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Nagarkot-Changunarayan Hiking

Span

01 Day 

Destination

Nepal

Group Size

1-16  Min-Max

Grade

easy

Trip Highlights

  • Trip Code
  • Altitude
    2250m
  • Arrival
    kathmandu
  • Departure
    kathmandu
  • Map
    Map

Trip Description

The one-day Nagarkot Changunarayan Hiking is an excellent day hiking on the outskirts of Kathmandu valley. The travelers seeking to take refreshment from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu valley can enjoy the pleasant view of the local village, surrounded hills, terrace farms and the trail of white mountains further discovering the customs and traditions followed by the Nepalese people. The hiking is highly recommended to the travelers who have limited inside Kathmandu. The one-day Changunarayan hiking assures with cultural, natural and religion countenance. Hence, Best Adventure Travelers, has planned itinerary inculcating the Nepalese heritages, culture and natural experience in the one-day Nagarkot Changunarayan hiking trip.

 

Located 32 km away from the Kathmandu valley, Nagarkot lies in the Bhaktapur district at the elevation of 2,175m (7,136ft). The place commands the broadest view of the 8 Himalayan ranges out of 13 including the Manaslu range, Numbur range, Annapurna range, Ganesh himal range, Jugal range, Langtang range, Mahalangur range and Rowaling range with an aerial view of Shivapuri and Kathmandu valley. The place is actively filled with panoramic hiking trials, picnic spots and paragliding opportunity with an Everest view.

 

From Nagarkot, Changu Narayan is 10 km away. The time duration from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan is nearly 3-4 hours. The whole of Changu Narayan is located on the hilltop surrounded by the Champak forest. The main entrance of the temple is filled with human settlements,

Small sized hotels, thangka factories, and souvenir shops.

 

The one-day hiking Nagarkot Changu Narayan is performed throughout the year. The first part of the hike is more natural as we will be passing through the rich deciduous forests, with a distant view of Himalayas. While the second part of the hike is indulged in fascinating culture and religion. The whole walking process is easy, with fair level of paths, witnessing the local culture of Tamang and Newari ethnic group.

 

Explorers who want to experience more adventure through water sports or adventure can approach for one day Rafting in Trishuli river or can take a one-day scenic mountain flight to Everest.

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

Our one-day Nagarkot Changu Narayan hiking starts from early morning. As pick up and drop service is available, the tour representatives of the Best Adventure Travels shall collect the hikers from their respective hotels and proceed with the trip to Nagarkot. On reaching, we shall explore the gazing white mountain range of Annapurna, Manaslu, Numbur, Ganesh himal , Jugal, Langtang, Mahalangur and Rowaling from the Nagarkot view tower.

 

From there we take a steady walk towards Changunarayan. The hiking trail from Nagarkot to Changunarayan descends through the local residential area of Tamang community. The houses in this community are hand crafted, built from the river stone, painted with Ocher and hewn by local craftsman. Attached to the main house is the animal shed and their kitchen garden. The trial offers an inbound view of countryside lifestyle despite being close to the capital city.

 

The main source of income, of these people are through the preparation of local wines, thangka paintings, potteries and supplying of local vegetables. The walk continues for 3-4 hours and takes a halt at Changunarayan temple, a UNESCO world heritage site, preserving idol of Lord Vishnu which is over 1000-years old. It is the oldest temple of Nepal showcasing the rich embossed work. The temple is surrounded by arts and sculptures. Other few attractions of Changunarayan temple is the historical pillar created by Mandeva in 464 A.D, Garuda, Sridhar Vishnu, Vaikuntha Vishworup, Narasimha and Kileshwor. After spending an hour of two in Changunarayan we drive back to Kathmandu.

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