Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

4.8
(454 reviews)

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy the beautiful view and sunrise from the best viewpoint of the valley on this Nagarkot Sunrise View one day package which also includes hike towards one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal, Changunarayan. This Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hike to Changunarayan will excite you early in the morning with a mesmerizing view of many glorious peaks of Nepal like Mt. Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Mt. Everest, and 8 out of 13 mountain ranges that shines in early sunrise including panoramic view of the valley and Shivpuri National Park. After such a fantastic start early in the morning, hike down to Changunarayan with beautiful nature walk amidst the forest of pine and terraced farms crossing typical and local villages of Tamang and Newar community. At Changunarayan, you will be impressed by the stone and wood carvings and sculptures of Hindu and Tantric deities which will show you the rich and old heritage of Nepal.

What's Included

Professional guide
Transportation (hotel pickup & drop, air conditioned vehicle)
Fees (admission, fuel surcharge, parking, entry)
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from all hotels inside ring road including Boudha area, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot area.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Nagarkot View Tower

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Nagarkot Hiking

    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.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Nagarkot Buddha Peace Park Hiking Trail

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Changu Narayan Temple

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Thamel (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In the event of poor weather or bad traffic conditions, tour itinerary is subject to change without notice. No cancellations or refunds will be issued. See voucher for details
Supplied by Himalayan Planet Adventures

Show 1 more

Tags

Hiking Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Nature Walks
Car Tours
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Curated Catalog
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

Rating

4.8 Based on 454 454 reviews
5 stars
399
4 stars
41
3 stars
7
2 stars
3
1 star
4
Likely to sell out
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}