Changunarayan Nargakot Dhulikhel trekking is one o the best Valley trek

16 +

Age

Nepal

Country

Dec-Mar

Dates

3 Days

Duration

Trekking

Activities

Changu Narayan Nargakot Dhulikhel Trek:
As the name suggests, Changunarayan Nagarkot Dhulikhel trek passes through many sites of religious, cultural and historical importance, Changunarayan Nagarkot trekking is therefore known by various names such as, Hike to Nagarkot, Changunarayan Nagarkot hiking, Dhulikhel treks, trek to Dhulikhel and Dhulikhel trekking etc. Situated on a scenic hill top, trek to Changu Narayan is famous for its unique example of Nepali pagoda architecture and culture experiences. Likewise, very close from Kathmandu, trek to Nagarkot is the best possible option to observe stunning views of Himalayas. We offer exciting Changu Narayan Nagarkot tours and Nagarkot Sun set view tours and treks

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Kathmandu

JOIN GROUP

1 before departure from Kathmandu.

SERVICE INCLUDES

Transportation to trekking starting point and from ending point

Trekking Information Management System Fee (TIMS Fee)

National park Conservation Fee

Lodge trek with all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and accommodation in tea house lodge.

Services of English speaking trekking guide and porter (one porter for two people and the maximum weight carry by one porter is total 25kg)

Accommodation, meals, insurance, equipment and allowance of guide and porter.

Sleeping bag and down jacket if necessary.

All applicable government taxes and service charges.

SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

Any accommodation and meals in Kathmandu

Any sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.

Any international and domestic airfare

Your personal travel insurance and medical.

Bottled drinks (mineral water, any cold drinks, and alcoholic drinks).

Expenses of personal nature such as tips for guide, porter, and driver, laundry, bar bill, telephone calls etc.

Liability for expenses against sickness, flight cancellation, road blockage, accidents, and other occurrence, beyond our control.

Nepal visa fee.

Any other optional services not mentioned above as included.

Early sunrise view from Nagarkot is the most fascinating and mesmerizing view. The village of Nagarkot is on the edge of the valley and offers superb view of the mountains as well as Kathmandu valley. Along with this you visit the temple at Changunarayan which offers you to have a peek observation of the religious practice of Nepalese people.

Outline Itinerary:

01: Kathmandu to Changu Narayan (1500m.) and then to Nagarkot (2175m.)

02: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (1440m.)

03: Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha (1982m.) and then to Kathmandu

Kathmandu to Changu Narayan (1500m.) and then to Nagarkot (2175m.)

After breakfast, we drive to Changu Narayan (1500m.) which is situated approximately 20 km east of Kathmandu. Changu Narayan is said to be the oldest temple of Kathmandu valley and is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage monument list. It is said to have been built by King Hari Dutta in 323 AD and said to be the oldest temple in the valley. We then trek to Nagarkot (2175m.). Walking through the pine forest along the ridge through the villages with splendid view of the valley and mountains we arrive at Nagarkot. It is one the most panoramic destinations of Nepal for landscapes, mountain views including Mt Everest and magnificent sunrise and sun set view. Overnight in hotel.

Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (1440m.)

Early in the morning we will have sunrise view from the hotel. After having breakfast, we start a gentle walk for the first hour and go through the pine forest downhill enjoying the landscapes. Afterwards, we walk through paddy field and small villages which offer us some knowledge about the people and their life style. Approximate walk of five to six hours will take us to Dhulikhel (1440m), an ancient town situated 30 km east of Kathmandu. The Newar town of Dhulikhlel offers a traditional atmosphere along with spectacular views of the Himalayan range – with views of peaks like Dorje Lakpa ( 6966 m), Gauri Shankar ( 7,145 m) and Langtang ( 7,324 m).

We can have a complete panoramic view of the snowy ranges from Karyolung in the east to Himalchuli in the west. The old part of this town is an interesting area to wander around with some fine old Nepalese buildings and several interesting temples. Overnight in hotel.

Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha (1982m.) and then to Kathmandu

After breakfast at Dhulikhel, we walk to the Namo Buddha (1982m), situated on hill above Panauti. It takes about three hours to reach from Dhulikhel. There is an amazing legend related to the Buddha, which is commemorated by an ancient stone slab and a stupa with the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Later, we drive back to Kathmandu.