Top 15 Guided Day Hikes in Nepal

1.Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

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

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas, then hike through Nepalese villages to Changu Narayan on this private Kathmandu day trip.

“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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2.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, Dhampus, mountain views, transfers, guide tips, and honest difficulty advice.

“Excellent guide! Really thank you for accommodating my pace. He gives us a lot of interesting information along the way. It is a challenging path to me personally, without his support I could barely finish it.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $35

Review of Kathmandu’s Nagarkot sunrise and Changu Narayan hike, with practical advice on views, trails, price, lunch, weather, and temple fees.

“Highly recommend this tour. My guide communicated with me really well before and during the trip and going the extra mile to check I was ok throughout the trek. Unfortunately the weather was against me so didn’t see sunrise but it was stilRead more”

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4.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $10Best value

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas, hike from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan, and enjoy transport, a guide, and lunch from Kathmandu.

“Enjoyed every second of it! The guide and the driver together made the whole experience smooth and fun! Highly recommend for a good dose of fresh air and great views!”

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5.Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 5 hours - 2 days

Hike from Dhulikhel to Namobuddha Monastery for Himalayan views, Newari villages, a Nepali lunch, and an optional overnight stay.

“It was great and very informative. Pradip was super nice and knowledgeable of the places we went to, kept a relaxed pace and I never felt rushed.”

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6.Shivapuri Day Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day

Review of Kathmandu’s Shivapuri hike, with Himalayan views, forest trails, lunch, private transport, and practical tips for the steep climb.

“Great experience and hike. Highly recommend. Om was a great guide.”

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7.1-Day Scenic Australian Camp & Dhampus Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $43

Review of Pokhara’s one-day Australian Camp and Dhampus hike, with mountain views, Gurung villages, practical tips, costs, and what to expect.

“Despite the foggy day and not being able to see much, we really enjoyed the trek. He kept us safe at all times. Thanks for a great day and experience.”

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8.Easy Day Hike to Australian Camp & Dhampus Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $58

Hike from Pokhara to Australian Camp and Dhampus for Himalayan views, village life, private transport, and a manageable day on the trail.

“Was easy for my son, hard for me. Views of the mountains were amazing. Santosh was n time and very knowledgeable”

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9.Day Hiking from Sarangkot to World Peace Stupa from Lakeside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $130

Review of Pokhara’s Sarangkot to World Peace Stupa hike, with sunrise views, village trails, boating, caves, costs, and practical tips.

“Amazing view with the sun rises over the mountains, the “little” trekking down quite hard with knee problems like me but with the support from my guide, I finally made it. My guide Shambhu is a good guy, not over talked, just appropriate but good.”

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10.Australian Base Camp Day Hike From Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 8 hours · from $39

Review of the Australian Camp hike from Pokhara, with mountain views, village trails, guide tips, price, effort, and practical booking advice.

“Die Wanderung hat nicht so viel Spaß gemacht, weil man auf dem Hinweg 1,5 Stunden nur Treppen steigt und auf dem Rückweg geht es relativ steil runter. Das heißt es gibt keine angenehmen Teile. Der Guide hat uns leider sehr wenig erzählt.”

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11.Day Hike at Annapurna Foothills

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $98

Review of the Australian Camp and Dhampus day hike from Pokhara, with Gurung culture, mountain views, guide tips, price value, and practical advice.

“The trip was exceptional. Moti, my guide, translated everything between the locals and me. He has so much knowledge about the land. It exceeded all expectations. I really enjoyed my experience.”

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12.Day Hiking Australian Camp & Dhampus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $61

Review of Pokhara’s Australian Camp and Dhampus day hike, with mountain views, village paths, guide tips, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“I really enjoyed this hike organized by CAN travels and I must thank my guide Birendra or Bir for being so helpful throughout the hike. I must say that i found the hike strenous but I'm possibly a 3/10 in activity level and more active people might not find it difficult. It was lovely walking through village hamlets and meadows with the cool breeze though And I'm glad I did it.”

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13.Guided Day Hike From Dampus To Australian Base Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $55

Review of Pokhara’s Dhampus to Australian Camp hike, with mountain views, village life, guide tips, itinerary details, price, and practical advice.

“Our guide Mr. Moti Thapa was amazing, not only did he explain everything in great detail, he was very very considerate to me as a beginner, he was always carefully guiding us along the trek. We also stopped at Dhampus village which is beautiful and in harmony with nature. We met some lovely locals along the way and it was really nice. The overall trek is not difficult, especially inside the forest it's quite pleasant and windy. A very good option for beginners or if your window of stay in Pokhra is very short. We were very satisfied overall, and would like to thank Mr. Thapa again for the wonderful…”

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14.Nagarjun Jamacho Day Hike – Stunning Valley Himalayan Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 5 hours · from $39

Review of the 5-hour Nagarjun Jamacho hike near Kathmandu, with forest trails, Himalayan views, monasteries, snacks, and practical tips.

“Srijan was a wonderful and friendly guide. He was taking care of everything and also caring for me during the walk. Perfect guide!”

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15.Nagarkot Sunrise Tour with Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Review of Nagarkot sunrise and day hike from Kathmandu, with Himalayan views, village trails, guide tips, price, timing, and practical advice.

“Szuper élmény! Az idegenvezetőnk profi és nagyon kedves volt. A napfelkelte csodálatos volt, a túra egyszerűen felejthetetlen élményeket adott. Beleláttunk az emberek hétköznapi életébe. A túra végén a drótkötélhídon is átkelhettünk.”

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