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Changu Narayan to Nagarkot Hike

Changu Narayan to Nagarkot Hike

Changu Narayan to Nagarkot Hike

Changu Narayan to Nagarkot Hike

Changu Narayan to Nagarkot Hike

Changu Narayan to Nagarkot Hike

Changu Narayan to Nagarkot Hike

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Changu Narayan to Nagarkot Hike

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Trip Overview

Changunarayan Nagarkot day hike is an exciting walk through Tamang and Newar villages where you can observe the daily activities of rural life.

The route also offers great views of Bhaktapur, green hills and snow-capped mountain. Changunarayan to Telkot (1.5 hours) via a gravel road through villages and forest. Then Telkot to Nagarkot is an uphill hike via the Jalpa Devi Temple and Peace Buddha Park. The trail offers good views of mountain and valley (weather dependent). 

Nagarkot Hill (2175m) is a popular tour and hill destination in Nepal offering views of five of the world’s 10 tallest mountains: Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Makalu (8463m) and Manaslu (8163m). If may choose to spend the night and enjoy a splendid sunrise.

Trip Highlights

  • Experience ethnic culture and lifestyle
  • Changunarayan Temple, one of the most ancient temples in Nepal

Itinerary

Drive from Kathmandu to Changu Narayan. Hike to Nagarkot.

Morning, drive to Changu and visit the famous Changunarayan Temple located on a hilltop east of Kathmandu. This shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and held in special reverence by the Hindu people, considered to be the oldest temple in Nepal.

Setting out from Changu the first part of the trail is more natural as it follows the ridge, rich with deciduous forest. The Himalayas appear in the distance totally remote and undisturbed. The walking is easy with a gradual uphill slope.

Emerging from the forest head through terraced fields via Tamang Village. The thatched houses, painted with ochre, are built by with local stone hand-hewn by local craftsmen. These houses are normally 3 storied with a kitchen on the ground floor, a bedroom on the second and a store on the top. A courtyard in front has an adjoining shed for animals. The garden next to the house supplies all the household seasonal vegetables and fruit. Spring brings colour to the village with young goat kids and other young animals as well as beautiful bright blossoms everywhere. Local winemaking is common throughout the year.
Lunch will be at the nearby village of Bastola Gaun where we indulge in a Nepali lunch with a local family at Nagarkot Community Homestay.

Notes:
  • Hike Grade – Easy Moderate
  • Distance -14km
  • Hiking Hours – 4-5hours approx

Services Included

  • Private transport Kathmandu to Changu Narayan & Nagarkot to Kathmandu,
  • English speaking hiking guide
  • Lunch at Nagarkot Community Homestay

Services Excluded

  • Entrance and Monumental fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Royal Mountain Travel

Impact Footprint

  • Preservation of ancient temples including the Changunarayan Temple
  • Nagarkot Community Homestay lead by the Women’s Community
  • You support the preservation of ethnic culture and lifestyle

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FAQs
Snacks and mineral water which is not packaged inclusive are needed to be carried for the hike. Moreover, it is also recommended to carry sufficient t-shirts as hiking causes sweating. Hiker needs to mind their shoes which needs to be much more comfortable to avoid leg pain. It is better if the hiker does not consume cigarettes and alcohol throughout the hike.
Apart from rainy seasons, hiking is suitable throughout the year.
It is a short hike and the visitors will be able to grab an ample of Nepalese Cultural information along with an adventurous experience in a limited time frame.