Nagarkot Changunarayan
Nagarkot Changunarayan
Basic Information
- Destination
- Duration
- Start / End Location
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- Difficulty Level
- Max Altitude
- Age Limit
- Transportation Mode
- Kusma
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Inclusions
Private transportationEntrance ticket as per itineraryEnglish speaking tour/hiking guide
Tour Plan
Early Morning – Kathmandu to Nagarkot
- 🍽 Breakfast in Kathmandu or pack for road
- 🚐 Drive to Nagarkot View Tower (~1.5 hrs from Kathmandu)
- 🌄 Sunrise view of Himalayan peaks (Langtang, Dorje Lakpa, Ganesh Himal)
Hike: Nagarkot → Changunarayan (~4–5 hrs)
- Begin hike from Nagarkot Tower after sunrise
- Descend through forests, terraced farms, and villages
- Cultural encounters with Tamang & Newar communities
- Occasional mountain views and serene rural setting
Arrival at Changunarayan Temple
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Changunarayan Temple
- Dedicated to Lord Vishnu — oldest temple in Kathmandu Valley
- 📸 Time for photos, local art, and souvenirs
- 🍛 Lunch at a local eatery near the temple
🚐 Drive Back to Kathmandu (~1.5 hrs)
- Optional stop at Bhaktapur Durbar Square on the way back
- 🛬 Arrive Kathmandu by late afternoon or early evening