About this experience
We take a one-hour drive early in the morning to Nagarkot located 32 km east of Kathmandu Valley at an altitude of 2100m. Locals believe it to be one of the best places to watch the morning sun as it caresses Mt. Everest and the ever-soaring Himalayas. We then enjoy an authentic breakfast in the hills of Nagarkot, descend further and pass through beautiful villages with locally-built stone houses painted with ochre. After walking for 3-4 hours, we reach the Changu Narayan Temple, a UNESCO world heritage site, where we are greeted by idols over 1000-years-old. We then end our journey by driving back to Kathmandu.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr–6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr–6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Transportation Kathmandu-Nagarkot, and Changu Narayan - Kathmandu
- Local Government fees & Changu Narayan Temple Entry Fee
- All kind of local and government TAX-VAT etc.
- Wages, food, transportation, accommodation, equipments, insurance and other facilities to staffs
- Experienced English speaking government license holder guide
Not included
- Your Travel-Trekking insurance,
- Any others expanses which are not mentioned price include section etc.
- International airfare,
- Meals (Lunch & Dinner) whilst in Kathmandu,
- Nepal Entry Visa fee,
- Cost raised by cancellation, landslide, weather, illness which are not under our control,
- Personal shopping, laundry, trekking equipments etc.
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected),
Itinerary and highlights
Nagarkot is a village in central Nepal, at the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. It’s known for its views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest to the northeast, which are especially striking at sunrise and sunset. The surrounding scrubland is laced with trails and home to many butterflies.
The Changu Museum, which has been in operation for 11 years and is the only private museum in the country, not only preserves some of the most astounding and eccentric relics in Nepal, but also focuses on the history and origins of Changunarayan itself. Changunarayan, a short drive from Kathmandu, is nestled on a hilltop between Bhaktapur and Nagarkot. The main draw of the village is the temple located at the top of a long ascent of brick steps that cuts through the neat and orderly town, which is named as one of Nepal’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Changu Narayan is the name of the deity enshrined in the Changu Narayan Temple, located near the Changunarayan Municipality in Bhaktapur. The temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples of the valley, and is believed to have been constructed in the 5th century. The temple is considered to be the oldest temple in which the shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Meeting and pickup information
- High Spirit Representative will pick up you from the hotel /airport or any mentioned location of Kathmandu valley
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- High Spirit Treks and Expedition Nepal
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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