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15 Guided Day Hikes in Nepal Worth Lacing Up For

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 guided day hikes in Nepal justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get your boots by the door.

Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu - The pre-dawn drive from Thamel to Nagarkot
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Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

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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Pokhara: Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers - Kande to Australian Basecamp: a climb with a payoff
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Pokhara: Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers

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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Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu - Walking the Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail
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Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

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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Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch - Private/Group - Sunrise at Nagarkot View Tower
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Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch – Private/Group

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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Kathmandu: Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch - Optional zipline before the walk
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Kathmandu: Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch

5.Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch

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

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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11-Day Hike Tour to Annapurna Base Camp Bliss in Kathmandu - Kathmandu arrival and the flight to Pokhara
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11-Day Hike Tour to Annapurna Base Camp Bliss in Kathmandu

6.11-Day Hike Tour to Annapurna Base Camp Bliss in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $1,300

Trek from Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters, passing Poon Hill, Ghorepani, Chhomrong, and Jhinu hot springs. Private guiding, airport pickup, domestic flights, meals, and tea-house stays are included. Named guides connected with the program include Raju, Bishal, and Ramji.

“I have an excellent experience with my guide Raju and my porter Sandesh! Highly recommended to everyone for joining trekking tours through here!! My guide did good planning and made good care of me😀. Also glad to have many informaRead more”

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Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu - Walking through villages and countryside
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Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

7.Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $95

Spend about 11 hours hiking from Changu Narayan to Nagarkot with a private vehicle, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and drop-off. Guides such as Deepak and Subash lead you through villages and countryside, with views toward Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, and Everest.

“This is an amazing hiking tour! The tour guide Mr. Subash showed the courtesy and friendliness all the way, and provided information and stories about Nepal along the journey. The route is superb to be able to walk pass the villages, jungle etcRead more”

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From Kathmandu: Private Scenic Day Hike to NamoBuddha - Leaving Kathmandu at 8:00 AM
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From Kathmandu: Private Scenic Day Hike to NamoBuddha

8.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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Kathmandu: Shivapuri Day Hike with Lunch - From Thamel to Muhan Pokhari
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Kathmandu: Shivapuri Day Hike with Lunch

9.Shivapuri Day Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $3Best value

Leave Thamel for Muhan Pokhari and hike through Shivapuri National Park toward 2,732-meter Shivapuri Peak. Guides such as Om, Pratip, Nilakantha, and Prakash lead at a flexible pace, with mountain views, monkeys, birds, Baghdwar, a packed lunch, and private transport included.

“Great day for hiking. Prakash was a wonderful guide and host. Saw a few monkeys and deer, lots of birds too. Highly recommend! Beautiful view at the top!”

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Pokhara: 1-Day Scenic Australian Camp & Dhampus Guided Hike - The scenic drive from Pokhara to Kande
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Pokhara: 1-Day Scenic Australian Camp & Dhampus Guided Hike

10.1-Day Scenic Australian Camp & Dhampus Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $43

Spend eight hours hiking from Kande through rhododendron and oak forest to Australian Camp, then descend through Dhampus to Phedi. An English or Hindi-speaking guide leads your private group, with lunch, permits, water, and hotel transport included. Prakash and Ramesh are praised for helpful, attentive guiding.

“Ramesh brother was so friendly and helpful. Ready to do any help needed for you. He will make sure the hike and the rest of your trip goes well. Had a very good experience.”

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Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hike to Changunarayan from Kathmandu - Tamang Villages and the Cultural Side of the Walk
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Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hike to Changunarayan from Kathmandu

11.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hike to Changunarayan from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $85

Leave Kathmandu at 4:15 a.m. with a private guide and driver for sunrise at Nagarkot. After time at the View Tower and Buddha Peace Park, hike through villages and countryside to Changu Narayan Temple. Guide Ghan has helped guests adjust plans when weather changes.

“This tour was a great way to spend a day outside the city. Ghan, our guide, was super fun and a great guy to spend time with. After an amazing sunrise looking at the Himalayas and a very good breakfast in a local restaurant, we went hiking fRead more”

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Pokhara: Easy Day Hike to Australian Camp & Dhampus Village - From Lakeside Pokhara to Kande
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Pokhara: Easy Day Hike to Australian Camp & Dhampus Village

12.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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Pokhara: Day Hiking from Sarangkot to World Peace Stupa from Lakeside - Walking through villages, farmland, and forest
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Pokhara: Day Hiking from Sarangkot to World Peace Stupa from Lakeside

13.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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Australian Base Camp Day Hike From Pokhara - The drive from Pokhara to Kande
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Australian Base Camp Day Hike From Pokhara

14.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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Day Hike at Annapurna Foothills - The morning drive from Lakeside to Kande
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Day Hike at Annapurna Foothills

15.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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