Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour

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Are you looking to spend a day in the most exciting and lovely way? Well, the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour package by Global Adventure Trekking offers you a chance to go for a short hike, watch a mesmerizing sunrise view, and wander around the Bhaktapur Durbar Square Area. Both of these places stand as two of the most loved tourist destinations in the Kathmandu Valley while both of them having different significances to offer.

The Nagarkot and Bhaktapur Day Tour journey begins early at 4:45 A.M. That is because the first thing that we do during this tour is watch eye-soothing sunrise view from the Nagarkot hilltop. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach from Kathmandu (your hotel) to Nagarkot. After that, we will go towards the Bhaktapur Durbar Square and take our time to indulge in Bhaktapur's culture, heritage, and tradition. In the meantime, the travelers also get a chance to interact with the locals and understand more about the lifestyle people follow there.

Both Nagarkot and Bhaktapur take the tourists to two completely different environments. However, in between, you will also delve deeper into the religious practices in the Changunarayan Temple. Well, it's not a surprising thing to know that Kathmandu is popular as the city of temples. Not just the locations, but even the drive from one location to another makes the trip even more exciting and adventurous. Besides, this is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal. Read the complete details to understand the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour package and book it.

Why Global Adventure Trekking?

Global Adventure Trekking is one of the most trusted and chosen trekking and tour agencies in Nepal. Due to our professional services and precisely curated tour and trekking packages, a lot of tourists and trekkers choose us for many travel and tour journeys in Nepal. Furthermore, with the Global Adventure Trekking team, you will also get to go on one of the most insightful tours to Bhaktapur and Nagarkot.

Moreover, there are a lot more factors to make sure that Global Adventure Trekking will be the perfect choice for the One Day Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour:

  • Global Adventure Trekking is a locally established trekking and tour agency offering different travel packages for 25 years.
  • Our team of travel experts curates all the travel packages with much research and precision. Therefore, both safety and adventure are assured with GAT.
  • We also provide tourists with our t-shirt as souvenirs and you can also wear it while touring around Bhaktapur and Nagarkot.
  • With Global Adventure Trekking, the tour will be led by a professional, seasoned, and fluently English-speaking tour guide.
  • Our guides will also carry first aid medical kits to assist you during health emergencies during the tour.
  • If you have any extra luggage that you don't want to take during the tour, you can get a storage unit in our office.

Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour Package Cost for 2025 and 2026

With Global Adventure Trekking, travel enthusiasts will not have to worry about having to pay expensive prices to go to their favorite destination in Nepal. Yes, our team has made sure to offer an affordable and reasonable price for the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour Package.
However, there might be certain changes in the cost of the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour based on the number of people participating in the tour. Therefore, we recommend that travelers go through the cost table given below to understand the actual cost for the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour package for 2025 and 2026.

Detailed Itinerary of the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour

The Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour is certainly a one-day tour package in Nepal. However, we have broken down this one-day tour into multiple mini-itineraries. Here are the itineraries in detail:

Drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot for Sunrise View (1 hour 30 minutes)

Our Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour begins with a 1.5 hours drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot which will be early in the morning before sunrise. That is because we will start our day by enjoying one of the most mesmerizing sunrise views from Nagarkot viewpoint. Besides, the drive from your hotel to the Nagarkot viewpoint will also be one of the best short-distance drives you will ever be on.

The vehicle will drop you a little lower than the actual viewpoint. From there, we will have to climb on some stair steps to reach the highest point of the Nagarkot Viewpoint. We will watch the perfect sunrise view from the Nagarkot viewpoint along with several other mountains and valleys. Keep your smartphones and cameras ready because this sunrise view will be something to keep in your memory. If you choose the right season to go for this tour, you will also get to see a significant view of Mount Everest as well. Take your time to witness the best sunrise view along with the sounds of birds chirping, watching the hills, and valleys.

Drive from Nagarkot to Telkot followed by a Hike to Changu Narayan Temple (2 - 3 hours)

Once you finish enjoying the view of sunrise and the surrounding environment from the Nagarkot viewpoint, the guides from Global Adventure Trekking take you on a drive towards Telkot. Telkot is a place from where a hiking trail to Changu Narayan Temple begins. This section of the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour takes you inside the green forest. It takes about 2-3 hours for an average hiker to reach Changu Narayan Temple located at an altitude of 1543 meters above sea level.

Changu Narayan Temple is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and also a significant place for the Hindu people. You will find yourself in peaceful surroundings with the scents of incense sticks along with the sounds of religious hymns and songs (Bhajans). Furthermore, you can also see many Hindu pilgrims performing rituals in the Changu Narayan Temple. Well, built during the Lichhavi period, the Changu Narayan Temple sits as the oldest temple of Nepal as it dates back to 450 A.D. to 750 A.D. Also, we can see exquisite wood, metal, and stone carvings make the temple area even more beautiful and watch-worthy. Besides, this temple also has a great ambiance that offers one of the best feelings to travelers, especially if you want to delve deeper into the Hindu religion.

After spending some precious time in the Changu Narayan Temple Area, we will proceed towards another section of the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour journey.

Drive from Changu Narayan to Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Finally, it's time to go to the last destination of the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour with Global Adventure Trekking. Yes, after exploring the Changu Narayan Temple and delving into the Hindu religion, the guides from Global Adventure Trekking will lead you towards the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. This is another beautiful and traditionally fulfilled destination in Nepal. Within some time you will find yourself surrounded by mind-blowing infrastructures, crafts, and arts that showcase the proud history of kings and rulers. You can also explore several other significant places like Nyatapole Temple, Golden Gate, Palace of 55 Windows, Pujari Math, Siddhi Lakshmi Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Naag Pokhari and Pashupatinath Temple. Moreover, you also get a chance to witness different potters molding lumps of clay on the spinning wheels.

