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Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Day Hike
8 hours
Kathmandu, Nepal
About this activity
The day outing begins from your hotel. You will be picked up early before dawn and driven to Nagarkot. It is a stunning hill station famous for the sunrise and sunset views. You will be witnessing a gorgeous sunrise from the pinnacle of an established viewpoint in the whole region of Kathmandu. You will be rushed through neighborhood lands stuffed with farms and woodland until you reach the Nagarkot viewpoint. Be amazed by the panoramic view of the area as the sun rises from under the snowy Himalayas. The color in the sky alternate from reddish-orange to snowy white in mere minutes as the sun rises amidst the Himalayas. You will see the mountain ranges like Annapurna, Mt. Everest, Dhaulagiri and many more.
Then after such a soothing sight, you will take your breakfast and start your trek toward Dhulikhel. You will pass through the natural hiking trail with views of many mountains on the way. It is about 6 hours of the journey through lovely forests, passing terraced fields, and small villages. The route for today's hike will be from Rhonnie Bhanjyang to Kanker to Tanchok to Tusal to Opi and eventually Dhulikhel.
Full description
Two of the most popular places in the Kathmandu Valley are Dhulikhel and Nagarkot. Dhulikhel features great mountain views as well as interesting temples while Nagarkot is the most popular place to see vistas of the Himalayas. Now you can make the popular trek between the two places.
The journey starts with a magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot, which is famous for viewing. From here, it is about a 16 km downhill journey to Dhulikhel with its beautiful temples. All along the way are great views of the Himalayas. Total hiking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
Included / Excluded
- Transportation to Nagarkot and from Dhulikhel back to Kathmandu
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Lunch
- Tips & Gratuities
Meeting point
Traveler pickup is offered.<br>We pick up all our customer from the hotel inside the ring road including Boudhanath Area. Please provide us your hotel name in the booking.<br>Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Important information
Know before you book
- Duration: 8h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate