





Nagarkot Hike
Overview
This hiking connects to two distinct forms of societies within a short time. Kathmandu where Nepal’s major commerce and trade chain remains active
The Nagarkot Day Hike [or Nagarkot Overnight Tour] is among the most popular short escapes from Kathmandu, offering breathtaking Himalayan scenery, peaceful countryside, and unforgettable sunrise experiences. Perched at an altitude of 2175 meters, Nagarkot is renowned for its panoramic views of the Himalayan range, including peaks such as Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa and on exceptionally clear days, even Mount Everest. Whether you choose a Nagarkot Hiking Tour for a day or stay overnight to witness the magical sunrise and sunset, the journey combines nature, culture, and relaxation. Walk through charming villages, terraced farmlands, and lush forests while experiencing authentic rural Nepal. Ideal for families, couples, photographers, and anyone with limited time, a Nagarkot Tour from Kathmandu is the perfect introduction to Nepal's spectacular mountain landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
Trip type: day hiking [or Overnight when requested], exploring,
Group of: one to upto 45 pax,
Locations: Nagarkot Area, Bhaktapur, Nepal.
Trip duration: Day Trip or Overnight Trip (1nt/2days) as per the itinerary,
Altitude: 2175m/7134ft.
Season: around the year; best is Oct & Nov in autumn and Mar to Apr in spring.
Difficulty level: easy, suitable for all age group people.
Nagarkot; situated at 2175m/7134 ft- some 32km north-east of Kathmandu is popular tourists’ hill station of Nepal. The commanding panoramic view of Himalayan Peaks from the eastern Nepal including Mt. Everest to mid-west Nepal’s Annapurna Ranges can be seen from here.
This popular hill station is famous for Sunrise and Sunset viewing too. Our Hiking programs (A & B) as presented here takes you through the country-side having walked along a beautiful trail passing through rustic villages where you can meet the locals and observe their day to day chorus. This hiking connects two different forms of societies within a short period of walking.
Kathmandu where Nepal’s major commerce and trade chain remains active and the nearby outskirt survives with much traditional types of daily routines. You can remarkably feel this here on this hike. In those villages there is no trace of city life. The house styles changes and the horizon becomes more shiny and clearer. The daily chores keep people extremely busy and their livelihood majorly based on subsidy type of farming that truly represents the majority of Nepalese villages. This trip is aptly suitable for senior people who can’t want to be in the remote areas of the Himalayan region. Similarly your juniors or the children found it highly appropriated. Researchers or analyzers if take one of these tours will help to understand more suitably the Nepalese societies.
This trip is still wonderful for you if you have one extra day in Kathmandu to spend but you already have done one of the famous mountain treks like EBC, ABC etc. It will surely be a quality time spending! On the way a visit to the Changu Narayan Temple will be included, that is situated at the end of a long ride which runs well into the valley, it is said to have been built in 323 AD by King Hari Duatta and said to be the oldest temple in the valley. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monuments list in 1979.
Itinerary
We drive to Nagarkot (32km. north-east of Kathmandu) which is one of the foremost tourist-destinations nearby the valley. This trip also includes the wonderful ‘sun-rise’ scenery from the top of Nagarkot. Therefore, the trip should start a little earlier in the morning from Kathmandu/your Hotel. By drive it will take about an hour to arrive here. We get ready to view the marvelous moment of Sun Rising while unpacking your breakfast in a box or climbing on the rooftop to one of the hotels that has good views! Later take breakfast in one of the luxurious hotel located nearby, and then get ready to hike…
At the beginning we walk through the village where apart of the unfolding views of the Himalayas, we get to see the typically traditional houses. The trail makes easy descending before to enter the pine forest trail. Stop for lunch in a meadow, where we often get to see the local people and children rearing their cows, goats etc. Explore the nearby vicinity. Resume your hike and descend down to the Changu Narayan shrine. Drive back to Kathmandu. This hike will take about 5-6 hours.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- English speaking tour guide,
- Pick up/transfer to your hotel as well as fro/to the road head,
- Lunch (hot lunch or pack lunch) as available,
- Entry fees to the heritage sites, parks, temples as fall on the way,
- Many more compliment/regular services from Alpine Exodus,
- Separate price is provided if there is overnight stay on the program,
- If porter is necessary, separate cost is to be added,
What's Not Included
- Meals other than above mentioned,
- Cold drinks, bar bills, if any,
- Tipping to your guide, porter, driver if any,
- Photography or video shooting if any,
- Repeating visit or drive etc.
