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Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu: Experience Sunrise & World Heritage Site
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371 Ratings
Mahamanjushree Nagarkot
Experience the breathtaking sunrise and panoramic views of the Himalayas on this Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking tour. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Changunarayan and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Nepal.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Nagarkot View Tower - You will start the trip to Nagarkot before dawn. The drive is about one and a half hours to Nagarkot View Point. Nagarkot is a hill station which is famous for it’s sunrise and sunset view with panoramic scenery. The drive will be through the local settlements surrounded by trees. As you reach the viewpoint, grab a little spot to enjoy the magnificent sunrise over the towering Himalayas. The perspective will give you a glimpse of 8 Himalayan ranges, including many snowy peaks like Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, and even Mt. Everest from the point. You will observe the bright rays of sun touching the tip of mountains, turning them from bright orange and red to snowy white in color. You can also look below to find the incredible view of the valley and Indrawati river in the east. Take at the moment to observe such beautiful natural phenomena before descending to Changunarayan.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Transportation (hotel pickup & drop, air-conditioned vehicle)
- Fees (admission, fuel surcharge, parking, entry)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Take in the stunning panorama and dawn from the valley’s premier lookout point with this Nagarkot Sunrise View one-day package that also features a hike to Nepal’s Changunarayan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hike to Changunarayan will thrill you in the early hours with a spectacular sight of numerous majestic peaks in Nepal like Mt. Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Mt. Everest, and 8 of the 13 mountain ranges that brilliantly glisten in the early sunrise. This view also includes a sweeping landscape of the valley and Shivpuri National Park. Following such an incredible morning kick-off, descend to Changunarayan via a serene nature walk through pine forests and terraced farmland, passing through quaint and local Tamang and Newar community villages. At Changunarayan, marvel at stone and wood-carved sculptures of Hindu and Tantric deities, demonstrating the rich and ancient heritage of Nepal.
- In the event of poor weather or bad traffic conditions, tour itinerary is subject to change without notice. No cancellations or refunds will be issued. See voucher for details
- We recommend you bring warm clothing during winter
Location
Nagarkot View Tower
Bageshwori-Nagarkot Rd
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(371 Ratings)
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Jsvascular
Jul 15, 2024
A lovely introduction to the Himalayan range. - Our travel guide in Kathmandu drove us to this lovely locale at the foothills of the Himalayas. Daring our outdor lunch the clouds suddenly parted to allow our view of the Himalayan range. What a beautiful site!! Then we took a stroll through the rolling countryside to get a feel for serious trekking.
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Naomi_b
Jun 20, 2024
Shishir is the Best Guide! - Even though the sun remained behind a veil of fog, I had a wonderful trek with my guide Shishir Thapa. He is knowledgeable, friendly, patient and kind. Breakfast was delicious Nepali food and Masala tea. Walking through the countryside had wonderful views. It was a great experience! 1000% recommend!
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K125tjalbertod
Jun 3, 2024
Good way to start a day - Despite the fact I couldnt see the Everest due to the clouds, the whole experience was great! Shishir was very great and knowledgeable about the villages and the nepalese traditionals. The trecking was amazing and very relaxing
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L5302njannar
May 31, 2024
Peace away from the city - Really enjoyed being in nature for the sunrise and strolling through some villages to reach some spiritual sites to meditate. Pankaj, my guide, was wonderful! He was very flexible with my needs and helped me get my coffee fix. I had a delightful time learning from him on Nepalese culture and the Hinduism/Buddhism sites we visited.
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Elise_k
May 28, 2024
Great hike even during monsoon season! - We had a great time on this hike with our guide Shishir! Even though the weather was cloudy (our hike was during monsoon season so it was expected), we still enjoyed walking through the communities and tasting the local food. The temple in Changu is a must see and a great way to end the hike. It was almost all downhill so it is accessible for many hiking levels, I would recommend this experience if you are in Kathmandu!
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Rathish86
May 25, 2024
Majesty Himalayan view - Good Himalayan view if it is not a cloudy or rainy day. you enjoy the Himalayan majesty there. A hike is highly recommended with a tour guide dont travel alone if you are not aware of the place lot of option to book as a package. but if you are visiting kathmandu dont miss this place to view the peaks.
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Escape26322146030
May 16, 2024
Amazing trekking in Nagarkot - Unfortunately, I couldn’t see mountains because of bad weather but I can see amazing sunrise from Nagarkot. I can enjoy trekking and visit village areas where nature and birds live. The temples was interesting and I can learn culture of Nepal by my guide Shishir. Thanks.
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165kaiad
May 14, 2024
Such a great experience! - The trip was awesome! Our guide, Shishir, was very knowledgeable and was great. We didn’t get to see the best sunrise but the experience was amazing regardless.
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X2647plisaacs
Apr 30, 2024
Great sunrise hike! - The sunrise view hike was wonderful! I have never seen the sun look quite like that. The hike was also a great way to see a different part of Katmandu. Shishir was very helpful in answering all my questions!
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Lhundupa
May 24, 2024
Skip it - Not worth the money. Skip it. Sunrise was nice but could barely see the mountains. There was no hiking basically. Just walking down the hill through some villages, nothing enjoyable or uplifting.
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