Nagarkot Sunrise with Day Hike | Cost | Itinerary | 2025 | 2026

Duration

10 hrs

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Nepal

Activities Hiking

Departure City

Kathmandu

Arrival City

Kathmandu

Guide

Guided

Maximum Altitude

2164 m

Transportation

Private Vehicle

Walking Hours

4-5 hrs.

1374 reviews

Talk to Mr. Mani

(Speaks English, Chinese, Hindi, Nepali)

+977-9851029614

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Detail Itinerary

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Phase 1: Pickup from your hotel in Kathmandu at 4:30 AM - 4:45 AM

Phase 2: Drive to Nagarkot (1 hrs.) and Hike to view tower. (10-15 min Walk) (2164m/7100ft)

Trek Duration 1.5 Hours

Phase 3: View the Sunrise from Nagarkot View Tower.

Phase 4: Drive to Nagarkot Village and have a Breakfast

Trek Duration 15 Minutes

Phase 5: Hike from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan (1600m/5249ft) (4-5 hrs)

Phase 6: Explore Changunarayan Temple (World Heritage Site)

Phase 7: Lunch Near Changunarayan Temple

Trek Duration 30 Minutes

Phase 8: Drive back to your hotel in Kathmandu (1.5 hrs Drive)

Trek Duration 1.5 Hours

Cost Includes

Cost Excludes

Reviews

1049 reviews

Oilcut

Aug 25, 2025

Good experience in Buthan tour

I joined the tour of Buthan for 3 nights. Although the price is high because I am in a solo trip, the quality is good! Buthan is the cleanest country in the world! You don’t need to worry about anything just be happy and excited to join the tour! I just went for 3nights-tour, but I did visit Paro, Thimpu, Punakha ! Although not every sighting sites that would visit, the important sites would not miss! This is my second time join the tour in this travel agency, and I was satiated with it every time ! They will handle everything well.

xing p

Aug 24, 2025

Amazing treking and very helpful s ta f f.

We finished 20 days ACt trekking it was amaging . The great adventure treks and expedition is really great. The owner is amazing ，He can speak Chinese very perfectly ， He is very kind and polite . First I want to thanks him for amaging this trekking. The guide and potter they are very kind helpful. In 20 days they care us like family member. I will definetly come here next time to finish EBC. I am really excited for that.

ZhengHeng W

Aug 23, 2025

Amazing trips in Nepal 🤩

It was our first time in Nepal, and we spent 7 wonderful days visiting Kathmandu and Pokhara. Sudam was an excellent guide — professional, friendly, and very thoughtful. He introduced us to local restaurants and unique spots, making the trip more authentic. Thanks to him, we enjoyed not only the amazing scenery but also the local lifestyle. Unforgettable memories! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