A 4-5-hour descending trail hike from Nagarkot to Changunarayan, after enjoying stunning views of sunrise and long-range white mountains, leaving early in the morning from Kathmandu, is one of the best scenic hikes through traditional villages and nature at a starting cost of 60-120 per person, according to the number of hikers in a group that includes private transport and an experienced guide.
Nagarkot Changunarayan Day Hike
Trip Facts
Duration
6 Hours
Trip Grade
Easy
Country
Nepal
Maximum Altitude
2,175 meters
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Group Size
1-10
Activities
Sunrise and Hike
Best Time
September to May
A Quick Glimpse
- Trip Duration: 4-5 Hours
- 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, sunrise, beautiful valley views, green hills, traditional villages and farming lifestyle, cultural heritage site, and more
- Mountain Views: Langtang, Dorje Lakpa, Ghyangchhempo, Ganesh Himal, Jugal, Gauri Shankar, and more
- Customizable: Yes
Nagarkot Changunarayan Day Hike is one of the most accessible and popular hikes near Kathmandu Valley. It is a hiking trip and a Sunrise Tour from Kathmandu. If you have an extra day in Kathmandu before or after a long trek or transit tour to Bhutan and Tibet, this Changunarayan Day Hike can be one of the best ways to spend it.
Nagarkot to Changunarayan Hiking can be a practice trip before Nepal's Everest Base Camp Trek or other longer treks. If you do not have a long holiday to visit the mountain base camps but are interested in a walking trip with beautiful views of the high mountains, consider the Nagarkot Changu Narayan Hike.
Nagarkot Sunrise View and Changunarayan Hike Details
Nagarkot Sunrise View and Changunarayan Hike begin in Kathmandu, with a drive to the Nagarkot hill station early in the morning to catch a stunning sunrise. After driving around an hour and a half from the city, you reach Nagarkot. Here, you enjoy an unblocked sunrise with a magnificent view of long-range snow-capped mountains. Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gaurishankar, Everest, and the Tibetan massif look eye-catching from the Nagarkot hill station.
The Nagarkot Sunrise Hike begins after breakfast in Nagarkot and passes through traditional villages. This One-Day Hike in Kathmandu has two different variations. The day starts with a descent through traditional villages, where you can explore the villagers' rural lifestyle and daily activities. The second part ascends for about half an hour to the forest and goes through a ridge of Telkot Hill.
You can see panoramic mountain views, the beautiful Kathmandu Valley, green hills, farming lands, and more along this Nagarkot to Changunarayan day hike. If you are on a family tour in Nepal and want to give your kids a taste of the local lifestyle and show them urban activities, this one-day hike near Kathmandu will be perfect. The kids may enjoy seeing baby goats along the trail and love playing with them.
This beautiful One-Day Hike Around Kathmandu ends at Changunarayan, Nepal's cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site. There, you can visit an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the God Vishnu, which has existed since the 4th century. After visiting Changunarayan, you will drive back to Kathmandu.
Alternatively, if you want to make this hike more adventurous and prefer ascending trails, you can hike from Changunarayan to Nagarkot. You can see a beautiful sunset from Nagarkot Hill station in the evening. You can spend a night in Nagarkot for the sunrise and mountain views and then drive back to Kathmandu the next day.
Frolic Adventure offers a Changunarayan Hike daily from Kathmandu. We assign experienced hiking guides to the Nagarkot Changu Hike. We arrange this hiking tour at a competitive rate based on your group size. You can contact us by email or WhatsApp.
Nagarkot Changunarayan Day Hike Itinerary
Day 1
Drive to Nagarkot (2,195m.) 2 hrs. and Hike to Changunarayan 5 hrs.
We drive very early in the morning from our hotel to Nagarkot to see the beautiful sunrise, scenic mountain views, the valley, terraces, and much more, and have our breakfast there. After our breakfast, we hike down to Telkot through the Tamang village, where we see their way of life and activities; then we ascend for a while to Telkot Hill and hike along the ridge, viewing the great Himalaya and the Kathmandu Valley. Walking along the flat trail, we reach Changunarayan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then drive back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Max Altitude: 2,195m (7,201ft)
Altitude Gain: 845
Altitude Loss: 845
Duration: 4-5 Hours
Distance: 10-14 KM
Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Jeep/Van
The Nagarkot Changunarayan day hike itinerary starts very early from Kathmandu to catch the unobstructed sunrise at Nagarkot, with stunning views of the Himalayas. After driving for about 2 hours in the early morning, you reach the Nagarkot hill station, where you see spectacular white mountain ranges, an unobstructed sunrise, valleys, terraces, and more. Enjoy the views, have breakfast, and start a hike to Changunarayan through the typical villages, temples, and hills. This Changunarayan day hike itinerary has two parts: descending the first part, ascending for half an hour, and walking on the flat portion in the second part. After walking for about 5 hours, you arrive at the Changunarayan temple, one of Nepal's World Heritage sites. Visit the temple and drive back to Kathmandu.
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Nagarkot Changunarayan Day Hike
Trip Cost Details
- Pick up from your hotel to Sunrise Place and drop back after your hike by private car/van/bus.
- All necessary paperwork.
- An experienced, helpful, and friendly guide.
- Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide.
- All government taxes (GST) and Stationery expenses.
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