Nagarkot To Changunarayan day Hiking

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  • 1 days
Duration
1 day
Group size
10 People
Country
Nepal

Nagarkot To Changunarayan day Hiking Overview

Earthbound Expeditions offers the best hikes in Nepal. We have a variety of hiking packages for you to choose from, including trekking and mountain climbing. Visit our website today!

A day hiking from Kathmandu, Nagarkot to Changunarayan hike around valley rim

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The Nagarkot Changunarayan hike includes two of the most attractive places in the Bhaktapur region. It is a day hike from Kathmandu and hikers are often are shocked by its serene ambiance, emerald hills as far the eye can see with a backdrop of the majestic crystal peaks including the Langtang, Annapurna range and Jugal Himalaya range. The trek route to Changunarayan explores the traditional antiques of the countryside which are untouched by the growing urbanization. Walk across the terraced landscape, interact with the locals and dive into the lap of nature as you walk into the ridge of deciduous forests, with the Himalayas looming on the horizon. The UNESCO Heritage Site, ‘Changunarayan temple’ amazes you with its architectural marvel and the entire hiking trip is bound to provide you a memory that lasts a lifetime. On the way back you can visit the ancient town Bhadgeon or Bhaktapur Durbar square if you have some extra time

This one day trip to Kathmandu valley vista Nagarkot to Changunarayan day hiking can be arranged as per your wish. Just give us a call or whatsapp at +977 9851017772 and we will arrange it.

Cost based on a minimum 2 people in the team if just one person cost may go up and if we have more than 5 person cost may come down.

Earthbound Expeditions is recommended by Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor, Newyork Times, The Guardian, and many other national and international newspapers and magazines for our good services. For more information on the day trips near Kathmandu, feel free to get in touch with us.

Cost Includes/ Excludes

Includes

  • All ground transportations as per itinerary
  • Great hike with landscape and mountain views
  • Government trained guides with their insurance, salary and meals.

Key highlights of the Nagarkot To Changunarayan day Hiking

Itinerary

  1. Day hiking from Nagarkot to Changunarayan Nagarkot is at 7200 feet from sea level and is the most popular hill station within the Kathmandu valley for viewing the Himalayas. Nagarkot is located 32 km. east of Kathmandu and just (1) one hour of scenic drive away. The major Himalayan peaks seen from Nagarkot are Ganesh Himal at 7405 meters, Langtang, Shisha Pangma at 8013meters, Gang Chenpo at 6397 meters, Dorje Lakpa at 6990 meters, Lonpo Gang at 7083 meters and Purbi Chyachu at 6658meters, Gauri Shankar and Mt. Everest range. The view of the sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot is simply brilliant, on a clear day. The hike from Nagarkot to Bhaktapur (Ancient town) via Changunarayan is pleasant. Changunarayan is the oldest Temple of Kathmandu valley which dates back to the 7th century and is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The walk is mostly downhill and offers grand views of the mountains, hills, villages, temples and Kathmandu valley. The trail is wide and easy to walk on, as long as one is geared with good hiking shoes. In totality, the trip introduces Nepal\'s natural and cultural heritages. It is an ideal trip for those with limited time but wish to get a taste of trekking in Nepal. The hike from Nagarkot to Changunarayan lasts for approximately 5 to 6 hrs depending on one’s pace and covers a distance of about 11 - 14 kilometers. From Changunarayan one can either catch a bus or walk through the villages towards Bhaktapur. We can also have option of staying overnight or have a lunch at Nepal Yoga retreat.

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What's included

  • All ground transportations as per itinerary
  • Great hike with landscape and mountain views
  • Government trained guides with their insurance, salary and meals.

Not included

  • Major meals, Monuments entrance fees if any
  • All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc.
  • Personal clothing and gears
  • Tips to guides and porters
  • Cost raised by cancelations, landslides, weather, political unrest, illness, which are not within our control

Photos

A look at the trail, the villages and the mountains.

Reviews

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April 2020

Great Day Trip My colleague and I took a day trip led by Shree Ram from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan, with a side visit to Bhaktapur. Being here for work, we didn't have time for a full trek, and this was out way of trying to get out and see more of Nepal. Our guide was Shree Ram, and he was very informed, very helpful, and very accommodating. Knowing that we had a particular interest in agriculture in Nepal, he went out of his way to answer questions and share extra information on this topic. We had an amazing sunrise over the Himalayas, a great stop for tea and Nepalese donuts, and an introduction to Nepalese lifestyle and culture unlike what we could have gotten anywhere else. Both Shree Ram and the driver were prompt, courteous, and professional. We couldn't be happier and hope we have the opportunity to go out with Earthbound Expeditions and Shree Ram again.

