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Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu

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Overview

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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What's Included

✓ Included

All Taxes
Mineral water
Professional English speaking tour guide.
Private transportation with air condition
Hotel pickup and drop-off by a private vehicle.

✗ Not Included

Personal Expenses, Any meals and drinks.
Changu Narayan Entrance fee
Gratuities for guide and driver.

Itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Stop 2

Scenic hike! - Nagarkot to Dhulikhel hikind distance is 18-19KM.

Stop 3

Sunrise view from Nagarkot View Tower!

Stop 4

The hike start from Nagarkot

Stop 5

Changu Narayan UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu

Stop 6

We pick up traveler from kathmandu valley.

Stop 7

We pick up traveler from kathmandu valley.

Stop 8

We pick up traveler from kathmandu valley.

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Good to Know

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.