Our Sankhu Nagarkot Changunarayan hiking is an excellent Nepal hiking tour on the outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Sankhu: This place is also known as the Eighty Siddhas as there are four of five caves where the siddhas of India are said to have stayed. One of the caves is also said to have been the practice cave of Nagarjuna, and an image of the great master which was originally in the cave has been taken outside and placed some distance away.
Nagarkot: Explore the beautiful hills of Nagarkot situated on the east of the Kathmandu valley. Try not to stare directly at the breathtaking Himalayan sun as it crests the snow-capped mountains.
Changu Narayan: Visit Changu Narayan Temple, one of the oldest temples in Nepal, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Sankhu & hike to Nagarkot (1 hr. drive & 3 hrs. walk)
Day 02: Hike to Changunarayan and drive back to Kathmandu (3 hrs. hike & 1 hr. drive)
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Sankhu & hike to Nagarkot (1 hr. drive & 3 hrs. walk)
Breakfast at your hotel is followed by one hour drive to Sankhu. This Newar dominated village is one of the famous pilgrimage sites for all Hindus. The temple of Vajrayogini carries a huge religious value. From Sankhu we start hike along the beautiful hills till to Nagarkot. Overnight at Nagarkot.
Day 02: Hike to Changunarayan and drive back to Kathmandu (3 hrs. hike & 1 hr. drive)
Today the early morning is featured by spectacular sunrise view over the Himalaya. The first rays of the sun gradually colored the glowing mountains from pink, gold and to the sparking silver white. After having breakfast, we do our second day hiking to Changunarayan temple complex. This is one of the oldest temple architecture of Nepal and the stone inscription of the complex is the first recorded history of the country. Explore the unique environment of the surrounding village and drive back to Kathmandu.