15 Morning Tours in Nepal Worth the Day

1.Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews Our pick

Catch Nagarkot sunrise and take an easy mostly-downhill hike from the hills to Changu Narayan, with hotel pickup from Kathmandu.

“I had such a great time with Ananta (my tour guide) on this solo hike. He was so fun to chat with, had a lot of knowledge, and really gave me the best experience. It was like going on a hike with a good friend! We first saw the sunrise and he showed me all the good viewpoints, then we went on a hike through Nagarkot where I was able to see the village and nature in Nepal, before concluding at Changu Narayana temple. Ananta showed me around the temple and explained its history. Gopal, my driver, was also very accommodating and efficient. I highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours

Hotel pickup to Sarangkot for a timed sunrise over Annapurna peaks, with entry included, photos time, and mineral water.

“Had a wonderful trip to Sarangkot. A must do while in Pokhara. The tour company reached out over whatsapp to confirm pick up time and location. I was picked up by my driver and guide Ranjit. Ranjit was great! He was knowledgeable and helpful. He showed me around, while also giving me space to explore by myself. Highly recommended activity.”

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3.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Morning Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · 3 - 7.5 hours

Kathmandu to Nagarkot for a Himalayan sunrise, then a gentle morning hike to UNESCO Changu Narayan, with packed food and pickup.

“I spent half a day with Bikram starting with the sunrise at Nagarkot. Although there was only partial visibility, the views were still worth the early start. From there, we visited the Bageshwori Nagarkot Suspension Bridge and then walked to Changu Narayan, a historic Hindu temple. We ended the tour exploring Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bikram is very patiant and knowledgeable about the sites and the history of the area. I highly recommend him!”

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4.Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews

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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6.Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike with Lunch -Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours

Sunrise at Nagarkot, then a guided hike to UNESCO Changunarayan Temple with lunch. Private or group options, convenient Kathmandu pickup.

“I truly had a great time on this trip. Nissan was an incredible guide, the location of the hike was perfect for an authentic experience of Nepal’s hilly regions and it was the perfect length. Thanks Nissan for a great day.”

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7.Sarangkot Sunrise with Half or Full-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews

Sarangkot sunrise plus Pokhara’s top sights, with a comfy pickup, Mahendra Cave area visits, Davis Falls, and the Gupteshwor underground waterfall.

“Sarankot is a beautiful smaller mountain that overlooks Phewa Tal lake and the Annapurna mountain range. Getting up early to see the sunrise there is really worth it. The pastel purples and pinks as the sun rises and reflects off the snowy Himalayas is breathtaking. I can highly recommend MTK Trekking and the Sarankot Sunrise tour. They are my go to tour booking company I've used them a few times.”

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8.Sarangkot Sunrise over the Himalayas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews

Sarangkot sunrise from Pokhara with hotel pickup and panoramic Himalayan views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Pokhara valley.

“the guide Benod told me very interestingly about everything in Pokhara, all my preferences were taken into account.”

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9.Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews

Nagarkot sunrise, a moderate downhill hike through villages, and UNESCO Changu Narayan temples from Kathmandu, with private car and guide.

“The sunrise from the Himalayas is very fantastic. Temperatures are low at high altitudes, so take extra measures against the cold. After watching the sunrise, trekking is mainly downhill, but since there are some small footings, it is good to wear trekking shoes if possible. I was a sneaker, although it was not impossible to do it with sneakers. The guide adjusted the pace and I was able to complete the walk easily.Auto-translated”

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10.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews

Nagarkot sunrise, a downhill hike to UNESCO Changu Narayan, and a boxed lunch with Kathmandu hotel pickup and drop-off, private or group.

“Anon and his driver picked me up on time. During the tour, he is very helpful and look after us well. The sunrise and the hike worth getting up before the crack of dawn.”

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11.The Best of Pokhara: Full-Day Private Tour with Sarangkot Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $68

Private Pokhara full-day tour with Sarangkot sunrise, caves, temples, Devi's Falls and Phewa Lake. Hotel pickup, AC car.

“It was a nice experience with guide santosh and driver danel! They are very flexibel and explain everything on the tour.”

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12.Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur UNESCO Heritage Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews

Private Nagarkot sunrise with Himalaya views, then Bhaktapur UNESCO sites and a Thangka school, with Kathmandu hotel transfers.

“Unfortunately the thick fog did not allow to see the Himalayas, but the visit to Bhaktapur was professional, exhaustive and very interesting. Prakash turned out to be a 'great guide, attentive, friendly and very well prepared.Auto-translated”

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13.Morning Tibetan cultural tour to Tibetan settlements Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $85

Morning Tibetan cultural tour in Pokhara: monasteries, a Tibetan family breakfast, and lunch of momos and thukpa, led by Mr. Thupten Gyatso.

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14.Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews

Kathmandu to Nagarkot for a Himalayan sunrise, then a Changunarayan temple hike option with lunch, pickup, and air-conditioned ride.

“The 4 hour hike after viewing beautiful sunrise was nice and peaceful”

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15.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hike with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews

Nagarkot sunrise, a cool early morning hike through village paths, and convenient hotel pickup, with optional Changunarayan Temple visit.

“It was a fantastic trip in the morning with group. Sunrise was stunning above the clouds. Great activity for early morning. Best value for money.”

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