Kathmandu is one of the blessed city in Nepal. Not because it is the capital of Nepal rather being the center point to escape out to different Hiking, alluring, and exhausting destinations such as Nagarkot, Chitlang, Shivapuri Nagarjun, Markhu, Chisapani, etc. Probably we already covered the article to these destinations, in this post we are linning about the Chisapani, which is another adventuring Hiking spot from Kathmandu.
We are always figuring out to explore the natural beauty of Nepal in a short period of time. Chisapani is the destination that is at an altitude of 2140m, that offers you the scenic environment followed by the sound natural beauty, and smell of the pure alpine forest. If you want to escape out from this busy traffic of Kathmandu, why don’t you make a plan with your friends to Chispani? It’s is the perfect destination for Hikers who are professional as well as beginners.
The northern side of Kathmandu is covered by Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park and it is the nearest national park from Kathmandu, where you get the chance to explore the natural beauties and scenery of Nepal. The trail to Chisapani is not only the lush jungles aside, but you also get the chance to meet the hearted villagers and their daily lifestyle. To energize your body during the hike, you could speak with the villagers and know about their daily lifestyle.
After the hours of the stairway, when you skip out through the forests, you will surely have the spectacular views of different Himalayan ranges, that surround you from East to West. The popular Himalayan peaks who could get a chance to spot are Mt. Manaslu, Mt.Ganesh Himal, Mt.Langtang, Mt.Dorje Lhakpa, Mt.Shisapangama, Mt.Gauri Shankar.
If you plan to stay overnight at Chisapani, it will be a great chance to not miss out the beautiful Sunset, getting down through the mountains, and the Sunrise letting up through the mountains. Capturing such moments with the great effort surely inhales you the returning trip via Hiking.
From Sundarijal, Chisapani is around 6-7 hours of Hike. From Chisapani you can even go till the Nagarkot which takes plus 5 hours to reach. If you got the 3 days off-time, it will be the great option hiking right from the Sundarijal to Nagarkot via the Chisapani.
Best Time To Visit Chisapani
Late Autumn and Spring season in Nepal is usually the best time to visit Chisapani and other similar destinations such as Nagarkot, Chitlang, and Chandragiri. During this time period, the scenes of the Himalaya range are much clear and clouds free. Also, the Hiking trails are also not that sleepy and trouble. So, the best time to visit Chisapani is between March to April.
Hiking Route to Chisapani
The initial point of Hike to Chisapani starts from Sundarijal, which is the initial hiking spot to different destinations that fall in the north-east side of Kathmandu.
Kathmandu (Bus Park) -> Sundarijal -> Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve -> Mulkharka Village -> Borlang Bhanjyang -> Chisapani.
So, this is the short introduction to the nearest Hiking spot from Kathmandu that is Chisapani. Instead of Hiking, you can even reach the point via your Bike as well. It is another great option to experience off-roading.
