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2-Day Trek to Chitlang Hiking Tour Itinerary and Cost

2-day trek to Chitlang is on an ancient trade route between Kathmandu and India, a pleasant day hiking tour to Chitlang Village via Chandragiri Hills. Chitlang is a very popular weekend holidays destinations in Kathmandu. It offers a wonderful views of Kathmandu Valley and the whole Himalayan ranges from Annapurna to Everest. Chitlang is a traditional Newari village, a small paradise on the earth. Chitlang has a peaceful nature and landscape offering a pleasant hiking experience. The trek is also famous for bird watching. Chitlang Trekking tour begins from Thankot and ends at Kulekhani. You are walking through rhododendron forest and charming villages, enjoying beautiful mountain views. Chitlang is highly recommended for beginners. It is the best trip to experience natural, cultural and rural beauty of Nepal. Please email us at missionecotreknepal@gmail.com and call or leave message on Whats App at +977 9851023742 to customize Chitlang Trek Tour itinerary and cost 2024|2025.

Trip Facts

Name: Chitlang Hiking Trek

Duration:  2 Days

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Season: Spring/Autumn/Winter

Altitude: 1300m - 2730m

Cost: USD 190-USD 260

Group Size: 1 - 12 people.

Package: Private/Group Trek

Mode of Transfer: Bus/Car/Jeep

Start/End of Trip: Kathmandu / Kathmandu

Chitlang Hiking Trek is a new short trek around Kathmandu valley via Chandragiri Hill.

  • Chitlang Hiking Trek
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You will get a pleasant nature walk experience on 2 days Chitlang Trek. Chitlang region boasts 160 bird species of birds. Bird watching is something you can enjoy on Chitlang Trek and Tour. Chitlang is about 22 km from Kathmandu in the South West direction. You will see many temples with amazing wood and stone carving, artistic rest houses, stone taps, available inscription of centuries long while you are in Chitlang village

Chitlang is geographical diversity in flora and fauna.You can reach to Chitlang village, 5 hours hiking from Thankot, Kathmandu. Tamang, Magar, Chhetri, Brahman, Newar and Gurung live Chitlang hiking route. The large greed fields, pearl tree garden, Chitlang village itself and Kulekhani Indrasarovar lake are the attraction of Chitlang Trek. A new trekking trail in Kathmandu is beautiful naturally and culturally.

On the way trek to Chitlang via Chandragiri Hill offer a great views of awesome Himalayan range and whole Kathmandu valley and city. After exploring Chandragiri, you will hike down to Chitlang village. On day 2, we trek to Markhu village, a typical Newari village and then continue to Indrasarovar lake and drive back to Kathmandu via Pharping. 

Chitlang Trek
Trekking around Chitlang and Chandragiri Hill is possible all around the year.In the rainy season, the leeches may disturb Chitlang trek in rainy season.The mountains are in the clouds almost in the rainy season. Except rainy season, you can go for Kathmandu to Chitlang Trek any time of the year.The weather is nice and warm with sunny day, and can enjoy beautiful views of the Himalayas.The Chitlang and Chandragiri Trek is a less crowded than other treks in Nepal.

Meals on Chitlang Village Trek
Three times meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the trek from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel and Nagarkot. You can pick up Nepalese, Chinese, Continental and local cuisines from menus of guest house. It is advisable to order the meals what you want to have. Please do not waste meals in the trek.You will have to eat at the same hotel where you stay. For lunch, we stop somewhere on the trail.The drinks like water,beer, coke, whisky and tea or coffee are not included in the trek price.

Accommodation on Chitlang Kulekhani Trek
You will stay in a simple neat and clean budget guest house and tea house in the trekking.The rooms with twin beds and private/attached toilets are available.The large dining room with an iron gas cylinder fitted with a Chimney which is cozy and warm. No heater in the rooms. Please pack your backpack as light as you can. This is a short trek, please leave your big luggage and unnecessary things at your hotel in Kathmandu.It is completely free of cost. Every hotel in Kathmandu has that facility. It is nice to bring a comfortable medium size day pack to carry things. 

