Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu
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9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Discover Nepal's scenery and culture during a leisurely hiking tour that includes an early morning arrival in Nagarkot for the sunrise. Watch the distant Himalayas catch the morning light, then take a hike to reach Changu Narayan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass through Brahmin, Tamang, and Newari villages along the way, and stop to purchase breakfast and lunch at small restaurants for an authentic local experience. Includes round-trip transport in a private vehicle from Kathmandu.
- View the Himalayas in first light of day from Nagarkot
- Follow your guide on an easy hike that is mostly downhill
- Visit Changu Narayan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu
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Start your day with early morning pickup at your hotel in Kathmandu, departing the city while the sky is still dark.
Your private vehicle follows the road to Nagarkot Hill where you get the chance to watch the sunrise over the mighty Himalayas. On a clear day, you can see Gosainkunda, Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and the Annapurna Mountains.
Stop at a restaurant in Nagarkot for breakfast (own expense), then follow your guide along the trail to Changu Narayan, a route that passes through Brahmin and Tamang villages with terraced farms on hillsides that overlook Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayas. The trek is mostly downhill, offering an easy hike that is suitable for most people.
Hike to reach Changu Narayan Temple, one of the least–visited of Nepal's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Artisans in the Newari village create wood and stone carvings. Have the option to try Newari dishes for lunch (own expense) and experience the hospitality of the local people.
After lunch, a private vehicle returns you to your Kathmandu hotel where your tour ends.
Your private vehicle follows the road to Nagarkot Hill where you get the chance to watch the sunrise over the mighty Himalayas. On a clear day, you can see Gosainkunda, Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and the Annapurna Mountains.
Stop at a restaurant in Nagarkot for breakfast (own expense), then follow your guide along the trail to Changu Narayan, a route that passes through Brahmin and Tamang villages with terraced farms on hillsides that overlook Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayas. The trek is mostly downhill, offering an easy hike that is suitable for most people.
Hike to reach Changu Narayan Temple, one of the least–visited of Nepal's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Artisans in the Newari village create wood and stone carvings. Have the option to try Newari dishes for lunch (own expense) and experience the hospitality of the local people.
After lunch, a private vehicle returns you to your Kathmandu hotel where your tour ends.
Itinerary
You will start the trip to Nagarkot before dawn. The drive is about one and a half hours to Nagarkot View Point. Nagarkot is a hill station which is famous for it's sunrise and sunset view with panoramic scenery. The drive will be through the local settlements surrounded by trees. As you reach the viewpoint, grab a little spot to enjoy the magnificent sunrise over the towering Himalayas. The perspective will give you a glimpse of 8 Himalayan ranges, including many snowy peaks like Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, and even Mt. Everest from the point. You will observe the bright rays of sun touching the tip of mountains, turning them from bright orange and red to snowy white in color. You can also look below to find the incredible view of the valley and Indrawati river in the east. Take at the moment to observe such beautiful natural phenomena before descending to Changunarayan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
With such a beautiful mountain view, the trail is filled with a forest of pines, terraced farms of local villagers and a typical small village. The nature walk is fresh and refreshing, with a beautiful atmosphere around you. You will hike peacefully within the womb of nature till you find yourself in the small villages of Brahmin, Newars and Tamang community. You will then gradually cross the path taking on the graveled road and local trail to Changunarayan.
Duration: 4 hours
Admission Ticket Free
After you have enjoyed your moment there, you will follow an excellent path downhill. The trail offers a panoramic view of mountains along the way. You will be refreshed by the fresh mountain air and serene atmosphere along the way. You can see the Himalayan peaks from the corners of your eyes that are shining brightly because of the sun’s rays.
While we go to Nagarkot sunrise view and day hiking, you will visit this small beautiful place of Buddha peace park. One of the small statues of Lord Buddha, a nicely decorated garden with a beautiful view of across jungle is amazing. Take a rest for a while and enjoy taking a beautiful picture of hiking here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The temple of Changunarayan is one of the oldest temples that date back to the Licchavi period of the history of Nepal. The temple is made up of beautiful stone and wood carvings. It is designed in a traditional Nepali style that can be described as neither a Shikhara style nor a Pagoda style. On reaching the Changunarayan temple at the hilltop, you will see yourself surrounded by Champak trees. You will see the temple is surrounded by statues of Lord Vishnu along with other deities inside the courtyard of the main temple. You will see that the four entrances of temples have a pair of life-sized beasts each guarding them. There are beautiful carvings in struts and doors that can be seen which reflects the art and architectural skills of ancient Nepal. You can also see stone pillars with inscription in Sanskrit on western entrance. You can observe many monuments like Historical pillars, Garuda, Chanda Narayan, Sridhar Vishnu, Vishworup, Narasimha, Kileshwor and many more when you visit the temple from the main entrance or east gate. Not only these monuments but you can also see many Tantric sculptures and carvings near the Changunarayan. Then you will move on from Changunarayan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
The trip mainly departs from the main tourist hub from Thamel. If the customers are staying out of Thamel we do pick up them from most of the parts like the Lazimpat area, Durbar marg, Patan, Buddha, Bhaktapur, and Nagarkot itself. This trip is unique and amazing. Don't miss out to see Nepal's best sunrise view, the Himalayas including Mount Everest and local Nepali village lifestyle.
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- "We took a very bumpy ride to Nagarkot (don't expect to nap on the way there!" See review
- "Nice Hiking and easy one :), we have enjoy amzing views and the traditional life on the village while heading down from Nagarkot." See review
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