Nagarkot - Chhangunarayan Sunrise & Day Hike

The local villages along the trail of this hike remain unchanged and still exhibit their traditional countryside lifestyle even though they are so close to the city. An hour long drive to Nagarkot through the green fields and climb through terraced fields. The drive is scenic with the green valley views and the fabulous Himalayas. Nagarkot is a hill station at 2100 m is a popular destination of its kind to capture the great Himalayan vista of all the glistening snowy peaks and it is where day hike in Kathmandu valley starts for you. The hiking trail from Nagarkot to Chhagunarayan gradually descends through the terraced fields through the ‘Tamang Village.’ The thatched houses, painted are built by with local stone hand – hewn by local craftsmen. The first part of the hiking is largely a fascinating cultural encounter while the second part is more natural as the trail follows the ridge rich with deciduous forest. The Himalayas appear in the distance totally remote and undisturbed. The walking is easy with gradual downhill and fairly level paths. It will take about 4 hours to reach Chhangunarayan, the oldest pagoda style Hindu temple in Nepal. After visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site and having lunch, we drive back to Kathmandu to end our fascinating day hike in Kathmandu from Nagarkot to Chhangunarayan.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Nagarkot Hill Station
• Changunayaran Temple
• Tamang Village
• Great Himalayan Views