Chitlang Markhu Trek Permit
Trekking permit is also necessary for Chitlang Markhu Trek. The national park fee is the permit for this trek that costs USD 30 per head. We will organize/arrange your permit once you book Chitlang Markhu Trek. Your passport copy and passport photos is necessary for it.

Group size on Chitlang Markhu Trek
The group size will be 1 to 20 people in this trek.The group is form of children to seniors, male and female from different parts of the world. The age limit will be minimum 10 to 80 years old.

Telephone and WiFi
Telephone and WiFi is available during  2 days Chitlang Markhu Trek Trek on the hotel and guest houses.

Chitlang Markhu Trek Cost
Chitlang Markhu Trek cost ranges from USD 210 to USD 290 per person, it depends on the group size and the mode of transfer either by public bus or private car or jeep. In the price, it includes meals, accommodation, transfer, permit and guide. The drinks are not included in the cost. Please email us at missionecotreknepal@gmail.com and call or leave message on Whats App at +977 9851023742 for booking inquiry regarding Chandragiri Chitlang Trek cost and dates for 2023.2024.

Day 1: Drive to Thankot and Trek to Chitlang(2300m, 15km,5 hours)
Your guide receive you at your hotel and drive to the trekking starting point, Thankot and trek to Chitlang. It is approximately 4 hours hike to Chitlang through jungle via Chandragiri Hills. Upon reaching Chitlang you will have lunch. After lunch enjoy view of Pear garden. Afternoon visit Bhairav temple, Ashok Chaitya, Shivalaya and Satdhara. Evening camp fire with Barbeque on your own expenses.
Day 2: Hike down to Markhu(10km, 3 hours), Boating and drive back to Kathmandu(60km, 2 hours)
Early morning after breakfast, hike 3 hours down to Indra Sarovar Lake. Enjoy boating on Indrasarobar Lake. Lunch at Markhu. Enjoy 2 hours scenic drive to Kathmandu.

