The 15 Best Changu Narayan Tours near Kathmandu

1.Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews Our pick

Nagarkot Himalayan sunrise and 12 km hike to Changu Narayan UNESCO temple from Kathmandu, with private guide, pickup, and entry fees.

“This is an easy and relaxed trail through several villages, tiny temples and a forest, that ends in colourful Changu Narayan Temple. We were guided by Razz that made the experience even more enjoyable by providing detailed information of the different temples, villages and spots seen on the way. Moreover, he gave us interesting insights on Buddhism and Hinduism. He really went on the extra mile to make us feel like a local.”

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2.Everest View from Nagarkot & hike to Changu

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 140 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours

Nagarkot sunrise views, a village hike to Changunarayan Temple, plus a cultural guided day from Kathmandu for $43.

“Eventually, I was an only passenger. Sagar, the guide, was friendly and answered whatever questions I asked. Today I could learn a lot about Nepali and Hindi history and culture. Many thanks”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews Top rated

Sunrise from Nagarkot plus a guided hike to UNESCO Changu Narayan temple, with hotel pickup from Kathmandu and mountain views included.

“Razz (our guide) was professional and helpful guiding us throughout the tour. He was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The tour itself was a nice program, make sure you wear jacket for the sunrise as it can get pretty cold and windy. The hike is pretty easy and it gets pretty warm later on.”

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4.Mt Everest view from Nagarkot -hiking to Changu UNESCO site

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews

Nagarkot views, a mostly downhill hike through villages, and a UNESCO Changu Narayan temple stop from Kathmandu, with guide and transport.

“It was a cloudy day so didn't really see the views but our guide was super lovely and we enjoyed the day.”

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5.Nagarkot and Changu Narayan Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews

A day hike from Changu Narayan Temple to Nagarkot View Tower with pickup from Kathmandu, a private guide, and Himalaya views if the skies cooperate.

“Had a wonderful day touring a number of rural villages and sites. Krishna was a wonderful guide- knowledgable, patient, thoughtful, and truly fun to spend the day with. Highly recommend!”

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6.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hike to Changunarayan from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Sunrise hike from Nagarkot to Changunarayan with hotel pickup, pro guide, and breakfast, plus temple stops. Start 4:15 am.

“Unfortunately, due to bad weather this tour was not possible. My guide (Ghan) was helpful and supportive and offered an alternative. I still had a great day.”

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7.Nagarkot (2175m) Sunrise and Day Hike to Changunarayan Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Catch the sunrise from Nagarkot, hike downhill through villages to Changunarayan Temple, and return to Kathmandu with lunch included.

“I am glad that i signed up for this tour, the sunrise was sureal (despite the freezing cold weather) and the hike was the best part- passing through villages, it was calming and amazing birds eye view. Highly recommended, also, make sure have some cash for the tip (for guide and driver).”

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8.Bhaktapur darbar, Patan Darbar square & Changu Narayan in 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

UNESCO one-day tour in Kathmandu Valley: Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares plus Changu Narayan Temple, with hotel pickup, $50.

“Exception guide, Prakash, he was so informative it created a wonderful way of exploring and learning the history and daily life of Bhaktapur and Patan for us. Chanygu Narayan temple was beautiful to visit and not many people so it was peaceful.”

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9.Nagarkot Sunrise With Trip To Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $142Best value

Chase the Himalaya sunrise from Nagarkot, tour Changu Narayan UNESCO temple, then wander Bhaktapur Durbar Square, with hotel pickup.

“A very rewarding tour. Well organized. The guide had a deep knowledge that he was willing to share and in a joyful manner.”

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10.Nagarkot Changu Narayan Temple Day Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Private Nagarkot sunrise hike to Changu Narayan Temple with easy downhill walking, guide-led culture stops, and round-trip transfers from Thamel.

“I went with Ramesh. He was EXCELLENT. On time, perfect communication and did exactly what I wanted. Didn’t rush me nor did he slow me down. I would 100% use them again when I return. Also, Kesh who deals with comms is brilliant”

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11.Nagarkot Sunrise With Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours

Early-morning Nagarkot sunrise plus Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, with a private-vehicle guide for a smooth culture day.

“Great view of sunrise over the Himalayan Mountains, followed by two interesting cultural visits to highly religious and ancient Nepalese sites. Trip comes with highly informative guide and private driver.”

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12.Changunarayan Hill to Telkot Hike Near Kathmandu Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Changu Narayan to Telkot is a cultural hill hike near Kathmandu, blending temple sights, village paths, and a suspension bridge walk.

“Starting with a beautiful temple and finishing with a long suspension bridge the walk was straightforward and just enough for our last day in Kathmandu. Thanks for a great day in the sun”

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13.Panoramic Day Hike from Nagarkot to Changunarayan with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day

A one-day hike from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan with UNESCO temple history and a Nepali lunch, plus sweeping Himalayan views.

“Amazing tour with Ram! Ram was incredibly knowledgeable and shared a lot of historical background throughout the tour. Unfortunately the sky was not clear for sunrise but the hike was great - you will get a glimpse into the rural life of local Nepalese people and see some amazing sites along the way. Changunarayan was an incredible point to finish the hike. We were also able to add in a tour of Bhaktapur for a small fee at the end. 100% recommend!”

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14.Nagarkot sunrise with trip to Changu Narayan Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $142

Sunrise in Nagarkot, then Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square on a guided day trip from Kathmandu, with tickets and transfers.

“Our guide, Rajat Khatiwada, was wonderful and very nice. He explained so many aspects of the history, daily life and religious aspects of how everything comes together. So interesting and amazing!”

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15.Stunning Sunrise from Nagarkot, Mt. Everest View & hike to Changu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Catch sunrise at Nagarkot for possible Everest views, eat breakfast, then hike 2 hours to Changu Narayan Temple and return to Kathmandu.

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