Sunrise Tour | Nagarkot Sunrise Tour

Duration: 6 Days
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Easy
  • Trip Style: Tour
  • Transport: Private Vehicle
  • Food: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Group Size: 1-12
  • Max Elevation: 2200 m.

Sunrise Tours take you on the top of Nagarkot (2200m) and Dhulikhel (1500m), two most popular hill stations around Kathmandu Valley, to capture beautiful sunrise views along with a splendid panorama of highest Himalayan peaks.

Nagarkot is a hilly village inhabited by Tamang ethnic community, located 32km east of Kathmandu. It takes 2 hours to reach Nagarkot from Kathmandu on a car ride. Nagarkot is famous for it's sunrise and sunset views, as well as unobstructed splendid views from Annapurna in the east to Kanchenjunga in the west including the world’s highest Mt. Everest.

Similarly, Dhulikhel is a beautiful hill station along Arniko Highway. A mere one and half hour ride from the valley, Dhulikhel is a perfect place to go to get away from the bustling city to enjoy a relaxing and peaceful time. You can also do meditation at Budha Stupa in Dhulikhel.

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Highlights

  • Sunrise and sunsets from Nagarkot/Dhulikhel
  • Panorama of Annapurna, Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga Himalayan ranges
  • Experience the local Tamang and Newari culture
  • Visit UNISCO world heritage sites.

Outline Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

On your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our staff and transferred to your hotel. There isn't any specific plan for this day so you are free to wander around as you like.

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  • Hotel
  • 1350 m.

Our trip starts at 9 AM after breakfast. You will visit some exotic sites in Kathmandu.

Boudha Nath Stupa: The largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the centre of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism.

Pashupatinath Temple: Nepal's most sacred Hindu shrine and considered one of the greatest Shiva sites, is located on the banks of the Bagmati River five km north-east of Kathmandu Valley

Monkey Temple: Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in the northwest parts of the temple. like Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa and Swoyambhunath. From the top of Swoyambhunath, you get a great view of the entire Kathmandu valley.

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • 1350 m.

Started journey about 9 AM sightseeing trip to Patan. Patan is a small Newar town where you can visit many temples. The people of Patan are known for their art and craft and it is a perfect place to shop for souvenirs. After the trip to Patan, you will be taken to Nagarkot. At Nagarkot, you get to sight the most beautiful sunset. You will spend the night here at a hotel.

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • 2200 m.

Wake up early to enjoy spectacular views of Himalayan peaks from Nagarkot hilltop including Everest, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang range, Kanchenjunga etc. Afterwards, have breakfast and then drive through lush forest and local village to Dhulikhel which can be a very exhilarating and enriching experience. The spectacular snow- clad mountains seen from Dhulikhel are a view to devour. From Dhulikhel, you can get an undisturbed view of the Himalayan stretches ranging from Mt Annapurna in the far west to Mt Karoloung in the Far East. More than twenty Himalayan peaks including Mt Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Mt Langtang, Mt Lhotse can be seen in their full glory from different points in Dhulikhel.

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • 1800 m.

After breakfast, drive from Dhulikhel to Bhaktapur the city of Devotees. We explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a world heritage site and home to some of the finest Newari arts and architecture.  Later afternoon drive back to Kathmandu.

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • 1350 m.

After having the hygienic breakfast we will transfer you to The Kathmandu Airport with a private vehicle for your final departure.

  • Breakfast

What's included

  • All government and local taxes and entry fees
  • All ground transportation by private vehicle
  • 5-night twin sharing accommodation and Breakfast at the 2-star stander Hotels
  • Experienced English speaking tour guide with government license
  • Farewell dinner with cultural show
  • International flights Tickets
  • Nepalese visa fee
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Lunch and evening meals
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, bottle or boiled water, etc.)
  • Tips for guide(s), Driver(s)
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  • Our Sunrise Tour in Nepal package departs on a daily basis.
  • Group discount is available.
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Useful Info

This tour package is suite for all people child to old age.