Sankhu Nagarkot Changunarayan Hiking

TRIP OVERVIEW

Trip Facts

Destination	Nepal
Region	Everest Region
Activity	Hiking in Nepal
Duration	2 Days
Meals	Nepali and continental
Accomodation	3* Hotel in Nagarkot
Group size	2-16 Persons
Best Season	throughout the year
Max Altitude	2,195 meters
Trip Code	1016
Activity Per Day
Transportation	Private Vehicle
Grade	Moderate

Sankhu Nagarkot Changunarayan Hike is a popular hiking adventure around the Kathmandu Valley. The hike from Nagarkot to Changunarayan offers an authentic experience of the culture, lifestyle, and history of ancient Nepal. The Changunarayan one of the popular temples of Nepal reflecting the history, art, and culture of the medieval ages of the 5th century. The scenic views of the Himalayas and the nature during the hiking to Changunarayan makes you feel great.

Sankhu Nagarkot Changunarayan day hike starts with a drive towards the Sankhu area. Sankhu area is a popular religious place for Hindus as the temples and the rivers here reflect the history of Satyayug. Here at Sankhu you ou can enjoy the heritage lifestyle and feel the new experience(culture, tradition, and art of living) of people before the hike. Then we start hiking across the forests and serene trails, ascending to Nagarkot. Nagarkot, one of the most famous viewpoints near Kathmandu to enjoy the vista of mountains in Mt. Langtang, Mt. Ganesh, and Mt. Jugal Himal ranges during the sunset.

After a pleasant night at Nagarkot, you get up early in the morning and relish the panorama of the Himalayas. Today we wake up early and reach the Nagarkot Tower for a beautiful sunrise. After breakfast, we begin the downward hike to Changu Narayan The hike resumes in a similar fashion and descends slightly. During the hike, we enjoy the local lifestyle passing through few villages on the way. Upon reaching Changunarayan Temple, we start exploring the temple premise and enjoy the view of the entire heritage.