Trip Overview
| Duration: 8 days |
Country: Nepal |
| Max. Altitude: 2,175m/7,135ft. |
Walking Per Day: 5hrs |
| Accommodation: N/A |
 Grade: Moderate
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| Best Season: Autumn and Spring |
Group Size: 1-15 |
| Mode: Hotel |
Culture: Tamang Culture,Newar Culture, Brahmins and Chhetris |
A hike thru the bushes, the visit around UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the flawless combination of cultural exploration and natural enrichment knowledgeable within a week; Chisapani Dhulikhel Trek offers stimulating trip attainment. Chisapani Dhulikhel Trek is without a doubt, an idyllic choice for spending quality time without much effort. Being easily accessible from the capital city, Kathmandu, and allocated with short and easy hikes, the trek is relevant for solo trekking as well as with friends, family, or groups. It is often popular for Educational tours and Excursions, Pilgrimage Tours, and Recreational activities.
Brief about Chisapani Dhulikhel Trekking
Chisapani Dhulikhel Trek begins with a visit to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Swoyambhunath – the monkey temple and Boudhanath Stupa whereas ends up exploring further sites like Namobudhha, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The travels will be astounded exploring the various myths and legends about these places of attraction.
Chisapani and Sundarijal
In the meantime, during the journey, travellers will be blessed with the ultimate beauty of nature and the rich culture and traditions of the inhabitants. Chisapani refers to “Cold Water” in Nepali, and the place is named after the cool settlement and rivers and streams there. Before reaching there, we will spend some rejoicing moments in the popular picnic spot and tourist centre of Nepal, Sundarijal. Sundarijal means “Beautiful waterfall” and as the name suggests, the whistling of cascading waterfalls and enthralling feelings hiking on stone steps, river banks, and dams really justifies its name.
Shivapuri National Park
During our journey, we will be walking across the Shivapuri National Park which is home to several threatened species of wildlife, herbs and vegetation. Moreover, Shivapuri is also the home to the watershed of Kathmandu valley. Besides, the colorful rhododendron forests, aromatic smell of bushes, and tweeting of birds along the trail will surely soothe you and heal your mind. Isn’t it good to lose yourself and your soul in the woods for a while?
Lifestyle and Culture
A trekking experience of Chisapani Dhulikhel is not distinct without getting a closer vision of the lifestyle and culture. The unity in diversity of several ethnic groups including Brahmins, Kshetris, Gurungs and Sherpas and their harmonious mixed culture re-defines the trip. While we explore Kathmandu Valley, we mostly soak up into the rich culture and tradition as well as foods, uniforms, festivals and heritages of Newars only but during the trekking, the range gets widened. Moreover, the traditional and authentic lifestyle of the people adds expands the beguilement. And the deep insight about Buddhism takes the trip to another level.
Tourist Hubs and Places of Attraction
Hike from Chisapani to Dhulikhel is a walk offering you the magnificent panoramas of Mahalangur Himalayan range where resides mountaintops above 8,000m as well as other mountain ranges like Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Gaurishankar, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa Peak, Gangchengbu Peak, Yala Peak, Mt. Everest and many more. Along with that, the green refreshing hills and the astounding terraced fields is also mind-blowing. Whereas, our ultimate destination Nagarkot is a famous tourist destination and picnic spot for both foreigners and Nepalese. Due to the eye-dazzling sceneries of the mountaintops and astonishing sunrise and sunset view over the top of the Himalayas, Nagarkot is an extremely popular tourist hub in Nepal. Whereas, Dhulikhel is an ancient town that used to be a trading route between Tibet and Nepal. Likewise, Namobuddha is a monastery that is supposed to be built with the relics of the ninth avatar of Lord Budhha in the sanctum.
Eligibility and Best-Time for Chisapani Dhulikhel Trekking
Chispani Dhulikhel Trek is a quick, calm, and relaxed trekking that can be joined by anyone passionate about discovering the natural beauty and cultural enrichment within a trek. As well, it is the finest selection for relaxing your mind and soul and get nourishment out of your tiring schedule and the hectic crowd. The trek can be organized anytime around the year but to experience everything it offers, Chisapani Dhulikhel Trek shall be planned during the months of Autumn or Spring Seasons. The clear and favorable weather, vivid sceneries and blossoming of flora and fauna is the reason behind choosing that time-frame.
Equipment Checklist
Equipment lists for 8 days Chisapani Dhulikhel Trekking
HEAD
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch
Lip Balm
Suncreams(40+) and Lip Balms
UPPER BODY
Cotton t-shirts and thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof jacket
Down jacket (Light-weighted)
LOWER BODY
Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof pants
Underwear and Half pants
FEET
Thin inner socks (3 pairs)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable hiking boots
Light-weighted sandals
HANDS
Gloves (Cotton and Waterproof)
Creams
Sanitizer
ACCESSORIES
Sleeping bag rated to 0°C
Trekking bag (Rucksack)
Duffel bag
Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries and Tissue Papers
First Aid Kits
Personal Regular Medicines
Knee Caps
Bandages
Ointments
Blister Tape
MISCELLANEOUS
Medicines: We recommend you bring your regular medicines; we will provide a first aid kit from our side.
Light-weighted Towel
Swiss Knife
Passport and extra passport photos
Water Purifying Iodine Tablets, Drop or Sterilizer
