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Nagarkot and Changunarayan Trek

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Duration
2 days
Max. Elevation
m
Group size
Min 1
Level
EASY
Transportation
Land Transportation
Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Accomodation
2-3 Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu. Lodge or Camping Accomodation during Trek
Meals
3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

Overview

This trek will offer you panoramic views of Himalayas as well a romantic trek along the rolling green hills. You can spend plentiful time amidst the natural surroundings of Nagarkot. In the clear weather the Himalayan range, stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east, can be easily viewed from this place. Early sunrise view at Nagarkot is the most fascinating and mesmerising experience.

The village of Nagarkot is on the edge of the valley and offers superb views of the mountains as well as Kathmandu valley. In addition to this, the trail from Nagarkot to Changunarayan is filled with cultural experiences.

Other attraction of this trek is the visit to Sankhu, Chanug Narayan and Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur houses the 15th century palace of 55 windows, durbar square and many other historic monuments and cultural heritages and it is a world heritage site. 

Trip Itinerary

Drive from Kathmandu to Sankhu takes approximately one hour and trek from Sankhu to Nagarkot takes about three and half hours.

Trek from Nagarkot to Changunarayan takes approximately three and half hours and drive from Changunarayan to Kathmandu takes about one and half hours. The most popular walk leads down from Nagarkot along a ridge to the temple of Changunarayan-with views of Sankhu village to the right and Bhaktapur to the left. Changunarayan is situated at the end of a long ridge which runs well into the valley. It is said to have been built in 323 AD by King Hari Datta Varma. The temple is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings. It is said to be the oldest temple in the valley. After excursion in and around Changunarayan you board the vehicle to get back to Kathmandu.

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Includes

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private A/C car or Van
    • Trekking guide
    • Porter (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
    • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
    • Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) or Camping arrangements during the trek
    • Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking sticks if required
    • Entry Permit
    • Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
    • All land transportation
    • Insurance and equipments for the guide and porter
    • First aid kit
    • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
    • One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
    • Souvenir (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.)

Doesn't Include

    • Personal nature expenses
    • Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips
    • Meals & hotel accommodation in Kathmandu

Reviews

Short Trek To Nagarkot

Just a very short trek to Nagarkot and back. The view was perfect as well as the Hotel we stayed in. The service of our guide and porter was flow less. Thank you once again.

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Andrzej Pilc
Poland
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Art representing various natural and cultutal heritages of Nepal