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1 Day Experience in Kathmandu: Sunrise View, Hiking and UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan Temple Tour
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Mahamanjushree Nagarkot
Experience the best of Kathmandu in just one day! Watch the sunrise from Nagarkot, hike through mountain villages, and visit the UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan Temple. Don’t miss this amazing and unforgettable adventure!
Experience the best of Kathmandu in just one day! Watch the sunrise from Nagarkot, hike through mountain villages, and visit the UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan Temple. Don’t miss this amazing and unforgettable adventure!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nagarkot View Tower - Begin your day with a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of Nepal’s landscape and a stunning sunrise over the Himalayas from the Nagarkot View Tower. Witness the world’s tallest mountains, including Mt. Everest and Mt. Annapurna. The beauty and wonder of nature are truly remarkable. This sunrise view from Nagarkot View Tower is…
- Nagarkot View Tower - Begin your day with a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of Nepal’s landscape and a stunning sunrise over the Himalayas from the Nagarkot View Tower. Witness the world’s tallest mountains, including Mt. Everest and Mt. Annapurna. The beauty and wonder of nature are truly remarkable. This sunrise view from Nagarkot View Tower is a memory to cherish for a lifetime. Be sure to include this one-day itinerary while visiting Kathmandu.
- Nagarkot Buddha Peace Park Hiking Trail - After enjoying the magical sunrise, the Himalayas, and a delightful breakfast, embark on a hike that offers an authentic local experience with valley views. Pass through a typical Tamang village, encounter many goats and chickens, and interact with locals in the fresh air with enchanting mountain views along the hike. The trail also passes through Buddha Peace Park and Jalpadevi Temple, then meanders through a serene forest where you might spot deer and monkeys. Conclude your hike at Changu Narayan Temple, the oldest temple in Nepal, and listen to stories from your guide. The hike is mostly downhill, covering a distance of 12 km.
- Changunarayan - Upon reaching Changu Narayan Temple at the end of your hike, visiting this monument offers a genuine glimpse into Nepal’s historic arts and cultural preservation. This UNESCO World Heritage Site dates back to the 3rd century AD. It is beautifully adorned with small shops selling handicrafts and paintings, keeping Nepal’s handicraft tradition alive.
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square - On the drive back to the city, pass by Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the most beautiful historical royal palace in the Kathmandu Valley. There is so much to explore here, including the Nyatapola Temple, 55 Window Palace, Pottery Square, Golden Gate, Dattatreya Square, and more. This site can be visited upon the client’s request, and travelers must pay the entrance fee.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Private transportation provided
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
- Guidance by a professional
- Bottled water included
- Private transportation provided
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
- Guidance by a professional
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks
- Tips for the Guide and Driver(recommended)
- Food and Drinks
- Tips for the Guide and Driver(recommended)
Additional Information
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…
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.
Location
Nagarkot View Tower
Bageshwori-Nagarkot Rd
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(71 Ratings)
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Markrobotham1987
Sep 14, 2025
A brilliant day! - Shishir was an excellent guide, who made the trip really enjoyable. He had good historical knowledge & was informative throughout the day! Would definitely recommend this trip! Great job Shishir 😎
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Louisa
Sep 4, 2025
It definitely is the most beautiful 1 day experience in Kathmandu…. - It certainly was the most beautiful 1 day experience in Kathmandu Nepal.
We were picked up from our hotel and taken to view the Himalayas for sunrise.
Shishir is an exceptional guide and shared his knowledge of the mountains and his country with us.
After watching the sun rise over the most spectacular view we headed down for some breakfast before our trek.
Shishir made us feel so relaxed and gave us all the information we needed to enjoy our day.
We stopped along the way for some tea and enjoyed watching the village people go about their day.
We experienced many wonderful things along the way which we wouldn’t have had the opportunity to if we weren’t with shishir.
We ended our trek at the Changu Narayan Temple which is breathtaking, and again Shishir shared his knowledge with us and made it even more enjoyable.
After spending time in his company we now feel we could absolutely take on a longer trek with him, maybe even base camp.
We will definitely call on him when we return to Nepal in the future.
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Ililiiililill
Aug 23, 2025
Amazing Himalayas - Don't miss the Himalayas while in Kathmandu. The sunrise and the views of the valley from the hike were very beautiful. Shishir was a great guide taking us through parts we would not have known to go alone. Thanks for the tour!
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Moory1975
Jul 16, 2025
Excellent hike with beautiful views - We were picked up on time and took to the viewpoint for the sunrise. After this we had breakfast and started the hike, its mostly downhill so is suitable for elderly hikers or those with young children. Our guide Shisher was friendly, helpful, informative and fun to hang out with for the day. We passed through several small villages with friendly locals and dogs and finished the hike at a beautiful temple and dropped off at the hotel
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Bethanyleek2025
Jun 12, 2025
Worth it experience - The views were amazing! The guide was friendly and receptive, and it was clear that he knew the locals in the villages during our stroll.
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805vernad
May 14, 2025
Perfect way to spend the day - Wonderful way to spend half a day. Loved the mix of beautiful landscapes plus culturally significant stops along the way. The guide and driver were very professional and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
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Jack
May 2, 2025
BEST TOUR GUIDE IN NEPAL ‼️ - This is the best tour in all of Kathmandu, and definitely the highlight of my trip. Shishir really is THE BEST tour guide in all of Nepal. He is number one for a reason ‼️ I fell in love with the country and will find him every time to go on more trips together. You will NOT BE disappointed!!
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Wander20643759905
Apr 16, 2025
Great 1/2 day authentic walk with great views - Great way to see a more authentic part of NEPAL
Shishir communication from the outset was fantastic.
His knowledge of the area is impeccable and the walking trek thru farmland is a great way to spend a 1/2 day if you have the time.
The trek is easy and requires no real level of fitness which is a far cry from the EBC trek I finished 2 days earlier.
Shishir really explains well the Hindi and Buddhist faiths and the meanings of each temples significance along the way.
He was very punctual and ensured i was having the best experience - from Taking photos as I was solo to sharing historical shots because the weather didn’t accomodate.
Shishir is friendly and polite to all around him and his English is good.
Definitely I would recommend this short tour for anyone who wants to experience more of the quieter and authentic side of Nepal.
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Nazlihan27
Mar 29, 2025
As promised! - We had to wake at 3.30 to catch the sunrise at Nargakot but it was worth it. It was spectacular! Then, we had a delicious local breakfast with the best Sel Roti i've ever had. We were fuelled for the hike through villages, temples and more spectacular views with the snow mountains ever present. Everything you've read about Shishir is true. He matches his pace to yours and when he senses that it's challenging for us city folk, distracts with music and song. When our energy was low, he stopped at a rest stop for us to have restorative tea. His knowledge about the local flora and fauna is impressive and when Changu Narayan was in sight, he told the tale of how it came to be built there. Best part is, he takes amazing photographs which will become wonderful mementos of a beautiful day. Thank you!
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Nilmini
Mar 20, 2025
Kathmandu at its best! - As a solo female traveler I was very cautious of who I would have as my guide and driver. They were excellent! I never felt uncomfortable. They were courteous, and accommodating. We had excellent weather so the sunrise experience was amazing. The trek through the villages (at my pace) was so tranquil and informative. Highly recommend!
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