- It’s an easy trek suitable for people from any age group, i.e., from children to elderly people.
- Walking through the forests with views of lush hills and snowcapped mountains in sight is an incredible experience.
- From Nagarkot, you will be blessed with panoramic views of mountains all around you.
- The sunrise and sunset views from this place are mind-blowing.
- The tranquility of this place is meditation forthe heart, mind, and soul.
- You can have family talks and spend some quality time with your family.
- A jungle safari can be an adventurous activity that can be accomplished with all your family members.
Nagarkot Family Hike with Jungle Safari
Trip Highlights
Detailed Overview
Nagarkot Family Hike with Jungle Safari is an amazing trip that takes you close to the lushness of forests, hills, wildlife, and wilderness of towering mountains. Nagarkot is a popular hill station near Kathmandu Valley. Its easy accessibility and mesmerizing views of mountains along with sunrise-sunset views, have made this place an ideal location to escape from the hassle and buzz of the capital city and spend some quality time amidst the captivating beauty of Mother Nature. It’s an amazing venture into the Shivapuri National Park, enriched with a variety of flora and fauna. You can walk Pass the forests and open up to a wide area full of close mountain views. Chispani on the way to Nagarkot is also an amazing place to relish the close-up views of the mountains. The hills, valleys, and charming villages on the Nagarkot give you some insights into the people, locals, and their lifestyle. Also, the jungle safari at Chitwan National Park is an adventurous trip where you can be close to wildlife and encounter some rare species in their natural habitat. So, are you ready to set out on this journey with your family?
The delightful route of Nagarkot Family Hike with Jungle Safari
Nagarkot Family Hike with Jungle Safari starts with a drive from Kathmandu city to Sundarijal. From Sundarijal, we start walking upstairs to Shivapari Watershed. We pass the watershed and enter into Shivapuri National Park. We continue upstairs for around three hours through the forested area. Then we open up to a flat land that offers some magnificent views of the mountains. Slowly, we start descending down to Chisapani with close-up views of mountains in sight all the time. From Chisapani, we walk through a dense forest area and pass an army camp on the way to Nagarkot. It’s a wonderful day to walk along flat land through hills and villages. When we reach Nagarkot, we can applaud the panoramic views of the mountains and the sunrise-sunset views from the view tower. Then we head towards Chitwan National Park, where we can enjoy a jungle walk and a jungle safari on an elephant or a jeep. On this day, we conclude our Nagarkot Family Hike with a Jungle Safari.
Expert Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival Day in Kathmandu (TIA)
The first day marks your arrival day in Kathmandu. Clear all the visa requirements and customs clearance if any at the arrival section of the airport. As you come out, you will find a representative from World Alpine Treks waiting for you holding a board with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel at Kathmandu. The representative will shortly inform you about the plans ahead.
Day 2 Kathmandu City Tour
The second day is a day tour just to warm up prior to your trekking journey. Kathmandu is a city enriched with artistic palaces, beautiful monuments, ancient temples, and other constructions of historical and cultural importance. No wonder the city has seven out of ten UNESCO-listed world heritage sites. Today, you will be guided to the UNESCO-listed heritage sites in Kathmandu. These heritages are perfect examples of rich history, fine culture, and architectural treasures of Nepal. At first, you will be taken to Kathmandu Durbar Square. The art, crafts, and carvings in the palaces, temples, and other monuments of the durbar square are excellent. The durbar square is a huge complex that comprises palaces, courtyards, and temples. It is now a museum that treasures some valuable items of Nepalese history and monarchy in Nepal. From the durbar square, you will be escorted to Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple), Pashupatinath temple, and Boudhanath stupa respectively. Tonight, at a hotel in Kathmandu (Inclusive of breakfast)
Day 3 Drive to Sundarijal & Trek to Chisapani
Early in the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, a vehicle will pick you up at the hotel and drive you to Sundarijal. From Sundarijal, we start walking upstairs to Shivapari Watershed. We pass the watershed and enter into Shivapuri national park. We continue upstairs for around three hours along the forested area. Then we open up to a flat land that offers some magnificent views of mountains. Slowly, we start descending down to Chisapani with close up views of mountains on sight all the time. Tonight, we stay at a guesthouse in Chisapani. (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 4 Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot
We wake up to catch the sunrise view amidst the mountains from Chisapani. After breakfast at the guesthouse, we start walking along a dense forest area and pass the army camp on the way to Nagarkot. It’s a wonderful day to walk along flat land through hills and villages. When we reach Nagarkot, we can applaud the panoramic views of mountains and, of course, sunset views from the view tower. Tonight, we stay at a hotel in Nagarkot. (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 5 Drive from Nagarkot to Chitwan
We wake up early in the morning to catch sunrise views from the view tower. After breakfast, we take a drive from Nagarkot to Chitwan National Park. In around seven hours, we reach the national park. Upon arrival, we attend a brief orientation program organized by the park. In the evening, we take a short tour around the Tharu community nearby and go to the banks of the Rapti River for sunset view. In the evening, you will be treated to Nepalese cuisine along with an excellent cultural Tharu program. (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 6 Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour
Our schedule for the day is as follows:
6:00 am – Wake up
6:30 am- breakfast time
7:00 am- Enjoy a Canoe ride along the Rapti river with a short jungle walk
13:00 pm- Enjoy your lunch.
15:00 pm- Retreat yourself with Jeep Drive or Elephant Safari
20:00- Enjoy your dinner. Overnight stay at Chitwan (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 7 Drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu
In the morning, we visit the Elephant Breeding Center and then enjoy our breakfast. After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 8 Final Day - Departure
Before few hours before your scheduled flight, you will be transferred to the international terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport. (Inclusive of Breakfast)
Want something more personal?
Our team can customize this trip perfectly for your pace, budget, and specific interests.
Cost Breakdown
What's included
All the services mentioned in the cost breakdown are included in 8 days Nagarkot Family Hike with Jungle Safari price.
- Airport pick-up/drop-off facility.
- All ground transportation during the trip.
- Accommodation in a three-star category hotel in Kathmandu and Nagarkot.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entry fee to national parks, heritage sites, and other places.
- A professional English-speaking guide and a porter (one porter for two clients).
- Insurance for support crew members and their other costs.
- First aid kit.
What's not included
- Travel insurance.
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa fee: You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (A multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US$50 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US$125. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos
- An extra night's hotel in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Nagarkot.
- Personal refreshment expenses - soft drinks, hard drinks, mineral bottled water, cigarettes, chocolates, etc.
- Utility expenses like telephone, electricity for charging, internet, laundry services, etc.
- Tips for support crew members of your trekking team.
Select Departure
Select your preferred date. (Trip privately with your own group)
