Sundarijal to Chisapani Hike

Sundarijal ➔ Mulkharka ➔ Chisapani

Ascending from the northeastern rim of the Kathmandu Valley, the trail from Sundarijal to Chisapani provides a classic mountain journey into Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. This day trip takes you out of the busy city streets and straight into cool alpine air, dense woodland trails, and traditional Tamang hill settlements. It is an ideal adventure for travelers looking to experience authentic Nepalese mountain environment within a single day.

The trek begins with a spirited climb along stone staircases laid beside roaring water channels, waterfalls, and large supply reservoirs. As the steep stairs level out, the surroundings transform into lush forests of oak, pine, and rhododendron. The path weaves through Mulkharka, a serene village where terraced farmlands cling to the hillside, giving you a wonderful look into local rural life against the backdrop of the sprawling Kathmandu basin below.

Pushing deeper into the protected national park, the forest canopy thickens, creating a tranquil environment filled with wild bird calls and rustling leaves. The final stretch leads directly onto the high mountain ridge at Chisapani. Emerging at this elevated vantage point reveals impressive panoramas of snow-capped Himalayan giants, rewarding your physical effort with unmatched northern mountain vistas before our return journey.