Changu Narayan Tours and Activities

Kathmandu’s top sights are spread throughout the sprawling capital, meaning most visitors end up missing key attractions. On this action-packed day tour, you’ll cover all of the region’s UNESCO-listed highlights. Travel in a comfortable private car between locations in the city, with a private guide on-hand to supply information and background. You’ll also enjoy lunch in stunning Bhaktapur and venture to Changu Narayan, the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley.

Discover Nepal's scenery and culture during a leisurely hiking tour that includes an early morning arrival in Nagarkot for the sunrise. Watch the distant Himalayas catch the morning light, then take a hike to reach Changu Narayan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass through Brahmin, Tamang, and Newari villages along the way, and stop to purchase breakfast and lunch at small restaurants for an authentic local experience. Includes round-trip transport in a private vehicle from Kathmandu.

See the majestic Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, on a full-day tour from Kathmandu to Nagarkot. Hike for four hours downhill among the mountain scenery, visiting villages and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple Changu Narayan along the way. If the skies are clear, you can view the Himalayan mountains. Includes guide, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Kathmandu.

Swap the colorful chaos of Kathmandu for serene, snow-capped landscapes and pine-scented forests. During this rugged hike from Nagarkot to the UNESCO-listed temple of Changu Narayan, you’ll pass terraced farms and tiny Tamang and Newari villages. Inside the pagoda-style temple, get a peek at Nepal’s oldest stone inscriptions. The tour includes a hearty local lunch, private transport from Kathmandu, and your own all-day guide.

Start your day early morning, drive up to Nagarkot to catch Sunrise view over world famous mountains. Nagarkot is a beautiful mountain village in Nepal, famous for its sunrise and sunset view over world tallest mountains. You can see Mt. Everest from Nagarkot view point tower on clear weather. You will be guided 4 hour hiking through mountain villages and picturesque hills after breakfast, which gives you plenty of information and photography opportunities. Visit Changu Narayan temple at the end of your hike, A UNESCO- listed historical monument in Kathmandu that many travelers miss.

Visit all seven of the Kathmandu Valley’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 12 hours on this action-packed tour. But, you won’t feel rushed as you’ll travel between each site in a comfortable private vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide. This convenient tour includes popular central sites—such as the Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath Temple—as well as lesser-known ones, like Changu Narayan, on the green rural edge of the city.

You can enjoy the beautiful nature and culture on your free day while you are in Kathmandu. The trip is private guided trip so you can take breaks when you need and walk on your own pace. So it's the trip for you!

Wonderful experience with the view of breathtaking sunrise over world's highest mountain Mt. Everest (8848 Meters) and easy hiking through mountain trail to visit UNESCO world heritage temple from Kathmandu Nepal.

Nagarkot is known as one of the best places around Kathmandu to see sweeping Himalayan vistas. The views are especially impressive at sunrise, and this tour makes it easy to get there in time. After a beautiful start to the day, hike through rural villages and farmland to reach Changu Narayan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This easy day hike is a great option for travelers who don’t have time for a longer Himalayan trek.

Complete a short, 3-day trek during your time in Kathmandu. Not all travelers have 10-plus days to trek far into the Kathmandu Valley; this trek for beginners and those short on time makes the Nepalese trekking experience accessible to almost everyone. Highlights include Chisapani, Nagarkot, and Changu, with round-trip transportation from Kathmandu.

Escape the beaten path and the Kathmandu crowds without so much as touching the wheel on this private door-to-door tour of less-visited spots in the Kathmandu Valley. Start in the medieval city of Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visit ancient Changu Narayan Temple, see the 143-foot (44-meter) Kailashnath Mahadev statue, and tour the charming riverside town of Panauti.

Get epic views of the Himalayas on this short trek from Kathmandu with a private guide. You can move at your own pace and ask plenty of questions as you trek through the UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan, the top of Nagarkot, and the village of Dhulikhel. End up in the sacred village of Namo Buddha to catch your luxury private transportation back to Kathmandu. This easy to moderate trek is suitable for those travelers with a moderate level of physical fitness.

World Heritage Sites and Wildlife is a 7 day Kathmandu Chitwan Tour in which we visit total of 8 UNESCO Listed World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Chitwan. In this tour we visit many Hindu and Buddhist temples along with beautifully architectured historical palaces of Kings of Kathmanu valley. In Chitwan we visit Chitwan National Park which is popular for its varied species of flora and fauna. Chitwan also is a home to tribal people called Tharus who are the original inhabitants of Chitwan, long before people from other parts of Nepal migrated there. We will watch their cultural dance and interested visitors can join their dance at the end of the program. This is an easy tour suitable for any age group.

Getting to Nagarkot is no easy task, especially in the early morning. But you’ll enjoy a seamless ride to the hilltop village resort on this private sunrise tour. Catch dawn views of the Himalayan change—including Mt. Everest—and feast on a tasty Nepali breakfast. Top it off with a gentle, downhill hike to Chagunarayan, one of the oldest temples in Nepal.

