4-Day Kathmandu Valley Trekking Tour Including Bhaktapur

Day 1: Kathmandu – Chisapani

Meet your guide at the tour office in the morning, and then take a 1-hour drive to Sundarijal, located on the outskirts of Kathmandu. Along the way, enjoy views of the hilly, forested terrain of the Kathmandu Valley. After your vehicle arrives at your first destination, hike with your guide up a long staircase that follows the water pipeline to the entrance of Shivapuri National Park. Take in the scenic beauty of your surroundings, where pine and oak forests mix with rhododendrons and a variety of orchids. As you continue your trek along the staircase and past the water reservoir, learn about the unique wildlife that is protected in the park, including sloth bears, leopards, wild boars, and Indian porcupine.

When your group reaches the village of Mulkharka, your guide will assist you to find a simple lunch in one of the wayside shops (all meals at own expense). After approximately 5-hours on your first day’s trek, emerge from the wilderness and head into the village of Chisapani. In the evening, experience Nepali culture at an authentic teahouse, where you can purchase dinner and interact with the locals.

Overnight: hotel or teahouse lodge in Chisapani

Day 2: Chisapani – Nagarkot

After breakfast, prepare to hit the trail for a 7-hour hike. Take in the magnificent panoramic views of the dramatic and steep Himalayas en route to Nagarkot. When you arrive in the town after a full day of hiking, take the weight off and relax for a leisurely evening. 

Overnight: hotel or teahouse lodge in Nagarkot

Day 3: Nagarkot – Bhaktapur

After breakfast at the teahouse, hike down toward the medieval town of Bhaktapur. Stop en route at Nepal’s oldest temple, Changu Narayan. Then, follow a scenic route through terraced rice fields, small villages, and pine forests, switching back and forth between the wilderness trail and a countryside road for approximately five and a half hours.

Arriving in Bhaktapur, take a leisurely stroll around town on your own, experiencing its charm and character. Located along the ancient trade route between Tibet and India, Bhaktapur was founded in the 12th century and is replete with pagodas and terra-cotta monuments, as well as fascinating palaces and temples. Feel free to ask your guide for any dining suggestions or recommendations of top attractions to see during your free time.

Overnight: hotel or teahouse lodge in Nagarkot

Day 4: Bhaktapur – Kathmandu

Upon awakening in Bhaktapur, enjoy a free morning at leisure. Hang out at a teahouse or visit the temples, admiring their gilded roofs, intricate carvings and open courtyards. Or, simply catch sight of more gorgeous views of the Himalayas before returning to Kathmandu by minivan around 1pm.