Experience the best of Kathmandu valley in a single day with the Nagarkot Sunrise to Kathmandu Heritage Sites Tour. Witness a majestic sunrise, visit ancient temples and durbar squares, and enjoy the guidance of two experienced tour guides.
- Nagarkot - 04:30 am: Your expert guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Nagarkot. (Approximately 1 hour drive)
05:30 am: Arrive in Nagarkot and enjoy the Himalayan sunrise from the observatory. Witness the stunning view of the Himalayan Mountains bathed in morning light. Feel the magnificent nature and the sun’s energy throughout your body.
Enjoy tea and coffee at a local restaurant.
- Changu Narayan - 07:30 am: Begin your journey towards Changu Narayan Temple for sightseeing.
This temple is considered the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley. Built in a two-tiered pagoda style, the main shrine is guarded by pairs of real and mythical beasts – elephants, lions, winged lions, and ram-horned griffons – and its roof struts feature intricate carvings of Tantric deities. Changu Narayan and its associated buildings were significantly affected by the 2015 earthquake; however, restoration is underway.
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square - 08:30 am: Drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
09:00 am: Start your sightseeing of Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a living representation of how the entire Kathmandu Valley looked during medieval times. Its glorious architecture, sky-high pagoda-style temples, fine clay pottery, and massive royal courtyards date back to the 12th century. Devotees still celebrate their historic festivals with great enthusiasm.
- Kathmandu Durbar Square - 11:30 pm: Drive back to Kathmandu.
12:30 pm: Arrive at Kathmandu Durbar Square, where your expert guide will take you to lunch and start sightseeing.
Kathmandu is an incredibly diverse historic city with breathtaking Newari architecture, centuries-old Hindu and Buddhist religious sites, and tourist-friendly accommodations and restaurants. Stepping into Kathmandu is like stepping into another world that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.
- Swayambhunath - 02:30 pm: Sightseeing of Swayambhunath Stupa and drive back to Patan Durbar Square.
Find peace and prayers on the little hillock of Swayambhunath in the northwest of the Kathmandu Valley. Also known as the “Monkey Temple” among visitors, Swayambhunath sits atop its hill, overlooking most parts of the valley. This is a great place to catch panoramic views of the city. The site has stood as a symbol of faith and harmony for centuries. The glory of Kathmandu Valley is said to have started from this point.
- Patan Durbar Square - 04:30 pm: Visit Patan Durbar Square and admire its beauty.
Once an independent and mighty kingdom of the Kathmandu Valley, Patan became a melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism. Patan is just 5 km from the capital city, Kathmandu, but its preserved ancestral uniqueness makes it a different environment to experience. Patan, also known as Lalitpur, “City of Beauty,” is distinguished by its unique Durbar Squares, temples, alleys, cuisine, hospitality, and religious tolerance, justifying its historic status.
06:00 pm: Finish the sightseeing and return to your hotel.
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- All entrance fees included
- Complimentary lunch
- Travel in comfort with a private vehicle
- Knowledgeable tour guides
- Tea and coffee provided
- Tips
- Additional sites entrance fees
If you’re pressed for time and uncertain about what to see in the Kathmandu valley in a single day, this tour is for you. Experience the breathtaking sunrise from Nagarkot tower, behold Nepal’s oldest active temple at Changu Narayan, navigate the streets of Bhaktapur Durbar square, wander around Kathmandu Durbar Square, admire the sculptures at Patan Durbar square, and take in the beauty of the Kathmandu city from Monkey Temple. Two separate tour guides with respective expertise will lead you through different sections of Kathmandu valley effectively. Upon the tour’s completion, we would appreciate your feedback on the most memorable aspects of the tour and which guide you prefer.
- Two different experienced tour guides will take responsibly to show and guide you to two different sector of Kathmandu valley. By booking this tour, you agreed to provide us the review which part of the day tour and guide were slightly better and you deeply favored.
- Hotel pick up and drop off service outside Kathmandu city ring road in additional cost.
- Pick up time may slightly differ depending upon the sunrise timing in Nagarkot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