Tara S

Tara S

April 2020

Great Day Trip My colleague and I took a day trip led by Shree Ram from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan, with a side visit to Bhaktapur. Being here for work, we didn't have time for a full trek, and this was out way of trying to get out and see more of Nepal. Our guide was Shree Ram, and he was very informed, very helpful, and very accommodating. Knowing that we had a particular interest in agriculture in Nepal, he went out of his way to answer questions and share extra information on this topic. We had an amazing sunrise over the Himalayas, a great stop for tea and Nepalese donuts, and an introduction to Nepalese lifestyle and culture unlike what we could have gotten anywhere else. Both Shree Ram and the driver were prompt, courteous, and professional. We couldn't be happier and hope we have the opportunity to go out with Earthbound Expeditions and Shree Ram again.

Tara S

Greatest trekking experience

July 2023, Tripadvisor

Nepal is not just known for its great mountains but also known for its great people, their friendliness and their openness to people from far and near. If this is how people of Nepal are, Rajan and his team are the Crem de la Crem of hospitality. He and his team have mastered the art of trekking and guiding novices to fulfill their trekking dreams. Any trekking operation is built on a few fundamentals that make it successful.. Safety, understanding the trekker's ability, the journey and finally, fun. Earthbound expeditions, under Rajan, made sure that all of these were considered each and every day of the hike. This may seem natural and trivial, but setting this precedence early on ensured that our team of 30 (kids & adults) knew our priority at any given time or day. Some of our guides had done multiple Everest rescue missions, Annapurna circuits, EBC and knew the lay of the land to guide us where to rest, where to eat, take pics or even realize that someone is having issues due to altitude sickness etc. I am glad we went with Rajan and team. Though it was the first time for me with them, many of the folks in the team had already trekked EBC with Rajan and the team a few years back.  I would highly recommend trekkers to choose Earthbound Expedition.

Sriram sConcord, MassachusettsRead on Tripadvisor

Greatest trekking experience

July 2023, Tripadvisor

Nepal is not just known for its great mountains but also known for its great people, their friendliness and their openness to people from far and near. If this is how people of Nepal are, Rajan and his team are the Crem de la Crem of hospitality. He and his team have mastered the art of trekking and guiding novices to fulfill their trekking dreams. Any trekking operation is built on a few fundamentals that make it successful.. Safety, understanding the trekker's ability, the journey and finally, fun. Earthbound expeditions, under Rajan, made sure that all of these were considered each and every day of the hike. This may seem natural and trivial, but setting this precedence early on ensured that our team of 30 (kids & adults) knew our priority at any given time or day. Some of our guides had done multiple Everest rescue missions, Annapurna circuits, EBC and knew the lay of the land to guide us where to rest, where to eat, take pics or even realize that someone is having issues due to altitude sickness etc. I am glad we went with Rajan and team. Though it was the first time for me with them, many of the folks in the team had already trekked EBC with Rajan and the team a few years back.  I would highly recommend trekkers to choose Earthbound Expedition.

Sriram sConcord, MassachusettsRead on Tripadvisor

A fabulous experience!

May 2023, Tripadvisor

Earthbound Expeditions organised a 28-day trip for us that combined Manaslu and Upper Mustang treks, with a short rest in Pokhara. Everything was organised via email before our arrival in Kathmandu, and the few necessary changes during the trip were minor and seamless (28 days is a long time, some changes are bound to occur due to weather or other circumstances!). We had the absolute BEST time! Naresh (guide) and Som (porter) certainly contributed to make our trip one to remember for all the good reasons, and deserve two massive thumbs up for their professionalism and overall kindness. And Rajan was the perfect host, passionate about his country and a great story teller.

A fabulous experience!

May 2023, Tripadvisor

Earthbound Expeditions organised a 28-day trip for us that combined Manaslu and Upper Mustang treks, with a short rest in Pokhara. Everything was organised via email before our arrival in Kathmandu, and the few necessary changes during the trip were minor and seamless (28 days is a long time, some changes are bound to occur due to weather or other circumstances!). We had the absolute BEST time! Naresh (guide) and Som (porter) certainly contributed to make our trip one to remember for all the good reasons, and deserve two massive thumbs up for their professionalism and overall kindness. And Rajan was the perfect host, passionate about his country and a great story teller.

Amazing crew! Fantastic trip.

July 2023, Tripadvisor

The beauty if nature at Himalayas is unmatched. Yet you need a good support system to be able to enjoy it properly. Rajan and his crew are everything you need and the some. Great logistics, friendly service, and attention to detail. It is a uniquely authentic experience. This was our second time with him. Highly recommend it.

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