Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour is a private and small group trip that combines the medieval culture of Bhaktapur with the panoramic Himalayan views of Nagarkot. This is 1 best full-day trip from Kathmandu.
Bhaktapur Heritage Tour explores the well-preserved Bhaktapur Durbar Square, featuring the 55-Window Palace, the towering Nyatapola Temple, Dattatreya Square, and Pottery Square.
Nagarkot is famous for the Sunrise and Mountain Views from Annapurna to Everest including Langtang, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu ranges on clear days.
An optional Hike from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan is also possible. It is a scenic walk and drive down to Telkot, followed by a forested ridge hike through local villages to the UNESCO Heritage sites Changu Narayan Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in the Kathmandu Valley.
The private/group Bhaktapur Nagarkot day tour is roughly 6-10 hours trip, starting early in the morning for Sunrise from Nagarkot. Otherwise, it is nice to start after your breakfast in hotel.
Private/Group Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour Packages from Kathmandu
1. Bhaktapur, Changunarayan and Nagarkot Tour: $100.00 (2 Adults x $50.00)
Bhaktapur, Changu and Nagarkot: Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan Temple, Nagarkot and the Rani Jhula Suspension Bridge.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square: NPR 2000
Changunarayan Temple: NPR 400
Rani Jhula Bridge: NPR 100
2. Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Tour: $100.00 (2 Adults x $50.00)
You will visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nagarkot, and the Rani Jhula Suspension Bridge.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square: NPR 2000
Rani Jhula Bridge: NPR 100
3. Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Day Tour: $100.00 (2 Adults x $50.00)
Drive, an early in the morning for Nagarkot Sunrise and the majestic mountain views. We then come to Bhaktapur Heritage Sightseeing Tour and then drop off to hotel.
Bhaktapur entrance fee: NPR 2,000 per person.
4. Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Sunset Day Tour: $100.00 (2 Adults x $50.00)
Begins the trip in the afternoon and drive to Bhaktapur Heritage sites and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and then drive to Nagarkot Sunset view. Enjoy the Sunset and the Mountain Panorama, we drop off to hotel.
5. Bhaktapur Durbar Square Tour: $60(2 Adults x $30)
The tour visits Bhaktapur Durbar Square, 55 window palace, nyatpola temple, potery square, dattratraya temple and the paper factory. It is about 4 hours tours.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square: NPR 2000
6. Nagarkot Tour: $90 (2 Adults x $45)
Nagarkot Tour visit Nagarkot and Rani Jhula Suspension Bridge. It is about 4-5 hour day tour, Sunrise and Sunset Options available.
Rani Jhula Bridge: NPR 100 per person.
Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour Cost and Recommended For Travellers with limite time
The estimated cost for Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour from Kathmandu, generally ranges from $50 to $100+ per person depending on group size, and the services included.
Private/Group Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour from Kathmand is best suited for travelers with limited time who want a mix of mountain scenery, gentle nature walks, and Newari history.
The Mountains Visible from Nagarkot Bhaktapur Day Tour
On a clear day from Nagarkot, you can see 8 to 14 major Himalayan ranges stretching from Dhaulagiri to Annapurna in the west and Mount Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east.
1. Visible Himalayan Ranges
Annapurna Range: Includes Annapurna I and Annapurna South.
Manaslu Range: Includes Mount Manaslu.
Ganesh Himal Range: Includes multiple Ganesh Himal peaks.
Langtang Range: Includes Langtang Lirung.
Jugal Range: Includes Jugal Himal.
Rolwaling Range: Includes Gauri Shankar.
Mahalangur Range (Everest Range): Includes Mount Everest, visible as a distant peak on the eastern horizon.
Numbur Range: Includes Numbur Peak.
2. Specific Notable Peaks
Mount Everest (8,849m / 8,848.86m)
Manaslu (8,163m)
Annapurna I (8,091m)
Ganesh Himal (7,429m)
Langtang Lirung (7,234m)
Gauri Shankar (7,134m)
Dorje Lakpa (6,799m)
Bhaktapur Nagarkot Day Tour Best Time
The Mountains clear visibility months are from October through February, and peak clarity in October–November and February–March). The best viewing time is an early sunrise and sunset when the snow-capped peaks catch golden and pink light.
