Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike with Lunch -Private/Group
- Witness the Amazing Sunrise from the heights of Nagarkot Hilltop
- Admire the scenic, snow-covered peaks of eastern Nepal including Mount Everest
- Enjoy 360-degree views of the Himalayan range, including Langtang, Ganesh, and even glimpses of Mt. Everest on clear days.
- Refreshing morning hike to Changunarayan. (optional visit to Temple)
What to expect
The** Nagarkot Sunrise Tour** is one of the most popular short excursions from Kathmandu, offering a rare glimpse into the splendor of the Himalayas. Located about 32 kilometers from the city, the hilltop village of Nagarkot is famous for its breathtaking sunrise views over the snow-capped mountains. For nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking an unforgettable experience, this tour offers an ideal blend of natural beauty.
A Morning Above the Clouds
Rising before dawn, travelers make their way to Nagarkot Hilltop to watch the sunrise. As the sun breaks over the horizon, it casts a golden glow over the Himalayan range, illuminating peaks like Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and, on clear days, even the distant Mt. Everest.































Reviews
On time pick up. Our guide Bikram is knowledgeable and driver Suraj is safe in driving making the day tour smooth and comfortable. Hiking speed just nice for me and my wife. Hike terrain is easy to navigate. Weather is kind to us although we did not manage to see the sun raise and Himalaya mountains due to heavy fog.
the pick up was smooth, but it is not worth the money since there is nothing to do aside from fhe viewing, which is not a guarantee since the weather is unpredictable.
Nagarkot Sunrise Trek Pre-dawn start for the sunrise. With a nice trekking experience.Trekked to Chandra Temple, crossed a long line bridge with insane Himalayan views Bikram Tamang (guide) was exceptional — great photographer, shared real insights on Nepalese culture. Bhawani (driver) smooth ride. Made genuine friends on the trek. Breakfast included Worth it. This is how trekking should happen — local guides who actually care, good company.
November is the best time to visit Nepal 🇳🇵, and I was blessed with good weather to see the sunrise over Mount Everest from Nagarkot. The tour guide was very kind and supported me during the trek. They emailed me photos taken with all the tour participants. I joined alone, but I became close to the other participants. Thank you.
I didn’t get the sunrise I hoped for, but the morning hike itself made it all worthwhile.
God created beauty! Saw a beautiful sunrise! The tour guide said this was one of the best moment of the year! The tour guide has great photography skills and took beautiful photos for us. I especially want to praise the driver's excellent skills! Driving safely on narrow mountain roads is not easy!
Everything was perfect! From pre trip communication to drop off, the arrangement was smooth. Driver arrived on time and car was very comfy too. I was lucky that the weather was clear and I got to see the himalaya range, and EVEREST! Thank you so much for the trip. Highly recommend
Bikram tamang is a very nice and kind tour guide. he provided good information and helpful. he is positive and supportive. although the weather is not very good, we see the sun rise. we did hiking and visit the changunarayan temple.
The tour was wonderful. Suresh was very helpful, patient, and accommodating. All in all, it was a very good short trek tho it was foggy, I really enjoyed it. Thank you
We enjoyed our sunrise tour to Nagarkot, and although the weather was quite foggy, our guide went above and beyond to make the experience worthwhile. They were flexible and happy to take us to an alternative viewpoint and touristy destination, ensuring we still got to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable throughout the tour. Highly recommended!
Good to know
- 🌄 Best time to visit: Morning hikes offer the clearest mountain views, especially during autumn (Oct–to early December) and spring (Mar–May).
- 🥾 Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip, as the trail includes stone steps and forest paths.
- 🌿 Local experience: Try chatting with villagers or stopping at a teahouse for Nepali tea—it’s part of the charm.
- 🌞 Sun protection: Bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen as the sun can be strong at higher altitudes. -🌞 Sunrise view : Good view of sunrise and mountain is subject to weather. Its not in our control.
- 🤝 For Group joining option, we need at least to people to run tour. Incase of minimum number of participant not met we will reschedule or refund depending on your schedule.
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