Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking to Changu Narayan from Kathmandu
by Himalayan Planet Adventures Day Tours
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The tour starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot before dawn, lasting about one and a half hours through local settlements surrounded by trees. Upon arrival, participants find a spot at Nagarkot View Tower to watch the sunrise over eight Himalayan ranges, including Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Mount Everest. The sun’s rays gradually illuminate the mountain peaks and the valley below, including the Indrawati River. After sunrise, the tour continues with a hike down from Nagarkot through pine forests and terraced farms. The trail passes small villages inhabited by Brahmin, Newar, and Tamang communities, combining forest and local trails on the way to Changu Narayan. Along the way, hikers will enjoy panoramic mountain views and fresh mountain air. A brief visit to Buddha Peace Park is included during the hike, where there is a small statue of Lord Buddha and a garden with views over the jungle. The final stop is Changu Narayan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest Hindu temple in the Kathmandu Valley. The guide shows visitors the temple’s four entrances guarded by mythical stone beasts and explains the wooden and stone carvings of Hindu and Tantric deities found in the courtyard. Highlights include statues of Garuda, Narasimha, and Vishworup, as well as Nepal’s oldest Sanskrit inscription on a stone pillar. The tour concludes with transport back to Kathmandu, with pickup available from several locations including Thamel, Lazimpat, Durbar Marg, Patan, Buddha, Bhaktapur, and Nagarkot. The entire trip lasts between three and nine hours, depending on hiking pace and stops. Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle, and entrance fees and taxes are included when applicable.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nagarkot View Tower
The trip begins with a drive of about one and a half hours to Nagarkot View Point, a hill station known for sunrise and sunset views. Located among local settlements and trees, the viewpoint offers sights of eight Himalayan ranges including Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Mount Everest. Visitors watch the sun illuminate the mountain peaks and the valley below, including the Indrawati River, before descending towards the hiking trail.
30 min
Nagarkot Hiking
The hike from Nagarkot passes through pine forests and terraced farms, leading into small villages inhabited by Brahmin, Newar, and Tamang communities. The trail includes both forest paths and graveled local roads, providing a quiet walk surrounded by nature and rural village life.
240 min
Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail
Continuing downhill, the trail offers panoramic views of the mountains along the way. The fresh mountain air and quiet environment accompany hikers as they approach the next stops.
Nagarkot Buddha Peace Park Hiking Trail
This small stop includes a garden with a statue of Lord Buddha and views across the jungle. Visitors can rest briefly and take photos before continuing.
10 min
Changu Narayan Temple
The temple is the oldest Hindu temple in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 4th-century Licchavi period. Situated on a hilltop among Champak trees, it offers views of the surrounding valley. The guide leads visitors through the courtyard, showing wood and stone carvings of Hindu and Tantric deities, including statues of Garuda, Narasimha, and Vishworup, as well as Nepal’s oldest Sanskrit inscription on a stone pillar. The temple has four entrances each guarded by mythical stone beasts.
30 min
Thamel
The tour departs primarily from Thamel, the main tourist area. Pickup is also available from Lazimpat, Durbar Marg, Patan, Buddha, Bhaktapur, and Nagarkot. This central location provides convenient access for travelers staying in Kathmandu.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking to Changu Narayan from Kathmandu
by Himalayan Planet Adventures Day Tours
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$50Overview
The tour starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot before dawn, lasting about one and a half hours through local settlements surrounded by trees. Upon arrival, participants find a spot at Nagarkot View Tower to watch the sunrise over eight Himalayan ranges, including Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Mount Everest. The sun’s rays gradually illuminate the mountain peaks and the valley below, including the Indrawati River. After sunrise, the tour continues with a hike down from Nagarkot through pine forests and terraced farms. The trail passes small villages inhabited by Brahmin, Newar, and Tamang communities, combining forest and local trails on the way to Changu Narayan. Along the way, hikers will enjoy panoramic mountain views and fresh mountain air. A brief visit to Buddha Peace Park is included during the hike, where there is a small statue of Lord Buddha and a garden with views over the jungle. The final stop is Changu Narayan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest Hindu temple in the Kathmandu Valley. The guide shows visitors the temple’s four entrances guarded by mythical stone beasts and explains the wooden and stone carvings of Hindu and Tantric deities found in the courtyard. Highlights include statues of Garuda, Narasimha, and Vishworup, as well as Nepal’s oldest Sanskrit inscription on a stone pillar. The tour concludes with transport back to Kathmandu, with pickup available from several locations including Thamel, Lazimpat, Durbar Marg, Patan, Buddha, Bhaktapur, and Nagarkot. The entire trip lasts between three and nine hours, depending on hiking pace and stops. Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle, and entrance fees and taxes are included when applicable.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nagarkot View Tower
The trip begins with a drive of about one and a half hours to Nagarkot View Point, a hill station known for sunrise and sunset views. Located among local settlements and trees, the viewpoint offers sights of eight Himalayan ranges including Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Mount Everest. Visitors watch the sun illuminate the mountain peaks and the valley below, including the Indrawati River, before descending towards the hiking trail.
30 min
Nagarkot Hiking
The hike from Nagarkot passes through pine forests and terraced farms, leading into small villages inhabited by Brahmin, Newar, and Tamang communities. The trail includes both forest paths and graveled local roads, providing a quiet walk surrounded by nature and rural village life.
240 min
Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail
Continuing downhill, the trail offers panoramic views of the mountains along the way. The fresh mountain air and quiet environment accompany hikers as they approach the next stops.
Nagarkot Buddha Peace Park Hiking Trail
This small stop includes a garden with a statue of Lord Buddha and views across the jungle. Visitors can rest briefly and take photos before continuing.
10 min
Changu Narayan Temple
The temple is the oldest Hindu temple in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 4th-century Licchavi period. Situated on a hilltop among Champak trees, it offers views of the surrounding valley. The guide leads visitors through the courtyard, showing wood and stone carvings of Hindu and Tantric deities, including statues of Garuda, Narasimha, and Vishworup, as well as Nepal’s oldest Sanskrit inscription on a stone pillar. The temple has four entrances each guarded by mythical stone beasts.
30 min
Thamel
The tour departs primarily from Thamel, the main tourist area. Pickup is also available from Lazimpat, Durbar Marg, Patan, Buddha, Bhaktapur, and Nagarkot. This central location provides convenient access for travelers staying in Kathmandu.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.