Kathmandu & Nagarkot Himalayan Sunrise Tour

Kathmandu / Nagarkot

Highlights

• Combine Kathmandu's cultural treasures with a spectacular Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot hilltop.
• Scenic city · 2 days / 1 night
• Small group, guide-led

Day-by-day itinerary

1. D1

   Kathmandu heritage exploration

   Begin with a morning visit to Pashupatinath and Boudhanath, learning about Nepal's spiritual traditions. After lunch, explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square, walking through its medieval lanes and tasting the famous king curd. Depart for Nagarkot by late afternoon, driving up winding roads through pine forests to the hill station.

   Kathmandu / Nagarkot As per plan

2. D2

   Himalayan sunrise and hilltop hike

   Wake at 5:00 AM and walk to the Nagarkot View Tower. As dawn breaks, watch the Himalayan range emerge from darkness: Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar, and on the clearest days, Everest. After breakfast, hike down to Changu Narayan temple, Nepal's oldest Hindu shrine, through terraced fields and Tamang villages. Your guide explains local farming practices and village life.

   Kathmandu / Nagarkot As per plan

3. D3

   Return to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur

   After breakfast at your Nagarkot lodge, descend through terraced farmland to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Explore the 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple, and Pottery Square. Learn about Newari craftsmanship and enjoy a traditional juju dhau (king curd) before returning to Kathmandu. Arrive by early afternoon with your heart full of Himalayan memories.

   Kathmandu / Nagarkot As per plan

Price includes

• Local storyteller guide
• Stays as per itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• All ground transfers

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