Nagarkot Sunrise: Cultural Hike to Changunarayan

Experience the breathtaking Nagarkot sunrise and Changunarayan Temple hike, a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural exploration, and historical significance in Nepal.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nagarkot - Start your morning with a picturesque drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot, a tranquil hill station famous for its stunning Himalayan vistas. Arriving before sunrise, you’ll experience a magical scene as the first golden rays light up peaks like Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and even Mount Everest on clear days. This unforgettable moment provides…
What's Included
  • All government taxes and service charges
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within Kathmandu Valley
  • English-speaking hiking guide (if selected)
  • Comfortable air-conditioned transportation to and from Nagarkot
  • Lunch box: 500ml bottled water, muffin, donut, banana, seasonal fruit, and juice
What's Not Included
  • Personal belongings or personal items
  • Gratuities for the guide and driver
  • Entrance fee- Changunarayan Temple (if you wish to visit it)
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and dive into one of Nepal’s most picturesque and fulfilling day trips. This activity stands out due to its perfect combination of natural splendor, cultural exploration, and gentle adventure—all within a single morning. Experience a breathtaking Himalayan sunrise from one of the top viewpoints near…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Fabiolal399
Nov 9, 2025
Dipesh - the best tour guide - Dipesh was super amazing. Very knowledgeable and funny. Would highly recommend the tour to friends. The most enjoyable tour to date. You need to ask Dipesh to show you the tiger
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Harriett939
Nov 9, 2025
Sunrise view with good amount of time spent watching and taking photos, 2 small walks, breakfast box, temple stop - Dipesh was great tour guide and we spent the whole morning laughing and joking, even provided jacket when we forgot ours. Great snack box provided too.
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Cynthiaka9259dy
Nov 9, 2025
Nagarkot Sunrise Hike - Had a great morning exploring Nagarkot. The sunrise view was amazing. Being able to see the Langtang mountain ranges change in colour as the sun rose was beautiful. Dipesh was a very knowledgeable and funny guide and made the experience even more enjoyable. The suspension bridge was a nice surprise.
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Patricia_p
Nov 6, 2025
Although we didn't get to see the mountains, it was nice to be up there and see the sunrise and then be able to do a nice walk - Very pleasant mountain walk and quiet spots of some villas after the sighting of the Himalayan peaks at dawn
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Ninjakurtle
Nov 1, 2025
Awesome Tour! - Excellent tour! Dipesh my guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly recommend! Thank you Dipesh! 👌
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Havroun
Oct 29, 2025
Another view of Nepal - It was a great experience. First thing, we were a little afraid of the night roads in the mountains but the driver had a smooth and safe drive. Nissan was an excellent guide, with great care. We were unlucky with the weather but he did everything he could to show us some pretty views of the mountains, and make us take safer paths with the rain, showing us around this beautiful agricultural area. He explained a lot to us, and he was also very patient, especially with my mother who has some difficulty walking. Thanks again for everything!
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Andrewct5533rt
Oct 17, 2025
Great views and scenery close to Kathmandu - Great experiance. Hemraj our guide with driver picked us up on time and we reached the view point in time for sun rise. Spectacular view on a clear day. We then had a pleasant hike and option to walk over a suspension bridge. Lunch was great too. Hemraj spoke great English and was very informative. Good experiance all round.
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Assilavaezi
Sep 26, 2025
we were there at the time of protests,what at first looked a little scary turned out to be a great trip for all of us - they were all happy for the changes,and we could spent the best time ever in nepal,thanks mr ram & samir for all the good memories,try these guys😍
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Climber55369691278
Sep 6, 2025
great - excelent, it can be one of the must do in nepal.And the route is a new one that is rich in landscape, culture and food.highly recomond.
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Onair60202320538
Sep 2, 2025
Nagarkot sunrise and hiking trip - Great Half day trip, caught a great sunrised and a few glimpses of the himilayas, nice hike afterwards with some great views and a waterfall. Finished up looking at a temple. Definetly recommmend
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).