,
sloping title roofs,
pagoda temples and
sacred statues
everywhere. The major
places of worship here
are the Narayan and
Harisiddhi temples which
are adored with profuse
wood carvings. The
Gokhureswar Mahadev
temple, a 30 minutes
walk to the eastern part
of town, is a peaceful
and scenic spot. The
Bhagawati temple is
situated at a height in
the western part of
Dhulikhel and dominates
the skyline. From here,
you can get a beautiful
vista of the town and
surrounding areas. |
Day
05 :
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Trek from
Dhulikhel to
Namo Buddha-Panauti
and it takes
approximately
four and half
hours and drive
from Panauti to
Kathmandu which
takes about one
and half hours.
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.
Namobouddha
situated at an
elevation of
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
significantly
enough where a
legendary prince
named Mahasattva
offered himself
to a starving
Tigress with its
several underfed
cubs. This
legendary
episode is
depicted in a
very nice stone
slab and placed
right next to a
holy Stupa.
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Services
Included
National Park
entry permit,
Trekking permit,
Land
transportation
to and fro,
Accommodation in
lodges during
the trek, Food:
three meals a
day, A guide &
required number
of porter (s),
Essential
equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal
expenses,
Insurance, Tips,
Emergency
evacuation by
Helicopter,
Alternative
transportation
in case of heavy
rain, landslide,
strike, road
blockade etc.
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