About this experience
Start before dawn with hotel pickup in the Kathmandu Valley and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Nagarkot View Tower for sunrise. On clear days, enjoy wide Himalayan views as the sky changes colour. After sunrise, choose a mostly downhill hike through traditional villages, terraced fields and forest to the UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan Temple, or return to Kathmandu in the sunrise-only option. Private options are also available, including a visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. A packed breakfast box is included. Timing and mountain visibility depend on weather, traffic and trail conditions. Entrance fees are not included in the listed prices. Optional add-ons are available: Bhaktapur Durbar Square entrance fee $25 per person and Changu Narayan entrance fee $10 per person.
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.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off inside Kathmandu Valley.
- Packed breakfast box: 500 ml bottled water, muffin, doughnut, banana and juice.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking hiking guide for group and private hike options
Not included
- Monuments fee : Changunarayan (NPR 350)
- Personal expenses and meals not listed in selected option
- Tips for guide and driver.
- Hiking guide not included in the sunrise-only option
Itinerary and highlights
Situated in a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by green forests, Nagarkot is one of the most lively places around Kathmandu. Nagarkot sunrise tour offers travelers the serene beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas, including the Gaurishanker Himal, Ganesh Himal, Sisapangma, and Annapurna mountain ranges.
Changunarayan, a municipality in Bhaktapur District, is part of the urban agglomeration of the Kathmandu Valley. The municipality was created by merging the former village development committees of Old-Changunarayan, Chhaling, Duwakot, and Jhaukhel in 2014. The municipality of Mahamanjushree Nagarkot was then merged into Changunarayan in 2017.
The municipality also houses a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Changu Narayan Temple. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and is considered the oldest temple in Nepal. It’s a peaceful and lovely destination that travelers must visit while in Bhaktapur.
Meeting and pickup information
- The travelers will be picked up from the hotel's lobby at the scheduled time.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Himalayan Social Journey
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Tour Duration includes the travel time
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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