Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hike
Starting Price
US$ 270.00
Koley A
Really enjoyable hike
We walked the panoramic hiking trail in Nagarkot and highly recommend it. Beautiful views.
Brammetje B
Nagarkot Sunrise
Excellent place in nagarkot, you will get a panaromic view of Himalayan picks if weather is clear.
Trip Overview
Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hike
Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hike cost $270.00 per person
Min. Group size : 02
Outline Itineary
Day 01: Kathmandu to Sankhu
Day 02: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hike
Day 03: Dhulikhel to Kathmandu
Detail Itineary
Day 01: Kathmandu to Sankhu
Hike to Nagarkot
Drive at around 08:00AM to Sankhu by the private vehicle/Local bus. Start walking from Sankhu crossing great farming field and local houses and the Sacred Hindu River called Salinadi. We will walk about 4 hours to get in Nagarkot 2170 m Nagarkot. We will serve lunch on the way and dinner at the hotel.
Day 02: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hike
starts with beautiful sunrise view
We will wake up early in the morning to Enjoy Sunrise view over the great Himalayan Ranges and the amazing view of mountain including Everest 8848 m. and others as Langtang, Gaurishankar, Ganesh Himal and many more. We serve breakfast at the hotel then walk down through the forest and Villages. Overnight stay in the Hotel in Dhulikhel.
Day 03: Dhulikhel to Kathmandu
Fantastic morning at Dhulikhel
Enjoy Sunrise over the Himalayan Range again. The view of Everest closer from Dhulikhel than from Nagarkot and after breakfast we take a regular local bus/ private vehicle back to Kathmandu.
Cost Includes
01. English speaking tourist guide
02. Transport from hotel to the hiking starting point and then back to the hotel after the hike.
03. Accommodations
04. Entry Fee
05. All the government tax and our service charges.
Cost Excludes
01. VISA charges
02. Personal expenses
03. Tips to the Guide and the Driver
04. Travel Insurance
05. Any type of alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages
Nagarkot Hiking and Trekking FAQs
A standard day hike to Nagarkot typically takes 4 to 6 hours to complete, depending on your chosen starting point. The most popular trail configuration initiates from the UNESCO heritage site of Changu Narayan or the historical town of Sankhu, covering roughly 12 to 15 kilometers of walking before ascending to the ridge line resorts.
Nagarkot hiking routes are classified as easy to moderate difficulty, making them highly accessible for beginners, children, and senior travelers. The trails consist of gentle terrain, local terraced farmland dirt paths, and pine forest nature walks that avoid technical hazards.
Nagarkot is situated at an altitude of 2,175 meters (7,135 feet) above sea level. This low alpine elevation provides a crisp, cool escape from the urban heat and dust of the capital without exposing travelers to any risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).
Yes, on exceptionally clear days you can see Mount Everest from the Nagarkot View Tower as a tiny, distant white apex on the far eastern horizon. The peak is small to the naked eye, but the ridge line offers broad panoramic views of the Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Jugal, and Rolwaling ranges.
Foreign tourists require a local municipal entry permit costing NPR 339 (approx. USD 2.50) to enter the Nagarkot tourism area. No national park permits or TIMS cards are required for standard day hikes.
Yes, solo independent hiking to Nagarkot is completely permitted and very safe because the trails are close to the capital and pass through frequent villages. However, using offline GPS maps is recommended as trail signage can be sparse.
The absolute best times are dawn for the iconic Nagarkot sunrise and dusk for the sunset over the Kathmandu Valley. Most hikers arrive in the afternoon, stay overnight, and view the sunrise the following morning.
The most famous trails are the Nagarkot Eco-Trail (Nature Walk), the hike from Changu Narayan to Nagarkot, and the extended multi-day rim trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot and Dhulikhel.
You can reach the trailheads by hiring a private taxi or taking a local public bus via Bhaktapur to Sankhu or Changu Narayan. Organized private transfers can also be booked through local travel agencies.
Nagarkot offers highly developed accommodation options ranging from budget homestays and backpacker hostels to premium luxury resorts with private Himalayan-view balconies, reliable Wi-Fi, and 24/7 hot water.