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The 15 Best Day Hikes in Nepal

24 tours  ·  from $5 a head

You do not need two weeks and a permit to walk in Nepal. These 15 day routes leave Kathmandu and Pokhara in the morning and are back for dinner, with the altitude, the transfer and the price on each.

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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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise View & Morning Hike with Lunch - Leaving Kathmandu before dawn
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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise View & Morning Hike with Lunch

2.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Morning Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · 3 - 7.5 hours · from $5

Leave Kathmandu before dawn for Nagarkot with a driver and guide such as Pradip, Nissan, or Anon. Watch the sunrise, walk downhill through villages and terraced fields, cross a long suspension bridge, and finish near Changu Narayan Temple. Breakfast and temple entry cost extra.

“Ananta was a great guide, kind person and amazing view!”

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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan - Leaving Kathmandu before dawn
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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

3.Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · from $55

Leave Kathmandu before dawn for Nagarkot’s Himalayan sunrise, then walk about 12 kilometers through villages, forests, and small temples to Changu Narayan. A private English-speaking guide such as Subash, Pramila, or Deepak leads the hike, with transport from Kathmandu, Patan, or Bhaktapur.

“Pradeep and Ravi did a great job taking us on a wonderful trek on the outskirts of Kathmandu. They were very caring, always smiling, preparing coffee for us when we arrived at the sunrise point and from there our 15km hike to Changi Narayan Temple started. We didn’t have any expectations, we just wanted to see some of the jungle and country side around Kathmandu and the scenery were awesome. We walked through small villages, spoke with some locals, crossed through some jungles (and many hills up and down) which was a great exercise combined with some good views of the Himalayans mountains along the way. Pradeep knew a lot…”

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From Kathmandu: Everest View from Nagarkot & hike to Changu - Starting before sunrise in Nagarkot
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From Kathmandu: Everest View from Nagarkot & hike to Changu

4.Everest View from Nagarkot & hike to Changu

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 140 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours · from $43

Leave Kathmandu by private car for sunrise at Nagarkot, then walk about three hours through farms, forests, villages, and a suspension bridge to Changunarayan Temple. Guides such as Sagar and Shekhar add useful insight into Nepalese culture, religion, plants, and history.

“The weather wasn’t the best. Rainy and cloudy. They gave us an option to cancel - thank you for being so kind.”

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Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu - Sunrise from Nagarkot View Tower
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Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu

5.Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $25

Leave Kathmandu at 4:15 a.m. for Nagarkot’s sunrise viewpoint, then follow a mostly moderate rural walk toward Changu Narayan. Your private guide, possibly Razz or Nutan, handles transport, water, temple admission, and local route guidance. Clear skies are essential for Himalayan views.

“Nutan was a great guide - I learned a lot!! The hike was not too challenging and the views were amazing!”

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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike with Lunch -Private/Group - Breakfast at Club Himalaya, or keep moving
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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike with Lunch -Private/Group

6.Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike with Lunch -Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $5

Start before dawn with hotel pickup in Kathmandu, ride to Nagarkot, and watch the Himalayas brighten from the hilltop. Add the guided downhill hike to Changu Narayan for village paths, forests, suspension bridges, and local culture. Guides including Anon, Nissan, Pradip, and Suresh are praised for patient, friendly help.

“An amazing trip with our tour guide Nissan. Unfortunately the day was foggy but even though we had a good time”

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Nepal Discovery Tour: Heritage Sites & Scenic Hill Easy Hike - Day 2: Three powerful stops around Kathmandu
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Nepal Discovery Tour: Heritage Sites & Scenic Hill Easy Hike

7.Nepal Discovery Tour: Heritage Sites & Scenic Hill Easy Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $375

Spend five days combining Kathmandu’s sacred sites with an easy two-and-a-half-day hill trek. A guide leads you from Sundarijal through Shivapuri National Park to Chisapani, Nagarkot, and Changunarayan, with small groups capped at 10.

“Best of times! Prakash was concierge service, soup to nuts. He personally showed up multiple times for quality control. He was extremely flexible with our very last minute changes. Only minor area for improvement would have been a more comprehensive packing list, but we Read more”

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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

8.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

9.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

10.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

11.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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Kathmandu Highlights: Private UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour - Patan and Bhaktapur: the royal squares
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Kathmandu Highlights: Private UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour

12.Kathmandu Highlights: Private UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $49

You’ll tour Kathmandu’s major UNESCO sites by private vehicle, with a guide such as Mukesh Shah or Subash, and may include the Nagarkot to Changunarayan hike. Expect temples, stupas, village paths, Himalayan views, entrance fees paid separately, and a flexible private schedule.

“It was an excellent solo day trip covering all UNESCO sites. The tour was conducted by Mukesh Shah as the tour guide who was very knowledgeable and cooperative. He was able to explain all history of monuments, the importance of spiritRead 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

13.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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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

14.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

15.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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