Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu
Description
Nagarkot Sunrise and hike to Changu Narayan tour takes you to the beautiful hill Nagarkot, located at an altitude of 2,195 meters. The hill offers mesmerizing sunrise views over the spectacular Himalayan range. Soak in the fresh air of the mountains and sweeping views of the Himalayas during a private 7-8 hour tour starting from Kathmandu, Patan or Bhaktapur. After sunrise, stop for the breakfast or tea/coffee at hotel in Nagarkot and start the hike to Changu Narayan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest Hindu temple in the Kathmandu Valley. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is known for its exquisite stone carvings, sculptures, and intricate architecture. The distance from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan hike is approximately 12 kilometers, and it takes around 4-5 hours to complete the hike, depending on your pace and the stops you make along the way. Please note that from Nagarkot, mountain views are only visible when the weather is clear and without clouds.
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Itinerary
Your private guide will collect you from your hotel at 4:15am for the scenic 90-minute drive to Nagarkot. You'll pass small towns, lush forests, winding roads, and little teahouses as you enjoy mountain panoramas in the distance. About 24 miles away from Kathmandu, Nagarkot towers at an elevation of 7,200 feet (2,195 meters). Enjoy sunrise from Nagarkot view tower and your guide will point out the different Himalayan ranges in the distance, among them the Annapurna Range, the Mansiri Range, the Langtang Range, the Everest Range, and the Rolwaling Range. From here, you'll follow a small walking trail to the village of Rohini Bhanjyang that has amazing views across to the Himalayan ranges. From here, the rugged path leads through the little hamlets of Kankre and Tanchok to Tusal, where it climbs uphill through farms and farmland to Opi. Hike an hour or so further and you'll reach the stunning hill station of Dhulikhel, with its majestic natural beauty. The snowcapped mountains often look as though they're floating in the air when the blue haze covers their flanks, while the landscapes of farmland and mountain peaks are timeless. Spend some time in Dhulikhel admiring the views and capturing great shots before your private driver collects you and your guide. It's a bit over an hour to Kathmandu, so you should be back at your hotel before 1-2pm, traffic permitting.
Scenic hike! - Nagarkot to Dhulikhel hikind distance is 18-19KM.
Sunrise view from Nagarkot View Tower!
The hike start from Nagarkot
Changu Narayan UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu
We pick up traveler from kathmandu valley.
We pick up traveler from kathmandu valley.
We pick up traveler from kathmandu valley.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from your location in Patan, Bhaktapur or Kathmandu.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- From Nagarkot, mountain views are only visible when the weather is clear and without clouds.
Reviews(130)
Had an absolutely wonderful tour with Razz. He was super knowledgeable about every site we visited. I learned more on this our than on previous ones with other guides. 100% recommended
Dear Shannon, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Razz and enjoyed learning so much throughout the tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Nepal again soon! Best Regards, Breakfree Adventures Nepal
We booked a private Nagarkot sunrise tour with BreakFree, plus the hike to Changunarayan. It ended up being a cloudy morning, so we didn’t really get the full sunrise, but the trip was still worth it. The hike took about three hours and included crossing a pretty cool 250m suspension bridge along the way. It was an easy walk overall and a really nice way to get a glimpse of local life. Our guide, Razz was great, and our driver, Sujan - super calm with all the crazy traffic.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience. Even though the sunrise was cloudy, we’re happy to hear you enjoyed the hike, local village views, and the suspension bridge adventure. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Razz and Sujan. Hope to welcome you again soon! Warm regards, Breakfree Adventures Team
Excellent guide! Beautiful sunrise and a beautiful hike to the temple.
Dear Daniel, Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful sunrise and the hike to Changu Narayan, and that our guide made your experience even better. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again for another memorable adventure. Warm regards, Breakfree Adventures Team
Razz and Sujan are the perfect guides! The staff were very friendly, patient and helpful. We saw a lot of animals along the way and were particularly surprised. The village residents are warm and friendly, the sunrise is stunning and the hiking experience around the village is superb. It was a memorable and wonderful journey and highly recommended!
Dear Shengning Li, Thank you very much for your lovely review. We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the sunrise, village walk, and wildlife experiences with Razz and Sujan. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our team. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Nepal again soon. Warm regards, Breakfree Adventures Nepal
Ragg was a fabulous guide. The sunrise view was AMAZING! The hike down was beat and privided a nice glimpse into the village lifestyle of Nepal.
Dear Tracey, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the stunning Nagarkot sunrise, the hike, and the glimpse into village life. Raj will be happy to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in Nepal soon! Warm regards, Breakfree Adventures Team
Our guide Deepak was really fun and informative, he was very laid back allowing us to walk at our own pace and full of information regarding Nepal, Hinduism, history, politics and more. The walk and view were beautiful and though it was very cold we arrived early enough to see the mountains before the morning mist and sun began to cover the view. The temple was beautifully decorative and a very interesting experience.
Dear Shelly, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your morning stroll with Deepak, the stunning views, and the insights into Nepal’s culture, history, and temples. So glad the experience was memorable despite the cold! Warm regards, Breakfree Adventures Nepal
Very good experience. Our driver and guide were excellent although we didn't have a great view due to the clouds. No fault of the company obviously. Found a great place for breakfast near the temple also. Better to pack your breakfast if you are running a bit late. Highly recommended!
Dear Simon, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience and that our team made your tour enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for even clearer skies next time! Warm regards, Breakfree Adventure Nepal
This was a wonderfully organized walk. Before we started, Shankar asked about our preferences to make sure the experience matched what we wanted. We had many questions about Nepali culture, and he explained everything in a very engaging and insightful way. He also adjusted to our pace and patiently waited whenever we stopped to take photos
Dear Liuda, Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the walk with Shankar and appreciated the cultural insights and personalized experience. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back to Nepal again! Warm regards, Breakfree Adventures Nepal
We are very pleased with our tour guide and driver . Shanker is very respectful, knowledgeable, kind, friendly and most of all, went above and beyond his duties as a guide. We will highly recommend Shanker to our friends and families. Sujan took us to all our destinations safely and promptly. Sujan is also friendly and kind. Both Shanker and Sujan made our experience in Nagarkot and Suspension bridge unforgettable and very memorable that will last a lifetime.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with Shankar and Sujan. It’s great to know they helped make your Nagarkot and Suspension Bridge tour so memorable. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Best regards, Breakfree Adventures Nepal
Razz (our guide) was professional and helpful guiding us throughout the tour. He was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The tour itself was a nice program, make sure you wear jacket for the sunrise as it can get pretty cold and windy. The hike is pretty easy and it gets pretty warm later on.
