Private Tour

Day Hiking from Kathmandu including Nagarkot Sunrise View

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Nagarkot is a culturally-rich mountain resort in Nepal, famous for its sunrise views over the Himalayan mountain range. During this exhilarating tour from Kathmandu, you’ll enjoy an early morning panorama over world-renowned peaks before setting off on a scenic hike to Changu Narayan. Discover local Newari and Tamang villages as you make your way through the country’s picturesque hillsides before arriving at the UNESCO-listed temple

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Fuel surcharge

Transport by private vehicle

Food and drinks

Lunch

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Overlooking the snow-topped peaks of the mighty Himalayas, the mountain resort of Nagarkot is on every visitor’s must-see list. But most tours end there, meaning tourists miss out on exploring the picturesque and culturally-rich surrounding regions. During this immersive hiking tour through the Kathmandu Valley, you’ll still have a chance to tick off Nagarkot’s world-famous sunrise panorama over the iconic mountain chain. But then, prepare to stretch your legs with a gentle trek through local villages and terraced hillsides. You’ll follow your guide on a smooth, downhill hike to the UNESCO-listed temple of Changu Narayan, a hidden gem that is usually overlooked by visitors. On the way, you’ll pass by red-brick Tamang and Newari homes, getting a slice of local life that most tours miss. You’ll even have the opportunity to stop and sample local delicacies by the tiny, family-run eateries that are scattered en route. Arriving at the temple, you’ll get a one-of-a-kind peek at the local artisans that are keeping stone and wood-carving traditions alive.

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Day Hiking from Kathmandu including Nagarkot Sunrise View

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended - Green valley is very punctual, reliable and cheap
Jet05112978582,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an amazing experience with green valley..my pick up from hotel was arranged by themselves only. There was never a need for any follow-up. The guide and the driver both arrived in time and were also carrying some refreshments for me. They even dropped me to my next hotel in Kathmandu without any additional charges at all… Loved the 10Km hiking. Very scenic views align the way and the guide was very helpful and friendly.
Nagarkot sunrise and changunarayan temple trek
Sunshine22933117778,
Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had come to visit nepal on a work trip and had a day off on weekend and wanted to do a day trekking. I searched in the Google and found green valley company had option for solo trekkers I went for nagarkot sunrise view and hiking from nagarkot to changunarayan temple , krishna was my guide and he was on time for pick up and he was very helpful and explained a lot about local culture and people. I was able to complete 11km trek in 3 hrs. Must say I loved the trekking experience with this company
Charming walk with a view
Companion62802305436,
Feb 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A friend and I had a charming walk with our guide Kapil. The sunrise was charming with mountain views and was followed by a walk through the hills and small temples. Kapil was very informative and was keen to answer all our questions not only about temples but every day life in Nepal. This is mostly an easy walk and a friendly introduction to the area, I really recommend taking advantage of his great local knowledge.
Great short hike near to Kathmandu
466catr,
Feb 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great tour with Kapil. He was able to answer all our questions about the mountains, area we walked through and the stupas we visited. Tour starts at Nagarkot for the view of Everest (weather permitting), then a 2-3 hour easy hike (fairly flat but uneven/paved paths) through forest and villages before returning back to the hotel by car.