Watch the sun rise over the Himalaya from Nagarkot, from Everest in the east to Dhaulagiri in the west, then walk down through villages and terraced fields to the ancient hilltop temple of Changu Narayan. Finish in the medieval city of Bhaktapur, famous for its pagodas, pottery square and creamy king curd.
Highest point 2,175 m · Meals: 1 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners
Day 1: Nagarkot sunrise, Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur
⛰ 2,175 m⏱ 3 h walking
From NPR 9,500 per person
Request datesHotel pick-up at 4:30 am and drive to Nagarkot for sunrise. Breakfast with a view, then a 3-hour walk down to Changu Narayan temple. Drive to Bhaktapur for lunch and a guided walk through its squares. Back at your hotel at about 2:30 pm.
Meals: Breakfast
Meeting point
Your hotel in Kathmandu
Pick-up at 4:30 am from any hotel in the Kathmandu Valley.
The tour ends back at the meeting point.
Open in maps ↗Pickup included. Pick-up at 4:30 am from any hotel in the Kathmandu Valley.
English, Nepali, Hindi
The village walk is downhill on uneven paths. You can skip it and drive to Changu Narayan instead.
Cancel 30 days or more before the start date for a full refund of what you paid, less bank charges. 15–29 days before: 50% refund. Less than 15 days before, or no-show: no refund. Permits and flight tickets already bought for you can’t be refunded. You can move your trip to a new date free of charge up to 15 days before departure, subject to availability.
Mountain views depend on the weather. October to April gives the best chance of a clear sunrise. The village walk and Bhaktapur are wonderful in any weather.
No. Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur charge foreign visitors about NPR 2,300 in total, paid on the day.
Payment
Send a booking request with your preferred date. We confirm availability within 24 hours and send you the payment details with your confirmation. Your place is secured once the deposit is received; the balance is due before the trip starts.
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2 reviews
Perfect add-on to our trek
After our trek this was the ideal slow end to the trip. The juju dhau in Bhaktapur was delicious.
Mark & Lisa, Netherlands · travelled November 2025
Sunrise over the Himalaya
We saw the whole range from Nagarkot at dawn, then spent the afternoon in Bhaktapur's squares. A relaxed and beautiful two days.
Yuki T., Japan · travelled February 2026
The best of Nepal in eight relaxed days, with no long hikes. Explore the temples and stupas of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, look for rhinos on a jungle safari in Chitwan, and watch the sun rise over the Annapurnas from Sarangkot above lakeside Pokhara. Comfortable hotels, private transport and expert local guides throughout: ideal for couples, families and first-time visitors.
Next departure: Sat, Oct 24
FromNPR 120,000per adult
ViewSwap mountains for jungle in Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal’s southern lowlands. On this 3-day safari you look for one-horned rhinos, crocodiles, deer and hundreds of bird species on a jeep safari, a guided jungle walk and a dugout canoe ride on the Rapti river, and discover the culture of the Tharu people. Easy, relaxing and perfect after a trek.
Next departure: Thu, Oct 22
FromNPR 39,000per adult
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