--- title: Shivapuri Trek url: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/short-hike/shivapuri-trek updated: 2026-10-16T06:10:22.263Z --- # Shivapuri Trek - Type: Short Hike - Region: Nepal, Nepal - Duration: 6 days / 5 nights - Price: From USD 380 per person · 1 people: USD 450 per person · 2–3 people: USD 420 per person · 4–9 people: USD 400 per person · 10–50 people: USD 380 per person - Difficulty: Easy - Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November - Group size: 2–15 people - Starts: Kathmandu · Ends: Kathmandu - Accommodation: Hotel or lodge - Meals: Included - Dates: private trip on your own dates — ask for group departures - Book online: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/book/shivapuri-trek We accommodate such trips as the Shivapuri Trek. This trek takes 2 to 4 days to complete. The trek provides you with pleasant views of the central and eastern mountain ranges and is a good introduction to Nepalese rural life. It is an ideal trip for those who don’t want a long strenuous trek or only have time for a short trek. The view points at Nagarkot offers an enjoyable experience that has many different options to enjoy the magic of mountains. The village of Nagarkot is on the edge of the valley and offers excellent views of the mountains as well as Kathmandu valley. Shivapuri Trek offers superb views from Kakani is the one of the best nice view point to see panoramic mountain from Manaslau to XisaPangma including Ganesh Himal and Langtang. On the one side of the trekking route trekkers will see the great view of Kathmandu and mostly you do walk on the other side of the valley where green forest, river valley, White Mountain, small villages and agricultural field warmly welcome you! ## Highlights - Hiking: 20 km - Stay: 5 nights in tea houses and lodges - Destinations: Shivapuri - Chisapani Dhap, Chisapani Dhap-Nagarkot, Nagarkot- Kathamandu - Activities: Forest and ridge walks, Village visits, Viewpoint stops ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Transfer to Hotel and overnight at hotel. ### Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Sight seeing around Kathmandu to Durbar square, Pashupatinath, Soyambhunath and Boudhanath. ### Day 3: Kathmandu - Shivapuri Drive to Buddhanilkantha and check in the park. Pass the nun monastery and continue up hill and get in the pine jungle. Camp at meadow near by Bagdour, which is the source of Bagmati River. ### Day 4: Shivapuri - Chisapani Dhap Trek from Shivapuri Lekh (2523m.) to Dhap via Chisapani which takes about five hours. The mountains greet you from northern side (left side) and you hike slowly to gain height. The summit of the hill welcomes you with a fascinating sight. From here through a forest and flat trail leads you to Chisapani. The route you follow is quite smooth and you can observe the numerous green hills and villages at some distance. Dhap is an uncultivated field surrounded by beautiful forests. You camp for the night. ### Day 5: Chisapani Dhap-Nagarkot We walk through a forest to the popular hill town of Nagarkot, from where spectacular views of Gaurishankar and Mt. Everest are to be had. ### Day 6: Nagarkot- Kathamandu Early morning view of sunrise and walk down hill to Chanagunarayan, situated at the end of along ridge which runs well into the valley. The temple is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings. Drive to Kathmandu for Overnight. ## Cost includes - Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel - Guide for the hike - Entrance fees as listed - Lunch or snacks as listed ## Cost excludes - International flights and visa fees - Travel and rescue insurance - Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and phone calls - Tips for guides, drivers and staff - Meals not mentioned in the program - Any costs caused by weather, strikes or other events beyond our control ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need previous trekking experience? Not for most treks. Good general fitness is enough for routes like Ghorepani Poon Hill or Annapurna Base Camp. Each trip page shows its difficulty and maximum altitude; our team will tell you honestly which trips suit you. ### Which permits do I need, and do you arrange them? Most treks need a national park or conservation area permit, and some regions need a restricted area permit. We arrange the permits listed in each trip’s “Cost includes”. ### What is the best time to trek in Nepal? Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have the clearest mountain views. Each trip page lists its best months. ### Is travel insurance required? Yes. Your insurance must cover trekking at the trip’s maximum altitude, including helicopter evacuation. ### Can I change the itinerary or book a private trip? Yes. Every trip can be run privately or adjusted to your dates, pace and budget — ask for a quote.