Cost Includes

  • 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunch and 1 Dinner
  • Hotel pick up and drop
  • Experienced Guide
  • Bus transfer
  • Boating Fee
  • Accommodation in twin/double sharing basis. 
Cost Not Includes
  • Cost of beverages, mineral water and beer etc
  • Tipping for guide and driver
  • Barbeque
  • Private car transfer- trekking starting/ending point to Kathmandu.
Passport
Your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. We recommend taking copies of the main passport pages and other important documents with you as well as leave copies at home with family or friends.
Nepal Visa
All foreign nationals except Indian passport holders require a visa to enter Nepal. Visas are obtainable from embassies abroad, land borders including borders with India and Tibet, and on arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport.Getting a visa at the airport or land borders can sometimes take time due to long queues. There have been instances when travellers are asked to show proof of exit from the country, ie flight tickets. You may also need to provide two passport photos and the following fees in US dollars subject to change, cash only. Multiple entry visa valid for 15 days costs US$30, 30 days costs US$50 and 90 days costs US$125
Tipping
It is customary to tip your guide and driver for outstanding service provided during your trip. You are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length and involvement of your guide on your trip. Tips are greatly appreciated as a gesture of thanks for their professionalism and leadership during your trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however, as a guideline is from $10 USD-$15 USD per person (in a currency relevant for your destination) per day can be used.
What to take for Kathmandu Trek 
We recommend you to pack as lightly as possible, ensuring that you are able to carry and lift your own luggage and walk with it for short distances or up or down a flight of stairs. A lockable suitcase with wheels is ideal for this trip. It is recommended that you keep your main luggage weight around 15 kg and certainly no more than 20 kg. A small or medium-sized backpack (45-50 litres) is another good option.You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water, camera, jacket, etc. when you’re exploring during the day. During the colder months (Oct-Apr) the mountains can be very cold, so please make sure you pack warm clothes.
Cold Weather
Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
Scarf
Warm gloves
Warm hat
Warm layers
Conservative Dress:
Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
Documents:
Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
Passport (required) (With photocopies)
Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
Essentials:
Binoculars (optional)
Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
Cash, credit and debit cards
Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
Ear plugs
First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re hydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
Fleece top/sweater
Footwear
Hat
Locks for bags
Long pants/jeans
Money belt
Outlet adapter
Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
Reusable water bottle
Shirts/t-shirts
Sleepwear
Small travel towel
Sunglasses
Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
Watch and alarm clock
Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
Face masks (required)
Hand sanitizer (required)
Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Rubber gloves
Light Hiking:
Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
Smart Dress:
Smart outfit (For evenings out)
Warm Weather:
Sandals/flip-flops
Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
Sun hat/bandana
Swimwear
Money Matter
The official currency of Nepal is the Nepali rupee (NPR). Its symbol is often displayed as Rs. USD is also widely accepted in Nepal. ATMs can only be found in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Bhaktapur. Make sure you carry sufficient cash to cover your needs when travelling outside of these cities. Money exchange facilities are available in Kathmandu, Namche, Pokhara, Chitwan only outside the park, and Bhaktapur. Credit cards are not widely accepted.The Government of Nepal has banned the import, export, and use of 500 and 1000 Indian rupee notes in Nepal.You should ensure you are not carrying these notes on arrival in Nepal as they will be confiscated and you may be fined.The old, torn, and fade notes is very difficult to exchange when exchanging at banks and money exchange. Please ensure that you have new, clean notes.Before departing on a trek, make sure you have enough Nepalese currency to purchase meals and drinks, in the smaller denominations where possible, as there are no ATMs 
Phone and internet access
The signal of phone and internet is very good during Nepal Tour. Every hotel and restaurants you will get free WiFi services.Trekking in the mountain, the internet and telephone network signal is poor. WiFi is available at some tea houses, paying an extra cost.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for Nepal tour. We require that a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend all travelers have a policy that also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects. It is nice to send us the copy of your travel insurance and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number. If you have credit card insurance, we will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number, and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and your credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. 
Solo Travelers
Solo travelers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travelers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travelers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Optional Tour-Everest Mountain Flight Tour
Enjoy an early morning flight on a small aircraft with a window seat for an hour of spectacular scenery over the tallest mountain peak on earth. You will be able to view some of the most incredible, and famous sights that Nepal has to offer. This is weather permitting so tour might be delayed or an alternative day may be scheduled.It costs USD 260 per person including airport transfer.
Trek Grade
1. Easy Difficult Trek
Easy difficult trekking is ideal for anyone who leads a fairly active life. The walking sections on these trips are relatively easy and do not exceed 5 to 6 hours a day. It is possible however to design 'easier' three to four day treks with perhaps only three to four hours walking per day on request.
2. Moderate Difficult Trek
Moderate difficult trekking is a mixture of long and short walks. Hill-walking experience is desirable. Walking hours are limited to 7 hours each day. It is moderate due to altitude and other conditions that require a higher level of stamina than easy grade trips.
3. Challenging Difficult Trek
The Challenging difficult trekking is a combination of strenuous and moderate walks - normally 6 to 8 hours a day. These treks readily take an altitude of 4,500 meters above the sea level.The trek is physically demanding as we get to altitudes up to 4,000 m with side trips to higher elevations. 
4. Strenuous Difficult Trek
The Strenuous difficult trekking is the most strenuous and it tests your physical ability and patience. These trips may require a degree of mountaineering skills and you should be capable of carrying on at an altitude of 4000-5000 meters. Daily walking is approximately 7 hours. All trips to Tibet is “Strenuous” due to their higher altitude and climate conditions.

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