Nepal · KATHMANDU VALLEY DAY HIKES

The 15 Best Day Hikes in the Kathmandu Valley

89 tours  ·  from $4 a head

You can walk the valley rim and be back for dinner, which is the cheapest mountain view in Nepal. These 15 cover the Nagarkot and Champadevi routes and the Namobuddha ridge, with distances, climb and cost.

Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu - Breakfast in a small Nagarkot restaurant
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Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

1.Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $45Our pick

Review of Nagarkot sunrise and hiking from Kathmandu, with Himalayan views, village trails, Changu Narayan, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Great hike through rural ethnic villages that farm and raise animals chickens, goats etc. The chances of a clear sunrise view are only 50/50 so don’t go just for that. We didn’t get a view of the Himalayas only a red ball of the sun. But the hike was wonderful, long but not overly difficult, and wonderful people, animals and villages along the way capped off by a UNESCO World Heritage Site temple with wonderful souvenirs abounding. A great follow up to my city tour of Kathmandu sites the previous day.”

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Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu - From famous Bhaktapur to quiet Panauti
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Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu

2.Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $34

Explore Bhaktapur’s medieval squares and Panauti’s local life on a small-group day trip from Kathmandu, with guides, transport, and homestay options.

“The trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti is a must when visiting Kathmandu and my favorite excursion so far. My guide Puspa was charming, friendly and very kind. I had the most delicious lunch with a local family in Panauti. I highly recommend Royal Mountain Travel and would do again!”

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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan - The pre-dawn drive to Nagarkot
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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

3.Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · from $55

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas, hike from Nagarkot through villages and forests, and visit historic Changu Narayan near Kathmandu.

“Bramila was absolutely AMAZING! One of the best tours I’ve ever been on, and such a kind person! She knew so much information about everything and every place, which made the tour so interesting and informative! I definitely recommend you ask for her if you’re doing this tour! She does other tours as well, and I definitely plan on coming back and doing some more with her. Thank you Bramila, I adore you!!!”

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From Kathmandu: Everest View from Nagarkot & hike to Changu - The early drive to Nagarkot at 2,175 meters
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From Kathmandu: Everest View from Nagarkot & hike to Changu

Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu - Nagarkot View Tower and the wait for first light
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Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu

Pokhara: Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers - Pickup from Pokhara and the drive to Kande
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Pokhara: Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers

6.Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 8 hours · from $42

Review of Pokhara’s Annapurna Foothills day hike, with Australian Camp views, Dhampus culture, transfers, pricing, and practical tips.

“We had an amazing guided hike with Moto thapa today. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area, was able to take us to beautiful view points and made us feel very comfortable during the tour. He also took some great photos for us! I would highly recommend booking a tour with him if you are in Pokhara and will definitely be using him as a guide again when we are back in Pokhara! Thank you so much”

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Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu - Nagarkot View Tower and the Sunrise Stop
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Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

7.Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $35

Review of Nagarkot sunrise and Changu Narayan hike from Kathmandu, with practical advice on views, walking conditions, guides, lunch, and value.

“This is a great tour to experience local Nepal. Our guide Madan was excellent and the driver was great. We didn’t get to see the sunset but it was still an awesome tour. Please note however that you should be able to walk up and down a number of stairs. The hike was not difficult but the stairs might be challenging for some”

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Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch - Private/Group - The pre-dawn drive to Nagarkot
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Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch – Private/Group

Kathmandu: Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch - Optional zipline before the hike
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Kathmandu: Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch

9.Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 5 hours - 2 days · from $4

Hike from Dhulikhel to sacred Namobuddha Monastery, with Himalayan views, lunch, local villages, optional zipline, and overnight stay.

“Pratip Tamang is really the best guide you can imagine! He is very nice and sympathetic and his English is perfect. He knows a lot about Nepalese culture but als about the world. He told me many great things about Nepal and Nepalese culture and people. We discussed and compared different cultures and it was just really great to be in his company.”

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11-Day Hike Tour to Annapurna Base Camp Bliss in Kathmandu - Sunrise at Poon Hill, then Tadapani
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11-Day Hike Tour to Annapurna Base Camp Bliss in Kathmandu

10.11-Day Hike Tour to Annapurna Base Camp Bliss in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $1,300

Review of the 11-day Annapurna Base Camp trek from Kathmandu, with Poon Hill, mountain villages, hot springs, flights, meals, and practical tips.

“We have recently returned from a wonderful 12-day tour in Nepal, including a 7-day trekking to Annapurna Base Camp and I would like to thank our trusty guide Bishal for making this possible!”

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2-Day Private Trekking Tour to Australian Camp & Dhampus - Australian Camp at 2,065 Meters: The Main Scenic Reward
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2-Day Private Trekking Tour to Australian Camp & Dhampus

11.2-Day Private Trekking Tour to Australian Camp & Dhampus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $99

Review of the 2-day private trek from Pokhara to Dhampus and Australian Camp, with sunrise views, meals, lodging, price, and practical tips.

“Loved the trek so much. Very doable without training. Lovely sunrise in the morning as well. Village people are so nice. Kumar was a great guide and helped us out so much, so thankful for him!”

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Dhulikhel, Namobuddha & Panauti: A Scenic Day Tour from Kathmandu - Namobuddha and the story of Prince Mahasattva
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Dhulikhel, Namobuddha & Panauti: A Scenic Day Tour from Kathmandu

12.Dhulikhel, Namobuddha & Panauti: A Scenic Day Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $65

Review of a private Kathmandu day tour to Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, and Panauti, with Himalayan views, temples, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Our guide Anant and driver Bandhu went out of their way to give us an unforgettable expierience, even showing us their favourit sweet yoghurt place. We are so grateful for their explanations which helped us understand the beautiful places we visited as well as culture and history. Thank you for a lovely day!”

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Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu - Changu Narayan and the start of the walk
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Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

13.Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $95

Review of the Nagarkot day hike from Kathmandu, with Changu Narayan, Himalayan views, private transport, costs, route tips, and drawbacks.

“This was a delightful tour on what was a gorgeous day. Subash greeted me at the entrance to the hotel and then we walked to the SUV. It was a breath of fresh air already once we left the city limits. Subash was very knowledgeable about Read more”

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1-Day Private Dhampus Trekking Tour - The 8:30 a.m. start and drive to Phedi
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1-Day Private Dhampus Trekking Tour

14.1-Day Private Dhampus Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $67

Review the 1-day private Dhampus trek from Pokhara, with village trails, Annapurna views, lunch, transport, guide tips, and practical advice.

“Had an amazing day with our guide Roman on this one day trek. The scenery is spectacular and Roman was fantastic at giving really interesting information throughout the trek. Would highly recommend”

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From Kathmandu: Private Scenic Day Hike to NamoBuddha - Dhulikhel and the change in scenery
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From Kathmandu: Private Scenic Day Hike to NamoBuddha

15.Private Scenic Day Hike to NamoBuddha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $5

Review of the private NamoBuddha day hike from Kathmandu, with monastery views, a thousand-step temple climb, lunch, transport, and practical tips.

“Very nice hike and Namobuddha was an interesting sight to see. I was unlucky with the weather on the day as it was very cloudy but there would have been some amazing views to see from Namobuddha. I had a great day and I recommend it”

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