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Hikes & Treks

The walks are on trails that suit every level of fitness, with gradual undulations. Three to four days duration with full day trekking every day. One can walk in small groups with a mix of age, nationality and interests, or as singles. The trekking trail starts from Sundarijal (1460 m), passes through Borlang Bhangjang (2420 m) the highest point via Chisapani, Nagarkot and ends at Dhulikhel (1800 m)

Accommodation/Food

En route accommodation choices are available from small to international standard hotels, lodges and resorts. There is a variety of cuisine served at different places. A few hotels offer international choice of food. Traditional Nepali cuisine i.e Dal- Bhaat-Tarkari, which consists of boiled rice, spicy vegetable curry and lentil soup is locally available everywhere; this can be served in addition with meat.

Trekking Period

Best time for trekking is from September to May. October to April is a good time for viewing (High visibility) snow-capped mountain ranges rimming the horizons. Winter sets in by November and stays till February. During these periods, the minimum temperature can reach as low as 1 to 2 degree Celsius. However during summers, from May to September, chances to view snow capped mountains is low. Summer temperature reaches over 25 degree Celsius. Monsoon rains occur during mid to late summers from June through August. At this time trekking has a different kind of attraction as you can see most of the landscape, terraces, forests turn deep green. The formation of the fluffy clouds in the mountains and floating low almost touching you, is a wonderful experience.

Health & Medical

It is preferable to carry a personal first aid kit with some stomach medication, aspirin, topical antiseptic for cuts and bruises. For skin protection carry a suitable sun block lotion. A good dental condition before the trek is good , as en route there are no dental clinics.

Clothing & Equipment

You should bring comfortable lightweight, waterproof hiking boots, hat, walking stick, water bottle. Please be sure shoes are well flexed before the holiday. It is best to have clothing which can layer for changing temperatures. Preferably T-shirts, synthetics for wind, and fleece pullovers for morning/evening chills.

Transportation Services

Drive in:
One can catch a local bus from the old bus park in Kathmandu and drive to Sundarijal which takes approximately one hour to reach. It cost about NRs. 75 per person. Taxis are also available upto Sundarijal but you need to pay some extra amount as the vehicle may need to come back empty. It can cost you about NRs. 1500 per car.

Drive out:
From Dhulikhel, one can catch a bus to get back to Kathmandu which costs about NRs. 75 per person. You may find some taxis, but the best is to consult with the lodge owners a day in advance to arrange a private vehicle for you. This can cost you about NRs. 1500 to 2000

Shivapuri National Park Entry Fee

An entry fee of NRs. 250.00 (Foreigners) and NRs. 10.00 (Nepalese) has to be paid at the Park entrance gate. No trekking permit is needed to trek in this region.

Language / Communication

Nepali is the official language of the country, although English is the common language among visitor and host exchange. En route if you wish to ask any questions, a good way can be to ask school going children as they can speak better English. There are long distance telephone call, internet facilities available in all stop over places. However, in Chisapani , you can get only long distance telephones.