While you explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square, we also recommend travelers to try out Juju Dhau, a special type of curd prepared by the locals. Other than that, you can also indulge in many other delicacies of the Newari communities living in the Bhaktapur area. After exploring the Bhaktapur Durbar Square for a while, the Global Adventure Trekking team will drive you back to the hotel. This officially puts the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour to an end.

Cost Details

Includes

  • All ground transportation by comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
  • Guided sightseeing tour as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Professional English-speaking, government-licensed local tour guide for sightseeing.
  • All Local and Government taxes, and administrative charges.

Excludes

  • Monument entry fees during the Sightseeing tour.
  • Meals during tour.
  • Tips for Guide and Driver.

Essential Information

What can I expect during the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour?

The Nagarkot Bhaktapur Day Tour is one of the best day tour packages that you will ever book in Nepal. If you are someone who wants to go for a short hike, delve deep into the Hindu religion, and explore the tradition and culture of the Kathmandu Valley, we recommend this tour package to you. Without any doubt, there are so many things that you can expect from the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour and we have listed the major ones below:

  • Travelers can expect to go for a quick one-day adventure and exploration if they have just one extra day in the valley.
  • If you want to go for a short hiking experience before ascending to higher trekking trails, this is the perfect tour to prepare.
  • With the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour, you can also expect to witness one of the most mesmerizing sunrise views from the Nagarkot viewpoint.
  • This journey takes us for one of the most adventurous drives inside the Kathmandu Valley.
  • In the Changu Narayan Temple, you can see many Hindu pilgrims practicing rituals and Pujas.
  • The tourists can also expect to learn a lot about the tradition, culture, and history of the Bhaktapur District and the entire Kathmandu Valley.
  • You can also try out some tongue-teasing and delicious Newari cuisines and delicacies prepared by the locals.

Transportation During the One day Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour

One of the most important factors that make the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour is the way we transport from one point to the other. The Global Adventure Trekking team understands how important transportation is, for travelers to experience a safe and comparatively easy tour. Due to that reason, the GAT team makes sure to arrange highly safe, secured, and properly arranged vehicles for transportation.
Along with that, the GAT team also makes sure that the vehicles are driven by highly qualified drivers with valid licenses. This means that, with us, you can be assured of one of the most safe, secure, adventurous one-day tours to Bhaktapur and Nagarkot.

How to prepare for the One Day Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour?

As the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour is just a one-day tour package, you will not have to go for harsh and strict preparation techniques to go for this journey. However, there are a few preparations that all tourists should do to go for this tour package:

  • Make sure to book the tour package in advance so that you can guarantee the availability. Especially during the peak seasons, we recommend you go for booking.
  • Please confirm your pickup point and drop-off point before we start the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour. This will help our guides and representatives to pick you up and drop you off before and after the tour.
  • As we will also go for a 2-3 hour hike on this tour, make sure to bring comfortable hiking shoes and lightweight clothes.
  • Do not go for extra heavy packing and try to pack lightly and smartly while including all the necessary items.
  • Carry Nepali Rupees while heading for the tour which can also help you buy some souvenirs to take back home.
  • Make sure to understand what the weather is like when you go on this tour and wear clothes accordingly.
  • Try doing some research about all the locations, the religious side of Changu Narayan, and the lifestyle, culture, and tradition of Bhaktapur.
  • Pack smartphones and cameras to capture photos and videos of the locations. Also, ensure proper charge in both your electric devices.

Booking the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour Package with Global Adventure Trekking

Now that you have read the complete description of the One Day Nagarkot Bhaktapur Tour Package, you might want to go for this adventure. In that case, we recommend you book the package right away with Global Adventure Trekking. With over 25 years of experience in offering perfectly curated trekking and tour packages, we make sure to offer you the best of adventure. All you need to do to book this package is:

  • Scroll to the top of the package description package.
  • Check the price on the left-hand side, and click on the BOOK THIS TRIP button.
  • Make a 10% advance payment to confirm the Bhaktapur Nagarkot tour package booking.
  • Go for the adventurous tour with Global Adventure Trekking.

If you have any issues, queries, or questions, we recommend you to connect with us via WhatsApp or Viber at +977 9841527688 (Rajan Dahal). Our team will be very happy to help you and we assure that proper support will be offered to the tourists.

FAQs

The Nagarkot Bhaktapur Day Tour Package includes a beautiful sunrise view from the Nagarkot View Point, exploring the Changu Narayan Temple, and walking around the Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

As this is a sunrise view tour, we begin the tour at around 4 to 4:30 A.M. and it takes about 7 to 8 hours for the tour to end.

Yes, we recommend that tourists take their children on this tour because there is so much that your children can learn in this one day. However, we recommend the parents to pay special attention to their children while we go for the hike to Changu Narayan Temple.

All the places that we visit during this one-day tour have a lot of hotels and cafes that offer multiple cuisines. Moreover, in Bhaktapur, you can also try out different local cuisines and delicacies prepared by the local Newari community.

There are no strict dress codes to be worn for the Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour package. However, we recommend travelers to wear a comfortable, light-weighted, and body-covering dress.

Yes, our team (your guide) will be carrying a first aid kit with them while on the tour. With that, they can help you overcome minor health issues while on the tour.

No, the Bhaktapur Nagarkot tour package with Global Adventure Trekking does not include entrance fees to any location, including both Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan temple.

We make sure to arrange highly safe and secure transportation for the One Day Nagarkot and Bhaktapur Tour. However, the type of vehicle still depends on the number of people included in the tour.

You can go on this tour in any season of the year. However, we recommend that tourists do some prior research on which season or month of the year would be the most suitable one for them.

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