The 15 Best Nagarkot Sunrise Tours from Kathmandu

1.Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $45Our pick

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas, hike through villages and forests, and visit Changu Narayan on a practical day trip from Kathmandu.

“Please note that there is, in fact, a considerable amount of uphill walking included with this tour. The itinerary states the walk is downhill, but that isn't strictly correct. However, thank you for an enjoyable half day tour. My guide Ananta was extremely helpful and informative. I was picked up on time and enjoyed being transported in a very comfortable vehicle. The driver was very good and provided an excellent service. I thought I had booked a seat on a group tour, but this turned out to be a private tour, so I had the full attention of the guide. Ananta was always closeby to offer a stabilising arm if…”

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2.Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $20

Explore Bhaktapur’s temples and pottery lanes, then climb to Nagarkot for Himalayan views on a flexible private day tour from Kathmandu.

“Shanti was very friendly and kind. She gave me so much info reg the places that we went. It was Buddhist new year and we saw so much celebration. The ride up the mountain was incredible. By end of the day we were friends 🙂. I highly recommend her and the tour. Namaste 🙏”

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3.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Morning Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · 3 - 7.5 hours · from $5

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then hike through villages, forests, fields, and across a suspension bridge to Changu Narayan.

“The views were amazing, we could see the mountain peaks and the sunrise even though it was a little foggy. We were given enough time to take pictures or enjoy the view. There was also a hike to a waterfall and suspension bridge. Some parts were a little steep and the steps were uneven but our guide Pradip helped me and tried his best to ensure that I was comfortable and didn't fall. He also checked in with us consistently and made an effort to get to know us and share everything he knows. Thank you so much for this wonderful hike 💛”

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4.Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · from $55

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then hike through villages and forests to ancient Changu Narayan Temple from Kathmandu.

“The guide Pradip was nice and helpful, the itinerary was very well planned, we enjoyed local villages, people, Nepalese countryside! Absolutely unique experience”

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5.Everest View from Nagarkot & hike to Changu

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 140 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours · from $43

Review of Nagarkot to Changu Narayan: Himalayan views, village trails, temples, transport, guide quality, costs, weather tips, and value.

“We had the pleasure of having Shekhar as our guide during our trip to Nepal, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. He was always punctual and exceptionally well-informed, sharing fascinating insights about Nepal’s history, culture, and various religions. His deep knowledge and passion for his country truly enriched our journey. With years of experience, Shekhar guided us with confidence and professionalism every step of the way. Thanks to him, we left Nepal not only with beautiful memories but also a deeper understanding of its people and traditions. Highly recommend!”

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6.Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $25

Watch sunrise over the Himalaya at Nagarkot, then walk through rural villages to Changu Narayan on a private Kathmandu day tour.

“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.”

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7.Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike with Lunch -Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $5

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then hike through villages, forests, and farms to UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan Temple.

“We could not see anything due to weather conditions, but I liked the itinerary of the hike, level was appropriate for my expectations.”

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8.Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $35

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then hike through villages and pine forest to UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan from Kathmandu.

“This is not a hike. It’s walking thru regular roads which were dusty and rough. There’s no walking trail. The local travel organiser was disorganised. He came late and we missed the sunrise. Driver did not know the route and we got lost in the mountains. The guide was a nice individual, other than that Overall bad experience.”

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9.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $10

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas, hike from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan, and enjoy transport and lunch for a low-cost Kathmandu day trip.

“Anon and his driver picked me up on time. During the tour, he is very helpful and look after us well. The sunrise and the hike worth getting up before the crack of dawn.”

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10.Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur UNESCO Heritage Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $50

Catch a Himalayan sunrise at Nagarkot, then explore Bhaktapur’s temples, pottery square, Peacock Window, and Thangka art school.

“Este tour es lo que realmente se espera de un tour privado organizado. La empresa se puso en contacto el día anterior para confirma la hora y lugar de recogida y fueron muy puntuales para llevarnos a ver el amanecer en Nagarkot. PersonalRead more”

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11.Mt Everest view from Nagarkot -hiking to Changu UNESCO site

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $47

Hike from Nagarkot through Nepalese villages to ancient Changu Narayan, with Himalayan views, private transport, and an English-speaking guide.

“My guide, Shekhar, was very knowledgeable, professional, and easy-going. The view of the various mountain ranges, from the tower, were good. The hike was not strenuous, the Tea and lunch were very nice. The only negative was the amount of litter that was present throughout the hike. This is not the fault of the tour operator but did take away from the overall hike.”

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12.Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Day Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $5

Review of the Bhaktapur and Nagarkot day tour from Kathmandu, with temples, Himalayan viewpoints, electric transport, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“It was great. Sajina our guide was very helpful. Her knowledge, kindness, and warm personality made the entire experience truly special. From the beautiful sights to the cultural insights, she brought everything to life in such a memorable way. Biren our driver is as extremely knowledgeable and very nice to be around. Highly recommend!”

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13.Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Heritage Tour -Private Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · from $60

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then explore Bhaktapur’s temples, palace, pottery square, and ancient streets with a private guide.

“We took this tour last week while in Kathmandu. It was a really early pick up 445am and we drove for about an hour up to the hotel to watch the sunrise and have breakfast. Unfortunately for us there was no sunrise as it was a foggy cloudy day but the views were still fab and it was very peaceful. The buffet breakfast was lovely with plenty of options. We then drove back to the city and visited the temples and our guide was very knowledgable with the history of each. We were surprised however that the tour ended at 915 and we were taken back to the hotel. Our…”

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14.Explore Kathmandu in 2 Days: UNESCO Sites & Nagarkot Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $100

See Kathmandu’s five UNESCO sites, Patan carvings, Bhaktapur lanes, and a Nagarkot sunrise on a private two-day tour.

“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.”

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15.Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $95

Hike from Changu Narayan through rural Nepal to Nagarkot, with Himalayan views, private transport, a guide, and sunset time.

“This is an amazing hiking tour! The tour guide Mr. Subash showed the courtesy and friendliness all the way, and provided information and stories about Nepal along the journey. The route is superb to be able to walk pass the villages, jungle etcRead more”

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