Spend a day exploring the rolling hills of Nagarkot, a beautiful area situated to the east of the Kathmandu Valley, on this private day hike. Learn about different cultures and hike up to ancient buildings and remote villages. Take an early morning drive to the perfect place to witness a famous sunrise and sunset over the snow-capped mountains. Try not to stare directly at the breathtaking Himalayan sun as it crests the snow-capped mountains. Journey on a hike that will lead you to remote villages to learn about the lifestyles of ethnic groups like the Tamangs and the Newars. Visit Changu Narayan Temple, one of the oldest temples in Nepal, built by Lichhavi King Mandev and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Private Day Hike from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan with Transfer
About This Tour
Inclusions
Expert tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fee of Changu Narayan Temple
Exclusions
Beverages and drinks
Extra Activities
Travel Insurance
Any Meals
- Tip or gratuity
Tour Plan
A detailed itinerary for a Private Day Hike from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan:
08:30 am: Wake up and have a hearty breakfast to prepare for the hike.
09:00 am: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel’s lobby and you’ll drive to the hiking start point near Nagarkot. This drive will take about 45 minutes.
09:45 am: Arrive at the hiking start point near Nagarkot.
10:00 am: Your hike starts from Telkot, Nagarkot. This hike will take about 2 hours. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air.
12:00 pm: You’ll arrive at Changu Narayan Temple. Start your sightseeing of the temple. This is a great opportunity to learn about the local culture and history.
12:30 pm: Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant (own cost). This is a great time to try some local cuisine.
01:30 pm: After lunch, you’ll have some free time to explore the area around the temple.
02:00 pm: Drive back to Kathmandu. This drive will take about an hour.
03:00 pm: Arrive back at your hotel in Kathmandu. You can rest and freshen up. trip ends here!
Please note that this is a tentative schedule and might change based on factors like weather, traffic, etc. Enjoy your hike!
Meeting / Pickup
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Please bring drinking water, a camera, a sunhat, sunscreen, and a pair of binoculars
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Please note that there has been significant damage to some of the sites visited on this tour due to the earthquakes in April and May 2015
- Changu Narayan is supposed to be the oldest pagoda style Hindu temple in Nepal
- Enjoy the beautiful Nepalese landscape and observe the typical local lifestyle of the ethnic groups like the Tamangs and the Newars.
- One of the oldest inscription of King Manadev is situated here.
- We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
- Our guide will provide you the entry tickets and redemption at the entrance.
- We offer pick up and drop off services from Hotels inside Kathmandu city
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