13 Guided Day Hikes in Nepal Worth Lacing Up For

1.Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $45Our pick

Leave Kathmandu before dawn for Nagarkot sunrise, then walk mostly downhill through pine forest, farms, villages, and a suspension bridge to Changu Narayan. Guides such as Shishir, Ananta, Madan, and Pankaj add local insight. Breakfast and lunch are optional, at your own cost.

“You are not guaranteed to see the sunrise and the mountains, so tour should only be done if you see the treck afterwards as something you fancy. The treck was beautiful and great, through nature and small villages, and you saw their day to day life. My guide Shishir was 10/10 🙏”

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2.Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 8 hours · from $42

Spend eight hours hiking from Kande to Australian Basecamp, through Dhampus village, and down to Phedi. A private vehicle, permits, water, and an English-speaking guide such as Moti Thapa are included. Expect forest paths, stone steps, terraced fields, local food, and possible Annapurna views.

“We had an excellent experience with our guide, Moti. It was as if we were friends discovering the Himalayas together. He was very attentive to my traveling companion, who was unable to walk as fast due to health reasons. The tour was very beautiful, not at all tiring with the frequent stops. At the Australian camp and then all the way down, the view was absolutely breathtaking. My travel companion and I can say that it was one of the best experiences of our lives! Thank you, Moti!”

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3.Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $35

Leave Kathmandu before dawn for Nagarkot’s Himalayan sunrise, then walk two to three hours through farmland, pine forest, Tamang villages, and rural roads toward Changu Narayan. A private car and guide simplify the day. Guides such as Madan and Sumit have earned warm praise, but lunch details need confirming.

“Booked this Viator tour for December 23, 2025, and it was fantastic. Early pickup from Kathmandu, scenic drive to Nagarkot, and the sunrise over the Himalayas was absolutely breathtaking. The day hike was perfect – gentle downhill thRead more”

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4.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $10

Leave Kathmandu before dawn for Nagarkot View Tower, then walk about three hours downhill through forests, fields, and villages to Changu Narayan. A guide such as Anant, Nishan, Ray, or Sujan Thapa may lead the hike, with lunch and hotel transfers included. Breakfast at Club Himalaya costs extra.

“We had Nissan as our guide. He took us last minute He told us everything we wanted yo know about Nepal cusoms etc as we were hiking”

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5.Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 5 hours - 2 days · from $4Best value

Ride from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel, then hike about three hours through villages, farmland, and a thousand steps to Namobuddha Monastery. Guides such as Prakash, Raj, and Pratip are known for patient pacing and strong local knowledge. Add a zipline, Bhaktapur visit, or overnight stay if available.

“I had an amazing experience on the Namobuddha day hike. My guide, Prakash, was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire journey feel effortless. The trail offers incredible views of the Himalayas almost the whole way, which made the hike even more special. The highlight at the end was the beautiful Namobuddha Monastery — absolutely gorgeous and so peaceful. Highly recommend this hike for anyone visiting Nepal!”

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6.Private Scenic Day Hike to NamoBuddha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $5

You’ll leave Kathmandu at 8:00 AM in a private vehicle, hike from Dhulikhel past a thousand-step temple and Newari village, then reach Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery at NamoBuddha. An experienced guide, bottled water, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included.

“Very nice hike and Namobuddha was an interesting sight to see. I was unlucky with the weather on the day as it was very cloudy but there would have been some amazing views to see from Namobuddha. I had a great day and I recommend it”

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7.Easy Day Hike to Australian Camp & Dhampus Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $58

Start with pickup in Lakeside Pokhara at 8:15 am, drive to Kande, and hike to Australian Camp and Dhampus. Expect mountain views, stone steps, countryside life, and a vehicle pickup near Phedi. Guides such as Bidur, Santosh, and Sadichchha have led this route.

