Chisapani Nagarkot Hike

Hiking nearby Kathmandu is undoubtedly the most notable thing  for any adventurer, who does not want to go very high but still wants to experience the trail, views of Mountains and immerse with the culture. But to make your adventure the most memorable experience of your life, you need to be well informed about the destination, its weather, available options of accommodation, and many more.

How high is Chisapani-Nagarkot Trail?

Being the nearest trekking destination in Kathmandu, the elevation is 2175 meters (7136 feet) from the sea level. This point offers a very mesmerizing sight of Mount Ganesh, Manaslu as well as the surrounding peaks of the region.

Accommodation for Chisapani-Nagarkot Hike

Depending on your location, the accommodation for your hikee ranges from basic hotels to teahouses. As you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to a three-star accommodation, primarily at Kathmandu Business Hotel or similar properties. You will have an option of twin-sharing or double accommodation with breakfast. It is a standard room with all basic amenities like a private bathroom, ample storage, a comfy bed, and more.

Additionally, you can request a five-star accommodation with all amenities, but it does come with an additional cost. While on the trekking trail, you will have standard accommodation in tea houses. Usually, these rooms are shared and have a common washroom. However, here also, you will have an option to get a private room with a personal bathroom, but for an additional cost.

Washroom Facilities on the Trek

Since you will be staying in standard lodges and tea houses, the washroom facilities are reasonable. Stops like Nagarkot and Bhaktapur have Luxury rooms with private attached bathrooms. However, the washroom services at other stops without settlements or at chisapani will not be that good.

While on the trail, the washroom facilities might be limited until you reach a village settlement or your destination for the day. And often, you need to carry a pee bag to release yourself in places that lack washrooms. It is necessary to know that comfort on the trek to the mountains is modest, and often, you might have to adjust with limited choices available.

Trek Essentials

Trekking in the Kathmandu region is not very challenging and but always involves some risks. For these reasons, you will have to check off all the boxes of your trekking essentials, as mentioned below.

Permits

You will require a National Park Permit to trek to the Chisapani area.

Travel Insurance

The trek to Chisapani-Nagarkot requires you to cross an elevation of 2100 meters from sea level, and there is a low risk of natural disasters like glacial flooding, avalanches, and landslides. but have insurance is always a safe side.

Trekking insurance usually covers possible events like accidents, emergency evacuations, natural disasters, and flight disruptions. These insurances can be bought from several providers depending on your location. Here are some of the suggestions for you:

USA and Canada: Blue Criss, United Healthcare, Tugo, World Nomad

Europe: Austrian Alpine Club, Europe Assistance, Allianz Europe

New Zealand and Australia: Allianz Australia, Fast Cover

Singapore: World Nomad, Ergo

India: ICICI Lombard

Trek Difficulty

Trekking to Chisapani is not definitely a difficult task. You will have to trek continuously for 6 to 7 hours a day. It can be physically challenging but as the trek takes you to an elevation below 3000 meters, there is less risk to altitude sickness.  You must be physically fit and mentally composed to complete the trek successfully.

Besides, the weather can be quite unpredictable. The temperature depending on the weather can go lower and can often drop to cold at night.

Trekking Distance from Kathmandu-Chisapani-Nagarkot-Bhaktapur Hike

Starting from Sundarijal, the total trekking distance to the Kathmandu-Chisapani-Nagarkot-Bhaktapur hike is approx 42 kilometers.

Best Time to Hike to Chisapani

It is possible to hike to Chisapani throughout the year, each with different experiences. However, Fall and Spring are the best seasons to hike to the Chisapani. Since the climate is suitable, the trails are dry, and the skies are clear during these two seasons, it is also the best season for climbing to the Himalayan regions of Nepal. Usually, during September-November and April-May, most visitors ascend through different trekking routes of the Kathmandu,  Annapurna , Everest and rest of Nepal.

Safety on Chisapani Hike

Before travel, you must train and prepare your body to trek rough terrain for up to 7 hours daily. You will also need to be ready to tackle altitude sickness and other health conditions that might appear when traveling to high altitudes. You can buy trekking insurance to prepare for additional security.

Wi-Fi and Internet Facilities on Chisapani Hike

In comparison to most of the trekking routes, the Chisapani region has good facilities of internet and Wi-Fi facilities. Most of the tea houses en route to Nagarkot have internet services, which are often free of cost. However, you might need to buy internet packages from the service providers for the trail.

Charging Your Gadgets

Electricity is available in standard guesthouses and teahouses on the route to the Chisapani Hike.

It is advisable to carry your own solar-powered charges or batteries to keep the devices charged.

Similarly, remember to bring the two-pin and three-pin types of adapters to help charge your devices. In case you forget, you can buy these C-type and D-type adapters in Kathmandu.