Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

Overview

Watch a magical Himalayan sunrise over Everest and Langtang from Nagarkot, then enjoy a scenic 3 - 4 hour countryside hike to Changu Narayan Temple, Nepal’s oldest UNESCO World Heritage site. This tour combines nature, culture, and adventure—perfect for a day escape from Kathmandu!

Itinerary

1. Nagarkot

   We pick you up early in the morning, in order to explore the beautiful sunrise view from the hill top. You will see an amazing view from Nagarkot.

   · 30 min

2. Nagarkot View Tower

   Stunning 360° panoramic view of Himalayas, is the main attraction of the tower. If weather is clear, you can see 8 different Popular Mountain Ranges of Nepal including Everest and Annapurna.

   · 30 min· Admission included

3. Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail

   The Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail is near from the Nagarkot Hill. It is about a 2 to 3 hours walk, with views of the Himalayas. It includes the Nagarkot Nature Trail and the Tamang Village Walk.

   · 3 h

4. Its a beautiful hike with magnificent View of Himalayas exploring Culture, History any many more waling through pine forest

   · Non-stop passage

5. Changu Narayan

   Changu Narayan temple is the oldest temple of Nepal which is listed in the World Heritage Site UNESCO. It is located in Changu village at Bhaktapur district. This temple was built in 3500 AD by Lichhavi Dynasty in pagoda style. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is made with local varieties and woods with the various arts of god and goddess in pillars of the temple.

   · 50 min· Admission not included

6. Just beside the Changu Narayan temple there is one another important temple called Chinnamasta where people use to sacrifice animals like chickens, ducks, male goats, lambs and many more when their wishes get fulfilled. The river called Manahara flows beside the hill. There are four entrance gates in Temple and the gates are guarded by life-size pairs of animals such as lions, seraphs, griffins and elephants on each side of the entrance. According to locals, when you perceive the Changu Narayan temple you can discern the absolute cultural development of the Kathmandu valley. It also offers a magnificent view of stunning snow-capped mountains as well as entire Kathmandu valley.

   · 15 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

We pick up all our guest from the airport upon arrival.

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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