Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Heritage Tour -Private Full Day Trip
Overview
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Escape the city and start your day with a breathtaking sunrise from the hilltop village of Nagarkot, one of the best spots near Kathmandu to catch views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest (on clear days). After soaking in the scenic beauty and enjoying a warm tea or breakfast with panoramic mountain views, travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bhaktapur—a perfectly preserved medieval city rich in culture, architecture and history.
Stroll through the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, admire ancient temples, see traditional Newari architecture, and explore pottery squares and hidden courtyards. With a private guide and vehicle, this tour offers flexibility, personal attention and a stress-free way to discover two of the Kathmandu Valley’s most iconic highlights in a single day.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
Please expect to spend around the $10 USD for lunch purchased locally
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
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Recommend to take binocular for to have best view of Everest on clear day
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
What To Expect
Nagarkot View Tower
Best view point near Kathmandu
Mount Everest
Mount Everest, Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
Options
Private Full-Day Tour With Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur From Kathmandu
Kathmandu Sightseeing in Extra: You are welcome to join Kathmandu Sightseeing in Extra Cost. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (from Kathmandu city center)
Experienced English-speaking guide
Lunch
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Entrance fees at Bhaktapur
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Krishna Dai was Amazing
Sindhu K,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Booked the trip just a day prior. They confirmed and contacted me with guide information. My guide Krishna Dai and driver was very prompt and arrived on time to pick me at my location. We drove to Nagarkot for sunrise and had yummy breakfast. Krishna Dai even customized my itinerary and took me on a hike knowing my interest in hiking. He was very professional and I learned a lot about Bhaktapur’s history. I had a great time with Krishna Dai and I recommend this tour and the guide!
Not what I expected
Jacqueline H,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00Cloud cover obscured any view (luck of the draw). The guide at Bhaktapur was good but the visit felt rushed. The tour is advertised as a full day tour and I was back at my hotel in Kathmandu by 10.15 am
Great Tour
J2789GImeganr,Apr 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on this trip with my mom and I. While it was a cloudy morning our tour guide, Krishna Acharya, made us have a really good time. He is very kind and knowledgeable. The drive is peaceful and so beautiful even if it’s a cloudy morning. The rainforests are lush and the Bhaktapur is a one of a kind experience. You can connect with culture and see the beauty that is Nepal.
What a sunrise!!
Mario P,Apr 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Obviously the sunrise over the Himalayan peaks. We did not do Bhaktapur due to a concern with my health after climbing the stairs to the observation platform.
GL
asshfaaq,Jan 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unforgettable, Memorable, Fixed in the Mind, Significant, Impressive, Persistent, Never to be forgotten, Striking, Catchy.
Local vendor requested changing our tour date a few days before our scheduled tour. Scrambled to
W K,Nov 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00Had to scramble to rearrange our tour without a guide due to Dishanti Festival. On day of our tour we learned we would have a gude. Kasim was a "wonderful" guide to Bhaktapur Durbar. He even treated us to lunch! Best experience ever!
Very disappointed for the price—misleading advertising
Eugenia C,Oct 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00First I have to explain that our guide, Prakash, was very friendly and efficient during this tour; however, the tour itself was not what we hoped for nor did it meet our expectations. We noticed quite a big difference in what was advertised in the booking / itinerary description and what we actually experienced. The Nagarkot sunrise was a nice experience. But Bhaktapur was totally different. We were aware we had to pay an entance fee at Bhaktapur Square— but the itinerary made it sound as if we would be going inside the temples—it stated “Admission Ticket Free” with amount of time being spent at each site. So, of course it was “free admission” because we had already paid to enter the Square. What did occur, was Prakash standing outside the buildings with us and giving a quick explanation of what we were looking at. This was very misleading and if we would have known this was the case, we would not have booked this particular tour. A big disappointment overall with the itinerary presented.
Pleasant Tour
Nino R,Sep 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00We were picked up at the appointed time from our hotel and taken to Nagarkot. The ride was comfortable and the guide was quite knowledgeable, providing us with relevant information about the places we visited and also with important tips throughout the entire tour. The only thing that slightly marred our enjoyment was the weather, as, due to thick fog at the Nagarkot watch tower, we did not catch a glimpse of the mountains, which was regarded to be the highlight of the tour. I don’t recommend taking this tour in September as the monsoon season is not over yet.
Rajan is awesome
yongx2015,Sep 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the pleasure of taking a tour with Rajan today and I was thoroughly impressed. Rajan was incredibly knowledgeable about the places that we have visited and was able to answer all of my questions in a clear and concise way. He was also very engaging and made the tour fun and informative. I would highly recommend Rajan to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide.
It was a wonderful experience. I would definitely do it again
Wengyan Y,Sep 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00I have learned a lot about buktapor cultural village by seeing the ancient buildings and how peaceful the life in there
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