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Sundarijal to Chisapani

ModerateShivapuri, Kathmandu
Distance
7 km
Total climb
750 m
Highest point
2,215 m
Typical time
4 h

The route

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This line follows paths mapped on the ground (Sundarijal-Chisapani). Treks are verified against it to 250 m. Carry a map: a mapped path is not a guarantee of conditions. Trail geometry © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Elevation profile

1,463–2,215 m

Places along the way

  1. 1Sundarijal1,463 m
  2. 2Mulkharka1,895 m
  3. 3Chisapani2,215 m

About this trek

A half-day climb from the Sundarijal trailhead through Mulkharka to the ridge village of Chisapani at 2,215 m, with clear-day views north to the Himalaya and south over the whole Kathmandu Valley. Popular as either a long day hike or an easy overnight, and the usual first stage of the longer Helambu trek.

Permits you need

  • Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park entry

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