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Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Day Tour

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Trip Duration

1 Days
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Group Sizes

2-16 pax People
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Transportation

Bus
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Destination

Nepal
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Max. Altitude

2,195m. / 7,201ft.
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Nature of Trip

Tour
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Best Season

Spring (March – May), Autumn (September – November)
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Difficulty

Easy
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Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
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Start & End Point

Kathmandu

Trip Highlights

  • Taste the Himalayan air from Nagarkot in the morning
  • Option to discover the time stood spiritual atmosphere of the Changu Narayan Temple
  • See the imperial palaces, temples, arts, statues, and many more of the Bhaktapur, the sleeping breathing museum of Nepal
  • An ideal tour for the first time in Nepal
  • A one day tour perfect for anyone and everyone

Overview of Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Day Tour

What could possibly rival the beauty of the Himalayas under the awakening sun? We warmly invite you to our Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur day tour to experience the magnificent location of Nagarkot.

Nagarkot at 2195 m just one and a half hour’s drive farther from Kathmandu is an idyllic location to watch the sun rising above the horizon casting a crimson glow over the Himalayas of Manaslu, Huinchuli, Annapurna I, and II, Ganesh Himal, Jugal Himal, Gyaltzen Peak, Shisapangma, Gaurishankar, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa, and Annapurna South.

Once complete, our Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur day tour will continue taking you onward to Bhaktapur which together with Patan and Kathmandu is one of the magnificent former royal cities of the Kathmandu Valley.

However, this town is more original and most authentic among the three where you can see the pagoda temples rising above the characteristic streets and the women still wearing the typical Newari clothing seen in red and black colors.

On foot with our guide, you will see all the Bhaktapur highlights and all the lesser-known alleys. See the peacock window, the Palace of 55 Windows, the Golden Gate, and the Nyatapola Temple, as well as taste the famous Juju Dhau, the King Yogurt of Nepal.

And in the pottery square, see the people turning the wheel creating beautiful unique ceramics and arts. After the Bhaktapur tour is over, our Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur day tour will then head you back to Kathmandu.

Here, we also like to point out that you can add the option of short hiking towards Changu Narayan Temple on the way to Bhaktapur. This temple sits as the testimony of the medieval era between 450 AD-750 AD of the Licchavi period.

Enlisted in UNESCO protection, this temple is the perfect location for a spiritual short encounter along with the very particular old wooden, stone, and metal carvings of Nepali artistry.

So, what are you waiting for? Come with Himalayan Hope Treks Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur day tour and discover the best Nepal has including its pagoda city and imperial palace, while admiring the breathtaking Nagarkot hill, all embraced by the sky-high Himalayas.

Itinerary of Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Day Tour

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Important Note

If you also like to go to Changu Narayan Temple and experience a short trek as well in our Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur day tour, then from Nagarkot, we will drive you down to Telkot.

From there, the jungle trail will direct you up to the hill where the Changu Narayan Temple belonging to the Licchavi era rests. You can look around this one of the oldest UNESCO-protected temples, its stone, wood, and metal carvings, and the vast jungle surrounding it.

Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Day Tour Altitude Chart

Trip Information - Good to Know

Best Time for the Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Day Tour

As we love to look at the sight of the awakening sun glistening the dark shadows of the snowy Himalayas, the ideal time frame for our Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur day tour falls during the transitional seasons of spring and autumn.

March, April, and May display the spring sun emerging alongside the greenest hills while September, October, and November reveal the autumn Himalayas and their landscapes with clear and stable days for the Bhaktapur day tour.

The winter mornings of December, January, and February tend to be foggy and chilly, whereas the monsoon mornings of June, July, and August are often clouded.

How difficult is the Changu Narayan hike if added to your Nagarkot Bhaktapur one day tour?

The two-hour Changu Narayan hike from Telkot, part of our Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur day tour is a very uncomplicated and easy uphill hike along a forest trail. The walking path, or ascent, is not only scenic but also stone-paved offering beautiful landscapes alongside. Along with this hike, you will experience a short walking tour in Bhaktapur.

Why should you go for our Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Day Tour?

The Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur day tour is ideal for those longing to see Everest but are not able to reach there because of the short amount of time they have for their holiday.

From Nagarkot, you can feast on not only the silhouette of Everest but also other beautiful Himalayas of the country. Additionally, you will not simply return but will also get to explore one of the most authentically rare cities of the world: Bhaktapur where people still live like they used to in previous eras.

This town breathes the air of the medieval period which illuminates in their houses, customs, and the monuments that are present in every small alley and corner. And, if you add a short hiking trip to Changu Narayan, then you will also taste the hiking action that only trekkers get to experience.

What are the entrance fees for Nagarkot and Bhaktapur?

Nagarkot does not require any kind of entrance fee but when we go to Bhaktapur, we must pay a specific amount for visiting its UNESCO monuments at its Palace Square.

The cost for entering Bhaktapur Durbar Square is 18 US Dollars for foreign tourists, 500 NPR for SAARC and Chinese nationals, and free for children under the age of ten.

As part of our service for the Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur day tour, Himalayan Hope Treks will cover your entrance fee at Bhaktapur.

Second Itinerary Option for Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Day Tour

If you are not a morning person and instead of an early wake-up call, you want to see the sunset over the Himalayas from Nagarkot, then we can take you to Bhaktapur first and then to Nagarkot so you have the beautiful sunset in front of you. Please tell us when you are booking our Nagarkot Bhaktapur one day tour so we can tailor the itinerary as you prefer.

Accommodation, Meals, and Transport Arrangement

Kindly understand that the accommodation will not be provided during our Nagarkot Bhaktapur one day tour. However, if you want Himalayan Hope Treks to arrange one for you, please specify your need and your choice, and we will book the one for you.

Additionally, we will also not be offering you meals and drinks due to the availability of countless dining and drinking options on the way to Nagarkot and Bhaktapur. This arrangement will suit the diverse tastes of our guests.

A budget of US Dollars 25 to 35 will be adequate to cover all your meals and drink costs comfortably.

And for your overland transfers, a private transfer of Himalayan Hope Treks with a licensed driver and tour guide will be at your service all day long until you head back to the hotel.

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