Nagarkot Sunrise Tour with Sallaghari-Changunarayan Hiking

5 hours

Group 2–15 pax

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US$60

/ person

Duration

5 Hours

Day tour

Group Size

2–15

people

Trip Highlights

Nagarkot (2,195m) — one of the finest Himalayan sunrise viewpoints near Kathmandu, with a panorama stretching from Dhaulagiri to Kanchenjunga on clear mornings
Early departure from Kathmandu (4:00–4:30am) to reach Nagarkot before sunrise; watch dawn light ignite the snow peaks including Everest (8,849m) and Langtang Lirung (7,227m)
After sunrise, descend on foot to Sallaghari and hike to Changunarayan Temple (1,541m) — Nepal's oldest surviving Vishnu temple (UNESCO, 4th century CE)
3–4 hour ridge hike through terraced farmland and forest; moderate difficulty, suitable for most fitness levels
Explore Changunarayan's stone sculptures and inscriptions, including a 5th-century Licchavi stone pillar — among Nepal's earliest historical artefacts
Return to Kathmandu by early afternoon; breakfast stop en route and all transport included

Trip Overview

Hightlights

Escape the bustling city life and enjoy a peaceful retreat.
Admire views of the Himalayas from Nagarkot.
Visit the UNESCO Heritage site: Changunarayan Temple.
Enjoy an early morning panorama over the world-renowned peaks from Nagarkot.

Overview

Escape away from the commotions of Kathmandu life with this Nagarkot-Sallaghari-Changunayaran Tour.

Situated in a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by green forests, Nagarkot is one of the most lively places around Kathmandu. Nagarkot sunrise tour offers travelers a serene beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas, including the Gaurishanker Himal, Ganesh Himal, Sisapangma, and Annapurna mountain range.

Then we start our trek passing pleasant green meadows along the way first to reach Sallaghari to end our trek in Changnarayan. Changunarayan, a municipality in Bhaktapur District, is part of the urban agglomeration of the Kathmandu Valley. The municipality was created by merging the former Village development committees Old-Changunarayan, Chhaling, Duwakot, and Jhaukhel in 2014. The municipality of Mahamanjushree Nagarkot was then merged into Changunarayan in 2017.

The municipality also houses the UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Changu Narayan Temple. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and considered the oldest temple in Nepal. It’s a peaceful and lovely destination that travelers must visit while in Bhaktapur.

On this tour, you can enjoy an early morning panorama over the world-renowned peaks from Nagarkot before a scenic hike to Changu Narayan. This is perfect for those who are short of time and want a glimpse of the beautiful mountain ranges and a break from the hustles of Kathmandu.

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Tour Plan

Stop 1

Outline Itinerary

Our transportation will take us from the hotel to Nagarkot in the early morning (2100m). After a scenic one-and-a-half-hour drive, you'll arrive in time to see the sunrise with views of the Himalayas. Our hike then begins after breakfast at Hotel Mountain Vista Retreat. We pass nice green meadows along the way to first reach Sallaghari. We then end our hiking after reaching Changunarayan. Hike across the country's scenic hillsides and stop at several villages before arriving at the UNESCO-listed temple. Inside the pagoda-style temple, get a peek at Nepal’s oldest stone inscriptions. After the tour is over, transportation will drop you back to your respective hotel.

What’s Included

Included

Private transportation as per program

Experienced English speaking guide

Breakfast at Nagarkot

Visit Changunarayan Temple

A bottle of drinking water

Not Included

Monuments fee

Personal expenses