Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Day Hike

Two of the most popular places in the Kathmandu Valley are Dhulikhel and Nagarkot. Dhulikhel features great mountain views as well as interesting temples while Nagarkot is the most popular place to see vistas of the Himalayas. Now you can make the popular trek between the two places.

The journey starts with a magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot, which is famous for viewing. From here, it is about a 16 km downhill journey to Dhulikhel with its beautiful temples. All along the way are great views of the Himalayas. Total hiking time is around 5 – 6 hours.

Itinerary

The day outing begins from your hotel. You will be picked up early before dawn and driven to Nagarkot. It is a stunning hill station famous for the sunrise and sunset views. You will be witnessing a gorgeous sunrise from the pinnacle of an established viewpoint in the whole region of Kathmandu. You will be rushed through neighborhood lands stuffed with farms and woodland until you reach the Nagarkot viewpoint. Be amazed by the panoramic view of the area as the sun rises from under the snowy Himalayas. The color in the sky alternate from reddish-orange to snowy white in mere minutes as the sun rises amidst the Himalayas. You will see the mountain ranges like Annapurna, Mt. Everest, Dhaulagiri and many more.
Then after such a soothing sight, you will take your breakfast and start your trek toward Dhulikhel. You will pass through the natural hiking trail with views of many mountains on the way. It is about 6 hours of the journey through lovely forests, passing terraced fields, and small villages. The route for today's hike will be from Rhonnie Bhanjyang to Kanker to Tanchok to Tusal to Opi and eventually Dhulikhel.

Stop At:

• Nagarkot View point tower, Nagarkot Nepal
• Kali Temple, Top of the hill Dhulikhel, Dhulikhel Nepal
• Nagarkot Hiking, Kathmandu Nepal