NepTrail

Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Day Tour

5.04 verified reviewsHotel pickup at 04:30 (early — for the sunrise).
Tours10 hours

About this experience

An early start to catch sunrise over the Himalaya from the Nagarkot ridge, followed by a guided walk through the medieval city of Bhaktapur on the way back. Private car, licensed guide and entry fees included.

Highlights

Himalayan sunrise from the Nagarkot ridge
Explore medieval Bhaktapur on the way back
Private transport with hotel pickup

What's included

Licensed local guide
Private air-conditioned vehicle
All entrance & monument fees
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Meals unless stated
Personal expenses & tips
Travel insurance

Meeting point

Hotel pickup at 04:30 (early — for the sunrise).
Route overview

Meeting point is shown below.

Interactive map coming soon.

Good to know

What to bring

A warm layer for the ridge, camera, comfortable shoes.

Permits

Nagarkot viewpoint and Bhaktapur entry fees are included.

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Traveller reviews

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HannahVerified attendance
Jun 2026

Challenging in the best way. The views from the pass are burned into my memory forever.

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BenjaminVerified attendance
May 2026

Great value for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The porters were kind and incredibly strong.

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FelixVerified attendance
Apr 2026

The food along the route was better than we expected and the lodges were cosy and warm.

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EthanVerified attendance
Mar 2026

Booking was easy and the operator confirmed everything quickly. Highly recommend for first-timers.

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