HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular kathmandu hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Catch the Nagarkot sunrise, then take an easy mostly-downhill hike to Changu Narayan Temple from Kathmandu with a great guide.
Most Popular“Our guide Ananta was excellent. Getting up early was worth the effort. The hike after watching the sunrise was a wonderful immersive experience.”
Watch Nagarkot’s golden sunrise, then hike to UNESCO Changu Narayan Temple via a suspension bridge, with pickup and packed food.
“This tour was absolutely amazing. It was my very first day in Nepal and also my first time seeing a sunrise here and what a way to start. The view was spectacular as the sun slowly rose over the Himalayas, emerging from the darkness and revealing their beauty bit by bit. Our guide made sure…”
A Kathmandu day trip to Nagarkot sunrise and a guided hike to Changu Narayan, ending at an ornate Vishnu temple.
“Amazing sunrise at Nagarkot with a hood hiking to Changu Narayan. The hike was very informative as we pass through many villages. The guide is knowledgeable and told us many facts about the places we passed on the way. The commuting was very smooth as well. All the best to both Bikash and Pradip.”
Early Nagarkot sunrise, a gentle hike to UNESCO Changunarayan Temple, rural villages, and comfortable private car transport from Kathmandu.
“I had a great time on my tour of Nagarkot and the hike to Changunarayan. The trail was relaxed and beautiful, with quiet paths that took us through several Nepali villages. It felt like getting a real glimpse of everyday life in the hills. The scenery was stunning from start to finish, and crossing the…”
Nagarkot sunrise and a 12 km hike to Changu Narayan UNESCO temple, with pickup from Kathmandu and a calm, guided pace.
“Nutan was a great guide - I learned a lot!! The hike was not too challenging and the views were amazing!”
Catch the Himalayas at dawn from Nagarkot, then hike down to UNESCO Changu Narayan Temple with a guide and a packed breakfast box.
“I watched the weather for days to find the best option and we had almost perfect conditions. Nissan was an amazing guide, very helpful and knowledgeable. I found the company overall very easy to deal with, very good communication via whatsapp, they responded so quickly to messages and all around I found everything very professional.…”
World Heritage temples plus a gentle hill hike near Kathmandu, with sunrise views at Nagarkot and a finish at Changunarayan.
“Mr Prakash was an excellent FRIEND, he made This tour incredible! From the bustling streets of Kathmandu, Jomsom Pasupathinath Temple prayers to the serene beauty of Pokhara and the spiritual heights of Muktinath, every moment was unforgettable. The tour agencRead more”
Day hike from Kathmandu to Nagarkot for Everest views, then to UNESCO Changunarayan Temple. Private transport and a great small group.
“The trekking was so cool, even though it was a little bit raining. Still, the guide (Sagar) was very sweet and knowledgeable. Thank you so much!”
Chase sunrise at Nagarkot, then hike 2–3 hours through villages to UNESCO Changu Narayan. Includes private transport and guide.
“Mr Sumit was the best guide ever the driver as well, but if you book this tour you have to know that you have to pay more than 40 US dollar for entrance fee and lunch is just a little breakfast bag. It’s better if they tell you about hole sum before you book”
Catch Himalayan sunrise at Nagarkot, then hike downhill to Changu Narayan Temple with lunch and easy Kathmandu transfers.
“Great tour delivered by a professional, friendly company. We saw some great views on the way and we also got quoted a very fair price when we asked for a helicopter ride to EBC.”
Downhill Nagarkot hike to UNESCO Changu Narayan from Kathmandu, with Himalayan views when skies clear and a guide who keeps it fun.
“This was a really fun hike. I was worried that I might find it difficult but actually it was really fun and had some beautiful views. Shekhar, our guide, was very knowledgable, had excellent English and was very helpful. I would highly recommend this beautiful hike!”
Scenic drive, a 3-hour hike with thousand steps, and a guided visit to Namobuddha monastery with lunch, plus optional overnight.
11 days from Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp with guide-led pacing, classic Poon Hill views, hot springs, and Pokhara breaks.
“I have an excellent experience with my guide Raju and my porter Sandesh! Highly recommended to everyone for joining trekking tours through here!! My guide did good planning and made good care of me😀. Also glad to have many informaRead more”
Private Nagarkot-to-Changunarayan hike plus UNESCO Kathmandu Valley sights, with guide, pickup, packed lunch, and key temples
“Excellent, knowledgeable guide. Very friendly. Great driver too. Would never have attempted to do this myself. So grateful.”
Private day hike from Changu Narayan to Nagarkot viewpoint with hotel pickup, village paths, and big Himalayan views when skies clear.
“Very nice views and excellent tour guide who was Informative and patient. Had a good time walking to the top and visiting a temple later. Too cloudy to see the mountains but overall a good experience!”
Every region we cover, and every kind of ground underfoot.