Nagarkot is one of the best place to stay overnight and feel the revitalized from the hustle and bustle life of Kathmandu. The elevation lies at the 2,195 m above sea level. Nagarkot offers the broad views of the Himalayas in the Kathmandu valley. You can view eight Himalayan ranges of Nepal out of 13 from this point. The ranges includes Annapurna range, Manaslu range, Ganesh himal range, Langtang range, Jugal range, Rolwaling range, Mahalangur range (Everest range) and Numbur range, along with the views of Kathmandu valley and Shivapuri National Park. In this tour, wake up early morning to see the sunrise in Nagarkot view tower and then hike. We drop to the hiking starting point and pick up at Changu Narayan temple. Changu Narayan is one of the oldest temple of Nepal and is renowned as World Heritage Sites. On the way back to Kathmandu, if you want extra activity to sightseeing in Bhaktapur, $15 will be extra charged. This tour will be fully guided tour.

If you like the idea of trekking in the snow-capped Himalaya but don’t have the time or ability to go on a multi-day adventure, this single-day hiking trip is a great option. Nagarkot is famous for its views of the mountains, and is easily accessible from Kathmandu. The small town is surrounded by steep farmland in the hills and ethnic minority villages, so you will see and experience a lot along the way.

The Kathmandu Valley is steeped both in history as well as incredible Himalayan beauty. A short 1-day hike from Nagarkot Hill to the ancient village of Changu Narayan combines the history as well as the natural beauty of the Himalayas. The Nagarkot to Changu Narayan 1 Day Hike begins at the top of Nagarkot Hill (elev. 2175 m/7,136 ft.) with its panoramic views of the mighty Himalayas. From the summit, begin an easy downhill journey to the ancient village of Changu Narayan with the oldest Hindu temple in the Kathmandu Valley. The entire village has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its cultural and religious significance. The Nagarkot to Changu Narayan ½ Day Hike is an easy walk, ideal for beginners. Yet the hike is well worth anyone doing it because of its incredible scenic beauty of the Himalayas as well as the Kathmandu Valley below.

Nagarkot is located 25 miles east of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is on the northeastern rim of the Kathmandu Valley at an elevation of 6,800 feet above sea level. It is the most scenic spots renowned for its sunrise views of the Himalayas. You can see Mount Everest with its snow-topped peaks from an observation tower. The ancient Hindu temple of Changu Narayan is located on a high hilltop that is also known as Changu. This shrine is dedicated to lord Visnu and held in special reverence by the Hindu people. This temple is considered to be the oldest temple in the history of Nepal. Bhaktapur is the living representation of how the entire Kathmandu Valley would have looked like during the medieval periods. Its glorious architecture; sky-high temples built in pagoda style- the stairway to the heaven, fine clay pottery, and massive royal courtyards whose existence date back to the 12th century, where devotees, still, celebrate their pre-historic festivals by equal amount of gusto and passion.

Embark on a privately guided day hike from the hill station of Nagarkot to reach Changu Narayan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Set out early for the 45-minute drive east of the Kathmandu Valley and view the sunrise as it crests over the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest and Annapurna. The moderate 4-hour hike from Nagarkot to the pagoda-style Hindu temple takes you past remote villages. Enjoy an authentic Nepalese lunch before return transport by private vehicle.

Explore ancient temples and myths in the valley of gods where Hinduism and Buddhism meet. The Bhaktapur Durbar Square lies 13 km east of Kathmandu. Bhaktapur is the living representation of how the entire Kathmandu Valley would have looked like during the medieval periods. The city is celebrated for its glorious architecture; sky-high temples built in pagoda style, fine clay pottery, and massive royal courtyards dating back to the 12th century. Changu Narayan Temple: This temple is said to be the oldest Hindu temple in Nepal. Built in the two-tiered pagoda style, the main shrine here is guarded on all sides by pairs of real and mythical beasts – elephants, lions, winged lions and ram-horned griffons – and its roof struts feature some amazingly intricate carvings of Tantric deities. Nagarkot, located 32 km east of Kathmandu, is considered one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur District and is known for its sunrise and sunset views of the Himalayas.

Kathmandu is a city of diversity. Breathtaking newari culture and architecture can make anyone fall in love with Kathmandu. One can observe the 18th centuries of monumental construction skills and traditions. As majority of population belongs to Hindu still there is a harmonious relationship between every Nepali. Here you can see seven heritage sites enlisted in UNESCO, world heritage sites. Like as Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath, Swambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple and Patan Durbar square, Besides it you can see number of ancient temples, old carving like as wood window carving , natural greenery, local culture, Kumari the living Goddess and many more. Kathmandu gives an opportunity to explore white silver shining mountains and Himalayas within short distance. Lots of international magazine and trekking agencies also recommend Nepal for visiting at least once in life time to explore its cultural diversity.

World heritage city Bhaktapur tour to explore ancient architecture, history of Nepal and heritage temples. Visit to Nagarkot to view Mt. Everest.

A good forest hike to the changu narayan temple then drive back to Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is an open museum most ancient city of Nepal. The whole tour is full of heritage walk. Historic architecture and temples. Lifestyle of the Newars.

Soak up Himalayan vistas without the risks of high-altitude hiking on this 3-day trek via Nagarkot, known for its panoramic views to Everest. Your private guide arranges everything you need, from porters to paperwork, plus hotel transfers, lodge accommodation, and six hearty meals, leaving you free to enjoy the walk. Come home with timeless pictures of Himalayan sunsets, ancient temples, and scenic hillside villages.