Day HikesEasy

Nagarkot Sunrise & Panoramic Trail

Kathmandu Valley rim

Duration1–2 daysMax altitude2,175 mBest seasonOct–AprFromNagarkot (bus/taxi from Bhaktapur)

About Nagarkot Sunrise & Panoramic Trail

Nepal's most famous sunrise hill (2,175 m): on a clear morning the panorama runs from Ganesh Himal past Langtang toward Everest. The panoramic hiking trail to Dhulikhel is a lovely day walk.

Duration

1–2 days

Max altitude

2,175 m

Best season

Oct–Apr

Route

Nagarkot (bus/taxi from Bhaktapur) → Nagarkot or Dhulikhel

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