Experience 6 nights 7 days Kakani Nagarkot Hiking with Base Camp Hike, a local trek agency.

Among the short hiking trails around Kathmandu Valley, Kakani to Nagarkot Hiking is one of the finest trails. Because it is considered the longest hiking trail near Kathmandu and it provides amazing mountain scenery. Nonetheless, it covers the popular vantage points near Kathmandu such as Kakani, Chisapani, and Nagarkot.

What to see during Kakani Nagarkot Hiking?

Thus we can say this hiking trail provides an amazing hiking experience for the Hikers.

This hike goes through the Shivapuri National Park to Nagarkot. Throughout the journey to Nagarkot – Kakani, you will get panoramic views of the Himalayas and the best view of Kathmandu Valley.

As we walk through Shivapuri National park, we will have a precious opportunity to see many species of plants and animals. Because Shivapuri National Park has more than 500 species of plants and many species of animals.

Besides the mountain view, you will get an opportunity to explore Shivapuri national park. As we hike along lush and pristine forests via Shivapuri National Park, hikers can experience the greenery and peace in nature. There is also a Monastery in between the route of Shivapuri and Chisapani Village. So you can visit Monastery while hiking Chisapani.

Throughout the Kakani and Nagarkot hiking, we will have views of Langtang, Langtang Lirung, Gauri Shanker, Jugal Himal, Manaslu, and Mount Everest.

Itinerary (Kakani Nagarkot Hiking)

Day 01 – Drive to Kakani

2nd day of hiking, We drive to Kakani Village which is located at 2,030m (6,660 ft) and 23 km northwest of Kathmandu. It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Kakani from Kathmandu by driving. The Kakani is the starting point of Kakani-Nagarkot Trekking. From Kakani, you can see Langtang, Ganesh Himal,Jugal Himal, Annapurna and Manaslu. Enjoy the remaining day at Kakani by exploring the surroundings. Include: B,L,D,A


Day 02 – Kakani to Shivapuri (2729m)

It takes around 4 hours to reach Shivpuri from Kakani. So it will be easy walking 3 rd days(Kakani to Shivapuri). Overnight at Shivapuri. Included : B,L,D,A.


Day 03 – Shivapuri to Chisapani (2115m)

Duration: 5 hrs

Today we will trek to Chisapani from Shivapuri. It takes around 5 hours to get Chisapani from Shivapuri Village. We will be in Chispani village early afternoon. Overnight at Chisapani and included B,L,D,A.


Day 04 – Chisapani to Nagarkot (2195m)

This is the day 5th of our hiking and we will trek to Nagarkot. Within 5 to 6 hours walk, we reach Nagarkot from Chisapani. Included: B,L,D,A.


Day 05 – Drive to Kathmandu (1300m)

Early in the morning, we will hike Nagarkot View Tower for the Sunrise experience. Afterward, we’ll drive to Kathmandu.


Note: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, A = Accommodation

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