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Shivapuri Trek
Overview
We accommodate such trips as the Shivapuri Trek. This trek takes 3 to 5 days to complete. The trek provides you with pleasant views of the central and eastern mountain ranges and is a good introduction to Nepalese rural life. It is an ideal trip for those who don’t want a long strenuous trek or only have time for a short trek. The viewpoints at Nagarkot offer an enjoyable 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 excellent views of the mountains as well as Kathmandu valley.
Scenery: Kakani is one of the best viewpoints to view the panoramic mountains of Manaslu to Shishapangma including Ganesh Himal and Langtang. On one side of the trekking route, trekkers see the great view of Kathmandu and mostly you do walk on the other side of the valley where green forest, river valley, white mountain, small villages, and agricultural fields warmly welcome you!
Highlights
- Magnificent landscape, pine forests, rhododendron forests, jungle walk, and Himalayan scenery.
- Pleasant views of the central and eastern mountain ranges
- Exotic walking experience inside the dense forest of Shivapuri National Park-home to thousands of flora and fauna, a paradise for bird lovers
- Culturally significant Nagi Gumba especially for the nuns
- Trek through Mulkharka, a Magar village, Sundari Mai temple, and the origin of the sacred river Bagmati at Baghdwar
- Breathtaking views of the Kathmandu Valley, waterfalls, and the towering Langtang Mountain range, Ganesh Himal, Ganjala Peak, and Mt. Gaurishankar from Shivapuri summit
- Spectacular view of Annapurna Range to Rolwaling Range from Kakani
- Beautiful sunrise views over the Great Himalayan Ranges from Nagarkot Hill Station
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu- Kakani (2093m) driving 1 hour then easy walk to Salle,a Tamang Village, camp.
Day 02: Salle Gau - Shivapuri (2563m),camp.
Day 03: Shivapuri- Chauki-Banjang (1800m),camp.
Day 04: Chauki Banjang- Nagarkot (1985m),camp.
Day 05: Early in the morning, you will enjoy the sunrise mountain view. After breakfast drive to kathmandu overnight in hotel.
Shivapuri Trek Travel Info
Accommodation and Duration
Since Shivapuri Trek is a camp trek. Accommodations in the Shivapuri Trek are mostly tents. The Shivapuri Trek duration is of 5 days.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during the Shivapuri Trek are provided in the tents. We carry all necessary cooking equipment and a cook with us during this trek. The main dish is Nepali Dal Bhat with vegetable curry and a pickle. The meals are healthy and hygienic. Besides this, noodles, eggs, soup, and hot drinks are served.
Drinking water
Drinking water is easily accessible. One can buy mineral water bottles or fill a water bottle from taps or water streams. To be safe, use water purification treatment on your own or pay an extra charge to fill up boiled water at teahouses en route.
Communication
The communication facility is stable in the Shivapuri Trek. The phone networks and internet connectivity are good. One can buy a local sim and use a data pack for the internet.
Starting and Ending points
The starting point of the Shivapuri Trek is from Kakani and ends in Kathmandu.
Shivapuri Trek Difficulty
Shivapuri Trek is a short and easy trek. The trek is comfortable and can be easily attempted by all age groups. The trails include of few ascends and descends. The highest point during the Shivapuri Trek is Shivapuri (2563m). A person with average physical fitness and who goes on hiking can easily accomplish the trek.
Includes
- All land transportation as required for trekking.
- Kitchen crew,porters and guide.
- All allowances for Nepali team and their insurance.
- Food and accommodation during trekking.
- medical kit-box for supporting crews.
- Government taxes and service charge.
Excludes
- Bar bills and beverage
- Personal expenses.
- Trekking gears.
- Tips to supporting crews.
Equipment
- Layer thermals, fleece, sweatshirt, inner wears, light socks
Windproof jacket, trekking pants - Hat/Cap, Sunscreen, Sunglass, Walking Stick (optional)
- Lightweight warm clothes, down jacket (for winter)
- Raincoat and lightweight warm clothes (for monsoon)
- A backpack, a pair of shoes, sandals