Changu Narayan Nagarkot Day Hiking Trip

DURATION: 1 DAYS

Trip Facts

Duration : 1 Days Trip Difficulty : Easy Group size : 1-30 Pax Accommodation : Hotel/Lodge Meals included : Breakfast & Lunch Transportation : Car Trip starting point : Trip Ending point : Kathmandu

Best season : March, April and May & September, October and November

Trip Overview

Changu Narayan Nagarkot 1 day Hiking Trip is a one of the popular day Trip around valley .The temple of change Narayan located atop a hill in . can include Bhaktaur on the way back to Kathmandu Nagarkot - 2100 meter from sea level is the most famous hill station in around of for views of the Mountains. Nagarkot is located 31 km East of Kathamndu city, just 1:30 hour of scenic drive away. The main Mountains peaks seen from Nagarkot are Ganesh Himal (7415m), , Shisha Pangma (8023m), Gang Chengpo (6390m), Dorje Lakpa (6995m) and Purbi Chyachu (6657m), Gauri Shankar and Mt. Everest in a far distance. The view of Sunrise over the from Nagarkot is simply delightful in a clear day!

After we enjoy the Sunrise with panorama View from Nagarkot, then we will hike from Nagarkot to Bhaktapur District of Changu Narayan is beautiful. is the oldest Temple of Bhaktapur valley dated back to 7th century and listed line the UNESCO world Heritage sites. The hike is mostly descending passes through the delightful typical local villages while we passing the Village of Telkot, we hike continue to through the pine and rhododendron forests offers the majestic views of the mountains, hills, villages, temples and Kathmandu valley.

The trail is wide and easy to walk on as long as one is geared with hiking shoes. In totality, the trip introduces Nepal's natural and cultural heritages. It is an ideal trip for those with limited time but wish to get an experience of trekking in Nepal. The hike from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan and vice-versa lasts for approximately 4 to 5 hrs depending on one's pace and covers a distance of about 14 km.

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: kathmandu - Nagarkot (2190metesr) - Changu Narayan Temple - Kathmandu.

 12/14  Breakfast & Lunch  Hotel  Car/Van  2190 m

Early morning Drive to Nagarkot and see the sun Rise view and all Himalayans range and back to Nagarkot and have a breakfast after hire downhill to telkot and Changu Narayan temple it takes 3/4 hours walking and drive back to Kathmandu.

Cost Includes

Pickup/ Drop from/ to Tribhuwan International Airport by Private car/ Van depends on size Full Day sightseeing with professional tour guide and private vehicles. All meal During the Hike( Lunch, dinner, Breakfast with tea/ coffee three time a day) Lodge Accommodation During the hike One Government Registered professional trekking guide and require porters( one porter for two clients) Guide, porters, food, Salary, Accommodation, transportation, insurance , equipment etc Nagarkot Entrance Fee

Cost Excludes

Cold drink, such as beer, mineral water, cock, Fanta , Hot shower etc Rescue operation charge that is just in case Tips for Guide and porters