Chitlang Village Tour Nepal: 2-Day Escape from Kathmandu

Name: Chitlang Village Tour
Brand: Epic Trek Nepal
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Trip Overview

If you are fed up with city traffic and noise on the streets and want some peaceful adventure, then Chitlang offers you what you desire. This little village is located in the district of Makwanpur, 30 km away from Kathmandu which is very different from the capital.

The Chitlang Village Tour will take you along green hills, terraced fields, and forests of pines and rhododendrons. You can hike along the trails used by locals for decades. Farmers will smile at you, and kids will wave at you near their schools.

Chitlang also offers some historic places for visitors. Newari people established this place many centuries ago, and their houses built of stone and brick can be seen along the alleys of the village. Along with the Newar culture, the Tamang’s community also live close to the village.

Chitlang Tour Package from Kathmandu is suitable for everyone. No hiking skills nor special equipment is required. Chitlang Tour Package from Kathmandu is suitable for everyone like families, individual tourists and small groups. No hiking skills nor special equipment is required. Just an average physical condition is required to have fun.

You can explore the Thani Mai temple, eat fresh cheese from the area, and observe village activities. Then you relax with a warm cup of tea while looking at the hills around. Such kind of leisurely and straightforward tourism will be enjoyable and rewarding for you.

This Chitlang Tour Package can be organized either as a day tour or an overnight stay depending on your schedule. But after it you will feel relaxed. Join us and check the Chitlang Village Tour as one of the best short trips from the capital.

Why Visit Chitlang Village

Not everybody has a week to spend in the Himalayas. That is where Chitlang Village tour comes in. You leave Kathmandu in the morning and spend the night at home in a warm comfortable bed.

The Chitlang Village Tour package is perfect for most of the tourists. The family likes the gentle paths and wide meadows. The couples like secluded spots and vast views. Singles get to meet the hospitable villagers who love to chat over tea. And it is a great choice even for the people living near Kathmandu. The students, office workers and expatriates all have a great time relaxing here on weekends.

Tourists visiting Nepal for the first time will enjoy it a great deal. You experience actual village living without having to go to high altitudes, walk a lot, or have to carry much luggage. The trails are always easy to follow, and you determine your speed of walking.

At the same time, you help the village by making money directly for the locals, including guides, home-stay providers, and farmers.

If you want a feel of the countryside but not sure yet about a full trekking adventure, give our Chitlang Tour from Kathmandu a try.

Places to Visit and Things to Do

Chitlang is full of attractions that are withing reach of each other. You don’t need to hurry anywhere because all sites of Chitlang village tour are located very near.

Ancient Newar Village

Start with exploring the village center. Explore small lanes made of stones, which pass between brick and stone houses with wooden doors. Meet shop owners and observe daily life of local people.

Thani Mai Temple

Thani Mai Temple is located on the top of the hill. Local visit it for prayer and festivals. You can climb up to this temple, ring the bell and spend some time in silence.

Chitlang Cheese Factory

This village is well-known due to its fresh cheese production. Visit this small factory and observe cheese manufacturing by local people. Most tourists buy at least one piece of cheese during the tour.

Terraced Landscapes and Pine-Forest

Walk on the paths surrounding the village. Observe terraces with rice, corn, and mustard crops and then enter pine and rhododendron forests.

Hill Viewpoints

From the hilltop, you will get views of green hills to Kulekhani and Chandragiri sides. The ideal time for photography is early morning and late afternoon. Don’t forget to carry your camera.

Kulekhani

If you have time, visit Kulekhani and ask to make a stop from your guide. This side tour helps you experience something different in the countryside.

The Chitlang Village Tour Nepal by road and walking tour package will help you experience these sights at a leisurely pace. It adds a personal touch to the Chitlang Village Tour Nepal.

Highlights of Chitlang Village Tour

Escape from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu with a peaceful village trip which is just a 2 hours’ drive from Kathmandu.
Stroll around the historic Newar village with its stoned paved alleys, brick houses, and wooden carved windows.
Experience the peace inside the Thani Mai temple above the village.
Try local cheese from the Chitlang cheese factory.
Stay overnight at a homestay and enjoy a delicious homemade dal bhat meal

Itinerary of Chitlang Village Tour

Day 1: Kathmandu to Chitlang

Our vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu in the morning. When traveling by road, you arrive at Chitlang in the late morning. In case you hike, you trek along forest and hillside paths and arrive in the afternoon.

After checking into your homestay, you sit down for lunch. Later on, take a walk around the old Newar village and head over to Thani Mai temple. You can also visit the cheese factory that produces the cheese of the region.

Later on in the evening, you can take a hike to a viewpoint overlooking the hill area and see the sunset. The dinner of that night is served by the host family and go to rest for tomorrow half day tour.

