15 Morning Tours in Nepal Worth the Day

1.Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours Our pick

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · from $55

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.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”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Sarangkot Sunrise And Private Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 8 hours · from $43

Pokhara sunrise at Sarangkot, then temples, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, Peace Pagoda, Mountain Museum, and Phewa Lake by boat.

“Great experience, the guide was so informative and we got a full tour of Pokhara”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Sarangkot Sunrise and Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · from $41

Private Pokhara tour with Sarangkot sunrise, Davis Falls and cave stops, World Peace Pagoda, the International Mountain Museum, and a Phewa Lake boat ride.

“Santos was an excellent guide around Pokhara. He was incredibly flexible due to our flight arriving late and ended up taking us to the places I wanted to visit the most. My favorite places were the Peace Pagoda and the cave. I would highly recommend this tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.2-Days Beautiful Poon Hill Trek with Sunrise View

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · from $193

2-day Poon Hill sunrise trek from Pokhara with private jeep, overnight cottage, and Himalayan views over up to 32 peaks.

“My guide was Padam who was extremely helpful, he explained all the mountains during the trip and any other questions I had. Accomodation was lovely too. The Poon Hill sunrise trek is definitely worth the experience! Pictures don’t do it justice!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Nagarkot Sunrise & Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 6 hours

Catch a Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot, maybe spot Everest, then hike village trails to Changu-Narayan Temple on a 6-hour private trip.

“I had such a wonderful experience! Sadly, the weather didn’t cooperate with the sunrise, but the remainder of the activity was top notch! Timely, safe transportation. Guide was top notch with so much trekking experience and historical knowledge. His pace was definitely faster than mine and at times I fell behind and felt a bit rushed as we moved through the tour. When I mentioned that he was responsive and relaxed with the time and pace! Would highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Kathmandu’s Canvas of Bliss: Nagarkot Sunrise & Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 18 reviews · from $69

Catch Nagarkot sunrise with possible Everest views, then hike to Changu-Narayan Temple in a 6-hour private tour from Kathmandu.

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Nagarkot Sunrise Tour Private or Group with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $35

See Himalaya sunrise from Nagarkot on a 4 to 5 hour tour with pickup, viewpoint time, and a light lunch box included.

“We knew it was a bit of a weather risk to book this activity and unfortunately, we did not have a view of the mountains at all. The lookout itself would have been an amazing view had the weather been better. If you have a chance to scout out the weather beforehand it might be more beneficial. Our Guide was wonderful though and very knowledgeable.”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Nagarkot Sunrise Tour with Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Catch Nagarkot’s Himalayan sunrise, then enjoy an easy downhill day hike through villages and forests, with guided insight and hotel pickup.

“A great way to start a day. It was timed well to see the sunrise and breakfast had a great view. The hike was downhill so could be done by any level of fitness. I would do it again.”

Check availability →Read our full review