Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Day Hike

Summary

The day outing begins from your hotel. You will be picked up early before dawn and driven to Nagarkot. It is a stunning hill station famous for the sunrise and sunset views. You will be witnessing a gorgeous sunrise from the pinnacle of an established viewpoint in the whole region of Kathmandu. You will be rushed through neighborhood lands stuffed with farms and woodland until you reach the Nagarkot viewpoint. Be amazed by the panoramic view of the area as the sun rises from under the snowy Himalayas. The color in the sky alternate from reddish-orange to snowy white in mere minutes as the sun rises amidst the Himalayas. You will see the mountain ranges like Annapurna, Mt. Everest, Dhaulagiri and many more. Then after such a soothing sight, you will take your breakfast and start your trek toward Dhulikhel. You will pass through the natural hiking trail with views of many mountains on the way. It is about 6 hours of the journey through lovely forests, passing terraced fields, and small villages. The route for today's hike will be from Rhonnie Bhanjyang to Kanker to Tanchok to Tusal to Opi and eventually Dhulikhel.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Two of the most popular places in the Kathmandu Valley are Dhulikhel and Nagarkot. Dhulikhel features great mountain views as well as interesting temples while Nagarkot is the most popular place to see vistas of the Himalayas. Now you can make the popular trek between the two places. The journey starts with a magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot, which is famous for viewing. From here, it is about a 16 km downhill journey to Dhulikhel with its beautiful temples. All along the way are great views of the Himalayas. Total hiking time is around 5 – 6 hours.

What’s included?

  • Transportation to Nagarkot and from Dhulikhel back to Kathmandu

  • Professional local guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop off

  • Transport by private vehicle

  • Lunch

  • Tips & Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • 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:

Himalayan Advisor

About operator:

Himalayan Advisor is a government registered company and affiliated with the leading travel and trekking associations in Nepal. We have earned the respect of our colleagues in the business, establishing ourselves as a company of choice for a large percentage of travelers and trekkers in Nepal.We do organize, day tours, hiking,private tour, City tour, Helicopter tour, Etc.

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