THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular nagarkot sunrise 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“An awesome day hiking with great company. Was like hanging out with a local friend. Seeing the villages and temple were highlights, plenty of breaks along the way. No rush, stress free and very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend!”
Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot day tour from Kathmandu with hotel pickup, Newari heritage stops, and Himalayan views when skies clear.
“A wonderful day trip from Thamel! The tour started right on time with pick-up from hotel. Vidya was a great guide, highly knowledgable, very flexible and friendly. Since the day was rainy and we would not get a great view from Nagarkot, she suggested we see Changu Narayan Temple. A unique and local experience! Thank…”
Sarangkot Sunrise Tour from Pokhara: hotel pickup, comfy ride, short walk, Himalayan panorama, and Sarangkot entry fee included for $8.
“Great little tour in the morning with Ranjit who took me to the Sarangkot (Sunrise) View Tower! It is a beautiful location with stunning views and Ranjit arrived safely on time, so we had a moment for some pictures.”
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.”
Sunrise Nagarkot hike to UNESCO Changunarayan Temple from Kathmandu: Himalayan views, village trails, and a private guided day trip.
“Trip was really fun, interesting, and in alignment with the online description. Terrific, knowledgeable & good-humored guide, and really competent driver. Great excursion.”
Nagarkot sunrise then a 12 km hike to Changu Narayan. Private pickup, English guide, temple entry, and water included.
“Razz (our guide) was professional and helpful guiding us throughout the tour. He was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The tour itself was a nice program, make sure you wear jacket for the sunrise as it can get pretty cold and windy. The hike is pretty easy and it gets pretty warm later on.”
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.
“Sarankot is a beautiful smaller mountain that overlooks Phewa Tal lake and the Annapurna mountain range. Getting up early to see the sunrise there is really worth it. The pastel purples and pinks as the sun rises and reflects off the snowy Himalayas is breathtaking. I can highly recommend MTK Trekking and the Sarankot Sunrise…”
Catch Nagarkot sunrise, hike village trails to Changu Narayan, and finish with temple stops on a guided day trip from Kathmandu.
“This is a great tour to experience local Nepal. Our guide Madan was excellent and the driver was great. We didn’t get to see the sunset but it was still an awesome tour. Please note however that you should be able to walk up and down a number of stairs. The hike was not difficult…”
Start at Nagarkot with sunrise, then take an easy downhill hike to UNESCO Changu Narayan Temple, with lunch and hotel transfers.
“The hike itself was easy and suitable for all ages but unfortunately, on our hike day it was cloudy and foggy so we didn’t get to see the actual sunrise along with the view of Himalayan mountain range in the background. However, this will be a Read more”
Private Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur UNESCO heritage tour with hotel pickup, Himalaya peak spotting, and a Thangka painting school.
“The weather was beautiful and the mountains were clear. Durbar Square in Bhaktapur is huge. Earthquake damage prevented us from seeing some buildings. This tour was pricey, but it was a good experience.”
A private full-day Pokhara loop that starts with Sarangkot sunrise and rolls through caves, temples, waterfalls, and Phewa Lake.
“Excellent guide, well organized tour, unfortunately no Big mountains visible. Highly recommended in case you want to know more about locals and history.”
Nagarkot to UNESCO Changu Narayan hike from Kathmandu, with village trails, big Himalayan views, and a temple stop you can’t rush.
“This was an excellent hiking experience. It was nice to escape the busyness of the Kathmandu into the country. There was a good mix of breath taking mountain views, wooded trails/roads, and small villages to experience. The guide was knowledgeable and pleasant.”
A smooth day trip from Kathmandu mixing Bhaktapur UNESCO heritage with Nagarkot mountain views, guided stops, and a light lunch.
“We already seen some of Kathmandu but decided to go on this tour as well. We are happy we did. Our tourguide Anon showed us Bhaktapur and Nagarkot and told us some background information about the town. He could answer all our questions and was really flexible to let us decide what we wanted to…”
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