Nagarkot Changunarayan Day Hiking to Escape from the Hustle and Bustle of the City
Our Nagarkot Changunarayan Day Hike is excellent on the outskirts of the Kathmandu valley. Suppose you have just a day in Kathmandu and are looking for an accessible adventure activity around the valley. Then this Nagarkot Changunarayan day hiking trip suits you best. Mainly to escape from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu and explore the countryside. Indeed, you will be amazed to see how much the local villages along the trail remain unchanged. Furthermore, it still exhibits its traditional countryside lifestyle even though they are close to the city.
Pick up at 7:30 am from your hotel and then drive to Nagarkot. It takes around 4-5 hours of hiking from Changunarayan to Nagarkot. Back to Kathmandu by 5:00 pm
Hiking along the Ridge, witnessing the Local Settlement and their Culture
We organize the pick-up from your hotel for an hour drive to Changonarayan. This is a world heritage site with its oldest temple in Nepal, dated the 5th century. You have an opportunity to visit and explore this oldest temple. We start our hike with a gradual ascend through the local village and terraced fields.
We hike through the green fields and climb through terraced fields. The drive is scenic, with green valley views and the fabulous Himalayas. Notably, Nagarkot, a hill station at 2100 meters, is a popular destination. Undoubtedly, it boasts the grand Himalayan vista of glistening snowy peaks, where your Nagarkot Changunarayan day hike starts. The thatched houses, painted, are built with local stone hand-hewn by local craftsmen. These houses are generally three-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.
Similarly, the garden next to the house supplies all the household seasonal vegetables and fruit. Spring brings color to the village with young goat kids, other young animals, and beautiful bright blossoms everywhere. Local winemaking is typical throughout the year on this day hike route.
Great Place for bird-watching
This hiking route is a paradise for bird watching. Expect to see Cinereous Tit, green-backed Tit, Grey Hooded Wabler, Blue Magpie, Gray Treepie, Blue-throated flycatcher, long tail Shrike, Black kite, Himalayan bulbul and many more.
Day Hiking in Kathmandu for all, Group of Friends or Family
The first part of the hike is a fascinating cultural encounter. Furthermore, the second part is more natural as the trail follows the Ridge with deciduous forest. The Himalayas appear in the distance, remote and undisturbed. The walking is easy, with gradual uphill and pretty level paths. It will take about 4-5 hours to reach Nagarkot. Notably, Nagarkot is a popular hill station at 2100 meters near Kathmandu. Undoubtedly, it boasts the grand Himalayan vista of glistening snowy peaks.