Kathmandu Uncovered with Nagarkot - 1 Day
Kathmandu uncovered tour packs up magnificent views of the Himalayas from Nagarkot with a glimpse of the cultural World heritage sites around the Kathmandu valley.
Trip Highlights
- Stunning sunrise from Nagarkot.
- Amazing panoramic view of the Himalayas.
- Guided sightseeing of cultural world heritage sites in and around Kathmandu.
Trip Overview
This one-day Kathmandu uncovered tour packs up magnificent views of the Himalayas from Nagarkot with a glimpse of the cultural heritages of Kathmandu valley. If you have only a day to spend in Kathmandu or are looking for a way to spend your spare day before or after trekking, this day tour might be perfect for you. We have planned your one-day trip in such a way that you don’t miss the most important feature of visiting Nagarkot which is sunrise.
At around 4 or 5 am, we drive to Nagarkot in a tourist vehicle to witness a beautiful sunrise with a fresh glance at the magnificent views of the mountains. After breakfast, we drive back to a few heritage sites you can find on the way back from Nagarkot. First, the Changu Narayan temple then the Durbar Square of Bhaktapur. At a feasible time in the afternoon, we can have lunch at one of the destinations then head back to Kathmandu to explore the Hindu temple- Pashupatinath, and the Buddhist stupa- Bouddhanath.
Changu Narayan (World Heritage Site)
Situated in the small village of Changu in the Bhaktapur district, it was built by the Lichhavis King, Mandev. Changu Narayan temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is also among the world heritage sites of Nepal.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, the famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style, Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.
Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site)
Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 km east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva.
Boudhanath (World Heritage Site)
It is a Buddhist stupa in the valley, built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going around the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Note
The drive to and from Nagarkot usually takes an hour. However, the traffic can sometimes take up a little extra time. This add-on day trip is perfect for you to experience the stunning panoramic sunrise view of the Himalayas while also getting to visit some famous world heritage sites during your spare days in Kathmandu.
Departures & Availability
Kathmandu Uncovered with Nagarkot is organized as a private trip. Fill out the form below, and our team will get in touch with you to plan your trip.
Price Includes
- All ground transportation by Air-conditioned private tourist vehicle.
- Ace the Himalaya’s licensed English-speaking guide
- Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites.
- The required number of ground staff during the tour like Driver, Helpers etc.
- All administrative expenses and government taxes
Price Excludes
- Meals (lunch and dinner) in the Tour
- Any beverages including bottled and boiled water
- Items of a personal nature.
- Tips for hostess and driver. (Tipping is expected).
- Any expenses other than the Price Include section
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What makes this trip different ?
Our CSI with Sambhav Nepal
Ace the Himalaya supports the communities that make tourism in Nepal possible. Since 2007, we have partnered with Sambhav Nepal a local NGO, founded by our MD & CEO Prem Khatry, supporting education, health, women’s empowerment, disaster relief, and community volunteer programs.
Sambhav Nepal Major Works (Till October 2026)
- Supported 25,000+ students in Gorkha District community schools with winter clothing, school bags, and other supplies.
- Established and supported 10 health laboratories, benefiting 230,000+ people.
- Empowered 8,000+ women through cultural promotion and livelihood development projects.
- Provided 13 ambulances and served as a frontline responder during the 2015 earthquake, COVID-19, floods, landslides, and other disasters.
- Supported 34+ students in pursuing PCL-level higher education.
- Built or supported 75+ houses for earthquake-affected households, and rebuilt school buildings and hostels benefiting 4,500+ students.
Sustainability and Responsible Tourism
- Ace the Himalaya is one of the few Travelife Certified companies in Nepal. Our treks are socially and environmentally conscious, leaving the lowest possible impact in the Himalayas.
- On most of our treks, we provide filtered water wherever running water is available, helping reduce single-use plastic bottle waste in the mountains.
- Trekkers are given garbage bags during treks to carry out their waste and keep the trails clean.
- About 80% of our staff are natives of the regions where our trips are organized. This helps local communities, supports small businesses, and promotes regional culture and ways of life.
