Nagarkot–Changunarayan hiking with sunrise combines views over the Himalayas, countryside walks and cultural heritage near Kathmandu. Usually starting with a drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot, the experience includes sunrise viewing and a walk downhill to Changunarayan Temple. Actually, Nagarkot is located at around 2,175 metres above sea level, and the Changunarayan Temple is a bit lower at approximately 1,600 metres. Depending on the starting point and the chosen trail, hiking distance varies between 8 and 12 kilometres with walking duration of 3 to 4 hours.
A Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour price starts from USD 15-55 for a one-day tour and can reach USD 25-140 for a two-day touring and USD 320-380 for a 4-day touring in Kathmandu. However, a traveler should be aware that the listed price may be different depending on the group size and other factors. Thus, double-checking if the price is per person or per group is necessary before booking the tour.
The Nagarkot Sunrise Tour cost varies from around USD 20-60 per person for a sharing tour and USD 80-110 for a private tour or vehicle depending on the group size, transport, guide service, entry fees, and the tour itinerary.
Nepal offers world’s best tourists’ destinations to the passionate travelers. People can explore culture, nature, religion and history in Nepal from the ancient times. Meanwhile, Nepal’s mountains, culture, civilizations, foods, lakes, sunsets and sunrises, art and architectures are best to visit and experience in Nepal.Basically, Nepal’s top tour destinations are: Kathmandu Valley, Nagarkot, Namobuddha, Chandragiri Hills, Pokahra, Chitwan, Lumbini, Janakpur, Ilam, Muktinath and Bandipur.
The Indra Jatra festival is an eight-day long celebration in Kathmandu in September mainly by the Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley. Actually, this festival is linked to the Hindu deity Indra, the king of heaven and the god of rain, and local tradition says the festival began when he came to Kathmandu in the form of a human to find an herb that could cure diseases
Generally, a Kathmandu Valley Cultural Tour focuses on the living culture and history of Kathmandu Valley, including its heritage of architecture, religion, food, festivals, crafts, and traditional lifestyles. Moreover, the tour experience often includes historic courtyards, temples, stupas, markets, and festivals as these are intertwined with the everyday life of local communities.
A Kathmandu City Sightseeing Tour reveals ancient Durbar squares, temples, stupas, arts and architectures, civilization, markets, and local neighborhoods in Kathmandu Valley. Unlike a general tourist attraction, these kinds of tours can also provide insight into local religion, architecture, traditions, crafts, and urban life.
The Kathmandu UNESCO World Heritage Tour introduces the cultural monuments of Kathmandu Valley World Heritage property. Notably, Kathmandu city per se does not comprise the whole property as the latter extends to the whole Kathmandu Valley with seven World Heritage Sites ( Swyombhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath and Changu Narayan).
