Nagarkot Changu Narayan Day Hiking

Detail About Nagarkot Changu Narayan Day Hiking

Nagarkot Changu Narayan Day Hiking Trip is one of the most popular day Trips around the Bhaktapur valley. The temple of Change Narayan is located atop a hill in Bhaktapur District. Can include Bhaktapur on the way back to Kathmandu. Nagarkot, 2100 meters from sea level, is the most famous hill station around the Kathmandu valley of Nepal for views of the Mountains.

The Nagarkot is 31 km East of Kathmandu city, just a 1:30-hour scenic drive away. The main Mountain peaks seen from Nagarkot are Ganesh Himal (7415m), Langtang, Shisha Pangma (8023m), Gang Chengpo (6390m), Dorje Lakpa (6995m), and Purbi Chyachu (6657m), Gauri Shankar and Mt. Everest at a far distance. The view of Sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot is delightful on a clear day!

After we enjoy the Sunrise with a panoramic view from Nagarkot, we will hike from Nagarkot to Bhaktapur District, of Changu Narayan is beautiful. Changunarayan is the oldest Temple of the Bhaktapur valley, dating back to the 7th century and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage sites. The hike is mostly descending passes through the delightful, typical local villages. While we pass the Village of Telkot, we hike through the pine and rhododendron forests, offering the majestic views of the mountains, hills, villages, temples, and Kathmandu valley.

The trail is wide and easy to walk on as long as one is wearing hiking shoes. In totality, the trip introduces Nepal's natural and cultural heritage. It is an ideal trip for those with limited time but who wish to experience trekking in Nepal. The hike from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan and vice versa lasts for approximately 4 to 5 hrs, depending on one's pace, and covers a distance of about 14 km.