Nagarkot Hiking - 1 Day

Nagarkot Day hiking tour

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Nagarkot hiking is the perfect escape from the urban hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, offering stunning panoramic views. You'll be amazed at how the nearby towns along the trail have remained unchanged, preserving their ancestral way of life despite their proximity to the city.

As the hike begins, we drive to Nagarkot, passing through lush green fields and terraced landscapes. This scenic drive is captivating, providing breathtaking views of the green Kathmandu Valley set against the majestic Himalayas. The charming hill station of Nagarkot is a popular destination for travelers hoping to witness the colossal Himalayan vistas bathed in the first rays of the sun, resembling a golden blanket covering the mountains.

Our hike officially begins in Nagarkot, where the trail gradually descends through beautiful terraced rice fields and the Tamang Village. The rural houses, crafted from locally sourced stone by skilled artisans, are truly a sight to behold.

The initial part of the Nagarkot hiking tour offers an engaging social experience, allowing you to observe the traditional lifestyle of the local people. The trail to the holy Changunarayan Temple is an easy walk, helping you maintain energy so you can enjoy the entire hike with enthusiasm. The journey takes about four hours to reach Changunarayan, which is the oldest pagoda-style Hindu temple in Nepal and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After admiring the remarkable craftsmanship at Changunarayan, we will head back to Kathmandu by private vehicle, concluding our delightful experience on the Nagarkot Nature Trail. Join this wonderful hike to experience the breathtaking beauty of one of the world’s most scenic views and immerse yourself in the rural lifestyle of the local communities. Trust the well-equipped team at Mountain Miracle Treks & Expedition to make the most of your journey on this unforgettable hike.

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Day 01:Drive 32kn from kathmandu to Nagarkot and hike to Changunarayan Temple (2,300mt).

Early in the morning at 4:30 am, our guide will come to pick you up from your Hotel. Then we will drive 32km to the destination Nagarkot, which is situated at an altitude of 2,175mt. Once you arrived at Nagarkot view tower, you could feel like supremacy yourself I mean proud of yourself and will see such a wonderful stunning mountain views with shadow on the mountain of the rising sun at first from the Western Mountain range to the eastern Himalayan ranges – Annapurna Himalayan range, Langtang Himalayan range, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and eastern Mountain View Gaurishankar with the surrounding landscape. Then back to the closer to our hiking starting point for Breakfast and after will start our hike to the Changunarayan will take about 4-5 hours to gentle down and flat passing through many local settlements encountering closely their lifestyle and way of living. Once we reached Changunarayan will visit the temple and have lunch around. Then we will drive back to Kathmandu for 45 minutes and you will have an off day overnight in Kathmandu.