Nagarkot Sunrise with Changunarayan Trail Hike - 10 Hrs Day Tour

A fine day full of exploration where you will discover the village of Nagarkot, experience the sunrise views, and enjoy an early morning panorama over world-renowned peaks before setting off on a scenic hike to Changu Narayan (UNESCO-listed temple where Nepal’s oldest stone inscriptions are still found. 

Nagarkot Trail hike suits people who want to experience nature by hiking for a maximum of 4 hours. This hiking trip starts around 6:30 am in Summer and in Winter at 7:00 am as your private vehicle leaves Kathmandu and drives to Nagarkot Hill to watch one of the finest dawns over the strong Himalayas. On a crisp morning, you can see the scopes of Gosainkunda, Ganesh Himal, Mt. Manaslu, and the Annapurna Mountains. The sun's beams first start to illuminate the sky, turning the snowcapped tops from dark to pink before the rising sun turns the snow a most splendid white. The scene is totally amazing.

After, appreciate a healthy breakfast before you start your hike. After your delish breakfast, your guide will lead you on the trail toward Changu Narayan. This trail goes through Brahmin and Tamang towns. Watch the general population as they homestead the terraced ranches that hold tight the sides of the slope sitting above the Kathmandu Valley. On sunny mornings, there are incredible perspectives of the Himalayas along this trail.

The hike is around 3 to 4 hours to get to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Changu Narayan. Here, find a magnificent little Newari town where they make wood and stone carvings for hundreds of years. The most established sanctuary in the valley is on the slope in the town. The general population of the town is well disposed and obliging, showing genuine Newari neighborliness.