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Himalayan Sunrise: Everest View and Temple Hike
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149 Ratings
Nagarkot
Experience the enchanting Himalayan sunrise over Everest and Langtang from Nagarkot, followed by a picturesque 3 to 4-hour countryside trek to Changu Narayan Temple, Nepal’s oldest UNESCO World Heritage site. This tour beautifully blends nature, culture, and adventure, making it an ideal day trip from Kathmandu!
Experience the enchanting Himalayan sunrise over Everest and Langtang from Nagarkot, followed by a picturesque 3 to 4-hour countryside trek to Changu Narayan Temple, Nepal’s oldest UNESCO World Heritage site. This tour beautifully blends nature, culture, and adventure, making it an ideal day trip from Kathmandu!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nagarkot - Guests are picked up early in the morning to enjoy the breathtaking sunrise from the hilltop. The view from Nagarkot is truly spectacular.
- Nagarkot View Tower - The tower offers a stunning 360° panoramic view of the Himalayas, which is its main attraction. On a clear day, visitors can see eight different renowned mountain ranges of…
- Nagarkot - Guests are picked up early in the morning to enjoy the breathtaking sunrise from the hilltop. The view from Nagarkot is truly spectacular.
- Nagarkot View Tower - The tower offers a stunning 360° panoramic view of the Himalayas, which is its main attraction. On a clear day, visitors can see eight different renowned mountain ranges of Nepal, including Everest and Annapurna.
- Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail - Located near Nagarkot Hill, this trail offers a 2 to 3-hour walk with views of the Himalayas. It includes the Nagarkot Nature Trail and the Tamang Village Walk.
- Telkot - This beautiful hike provides a magnificent view of the Himalayas while exploring culture, history, and more, as you walk through pine forests.
- Changu Narayan - The Changu Narayan temple, the oldest in Nepal, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated in Changu village in the Bhaktapur district, it was built in 3500 AD by the Lichhavi Dynasty in pagoda style and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is constructed with local materials and features intricate carvings of gods and goddesses on its pillars.
- Chhinnamasta - Adjacent to the Changu Narayan temple is the significant Chinnamasta temple, where people traditionally sacrifice animals like chickens, ducks, male goats, and lambs when their wishes are fulfilled. The Manahara River flows beside the hill. The temple has four entrance gates, each guarded by life-size pairs of animals such as lions, seraphs, griffins, and elephants. Locals say that observing the Changu Narayan temple reveals the complete cultural development of the Kathmandu valley. It also offers a magnificent view of the stunning snow-capped mountains and the entire Kathmandu valley.
What's Included
- Transportation by Private Vehicle
- Professional Tour/Hiking Guide
- Pick up and Drop off Hotel/Airport
- Transportation by Private Vehicle
- Professional Tour/Hiking Guide
- Pick up and Drop off Hotel/Airport
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Food and Drinks
- Entry Fees at Changunarayan (NPR 400/pax, to enter temple) Its optional
- Personal Expenses
- Food and Drinks
- Entry Fees at Changunarayan (NPR 400/pax, to enter temple) Its optional
Location
Nagarkot
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(149 Ratings)
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429elh
Sep 25, 2026
Good experience - The tour arrived on time and, although unfortunately it was not a nice day, we were still able to appreciate the walk, the hanging bridge, and the temple. I did not have anything to cover myself from the rain and they provided me with an umbrella and a raincoat.
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Excursion66148889989
Sep 18, 2026
Nagakort Sunrise Trip - Great experience with Madan!Kept me occupied and accompanied along the entire trip.
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Jenmhoa
Sep 17, 2026
Awesome sunrise & hiking in Nagarkot - The trip for the sunrise & hiking at Nagarkot is simply magical. Though the Himalayas were covered by fog, the sunrise is beautiful & the hike is fun. Shoutout to Praj, our guide for the trip. He’s attentive & informative. He makes sure all in the group are safe & well. Good communication skills & humorous too! Never a boring part.
Dhanyabad!
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Martijn_s
Sep 15, 2026
I had a very pleasant day... - I had a very pleasant day trip. It was well organized and even though I booked a group tour the operator was kind enough to let me have a private tour for the same price instead when it turned out that there were no other participants. My guide (Purshottam) and driver (Ramiz) were both very professional and made me feel safe throughout the whole trip. Although the weather for the sunrise itself wasn't perfect I would say that the whole trip including the walk and visit to some temples was well worth it!
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K2562dhsarahm
Sep 15, 2026
Great one day adventure - Fabulous day out from Katmandu! Highly recommend! If you can not do a longer trip, I would suggest this beautiful one day option! If was sensational.
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D9470rssteved
Sep 15, 2026
Sunrise and Hike - I toured with Madan Sapkota and found him to be one of the best guides I’ve experienced. He is very knowledgeable and and generous with his time, both of which significantly enhanced the experience! It was a top-notch tour!
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Evelynds945rz
Sep 5, 2026
Sunrise and amazing view - Namaste 🙏 Highly recommend this tour, I Had an amazing day watching the sunrise, hiking and watching Katmandu valley from the top was amazing. my Guide MR Subash was very helpful knowledgeable and down to earn one of the nicest person. Shout out the driver Ramesh for driving us there and back safely. Truly appreciate having them both as a guide and a driver they make me feel safe and I’ve learn so much from them. See you soon 🙏
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Oliseh2026
Sep 4, 2026
Amazing experience - We went on this trip and had Dharma as a guide, and it was such a great time. We got picked up at our hostel at 4 am, which was very nice. The driver was very good and safe, and Dharma was an amazing guide. We walked through beautiful views like villages and temples, but most of all we had so much fun! We laughed and danced a lot and it was great. It was very nice to walk for a bit, and get some fresh air outside of busy Kathmandu.
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Q6030ntst_phanel
Aug 31, 2026
Great day in Nagarkok - Great day with an excellent guide. Plus, he took me to eat at a great traditional restaurant this afternoon. It wasn't in our program, but we really hit it off...
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Gavintravisp
Aug 11, 2026
Picture Perfect View - When I booked this tour, I didn't know what to expect. However, it's one of the most recommended places to visit according to other travelers, so I gave it a go. I only availed the sunrise trip and skipped the hiking option because it has been rainy the past few days. The tour started early, with pick up at 4:15, and Bandhu, my wonder driver and tour guide, was on the dot, so we were able to begin our journey to Nagarkot. Also, I booked a group tour but luckily, I was the only guest for that day, so it was sort of a private tour for me! Along the way, Bandhu briefed me about the what to expect and given the weather conditions days before, there was no guarantee that I'll be able to see the snow caps. Just before we arrived at the viewing point, we saw a glimpse of the mountains and I was so happy that upon reaching top, a sea of clouds welcomed me and the picturesque sight of the Himalayan mountain ridges. The view was breathtaking and the sunrise made it even more perfect. I couldn't stop taking photos and videos because I want to relive the beautiful scenery after my trip. Moreover, this amazing adventure won't be possible without the skillful driving of Bandhu! I reallt had a wonderful time chatting with him about everything under the sun! I felt comfortable throughout and it was just like a trip with a good friend! Once again, thank you for this wonderful day! Kathmandu will always have a special place in my heart because of the warmth of the people.
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