THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular morning tours in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.
Chase Nagarkot sunrise, hike mostly downhill to Changu Narayan, and return to Kathmandu with hotel pickup and a guide.
Most Popular“This was one of the best day trips I’ve done. Amazing, immersive experience and my guide Shishir was awesome. Sunrise, traditional Nepalese breakfast if you would like to try and an amazing hike. I loved it. Highly recommended if you have a day to explore.”
Sarangkot Sunrise Tour from Pokhara: hotel pickup, comfy ride, short walk, Himalayan panorama, and Sarangkot entry fee included for $8.
“The guide (sorry I forgot to ask for his name) was absolutely amazing and friendly, very good driver and nice transportation! thank you so much”
Catch a Himalayan sunrise at Nagarkot, then hike to UNESCO Changu Narayan Temple via a suspension bridge, with pickup and boxed meals.
Watch the Himalayas wake up at Nagarkot, then hike 12km downhill to Changu Narayan’s ancient Vishnu temple from Kathmandu.
“Despite the weather conditions, the guide, Pramila, narrated the highlights of Nagarkot and Changu Narayan delving into Nepalese, Hindu and Buddhist history. Pramila was knowledgeable, as well as kind and helpful throughout the tour and the driver was well equipped to handle the roads and weather.”
Nagarkot sunrise then a 12 km hike to Changu Narayan. Private pickup, English guide, temple entry, and water included.
“Nutan was a great guide - I learned a lot!! The hike was not too challenging and the views were amazing!”
Nagarkot sunrise plus a guided hike to Changu Narayan Temple, with Kathmandu pickup, packed lunch, and optional private or group tour.
Sarangkot sunrise plus Pokhara highlights: International Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, and Bindabasini Temple, with easy pickup.
“Got picked up right on time, and the driver was incredibly nice. Drove us right to the sunset point and waited while we watched sunrise. 10/10 would recommend, and great value for the price.”
Catch Nagarkot sunrise, hike village trails to Changu Narayan, and finish with temple stops on a guided day trip from Kathmandu.
“The sunrise from the Himalayas is very fantastic. Temperatures are low at high altitudes, so take extra measures against the cold. After watching the sunrise, trekking is mainly downhill, but since there are some small footings, it is good to wear trekking shoes if possible. I was a sneaker, although it was not impossible to…”
Start at Nagarkot with sunrise, then take an easy downhill hike to UNESCO Changu Narayan Temple, with lunch and hotel transfers.
“Very pleasant mountain walk and quiet spots of some villas after the sighting of the Himalayan peaks at dawnAuto-translated”
Private Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur UNESCO heritage tour with hotel pickup, Himalaya peak spotting, and a Thangka painting school.
“Maybe better with clear view but cloudy on our day and couldn’t see much. The rest of the day, temples and walking. I had difficult time understanding guide but friend did better. He gave lots of info and was very helpful but tired of temples I guess.”
A private full-day Pokhara loop that starts with Sarangkot sunrise and rolls through caves, temples, waterfalls, and Phewa Lake.
“We were picked up in a clean, comfortable car by driver Ram and driven to see sunset at Sarangkot - our first views of the Himalayas! Ram then dropped us back at our hotel for breakfast and collected us 2 hours later for a tour of temples and caves in Pokhara. Ram was a friendly…”
Morning Tibetan cultural tour in Pokhara with Mr. Thupten Gyatso, monasteries, Tibetan families, and a food stop for momos and thukpa.
“This was one of the best tours I’ve ever had-Thupten was incredible in sharing his knowledge about the Tibetan people, their culture and history. He also shared a lot about Buddhist teachings. The experience featured joining Tibetan BuddhisRead more”
Private Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur heritage tour from Kathmandu with breakfast, guide, and a UNESCO Durbar Square walk.
“Horrible, terrible and worst trip ever The private car that was sent to us supposedly was very old and limit dangerous to circulate!! And effectively broke down in the middle of nowhere at 5am in the morning. Moreover nothing was planned aRead more”
Two-day Kathmandu UNESCO tour plus Nagarkot sunrise views, guided visits to Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares and more.
“We have great time for our Kathmandu tour. They are on time, great communication and excellent tour guide. I will recommend their services to anyone interested in visiting Kathmandu.”
Private Pokhara sunrise and full-day tour with Sarangkot Annapurna views, Davis Falls caves, museum, pagoda, and Phewa Lake boat ride.
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