15 Day Hikes in Kathmandu for a Two-Week Itinerary

Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu - The early drive to Nagarkot at 2,100 meters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $45Our pick

Review of Nagarkot sunrise and hiking tour from Kathmandu, with Himalayan views, village trails, Changu Narayan, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Shishir was the best guide. That was rainy day but I totally satisfied Nagarkot sunrise and hiking. He made me try to see sunset evening. And also he made me try some Nagarkot village wine and some snack by his kindly asking people for me. Thank you everything you did.”

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Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

2.Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $35

Review of Nagarkot sunrise and Changu Narayan hike from Kathmandu, with practical advice on views, walking, lunch, cost, weather, and value.

“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”

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Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch – Private/Group

3.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $10

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas, hike from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan, and enjoy transport and lunch from Kathmandu for $10.

“Very pleasant mountain walk and quiet spots of some villas after the sighting of the Himalayan peaks at dawnAuto-translated”

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Kathmandu: Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch

4.Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 5 hours - 2 days · from $4

Review the Dhulikhel to Namobuddha hike, with Himalayan views, Newari villages, monastery visit, lunch, and optional overnight stay.

“A really enriching and enjoying experience in Namobuddha Monastery! The guide Nilakantha Acharya was very professional and informative, Patient with our question and very competent on many topics. A special thanks also to the skillful driver Hari for the smooth safe ride on the difficult streets and hard weather! I recommend this tour with Cordial Trek for other couples like us!”

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11-Day Hike Tour to Annapurna Base Camp Bliss in Kathmandu

5.11-Day Hike Tour to Annapurna Base Camp Bliss in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $1,300

Review of an 11-day Annapurna Base Camp trek from Kathmandu, with Poon Hill, mountain views, meals, guides, price, and practical tips.

“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”

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Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

6.Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $95

Review of Nagarkot’s private day hike from Kathmandu, with Changu Narayan, village paths, Himalayan views, guide support, and practical tips.

“I had a really great day hiking to Nagarkot. The walk is not too challenging and through very beautiful countryside. It was nice to get out of the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. Deepak was a great guide, very knowledgeable and experienced.”

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From Kathmandu: Private Scenic Day Hike to NamoBuddha

7.Private Scenic Day Hike to NamoBuddha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $5

Review of the private NamoBuddha day hike from Kathmandu, with monastery views, Newari culture, lunch, transport, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Very nice hike and Namobuddha was an interesting sight to see. I was unlucky with the weather on the day as it was very cloudy but there would have been some amazing views to see from Namobuddha. I had a great day and I recommend it”

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Kathmandu: Shivapuri Day Hike with Lunch

8.Shivapuri Day Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $3Best value

Review of Kathmandu’s Shivapuri day hike, with forest trails, Himalayan views, lunch, private guides, costs, climb difficulty, and practical tips.

“Great experience and hike. Highly recommend. Om was a great guide.”

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Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hike to Changunarayan from Kathmandu

9.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hike to Changunarayan from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $85

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas, hike from Nagarkot through Tamang villages, and reach Changunarayan on this private Kathmandu day trip.

“Unfortunately, due to bad weather this tour was not possible. My guide (Ghan) was helpful and supportive and offered an alternative. I still had a great day.”

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Full-day Private Nagarkot Sunrise Tour with Day Hike

10.Full-day Private Nagarkot Sunrise Tour with Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $75

See sunrise from Nagarkot View Tower, then hike through villages and forests to Telkot on a private Kathmandu day tour.

“Despite the clouds covering the mountains views, it was still a lovely experience to have and the pickup and dropoff went without any problems. The day hike was interesting too, as got to see spots that weren't typical tourist spots and were very much hidden. Well worth doing if you are in Kathmandu!”

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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise Tour with Day Hike

11.Nagarkot Sunrise Tour with Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Watch a Himalayan sunrise at Nagarkot, enjoy breakfast with mountain views, then hike through villages and terraced fields toward Telkot.

“A wonderful day with Anshu! Loved the hike portion also.”

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Chandragiri to Taudaha Nature Day Hiking from Kathmandu

12.Chandragiri to Taudaha Nature Day Hiking from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $90

Review of Chandragiri to Taudaha hike near Kathmandu, with cable car views, forest trails, picnic lunch, pricing, and practical tips.

“The cable car ride to the top was amazing. We took the forest trek down to outskirts of Kathmandu. It is indeed for experienced trekkers but enjoyable nevertheless.”

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Nagarkot (2175m) Sunrise and Day Hike to Changunarayan Temple

13.Nagarkot (2175m) Sunrise and Day Hike to Changunarayan Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $85

Review of Nagarkot sunrise and Changunarayan hike, with mountain views, village paths, lunch, private transport, price advice, and practical tips.

“I am glad that i signed up for this tour, the sunrise was sureal (despite the freezing cold weather) and the hike was the best part- passing through villages, it was calming and amazing birds eye view. Highly recommended, also, make sure have some cash for the tip (for guide and driver).”

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Nagarkot day hiking and Bhaktapur sightseeing

14.Nagarkot day hiking and Bhaktapur sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $95

Hike from Changu Narayan to Nagarkot, enjoy Himalayan views, and explore Bhaktapur on this private Kathmandu day tour.

“We booked Nepal tour for 7 days in December when COVID situation was normal but upon our close travel dates COVID situation dramatically increased and our host from Bangladesh couldn't come but Nepal host Mr bishnu did very amazing organize and travel with Read more”

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Nagarkot Changu Narayan Temple Day Hiking

15.Nagarkot Changu Narayan Temple Day Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $110

Review of Nagarkot to Changu Narayan hike with sunrise, village trails, mountain views, private transport, and temple visit.

“My son and I did the Poon Hill hike. It was a wonderful experience. Our guide Prabin was excellent as was the porter Deepak. Prabin was very knowledgeable and patient. I’m 56 and not an experienced hiker so my pace was slow and botRead more”

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