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15 Best Kathmandu Hikes

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The 15 kathmandu hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

15 Best Kathmandu Hikes

Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu - The morning schedule: how 9 hours usually plays out
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Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

1.Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

Chase Nagarkot sunrise, then hike mostly downhill to Changu Narayan Temple with Kathmandu hotel pickup and drop-off for $45.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“While the mountain and sunrise view is dependent on the weather, we had a good experience on the tour. We had an experience on local breakfeat, tasting local wine as we walk down the hill, and a walk on the suspension bridge. The tour guide and driver are so nice to take care of our…”

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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan - Getting There: Pickup From Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, or Boudhha
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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

2.Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

Nagarkot sunrise and a guided 12 km hike to Changu Narayan Temple from Kathmandu. Private tour, UNESCO site, mountain views when clear.

★ 4.7

“The hike is beautiful, in contrast to some other hikes in the region not just along a road but mostly through forrests, fields or tiny pathways through towns. Changu Naryan is stunning. So eventhough I had bad luck with the weather for the sunrise (which I had expected) this trip was totally worth it. I…”

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From Kathmandu: Everest View from Nagarkot & hike to Changu - The Quick Stop at Trisul Dada: Short, but Useful
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From Kathmandu: Everest View from Nagarkot & hike to Changu

Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu - Price and Logistics: $25 That Actually Adds Up
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Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu

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

Catch Nagarkot sunrise, hike 12 km to UNESCO Changu Narayan, and return to Kathmandu with private pickup and AC transport.

★ 5.0

“The excursion to Nagarcot to see the sunrise was great. The guide and the driver were on time, despite the 4 a.m. appointment. The car was comfortable, the driving safe and our guide, sorry I can't remember his name, friendly and profRead more”

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Nepal Discovery Tour: Heritage Sites & Scenic Hill Easy Hike - Shivapuri National Park: Sundarijal to Chisapani on Forest Trails
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Nepal Discovery Tour: Heritage Sites & Scenic Hill Easy Hike

5.Nepal Discovery Tour: Heritage Sites & Scenic Hill Easy Hike

Kathmandu UNESCO sites plus an easy, 5-day hill hike: Shivapuri trails to Chisapani, Nagarkot sunrise, and Changunarayan Temple with Prime Himalayas.

★ 5.0

“Best of times! Prakash was concierge service, soup to nuts. He personally showed up multiple times for quality control. He was extremely flexible with our very last minute changes. Only minor area for improvement would have been a more comprehensive packing list, but we Read more”

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Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu - Private car pickup from Kathmandu: why it’s worth it
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Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

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

Early Nagarkot sunrise, a 2–3 hour panoramic hike, and UNESCO temples Changu Narayan and Chhinnamasta, all from Kathmandu.

★ 4.5

“We were disappointed with your service. The team to look into our grievance was not serious in addressing the complaint and tried to close the complaint without addressing our grievances. We hope that you reconsider our complaint / grievance and address it in a fair manner.”

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Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch - Private/Group - The Morning Plan: Pickup to Nagarkot View Tower
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Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch – Private/Group

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

Nagarkot sunrise plus a relaxed downhill hike to UNESCO Changu Narayan, with pickup, boxed lunch, and optional guide from Kathmandu.

★ 5.0

“Empfehlenswerte Tour. Leider wolkenverhangener Tag gewesen, sodass wir keine Berge sehen konnten. Unser Guide ~Sujan Thapa war sehr aufmerksam, fragte ständig nach ob er Bilder von und machen soll. Danke!”

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Mt Everest view from Nagarkot -hiking to Changu UNESCO site - Nagarkot viewpoint time: the Everest question, answered the honest way
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Mt Everest view from Nagarkot -hiking to Changu UNESCO site

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

Nagarkot to Changu Narayan hike: Himalaya views, village trails, and a UNESCO temple with private English guide from Kathmandu.

★ 4.5

“1.5 hours through peak traffic, nice view of Kathmandu valley from tower. 1.5 hour trek, diner where we were supposed to have lunch was closed -assume it is permanently closed. Nothing special about the experience -guide was good and good communicator. Would I do it again -no. Not value for money.”

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Kathmandu: Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch - Dhulikhel time and the zipline add-on before you climb
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Kathmandu: Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch

9.Kathmandu: Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch

Dhulikhel to Namobuddha hike with a guide, lunch, and optional zipline. 1,000 steps to a Tibetan monastery.

★ 4.8

“I had an amazing experience on the Namobuddha day hike. My guide, Prakash, was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire journey feel effortless. The trail offers incredible views of the Himalayas almost the whole way, which made the hike even more special. The highlight at the end was the beautiful Namobuddha Monastery — absolutely gorgeous…”

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11-Day Hike Tour to Annapurna Base Camp Bliss in Kathmandu - Ulleri Stairs and Poon Hill Sunrise: The First Big Payoff
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11-Day Hike Tour to Annapurna Base Camp Bliss in Kathmandu

10.11-Day Hike Tour to Annapurna Base Camp Bliss in Kathmandu

11-day Annapurna Base Camp trek from Kathmandu with Pokhara flight, Poon Hill sunrise, hot-spring stop, and private guides plus meals.

★ 5.0

“I have an excellent experience with my guide Raju and my porter Sandesh! Highly recommended to everyone for joining trekking tours through here!! My guide did good planning and made good care of me😀. Also glad to have many informaRead more”

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Kathmandu Highlights: Private UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour - Boudhanath and Swayambhunath: Buddhist Kathmandu in two different moods
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Kathmandu Highlights: Private UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour

11.Kathmandu Highlights: Private UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour

A private hike from Nagarkot to Changunarayan plus Kathmandu Valley UNESCO stops, with pickup, guide, lunch, and cool A/C transport.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable guide, but tour organizer constantly misquotes the price for their tours. Entrance fees to the 7 sites adds about 50 US-Dollars per person, resulting in this tour costing 270.00 USD and not as falsely quoted 170.00 USD!”

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Nagarkot and Changu Narayan Hiking Tour from Kathmandu - Guides: Why Krishna and Sudip Keep Coming Up
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Nagarkot and Changu Narayan Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

12.Nagarkot and Changu Narayan Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

Hike from UNESCO Changu Narayan to Nagarkot view tower for cool forest paths, rural villages, and Himalayan panoramas if skies cooperate.

★ 4.5

“So firstly there was a misunderstanding about the departure time, I've been said a day before 7.30am, but then the guide showed up at 7.00am, making me nervous to finish the breakfast ASAP. The whole tour was all about driving the car to thRead more”

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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hike with Lunch - Getting there in comfort: Kathmandu pickup plus electric-car legs
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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hike with Lunch

13.Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hike with Lunch

Sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot, then hike to Changunarayan Temple with packed lunch and Kathmandu pickup.

★ 4.8

“Pradip Dharel was a wonderful guide. His knowledge of the people, history and nature of the area enriched our experience - and even the weather cleared up to give us a lovely walk through the villages and surrounding countryside.”

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Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hike with Lunch - Private/Group - Pickup at 4:00–5:30 AM, plus AC comfort and electric-car routing
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Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hike with Lunch – Private/Group

Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu - The hike from Changu Narayan to Nagarkot: villages, paths, and a steady pace
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Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

15.Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

Day hike from Kathmandu to Nagarkot via UNESCO Changu Narayan Temple, Himalayan views, sunrise-to-sunset time, private guide and pickup.

★ 5.0

“This was a delightful tour on what was a gorgeous day. Subash greeted me at the entrance to the hotel and then we walked to the SUV. It was a breath of fresh air already once we left the city limits. Subash was very knowledgeable about Read more”

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