Nagarkot day hiking and Bhaktapur sightseeing

Summary

Our representative will meet you and greet you day before tour day or tour day at your Hotel and explains about a tour. Our driver and guide come to pick you up at your Hotel by 8 am and take you to the places. Firstly, we drive to Changu narayana Temple, which is about 12 K.M from Kathmandu and visit the Temple. We start our hiking through the Telkot village by 10 am. We hike for 3-4 hour up to Nagarkot view point. While hiking we cross dense pine forest and pass through tiny Tamang and Newari community village and Terrace farm. During our hike we catch ruler Nepal with traditional mud and stony house and learn daily living lifestyle. In Nagarkot we enjoy the great view of high Himalayan, green hills, landscape and small village. From the tower we spot Annapurna range, Manasl range, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, Rolwaling Range, Shivapuri National Park and small village. We can enjoy our great lunch at the Nagarkot in resturent. And also have some time to explore around at your free time. Then after our driver take you to visit Bhaktapur durbar square. During the sightseeing we visit Golden Gate, Nyatapole Temple, National Art Gallery, Dattatreya Temple, Potter’s Square, the palace of 55 windows and many other famous attractions. Then we drive back to Kathmandu to your hotel by 6-7 P.M.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours - 10 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

Nagarkot view point (2100m) is the closest view point from Kathmandu to see the view of Himalayas, snow-caps, green hills and landscape. One day hiking to Nagarkot starts from Changu Narayan Temple. This Pagoda style temple is oldest temple of Nepal. After Nagarkot we drive back to hotel via Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Both Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square are listed in UNESCO world heritage site. Nagarkot is mostly popular for Sunrise view so, we can do sunrise or sunset as well. Tour includes Private A/C car, entry fee  and a professional English speaking local trekking guide.

What’s included?

  • Transport by private vehicle

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

  • Professional trekking guide

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Food and drinks

  • Tour guide

  • Extra activities by private vehicle

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8-10 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Walk Mountain

About operator:

Walk mountain is one of the finest adventurous trek and tour operators for travel and adventure services in the High Himalayan region, Nestled in heart of Thamel, Kathmandu. It continues to pioneer cultural and eco tours in the surrounding Kathmandu Valley cultural, historical and a world heritage sites.

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