1-Day Nagarkot Sunrise Hike from Thamel with Kathmandu Valley Views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Stunning sunrise views over Kathmandu Valley
• 02 Watch the mountains change colour at dawn from Nagarkot
• 03 Hike through forest trails to the Nagarkot summit
• 04 Private round-trip transfer from Thamel

Hike to the top of Nagarkot to see a beautiful sunrise. Watch the sun rise higher in the sky as the mountains change colour, making this early-morning hike well worth waking up early and tackling the rocky terrain.

Right before the summit, witness the grassy field at the top of the hill, with sharp black stones scattered all around.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Nagarkot

Languages English, Korean, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nagarkot Sunrise Hike and Village Trail

• Start at 5:00 am after breakfast with a short drive up to Nagarkot.

• Hike up the hill along a clear forest trail. Right before the summit, witness the grassy field at the top of the hill, with sharp black stones scattered all around.

• Enjoy views of Kathmandu Valley and a beautiful sunrise.

• Descend to the main entrance, where your organized car or jeep, depending on the group size, will be waiting to transfer you back to Thamel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private car

• Local Nepal tour guide

What's Not Included

• Meals and drinks

Know before you go

• To see the sunrise, wake up at 4 o'clock in the morning.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.