Nagarkot Changunarayan Hiking
Nagarkot Changunarayan Hiking is the best walking day tour package on the outskirts of the Kathmandu valley. If you have just 1 day in Kathmandu or not content with long day hiking, Kathmandu Changunarayan day hiking tour is an excellent way to escape away from hustle and bustle of Kathmandu and explore the vibrancy of semi-remote Nepal at same time. You will be surprised to discover the remote trail and quaint village where people still practice the traditional way of living even though they reside so close to the city.
Nagarkot Changunarayan Hiking trip starts after an hour of scenic drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a picturesque hillstaton at 2100m that captures the striking view of snow-clad mountains and is famous for magnificent sunrise view. This is where your day hiking in Nepal starts. The hiking trail traverses through terraced field and verdant landscapes through the Tamang ethnic village. Houses in villages are usually 3-stored building made up of local stone hand-hewn by local craftsmen. The trail gradually descends from the verdant ridge to the lower section rich with deciduous forest. It takes around 4 hours to reach Changunararyan, one of oldest Hindu temple in Nepal. It is also listed in UNSCEO world heritage. After sightseeing of temple, we drive back to Kathmandu to conclude our fascinating day tour hiking in Nepal.
This astonishing short day Nepal tour is known for its extensiveness: from cultural insight to natural wonder of Trans-Himalaya Nepal. The striking view mountain range appearing at distance is simply breathtaking. If you wish to stay a day longer, we recommend you to stay at Nagarkot for sunrise view.
08:00: After breakfast, drive from Kathmandu (1,300) to Nagarkot (2,100m) – 1 hour drive
09:00: Arrival at Nagarkot. Exploration of Nagarkot for an hour
10:00: After lunch, start hiking to Changunarayan
02:00: Arrival at Changunarayan. Sightseeing for an hour
03:00: Drive back to hotel
04:00: Arrival at hotel
- Accommodation at Kathmandu in bed and breakfast basis
- All meals during the hike
- All ground transportation as per itinerary
- All government and local tax
- All entrance and permit fee
- Nepal entry visa fee
- International flights
- Personal nature expenses like alcoholic beverages, shopping, laundry etc
- Travel insurance
- Meals at Kathmandu
- Nagarkot Changunarayan Hiking
- Grade: Easy
- Trip Highlights: N/A
- Duration: 01 Day
- Activities: Hiking and Sightseeing
- Best Season: All round year
- Accommodation: Tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu/Teahouse/Lodge
- Transportation: Plane/Bus