About this experience
Nagarkot Changunaryan day hiking begins from Nagarkot, from Kathmandu to Nagarkot it is still more than one hour’s drive away. Nagarkot is a small village 7200 feet above sea level, near Kathmandu, the most famous hill destination. From Nagarkot, our hike onwards through the terraced lands, thick traditional village of Tamang, with traditional country houses painted with bricks found locally. As we go ahead, we observe the aboriginal people’s culture & lifestyle on the route. We travel through the dense forest after that, a close watch on the flora & fauna. Then at last we reach Changunaryan, the end goal of this hike, one of Nepal’s UNESCO world heritage sites. Changunarayan is a pleasant oldest Temple which dates back to the 7th century and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It provides stunning views of the Mountains including Mt.Ganesh Himal, Mt.Langtang, Gauri Shankar, and Mt. Everest. We discover this ancient temple for about an hour, and finally drive back to Kathmandu.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 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
- Driver and Guide salaries
- Private Vehicle from Kathmandu to Nagarkot and Changunarayan to Kathmandu
- An experienced English speaking Hiking guide
Not included
- Tips
- Accommodation & Meals
- Entrance fee and Personal expenses
Itinerary and highlights
Day 01: Drive to Nagarkot and hike to Changunarayan
Our guide from company will come to pick up you from your hotel and drive to NAGARKOT, 2 to 3 hours hike to Changunarayan and back to Kathmandu on the same day.
This hike can do in a two ways:
Early Morning to see the sunrise view
4:30 AM: Drive to Nagarkot
5:30 AM: Arrival at Nagarkot
5: 30 to 6:30 AM: Enjoy the view sunrise
6:30 to 8:00 AM: Take Breakfast and walking nearby
8:00 to 11:00 AM: Hike to Changunarayan from Nagarkot
11: 00 to 12:00 Noon: Visit Changunarayan and nearby villages
12:00 to 12:30 PM: Lunch time
12:30 to 1:30 PM: Drive back to Kathmandu and end of today`s Hike.
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Day Time Hike
8:30 AM: Drive to Nagarkot
10:00 AM: Arrival at Nagarkot
10:30 to 12:30 AM: Hike nearby places in Nagarkot
12:30 to 2:30 PM: Hike to Changunarayan from Nagarkot and take lunch in route.
2: 30 to 3:30 PM: Visit Changunarayan and nearby villages
3:30 to 4:30 PM: Drive back to Kathmandu and end of today`s Hike.
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Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Mountain Hike Nepal
Meeting points and locations
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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