Private Tour
The Most Beautiful 1 Day Experience in Kathmandu Nepal
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What a beautiful day in your life while you are in Kathmandu. Watching sunrise view from Nagarkot view tower gives you stunning Himalayan panorama to see and 360° view including Kathmandu valley. Amazing experience seeing Mt. Everest and Annapurna even not doing long trekking up to them. Spend whole time soaking up the scenery on a stress-free tour from Kathmandu. You will be guided 4 hour hiking through mountain villages and picturesque hills after breakfast, which gives you plenty of information and photography opportunities. Visit Changu Narayan temple at the end of your hike, A UNESCO- listed historical monument in Kathmandu that many travelers miss. Comparing all others day trip in Kathmandu, this tour is most amazing & lifetime experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Bottled water
Change Narayan Temple
Nagarkot View Tower
Professional Guide
Private Transportation
Food and Drinks
Tips for the Guide and Driver(recommended)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Nagarkot View Tower
Start your day seeing 360° panoramic Nepal's landscape together sunrise view over Himalayas from Nagarkot view point tower. Look world tallest mountains including Mt. Everest and Mt. Annapurna. What the amazing and incredible our nature is. This sunrise view from Nagarkot view tower is lifetime memory. Don't miss this 1 day itinerary while you are in Kathmandu.
Nagarkot Buddha Peace Park Hiking Trail
After enjoying magical sunrise view, Himalayas and lovely breakfast, we start the hike which is truly local life experience with valley view. Passing through typical Tamang village, encountering many goats and chickens, interacting with locals in the fresh air with magical mountains view along the hike. Also passing Buddha peace park, Jalpadevi Temple then walking through very peaceful forest where sometimes have a chance to observe deers and monkeys. Arriving at ChanguNarayan temple at the end of your hike, visit the oldest temple of Nepal and listen stories from your guide. The hiking part is mostly downhill covering 12km in distance.
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The Most Beautiful 1 Day Experience in Kathmandu Nepal
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Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
On the heights of the Kathmandu Valley
phil9742015,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time in the company of Shishir and his driver with very careful driving. Shishir met all our expectations, he taught us a lot about his country and allowed us to live our most beautiful day in Nepal. Breakfast in a local restaurant was typical and was well enjoyed after the early departure. The hike is easy and allows you to see beautiful landscapes with the Kathmandu Valley below and the snow-capped mountains in the distance while passing through a forest, temples and small villages allowing you to see local life. An outing therefore to recommend without hesitation for those who want to discover the heights of the Kathmandu Valley in safety.
Very fun & a worth while experience! Amazing guide!
301ariannah,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our day was so amazing with our guide, Shishir!! The accommodations were perfect. We had a beautiful sunrise morning, then got coffee and breakfast at a local restaurant. After that, the hike through the villages and forests were relaxing and fun! We toured world heritage sites with the panoramic Himalayas in the background of all our photos. Shishir was very knowledgeable and told us a ton of facts about the history of where we went! Things to know: You do not need water, they bring it! I would say bring a trail snack but there are also opportunities to purchase local snacks at the halfway point. Bring layers, it’s chilly in the morning. Definitely ask Shishir questions and also for his lunch rooftop recommendations after the tour!
Just do it. A great way to spend a day in Kathmandu
jordang221,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful catered experience that begins with an amazing sunrise viewing at a perfect panoramic view point. The tour continues through villages where you can greet locals and a variety of animals. Then contrasted with a deep forest trail which leads you to amazing temples. All of this is wrapped up with an immersive dialogue about local culture.
Amazing day. A must for a genuine visit to Nepal .
Anne S,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with this tour. Our guide met us at the hotel and we travelled to Nagarkot for a short walk to a vantage point to watch the sun rise over the Himalayas. Just magical watching the early light change to highlight the mountains in bright sunshine . We then drove to another lookout over the valley and a stop for breakfast. We chose the local food seller and really enjoyed the food! Back into the car for a short drive where we started our 11 km trek , mostly downhill , across the valley through villages and forest. A relatively easy walk. Last stop at the temple before a drive back to Kathmandu. Our guide was delightful, knowledgeable with an amazing knowledge of the mountains , including heights of each mountain on view, and general Nepalese statistics . Could not recommend more highly ! Shishir was just amazing . We feel very privileged to have shared Nepal with him
A perfect day!
barbaraw949,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shishir was an outstanding guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. The day started early with a stunning sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot, absolutely worth the early wake-up. The following hike wound gently downhill through peaceful villages, terraced fields, and centuries-old temples—a wonderful glimpse into rural Nepalese life. Shishir shared fascinating insights about local culture and history and checked in often to make sure the pace was comfortable. There’s even an option to shorten the walk halfway with a driver pick-up, but I’m glad I completed the full route—it was scenic, refreshing, and beautifully varied. A truly memorable experience that I would highly recommend!
Excellent tour, flexible...
Lance Y,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour, flexible and knowledgeable tour guide. Great day trip away from Kathmandu. Good communication
Great guide and day experience
X3980HAjillg,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time with Shishir, his local knowledge was very informative. He was happy for us to take our time so we could enjoy the day. Walking through the villages was very interesting and unique. We would recommend Shishir as a guide, he was also very helpful in recommending other experiences for our stay in Kathmandu.
great experience, great person
Reisender1260,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shishir has organized a beautiful day trip via Nagarkot and an interesting Dprf. He explained and explained everything to me very competently and super friendly. Shishir is totally helpful and highly motivated. Through his affable and nice manner it was a pleasure to be accompanied by him and he lives up to his wide name as "Happy Creator". After that I booked many tours with him and it was only positive. So I absolutely recommend it.
Fantastic Nargarkot sunrise and hike.
marknC7839JN,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shishir was a fantastic guide and I would definately recommend his services. My original tour changed so Shshir suggested the Nargarkot Sunrise and trek which was amazing walking through all the villages along the way. What a beautiful location when you step outside the city centre. Definately Recommend.
Well worth the early rise!
Christina H,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely day. Shishir was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and attentive. The hike is mostly an easy pace downhill through villages, a great opportunity to see rural life in Nepal. Shishir does offer a chance to ball out halfway if you get tired with a meeting point with the driver. I continued on to the full 8 mile hike and was glad I did. Fantastic views across the valley and mountains.
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