Best trails in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

One of the best places to hike around Kathmandu Valley. Your hike begins from North side of Kathmandu valley Sundarjal, and on the trail you will be able to witness sources of fresh water, beautiful villages and their culture, variation on vegetation, and the majestic Himalayan range. There are places to buy water and food throughout the trip especially in the 1st half of the trek.

This route represents the final descent of the Langtang Valley Trek via the Gosaikunda Variant, traveling from Chisapani to Sundarijal. Accommodation is available in trekking lodges in Chisapani, but overnight stays are generally not permitted within the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park forest. While some streams exist, water should be treated before consumption. The trail ends at the Sundarijal bus stand, where frequent buses and taxis depart for Kathmandu; transport details are available...

This trail features sections of gradual ascent and descent, traversing forested trails and open ridges. Hikers wind through a cool, dense forest, often comprising pine and rhododendron trees, and pass by traditional villages. The main reward for the hike is the panoramic view from the Surya Chaur ridge. From this wide, open grassy ridge, you are treated to an unobstructed vista of the majestic Himalayan range, including the peaks of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, and Gauri...