Private Tour to Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur

Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration3h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Private Tour to Nagarkot Sunrise Bhaktapur Durbar Square trip is a sightseeing tour to Nagarkot to view the beautiful sunrise. Nagarkot is the most famous viewpoint near Kathmandu from where you get views of many mountain ranges. You also get to explore Bhaktapur city and observe the Newari culture, tradition, and lifestyle. In addition, you can also witness the ancient architecture in the temples in Bhaktapur city.

Early morning, at around 4:30, am, you’ll drive to Nagarkot to view the sunrise. You drive for around an hour and reach the viewpoint. The drive is also a scenic one as you follow the bends through lush hills and forests. Here, you can rejoice in the beauty of the Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Everest ranges decorated in the first rays of sunlight. Further, you drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square which is one of the 7 world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. Here, you can visit the 55-window palace, Nyatapola, and pottery square.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Experience tour guide
  • Driver
  • Transport by private vehicle (sedan car)
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees

What to expect

  1. Nagarkot
    Pass by
    Tour duration from 4: 30 a.m. to approx 11 A.m. with drive both ways:

    Early morning at 4: 30 a.m. our driver will pick you from the hotel lobby for an interesting drive on the outskirt of Kathmandu city heading North East past Bhaktapur city outskirts, as the drive climbs uphill past farm villages to reach at Nagarkot hilltop of 2,100 meter high.

    At Nagarkot with view tower where you can catch the first morning rays and sunrise views over mountain panorama which extends from Manaslu-Ganesh-Langtang-Jugal Himal extend towards the east at Mt. Everest range.

    Nagarkot a favorite weekend spot of city folks to escapes the busy hustle/bustle life of Kathmandu, where you will in the midst serene natural surroundings with excellent views of dramatic landscapes and mountains.

    Enjoying the early sunrise and then drive downhill towards Bhaktapur Durbar Square an old medieval city retaining its rich heritage of past glory.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup and drop from Kathmandu Hotel

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation policy

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