Chandragiri Chitlang Kulekhani Hike

Chandragiri Chitlang Kulekhani hike is one of the best hiking routes around Kathmandu valley. Chandragiri hill gives trekkers an opportunity to explore the magnificent flora and fauna along with spectacular beauty of the snow capped mountains such as Annapurna and Everest. Chandragiri Chitlang Kulekhani hiking also offers breath taking views of the Kathmandu Valley. Chandragiri hill (2410 m) is located in the South West direction of the Kathmandu valley. The hill not only provides the panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley, where there are 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the lush green vegetation downwards on the other side but also offers magnificent sight of the Himalayan ranges from Annapurna to Everest. Having seen the beautiful panoramic view from the hilltop, one really feels as if they were seeing whole Nepal from this hill. Chandragiri hill has now become a popular tourist destination after the functioning of cable cars.

Chitlang, on the other hand, is an ancient Newari settlement located in Makwanpur district. Different artistic monuments, pagoda-styled roofs and unique craftsmanship around the place offer a fascinating charm. The temples with amazing wood and stone carving, artistic rest houses, stone taps, available inscription of centuries long reveal that the settlement was once a civilized settlement in ancient time. Chitlang also has a facility of village home stay where you can get insight of the rural life in Nepal. The hills of Chitlang is considered one of the best hiking/trekking destinations around Kathmandu. Camping and cycling here provides you an opportunity of getting closer to the un-disrupted ecology in the locality. Just trekking for about 40 minutes comes the man-made lake of Kulekhani called Indrasarobar. Boating in Indrasarobar gives an added advantage of this hike.

You will be accommodated in Hotel Encounter Nepal or a similar category hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara during the hike when hiking with Black Diamond Expedition there is a tea house or homestay.
On most Nepal sightseeing tour the tea hotel serve rooms on a twin-sharing basis with an attached bathroom and hot shower facilities. Single-supplement rooms are served with an extra charge of USD 350. However, it may be difficult to get one at some points or during the peak season of hiking.
Some of the tea houses in this hiking region in both lower and higher elevations may have shared bathrooms and toilet facilities.

Your meal plan in Kathmandu includes only breakfast while you are on the hike, there are three-course meals will be served during the hike.
The tea house where we spend an overnight will serve us a balanced diet for breakfast and dinner whereas lunch is taken at one of the tea houses on the way to our next destination. Black Diamonds has also prepared a special Welcome and Farewell dinner for the guests following a cultural performance in Kathmandu.

The best seasons for Chandragiri, Chitlang, and Kulekhani hikes are for all seasons. The weather is sunny and warm making the views outstanding in these seasons. The weather condition is the primary issue during the Winter season for Chandragiri, Chitlang, and Kulekhani hikes. The region offers a freezing cold during winter. Just opposite to this, Chandragiri, Chitlang, and kulekhani hikes trek get affected by monsoon during Summer/ rainy season (June to August). Nevertheless, this time is the appropriate time for a keen and enthusiastic Botanist.

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.