The 15 Best Sunrise Tours in Nepal

1.Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★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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2.Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $8

Review of Pokhara’s Sarangkot sunrise tour, with hotel pickup, Himalayan views, guide tips, pricing, timing, and honest advice on weather.

“It is an amazing viewpoint despite the difficult weather conditions during the monsoon-there might not have been a sunrise but still an amazing view. I can only highlight my driver Ranjit-very thoughtful and kind.”

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3.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Morning Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · 3 - 7.5 hours · from $5

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then hike through villages, forests, fields, and a suspension bridge to Changu Narayan.

“A very good way to visit Nagarkot with the sunrise view and morning hiking. Sunrise was beautiful and the hike was pleasant too. The guide Nissan was very helpful and considerate, he also tried to introduce the village as much as possible^^”

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4.Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · from $55

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas, hike from Nagarkot through villages and forests, and visit historic Changu Narayan from Kathmandu.

“Very good hiking with a beautiful sunrise at the beginning. We had the chance to see the Himalaya. The Guide was very kind and gave us good informations.”

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5.Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $25

Watch sunrise over the Himalaya at Nagarkot, then walk through rural Nepal to UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan with private transport and a guide.

“The excursion to Nagarcot to see the sunrise was great. The guide and the driver were on time, despite the 4 a.m. appointment. The car was comfortable, the driving safe and our guide, sorry I can't remember his name, friendly and profRead more”

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6.Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike with Lunch -Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $5

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then hike through villages and forests to UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan Temple.

“Suresh was an amazing guide! Very friendly and gave great information”

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7.Sarangkot Sunrise with Half or Full-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · from $8

Watch sunrise over the Annapurna range, then visit Pokhara’s Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, and Bindabasini Temple for $8.

“Some great views of the Himalayas as the Sun spills over them. Sunrise is around 5:45, but definitely worth getting there around 5:30 to secure a good spot and watch the sky slowly light up.”

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8.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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9.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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10.Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur UNESCO Heritage Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $50

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then explore Bhaktapur’s temples, pottery square, and Thangka art school with a private guide.

“The weather was beautiful and the mountains were clear. Durbar Square in Bhaktapur is huge. Earthquake damage prevented us from seeing some buildings. This tour was pricey, but it was a good experience.”

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11.The Best of Pokhara: Full-Day Private Tour with Sarangkot Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $68

Review of Pokhara’s private day tour, from Sarangkot sunrise and bat caves to temples, waterfalls, and Phewa Lake.

“Can't beat a full-day private tour! It was just Ram and I driving around Pokhara seeing all the best sights in town. He was a kind soul and shared the best he could, even with a bit of a language barrier. He was all kind enough to stop at an ATM and grab something to eat along the way. And since we had a cloudy morning, he sent me some of his own photos of what the Himalayan peaks looked like. Super nice guy and would def go again with friends!”

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12.Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Heritage Tour -Private Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · from $60

Review of a private Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur tour from Kathmandu, with practical advice on timing, costs, guides, sights, and value.

“We were picked up at the appointed time from our hotel and taken to Nagarkot. The ride was comfortable and the guide was quite knowledgeable, providing us with relevant information about the places we visited and also with important tips Read more”

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13.Explore Kathmandu in 2 Days: UNESCO Sites & Nagarkot Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $100

Explore Kathmandu’s UNESCO temples, Patan and Bhaktapur, then watch sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot on this private two-day tour.

“We have great time for our Kathmandu tour. They are on time, great communication and excellent tour guide. I will recommend their services to anyone interested in visiting Kathmandu.”

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14.Sarangkot Sunrise And Private Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 8 hours · from $43

Watch sunrise over Annapurna, then explore Pokhara's temples, waterfalls, caves, museums, pagoda, and Phewa Lake by private car.

“Great experience, the guide was so informative and we got a full tour of Pokhara”

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15.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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