4 Sunrise Treks in Kathmandu to Build a Trip Around

1.Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $799Our pick

This private 8-day trek links Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, and Ghandruk. You get a licensed English-speaking guide, tea-house lodging, meals during the trek, permits, transport, and a famous Himalayan sunrise. Guides associated with the operator include Sonam, Kumar, Narayan, Pemba, Ram, and Bikash.

“We took the Poonhill hiking route under raining season and very fortunate to be blessed with good weather and a great guide (Kumar Adhikari) from this company. Kumar was a sweet caring guide who showed us the beautiful culture and sceRead more”

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2.5-Day Sunrise Tour in Kathmandu Near Everest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $370

You’ll visit Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan, and Bhaktapur with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle. Three nights are in Kathmandu, one in Nagarkot, where you rise early for mountain views. Driver Mr Victory has been especially praised for his clear explanations and good humor.

“The driver , Mr Victory was excellent, well spoken, explained some of the history , had a great sense of humour . The food was very good and value for money.”

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3.Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek ( Poon Hill circuit, Annapurna sunrise view trek)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $590

This 11-day Nepal trek combines Kathmandu’s UNESCO sites with Poon Hill sunrise, rhododendron forests, Gurung villages, hot springs, and Annapurna views. A local guide leads the route, with airport pickup, accommodation, transfers, and a maximum group size of 10.

“It's a pilgrimage hike during peak season. Alot of hikers on the trail. Whether it's crowded or not, the amazing experience of trekking from teahouse to teahouse would be the same. My best experience was having an examplar host, an experienRead more”

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4.Nagarkot Sunrise, Mt. Everest Himalayas View Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $28Best value

Leave Kathmandu before dawn for Nagarkot, a hilltop viewpoint in the Kathmandu Valley. Your private driver takes you to the sunrise stop and back in about four hours. You may have an English, Hindi, or Nepali guide, and driver Bikram has been singled out for friendly service.

“I just think paying more than 100€ for a ride without any explanations is overrated.”

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