Chitlang Hiking

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Trip Overview

Chitlang is an ancient Newari settlement in Makwanpur district which is a part of Narayani zone. Chitlang is about 22 KM from Kathmandu in the South West direction. Before Opening of Tribhuwan Raj path (High way to link India and Kathmandu), Chitlang was only one “On foot Highway” to get India and the Southern part of Nepal. Inscriptions dating back to Lichchhavi era have been found in this place. It lies in the high level of the northern part of Makwanpur district and southern main path of the 8289ft Chandragiri hill. Hike to Chitlang village offers a unique pleasant memory that exceeds your imagination. The stunning sceneries of the forest and Himalayas in the north take your breath away.

Chitlang contains many temples with amazing wood and stone carving, artistic rest houses, stone taps, available inscription of centuries long are the proof of those civilized society. This village is surrounded by beautiful green forest, which consists of more than 160 species of birds and animal. The large green fields have added attraction of Chitlang. There is a big Apple garden with more than thousand apple trees. Few cottages have been constructed recently in between the garden, which provide the excited stay to the tourists .

It offers an amazing experience with the combination of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Famous as the gate way of motor cars carried on the back of people. Chitlang offers visitors with an opportunity of village home stay where you can interact and get insight of the rural life in Nepal. The hills of Chitlang offer one of the best hiking/trekking around Kathmandu. Chitlang boasts of 160 bird species and bird watching is something you can enjoy here. Camping and cycling here provides you an opportunity of getting closer to the un-disrupted ecology in the locality. The largest man-made lake of Nepal, Kulekhani (also known as Indrasarovar) is a short walk of 40 minutes from Chitlang.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival to Kathmandu (BB)
Day 02:Drive to Thankot, Started Hiking, Homestay in Chitlang (BLD)
Day 03:Return back via Chandragiri to Kathmandu (BB)

Cost Includes

  • Chitlang night stay accommodation on full board.
  • Tea coffee during interaction programme
  • Documentary show of some model village of home stay.
  • All ground transportation as per above itinerary.
  • Village exploration with Local guide
  • Lunch at Kulekhani dam.Tonight hotel in Kathmandu (BB)

Cost Excludes

  • The rest meal while on the way or etc.
  • Donation to the local house (can be small contribution) where we sleep.
  • Any tipping, Gratitude or etc
  • Rescue Charge
  • Alcoholic drinks.

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Trip Facts

Destination : Nepal

Duration : 3 Days

Difficulty Level : Easy

Group Size : 2-20 People

Activities : hiking, sightseeing

Transportation : Flight, Car ,bus & Jeep

Accommodation : 3-4 star hotel in kathmandu,

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