Nepal Short trek

Shivapuri Hill  is so close to Kathmandu and equally close to the Himalayas. Shivapuri is also the wildlife reserve .This trek  starts from the holy shrine of Buddhanilkantha ' the Sleeping Vishnu' .We ascend the Shivapuri hill passing a famous  Buddhist monastery and a nunnery  set high on the hill and enjoy a panoramic view of the Langtang and the mighty Manaslu. We descend  next to the holy Bagmati River heading to Nagarkot ,a popular hill resort , on the edge of Kathmandu Valley.

Highlights: Nepalese  Buddhist and Hindu cultures, panoramic Mt. views of Langtang, Manaslu ,excellent sights of birds,

ITINERARY 

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu  (1350 m)
Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel .O/n hotel in Kathmandu. 

Day 02: Kathmandu  (04 hr)
Halfday sight seeing of  Kathmandu

Day 03: Kathmandu - Shivapuri  (5-6 hrs/2732m)
Drive to Buddhanilkantha &  walk along the roads and check in to the park. Pass the nunnery &continues to up hill and get in the pine jungle. Camp at meadow near by Bagdour, which is source of Bagmati river. 

Day 04: Shivapuri - Chisapani Dhap  (5-6 hrs / 2100m)
Walk through the forest to the popular hill town of Nagarkot, from where spectacular views of Gaurishankar and Mt. Everest are to be had 

Day 05: Chisapani Dhap-Nagarkot (6-7 hrs/2099 m) 
Walk through Hillsand  village to the popular hill town of Nagarkot, from where spectacular views of Ganesh himal,Gaurishankar ,Dorje Lakpa and Mt. Everest are seen 

Day 06: Nagarkot- Kathamandu ( 4 hrs trek&1 hr drive/ 1300m) 
Early morning sunrise view  and walk down hill to Chanagunarayan, situated along the end of the ridge and it is said to have been built in 323 A.D one of the oldest specimen of Pagoda Design. The temple is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings mainly dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu. Drive to Kathamandu for Overnight


To:-
Ashok Niroula
GPO#10455
Kathmandu
Nepal
Phone: 977 98411 72825
Skype: trekguide
http://www.treksguide.com

http://sites.google.com/site/treks4fun/

http://www.nepalguide.co.cc
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