Activity: Village walk, Thani Mai temple, cheese factory, viewpoint

Max. Altitude: 1600m./5,249ft. (Chitlang)

Meal: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Day 2: Chitlang to Kathmandu

You will start you day with the sound of chirping bird and breakfast. After that, you can have a slow walk through the rice terraces and pine forest int he morning. If the time allows, you can ask your guide for a quick stop at Kulekhani.

And then you travel back to Kathmandu and this takes around two hours. Or you can take the hiking trip back to Kathmandu and start walking immediately after breakfast on the 5-6 hour path to the city.

The Chitlang Tour Package remains quite leisurely throughout both the days. It offers leisure to spend in the village, and not rushing around it. That is why the Chitlang Village Tour Nepal is such an enjoyable package.

Activity: Morning walk through terraced fields and pine forest and return back

Max. Altitude: 1400m./4,593ft. (Kathmandu)

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel

If you are traveling in a private group, we can arrange a fully customized trip based on your preferences, group size, and travel dates, available any day you choose.

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Includes/Excludes

What is included?

Pick-up/drop-off at hotel in Kathmandu by private vehicle
Accommodation at local homestay on a twin-sharing basis
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as per the itinerary
Guide who knows about local culture and heritage
Basic first-aid box
All government taxes and service charges

What is not included?

Kathmandu Hotel & Meals
International airfare and visa to Nepal
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses like snacks, drinks, and souvenirs
Tipping your guide, driver, and host
Anything not mentioned in “Inclusions” section

Trip Information

Tour Difficulty and Fitness Level

The difficulty of Chitlang Village Tour is easy to moderate that don’t involve any serious high-altitude trek. This also depends on the mode of transportation you choose for the trip.

By road – easy

In case you choose to take the 2-hour drive, all that remains to do is walk short and easy trails in the village. Most of the time, the people will go for a leisurely walk lasting between two to three hours.

By foot – moderate

The walk from Kathmandu to the village takes five to six hours and involves going up into the forest and walking along the ridgelines. It does not require any technical skill, but you should be able to walk most of the day.

Altitude

The altitude of Chitlang Village is 1600 meters which is slightly above Kathmandu, so there is no chance of altitude sickness.

How to prepare

Take regular walks a couple of weeks prior to the trip.
Use shoes with proper grip.
Carry water, sunscreen, and a light raincoat.

Weather is also an important consideration. The trails are slippery during monsoon time and the weather in the morning is chilly in winters. Don’t hide if you have knee problem or medical condition before booking the package for your safety.

Chitlang Tour Package gives the freedom to walk at your own speed. For full walking experience choose Epic Trek Nepal Chitlang Tour Package from Kathmandu by foot. Otherwise, you can take a comfortable ride.

Best Time to Visit Chitlang

Chitlang can be visited through most months of the year. Different seasons bring different experiences, so here the list of each season and choose a season that fits your preferences best.

Autumn (September to November)

This is the ideal season to do a Chitlang Village Tour as there is no rain and the scenery looks beautiful. This is also a harvesting period, which makes the landscape even more colorful. There will be more tourists as well, especially during Dashain and Tihar holidays.

Spring (March to May)

In spring, rhododendron blooms in the forest, making this season great for colorful photography. This is the season when temperature is warm. If you love flowers and birds, this will be an excellent season for you.

Winter (December to February)

In winter evening and morning temperatures become colder, while days are bright and pleasant. Paths and views remain quiet, and mountains’ views are also good in winter. Just bring extra layers and jacket to survive the extreme cold.

Summer (June to August)

The rains make the hills green, and trails muddy, with leeches sometimes coming out of their hiding places. This makes the trekking from Kathmandu difficult during this season. However, road travel and village walks remain perfect for this season.

In case you are looking for comfort and visibility, try Epic Trek Nepal Chitlang Tour in Nepal during the Autumn or Spring seasons. We can assist you in finding suitable dates for your Chitlang Village Tour in Nepal.

Accommodation and Meals

You stay overnight in Chitlang for a night, and your place of accommodation affects the whole journey. Epic Trek Nepal’s Chitlang Tour Package involves local homestays or basic accommodations provided by families in Chitlang.

Most of the rooms in Chitlang are clean and comfortable. The rooms have twin beds along with warm blankets. The couples may get a double room, and solo travelers might have a single room if available. The bathrooms are mostly shared, but some have their own.

It will be very basic and comfy. You will have a peaceful night, nice bed, and a host treating you like a family member. Most of the rooms face the beautiful landscapes. Internet connection and mobile network may be poor in many places but that it not the main point of this tour.

