1-Day Hiking Tour to Changu Narayan from Kathmandu via Nagarkot

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike through a Tamang village on the trail from Nagarkot
• 02 Witness panoramic views of the snow mountains to the north
• 03 Explore Changu Narayan, the oldest Hindu temple in Nepal
• 04 Discover very old stone statues and sculptures around the temple

Take this short hike through scenic mountain and countryside views, starting from Nagarkot and ending at Changu Narayan. Discover another side of Nepal as you visit this quaint region, said to be blessed beyond the yonder of time. The tour ends at Changu Narayan, the oldest Hindu temple in Nepal and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After reaching Changu Narayan, go around the temple to discover very old stone statues and sculptures.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Narayan, Kathmandu, Nagarkot

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nagarkot Hike to Changu Narayan Temple

• 9:00 A.M. - Pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu for a drive to Nagarkot (35 km).

• Start the hike through the Tamang village.

• Get a chance to witness the panoramic view of the snow mountains in the north.

• Have a packed lunch or fresh lunch at a local restaurant en route.

• After reaching Changu Narayan, go around the temple to discover very old stone statues and sculptures.

• Drive back to Kathmandu by 5:00 p.m.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off
• Transportation by a private air-conditioned car
• Licensed tour guide
• Mineral water and lunch
• Entrance tickets at Changu Narayan and Nagarkot

What's Not Included

• Any kind of beverage

• Expenses of a personal nature

Know before you go

• The duration of this hike-cum-tour will be about 8 hours in total.
• After getting to Nagarkot by car, the hike starts from the Tamang village, a village of the local community.
• It is about a 4-hour walk from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.