DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
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.
Chase Nagarkot sunrise, then hike mostly downhill to Changu Narayan Temple with Kathmandu hotel pickup and drop-off for $45.
Most Popular“An awesome day hiking with great company. Was like hanging out with a local friend. Seeing the villages and temple were highlights, plenty of breaks along the way. No rush, stress free and very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend!”
Nagarkot sunrise and a guided 12 km hike to Changu Narayan Temple from Kathmandu. Private tour, UNESCO site, mountain views when clear.
“This is an easy and relaxed trail through several villages, tiny temples and a forest, that ends in colourful Changu Narayan Temple. We were guided by Razz that made the experience even more enjoyable by providing detailed information of the different temples, villages and spots seen on the way. Moreover, he gave us interesting insights…”
Sunrise at Nagarkot, a guided hike to UNESCO Changu Narayan Temple, and rural village sights from Kathmandu, in 6 to 6.5 hours.
“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…”
Catch Nagarkot sunrise, hike 12 km to UNESCO Changu Narayan, and return to Kathmandu with private pickup and AC transport.
“Nutan was a great guide - I learned a lot!! The hike was not too challenging and the views were amazing!”
Kathmandu UNESCO sites plus an easy, 5-day hill hike: Shivapuri trails to Chisapani, Nagarkot sunrise, and Changunarayan Temple with Prime Himalayas.
“My daughter and I travelled to Nepal for the first time to experience the trekking environment with future tours in mind, From arrival in Kathmandu to our departure we felt that Prakash and his team had our interests at heart. Everything ran smoothly and there was very littlRead more”
Early Nagarkot sunrise, a 2–3 hour panoramic hike, and UNESCO temples Changu Narayan and Chhinnamasta, all from Kathmandu.
“The sunrise from the Himalayas is very fantastic. Temperatures are low at high altitudes, so take extra measures against the cold. After watching the sunrise, trekking is mainly downhill, but since there are some small footings, it is good to wear trekking shoes if possible. I was a sneaker, although it was not impossible to…”
Nagarkot sunrise plus a relaxed downhill hike to UNESCO Changu Narayan, with pickup, boxed lunch, and optional guide from Kathmandu.
“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!”
Nagarkot to Changu Narayan hike: Himalaya views, village trails, and a UNESCO temple with private English guide from Kathmandu.
“It was a cloudy day so didn't really see the views but our guide was super lovely and we enjoyed the day.”
Dhulikhel to Namobuddha hike with a guide, lunch, and optional zipline. 1,000 steps to a Tibetan monastery.
“A really enriching and enjoying experience in Namobuddha Monastery! The guide Nilakantha Acharya was very professional and informative, Patient with our question and very competent on many topics. A special thanks also to the skillful driver Hari for the smooth safe ride on the difficult streets and hard weather! I recommend this tour with Cordial…”
11-day Annapurna Base Camp trek from Kathmandu with Pokhara flight, Poon Hill sunrise, hot-spring stop, and private guides plus meals.
“We have recently returned from a wonderful 12-day tour in Nepal, including a 7-day trekking to Annapurna Base Camp and I would like to thank our trusty guide Bishal for making this possible!”
A private hike from Nagarkot to Changunarayan plus Kathmandu Valley UNESCO stops, with pickup, guide, lunch, and cool A/C transport.
“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!”
Hike from UNESCO Changu Narayan to Nagarkot view tower for cool forest paths, rural villages, and Himalayan panoramas if skies cooperate.
“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”
Sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot, then hike to Changunarayan Temple with packed lunch and Kathmandu pickup.
“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.”
See Himalayas at dawn from Nagarkot Hill, then hike toward Changu Narayan with lunch. Early pickup, AC transport, and photo-ready views.
“It was a fantastic trip in the morning with group. Sunrise was stunning above the clouds. Great activity for early morning. Best value for money.”
Day hike from Kathmandu to Nagarkot via UNESCO Changu Narayan Temple, Himalayan views, sunrise-to-sunset time, private guide and pickup.
“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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