Nagarkot Sunrise Tour

Trip ID: UM5078
Destination Nagarkot
Duration 4 Days
Difficulty Easy Persons
Group Size 2-30
Maximum Altitude 2195m.
Best Time All seasons
Activities Sightseeing tour
Accommodation Hotel
Meals Breakfast
Transportation Private Vehicle
Start from Kathmandu
End at Kathmandu

Trip Overview

Trip Highlight

  • Sunrise & Sunset in Nagarkot – Watch the Himalayan peaks glow at dawn and dusk.
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square – Explore royal courtyards, palaces, and the Kumari Temple, home to the living goddess.
  • Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) – Enjoy sweeping valley views from this hilltop Buddhist shrine.
  • Pashupatinath Temple – Experience Nepal’s most sacred Hindu site and witness the spiritual cremation rituals.
  • Boudhanath Stupa – Admire one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world, a Tibetan Buddhist center.
  • Bhaktapur – Step back in time in the best-preserved medieval city in Nepal.
  • Rickshaw Ride in Thamel – Experience Kathmandu’s vibrant tourist hub in a traditional way.
  • Traditional Nepalese Dinner – Enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine with cultural ambiance.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu

    Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. You will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. A short briefing on your program will be given upon arrival. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Day 2 : Kathmandu – Bhaktapur – Nagarkot

    After breakfast, begin your sightseeing tour:

    • Pashupatinath Temple – Sacred Hindu temple by the Bagmati River.
    • Boudhanath Stupa – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and major Tibetan Buddhist hub.
    • Bhaktapur Durbar Square – The city of devotees with stunning medieval architecture.

    In the late afternoon, drive to Nagarkot. Enjoy the Himalayan sunset from your hotel. Overnight in Nagarkot.

  • Day 3 : Nagarkot – Kathmandu

    Wake early to witness the sunrise over the Himalayas. After breakfast, return to Kathmandu for more sightseeing:

    • Kathmandu Durbar Square – Former royal palace, temples, and the Kumari’s residence.
    • Swayambhunath Stupa – Panoramic views from this iconic Buddhist site.

    In the evening, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Thamel followed by a traditional Nepalese dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Day 4 : Departure

    After breakfast, free time until your transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Trip Cost Inclusion

  • Airport pickup and drop-off by private vehicle.
  • Twin-sharing hotel accommodation with breakfast.
  • Local English-speaking guide (other languages available on request).
  • All sightseeing transfers by appropriate vehicle.
  • One bottle of mineral water per person per day.
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary.
  • Farewell dinner.

Trip Cost Exclusion

  • International flight ticket.
  • Nepal visa fee (available upon arrival).
  • Meals and beverages other than breakfast.
  • Optional activities or extra hotel nights.
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and staff.
  • Personal travel insurance.

Gallery