Enjoy a scenic hike from Nagarkot to the ancient temple of Changunarayan. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography.
Highlight Points
- Sunrise Views
- Changunarayan Temple
- Village Walk
- Easy Trail
Overview
Start with a drive to Nagarkot for sunrise, then hike down through villages and forests to Changunarayan Temple.
This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography.Itinerary
Day 1: Nagarkot Hike
Early drive to Nagarkot for sunrise. Breakfast. Hike to Changunarayan (4 hours). Visit temple. Lunch. Drive back to Kathmandu.
Equipment Checklist
Recommended gear for Nagarkot Day Hiking. Items can often be rented or purchased locally.
🧳 General
- Four season (Zero degree) sleeping bag (we have rental available for an additional 10 dollars per day)
- Puffy down jacket
- Day pack (35-45 litre recommended) with rain cover
- Sleeping bag liner
- Airline tickets
👖 Lower Body
- Hiking pants (2)
- Comfortable pants for inside the tea house
- Water proof, wind proof shell
- Hiking shorts
- Inner thermal
- Technical fabric underwear
- Sports bras
- Sleeping clothes
👕 Upper Body
- Sun hat or cap ( we will provide you free glacier safari cap )
- Knitted hat
- Head lamp
- Sunglasses
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Fabric short (2) and long sleeve (2) shirts
- Water & wind proof shell
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
- Hard shell outer gloves
👟 Footwear
- Wool or technical fabric warm socks
- Hiking socks
- Trekking boots
- Micro spikes
- Casual shoes
- Gaiters
🎒 Accessories
- Passport
- Extra copies of passport sized photos
- Reusable water bottle
- Toiletry kit
- Water purification tablets or uv water purifier
- Towel
- Toilet paper (2 rolls)
- High protein snacks (such as protein bars or nuts)
- Trekking poles
Includes
- Transport
- Guide
- Lunch
Excludes
- Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
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