Meals

All meals are cooked by the hosts and include fresh vegetables from their own gardens. Typical meals consist of dal-bhat (rice, lentil soup, seasonal vegetables, and pickles), Newari snacks, local cheese, and tea.

The morning menu includes tea/coffee, eggs, bread/flatbread, and occasionally porridge. Lunch will be an easy meal cooked locally during the tour. Vegetarian and vegans will not have a problem in Chitlang Village Tour. Just notify us about the food allergies and preferences beforehand, and we will make sure that the host knows about them.

Transportation from Kathmandu

There are two methods of getting there by using either transport or hiking. However, both options begin in Kathmandu and give you different experiences.

Drive

The drive will take two hours each way. If your comfortable drive, we will arrange the transpiration in private vehicle depending on you group size. The driver knows the route, its twist and corners, so you can just relax.

Road conditions

The road passes through Kathmandu’s valleys and then through the hills through Thankot and Naubise. The highways in Nepal are paved, but the last road towards Chitlang is quite rough after rainy days. It is quite winding as well, so people who suffer from motion sickness need to carry medicine with them.

On foot

If you prefer hiking from Kathmandu from Kathmandu to Chitlang, it will take around 5-6 hours. With your guide taking you off the main road, through trails and ridges, you need to set out early.

Departure arrangements

We generally pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu in the morning. The exact pick-up time and location are arranged after your booking is confirmed.

The Chitlang Tour from Kathmandu ensures that logistics are hassle-free, and you can simply enjoy the tour.

What Not to do on this Tour

Just a few small things will make your tour easier and ensure that you show proper respect to the village. Consider these tips before starting on your Chitlang Village Tour.

Do not rush the village: Take your time to travel through the villages. Give yourself sufficient time at all points and don’t rush through them.

Don’t take photographs without asking permission: Always ask permission before taking photographs of anyone. The village people will readily allow you to take their pictures once you greet them with respect.

Do not go carelessly dressed to temples: At Thani Mai, make sure you cover your shoulders and knees. Take off your footwear before entering the premises of any temple. Also, do not touch any offerings inside.

Don’t Litter: Don’t leave behind any garbage like plastic bottles and food wrappers. Try to conserve the resources of the village by bringing back plastic waste along with you and reusing your water bottles at the homestay.

Drink only purified water: Use purification tablets or purified water provided by your host.

Don’t wander around solo at night: It gets dark quickly and there are no sources of light around in the woods. Begin early and never go without your guide.

By following these rules, your Chitlang Tour from Kathmandu will be an experience you will always remember.

What to Pack for Chitlang Village Tour

Travel Light. A backpack is all you need for the trip, and there are a number of ways through which you can make the hike easy.

Clothing

Lightweight T-shirts and quick dry trouser or hiking pants
Fleece or warm jacket for the evening since nights become chilly at the village
Rain Jacket or poncho from June to September
Hats and sunglasses

Shoes

Hiking shoes or sneakers with traction
Sandals or slippers for the homestay
More socks since wet feet affect your walking

Other items

Reusable water bottle and purification tablets
Lip balm and sunscreen
First aid kit with blister patches and personal medication
Power bank and torch or head lamp
Camera, binoculars for bird watching, and a light towel
Nuts or chocolate snacks for the trail

Frequently Asked Questions

It is situated in the Thaha Municipality of the Makwanpur District of the Bagmati Province. It is located to the southwest of Kathmandu, in the hills above the Thankot town.

It is 30 kilometers away from Kathmandu through road transportation, which takes two hours. The walk to Chitlang takes 5-6 hours. Our Chitlang Tour from Kathmandu includes all possible means of reaching the destination.

Our tour plan for Chitlang Village will take two days and one night. You have enough time to tour the village and rest in the homestay in the evening and enjoy a leisurely morning walk on the second day.

The best time is autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May). The sky will be clear and the tracks dry or covered with flowers.

Yes you can, but it will take about 2 to 3 hours to reach there by vehicle and you will be able to spend only a few hours in the village. The overnight package is recommended by us as you will not have time in rush. Please inquire if you need one-day package.

Absolutely. On your drive to Chitlang, the trails from the villages are short and easy enough for children and elderly persons to do. The trail can also be attempted by beginners because it does not require any special techniques. But it is a long one on foot.

Yes. As part of our Chitlang Tour Package, we have arranged for one night’s stay at a homestay in Chitlang Village. The rooms are neat and tidy. Also, your host family will provide home-cooked meals.

You can walk around in the traditional Newar village settlement, visit Thani Mai Temple, and sample fresh cheese made in the factory nearby. Also, you can walk in terraces and pine forests, watch birds, and photograph scenery from hills.

No. you can either come by driving both ways in a private vehicle or combine it. It depends upon what type of experience you are seeking.

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