Sunrise and Sunset Tour Near Kathmandu

A Quick Glimpse

• Trip Duration: 1 Night, 2 Days
• Starting Point: Kathmandu
• Ending Point: Kathmandu
• Maximum Elevation: 2,195 meters (7,201 feet)
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Best Seasons: September to May
• Key Highlights: Mountain views, Valley views, sunrise, sunset, cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and more
• Mountain Views: Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa, Ghyangchhempo, Sisapangma, Jugal, Gauri Shankar, Everest, and more
• Customizable: Yes

The Sunrise and sunset tour in Kathmandu is an exceptional tourist activity in Nepal that offers glorious mountain views in a long line, cultural monuments, the traditional lifestyle of local villagers, captivating landscapes, valleys, and more.

The most popular hill station for sunrise and sunset views is Nagarkot, 27.2 km (16.901 miles) east of Kathmandu. If there is no traffic, driving there takes around an hour. Chandragiri Hill is also a nice viewpoint for sunsets, and you can reach it by cable car.

Suppose you do not have many days in Nepal but like to see magnificent mountain views, rural lifestyles, farming terraces, ‘ unblocked sunrise and sunset,’ and cultural heritage sites. This tour can be one of the best options for you while traveling in Kathmandu. You see pristine snow-capped high mountains pretty far in the distance with different colors of the sunrise and sunset, but if you want to reach the foot of the high mountains and the world’s highest mountain, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the best one for you.

You drive to Nagarkot Hill Station to see the sunset after visiting Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares. You start the tour at 9:00 a.m. after breakfast. Our experienced tour guide takes you to Patan's ancient royal palace on private transport. You can see ancient temples, a royal palace, an art museum, and more in Patan and drive to Bhaktapur.

You visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, where you see a few Hindu Temples, a 55-window palace, a royal bath, and more after entering from the main gate and walking to Pottery Square. You know, the place where they make clay pots, and then go to Taumadhi Square. You see the tallest temple (Nyatapola) and other pagoda buildings and have lunch here. After lunch, you walk for around 15 minutes to Dattatraya Square, where you see the ancient religious Dattatraya Temple, Pujari Math (the house of the priest), a peacock-carved window (the Nepalese Monalisa), and more. Then, you walk to the main road for another 10 minutes, see old buildings and Newar architecture, and drive to Nagarkot for about half an hour.

From this viewpoint, you can see stunning sunset views, magnificent mountains and landscapes, and the Kathmandu Valley. You will stay overnight in a hotel. In the morning, you can see an unblocking sunrise and hike to Changunarayan or drive directly to Kathmandu.

Sunrise and Sunset Tour Costs in Kathmandu

The cost of the sunrise and sunset in Kathmandu depends on the number of visitors. Of course! Single: It costs more for a single traveler than for a group. It is a budget tour in Nepal, so contact us for a special discount if you book this trip in a group. And check the cost details for this luxury tour below:

• 1 Traveler: 290 USD
• 2–4 Travelers: 199 USD per person
• 5–10 Travelers: 175 USD per person

Frolic Adventure operates this ‘one-night, two-day sunrise and sunset tour at the best cost. Not just for time-bound travelers, this tour can be perfect for those who complete a long mountain trek, such as the Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal, to refresh and shake off the tiredness with this luxury tour. We provide knowledgeable, experienced guides and private transport for this sunrise and sunset tour around Kathmandu.