Trip Introduction
It is an excellent one-day hiking trail near Kathmandu on the outskirts of the valley of Changunarayan, called Nagarkot Changunarayan Hiking. Visitors seeking an escape from the chaotic city life when visiting Nepal, within the Kathmandu valley can enjoy the view of the local village, surrounded by hills and terrace farms, as well as the trails of white mountains, discovering more about Nepalese customs and traditions. If you only have limited time in Kathmandu, hikes are highly recommended. During a day-long hike, Changunarayan assures you of its cultural, natural, and religious characteristics. The one-day Nagarkot Changunarayan hiking trip from Eternal Himalaya Adventure inculcates the Nepalese heritage, culture, and real-life experience.
With an elevation of 2,175 metres (7,136 feet), Nagarkot lies 32 km from Kathmandu in the Bhaktapur district. In addition to the Himalayan ranges, the place offers an aerial view of Shivapuri and Kathmandu valleys, and a panoramic view of the Manaslu, Number and Ganesh Himal ranges Langtang, Mahalangur and Rowling ranges. A scenic hiking trail, picnic areas, and paragliding are all available in the area, along with panoramic views of Everest.
Getting to Changu Narayan from Nagarkot will take you about 10 km. Nearly 3-4 hours separate Nagarkot from Changu Narayan. A hilltop encircled by the Champak forest lies Changu Narayan in its entirety.
A large portion of the temple's entrance is filled with human settlements, small hotels, and thangka factories.
A one-day hike to Nagarkot Changu Narayan is held throughout the year. We will pass through rich deciduous forests on our way to the Himalayan views in the first section of the hike. On the other hand, the second part of the hike focuses on fascinating culture and religion. It is an easy walk, with a moderate level of paths, where one can observe the local culture of Tamang and Newari ethnic groups.
Visitors seeking more adventure can venture into water sports such as Rafting in the Trishuli River or take a mountain flight to see the Everest mountain range.