“It was my second day with Bidur. He was as gracious and generous as he was the day before. My partner was sick, so it was just the two of us. It was not a challenging hike, but Bidur was by my side the entire time giving me historical and culRead more”

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8.Day Hiking from Sarangkot to World Peace Stupa from Lakeside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $130

Start with a 5 a.m. Lakeside pickup, watch sunrise from Sarangkot, then hike through villages and forest to World Peace Stupa. Cross Fewa Lake by rowing boat and finish with Devi’s Fall and Gupteswar Cave. Guide Shambhu has earned praise for calm, helpful support.

“Amazing view with the sun rises over the mountains, the “little” trekking down quite hard with knee problems like me but with the support from my guide, I finally made it. My guide Shambhu is a good guy, not over talked, just appropriate but good.”

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9.Australian Base Camp Day Hike From Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 8 hours · from $39

From your Pokhara hotel or airport, a private car takes you to Kande for a guided climb through forest, steps, villages, and terraced fields. At Australian Camp, you get wide Annapurna views before descending through Dhampus to Phedi. Guides such as Sandesh, Bidur, and Pujan adjust the pace well.

“Die Wanderung hat nicht so viel Spaß gemacht, weil man auf dem Hinweg 1,5 Stunden nur Treppen steigt und auf dem Rückweg geht es relativ steil runter. Das heißt es gibt keine angenehmen Teile. Der Guide hat uns leider sehr wenig erzählt.”

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10.Day Hike at Annapurna Foothills

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $98

From Pokhara, your guide and private vehicle take you to Kande for a 5 to 6 hour hike through forest, ridge paths, Gurung villages, and terraced farmland. Australian Camp brings Annapurna South and Fishtail views, while guides such as Dipak and Moti add local stories and translation help.

“Dipak e stato straordinario, ci ha raccontato un sacco di cose interessanti....e venuto a prenderci un ora prima per permetterci di vedere le montagne prima che si annuvolamenti. trekking adatto a tutti, ma paesaggi molto rurali e veri!!! pochissimi turisti a pranzo eravamo solo io e mio marito!!! consiglio vivamente!!!”

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11.Day Hiking Australian Camp & Dhampus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $61

This private nine-hour hike takes you from Pokhara to Kande, Australian Camp, Dhampus, and Phedi. Walk through forest and Gurung villages with an English, Nepali, or Hindi-speaking guide. Guides such as Birendra and Amrit have helped hikers manage the steady climb and changing mountain weather.

“I really enjoyed this hike organized by CAN travels and I must thank my guide Birendra or Bir for being so helpful throughout the hike. I must say that i found the hike strenous but I'm possibly a 3/10 in activity level and more active people might not find it difficult. It was lovely walking through village hamlets and meadows with the cool breeze though And I'm glad I did it.”

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12.Guided Day Hike From Dampus To Australian Base Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $55

Travel from Pokhara to Dhampus with a private English or Hindi-speaking guide, then walk through Gurung villages, farms, and rhododendron forest to Australian Camp. Guides such as Moti, Kiran, and Santos explain local culture, plants, and mountain peaks on this beginner-friendly day hike.

“Our guide Mr. Moti Thapa was amazing, not only did he explain everything in great detail, he was very very considerate to me as a beginner, he was always carefully guiding us along the trek. We also stopped at Dhampus village which is beautiful and in harmony with nature. We met some lovely locals along the way and it was really nice. The overall trek is not difficult, especially inside the forest it's quite pleasant and windy. A very good option for beginners or if your window of stay in Pokhra is very short. We were very satisfied overall, and would like to thank Mr. Thapa again for the wonderful…”

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13.Dhulikhel to Namobuddha Day Hike with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $5

Travel from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel, then hike 2.5 to 3 hours through villages and terraced fields to Namobuddha Monastery. Your English-speaking guide, such as Ravi Bhakta or Sujan, helps with pacing and local context. Lunch, drinks, hotel pickup, and private or shared transport are included.

“We had a great tour and saw a lot of interesting cultural and religious sites. Our guide was super friendly and made the trip seamless. We could have wished for more guiding in some of the places - or maybe more general information about the city, e.g. in the bus. Other than that, we would recommend. Great value for money! :-)”

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