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 Best Time to Trek:
September to November (high visibility)
February to April ( low visibility)
Altitude shift:
Sundarijal 1460 m, highest point Borlang Bhangjang
(2420 m), in Shivapuri National Park.
Flora & Fauna:
Shivapuri National Park,
with 177 species of birds,102 species of
butterflies,127 species of mushroom, orchids,
leopards and bears.
Relegion and Culture
Ancient temple of Changu Narayan,believed to have
been built in 4th century AD. Accessible from
Nagarkot. A UNESCO world heritage site.
On Nepali New Year’s day in April many pilgrims from
kathmandu valley and neighbouring villages flock to
Baghdwar and Bishnudwar in Shivpuri National Park
area, from where the sacred rivers Badgmati and
Bishnumati originate
Namobuddha is a popular destination for Tibetan
pilgrims.
Panauti has one of the oldest temples in Nepal,
Indreshwar Mahadev from the end of the 13th
century.Rebuilt twice, in 15th century and 1990’s
after devastating earthquake in 1989.
Activities
A traveller can enjoy any of the activities on the
trek
Mountain view from Chisapani & Nagarkot
One of the best white water rafting rivers in Asia,
Bhote Kosi, only an hour’s drive from Dhulikhel.
Nature walks; Bird and wildlife watching.
Village Home stay; an ethnic insight into local
culture and lifestyle
Evening Cultural programs with dance and singing
performances.
Cultural tours of ancient temples and places Hindu
and Buddhist pilgrimage
Photography/video filming
Bicycling.
Local Communities:
Accommodation:
Simple comfortable lodges, hotels, village home
stays, and affordable 5-star hotel in Nagarkot.
Information Points:
Health Posts:
Food:
Traditional nepali cusine - dhal bhaat tarkari,in
addition some hotels serve continental and western
food on there menu. daal baath, traditional Nepalese
food - rice, lentils, fried veggies and egg; and
chew mein - fried noodles.Some selected hotels offer
western food including pizzas, pastas and burgers,
and organic fruits and vegetables.
Safe Drinking Water: Shivpuri national park on the
trek, is one of the main sources of drinking water
for kathmandu valley,
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