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Nagarkot Sunrise View and Changunarayan Hike
3 nights / 4 days

Nagarkot Sunrise View and Changunarayan Hike

Enjoy the splendour of sunrise while exploring history with our one-day tour of Changunarayan Hike and Nagarkot Sunrise View. From Nagarkot, where Mount

Highlights

  • Day 1: Drive to Nagarkot to see the Dawn, then Go Hiking to Chagunarayan before returning to Kathmandu

Overview

Enjoy the splendour of sunrise while exploring history with our one-day tour of Changunarayan Hike and Nagarkot Sunrise View. From Nagarkot, where Mount Everest, Langtang, Manaslu, and other magnificent peaks illuminate the morning sky, start your day with a breathtaking sunrise over the Himalayas.

After taking in this breathtaking natural wonder, walk through traditional villages, terraced farms, and peaceful forest paths to Changunarayan Temple, which is Nepal’s oldest Hindu temple still standing and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For those seeking a tranquil yet enlightening experience close to Kathmandu, nature lovers, culture vultures, and photographers will love this easy-to-moderate day hike.

What's included

  • Private transportation (Kathmandu → Nagarkot → Changunarayan → Kathmandu).
  • Sunrise viewing with a guide from Nagarkot View Tower.
  • Professional driver throughout the trip.
  • Fuel for the entire journey.
  • Light refreshments and bottled water.
  • All relevant taxes and fees
  • Note: Individual meals and beverages, English-speaking city guide, lunch and dinner, and entry fees for temples are not included. These services can be arranged upon request for an additional cost.

What's excluded

  • Items not listed under What's included
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Guidelines

  • To see the sunrise, leave Kathmandu early (before 4:30 AM).
  • Put on comfortable, traction-enhancing walking shoes.
  • Bring some light snacks and a reusable water bottle.
  • It’s cold in the mornings and warm in the afternoons, so wear layers.
  • Observe local traditions at the temple and in the villages.
  • Three to four hours of hiking downhill requires a moderate level of fitness.

Meeting point

Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal

FAQs

How do I book?
Use the form on this page, call us, or WhatsApp — we confirm availability quickly.
What is included?
We send a clear quote listing transport, permits, meals, and guide services where applicable.
Can you customize the itinerary?
Yes — tell us your dates and interests and we tailor the plan.