14 September 2014

Shivapuri Trekking

Shivapuri TrekkingShivapuri trekking is short, comfortable, easy and excellent trek for those who want to avoid a long strenuous trek having limited time. Shivapuri is renowned for watershed and wildlife reserve and the second highest hill surrounding Kathmandu valley.Shivapuri trekking can be done through out the year as each season adds beauty and majesty. Shivapuri trekking is an excellent to explore Nepalese rural life. The trail starts from Budhanilkantha, Hindu pilgrim and ends either at Changunaragan or at Dhulikhel. The trek offers the splendid sights of mountain ranges and superb views of Kathmandu valley. Moreover, trekkers can have unexpected, closer views of sunset and sunrise from Nagarkot, that never goes out of one’s memory. Shivapuri trek offers a rich insight in to the history, culture, religion, together with the daily chores in the fields of its inhabitants and in the spring offers early flowering rhododendrons. The wonderful mountain vistas stretching from Everest in the east and Annapurna in the west is also offers mind blowing views to the trekkers.

Facts of Trip

Trip Highlights of Shivapuri Trekking

Trip duration: 8 Days
Activities: Trekking & Walking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing
Best season: April, May to September, October
Starting from: Budhanilakanth 
Ending at: Namobuddha/Panauti 
Grade: Moderate 
Highest access of the trek: 2,700m
Culture: mixed (this trek is more challenge concentrated than the culture)
Mode of Trekking Tour: Fully Organized Camping Trekking
Himalayan views: Gauri shanker, Dorjelakpa, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manasalu and Annapurna
Most Attraction of the trek: Mixed culture with Shangrila view

Trip Map

Everest Map

Itinerary of Shivapuri Trekking

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Full day Sightseeing in Kathmandu and overnight at hotel
Day 03: Kathmandu- Kakani (2093m) driving 1 hour
Day 04: Salle Gau - Shivapuri 2563m
Day 05: Shivapuri- Chauki-Banjang 1800m
Day 06: Chauki Banjang- Nagarkot 1985m
Day 07 : Kathmandu free day of your own.
Day 08 : Final Departure.

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