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Sunrise & Sunset Tour

Nepal

Short Hiking Tours

Duration

9 Days

Trip Difficulty

Easy

Group Size

Unlimited

Trip Overview

Sunrise & Sunset Tour relishes the mesmerizing views of sunrise and sunset. The view in the backdrop of the majestic snow-capped mountains is a beauty to behold. The live form of the sunrise as it ascends towards the sky and sunset as it descends towards the horizon is truly beautiful. As most part of Nepal is surrounded by Himalaya, watching sunrise and sunset in the backdrop can beautiful experience to hold forever. Due to being massively blessed with a variety of natural beauty. It becomes quite difficult to locate the exact locations that do justice to the fabulous beauty of sunrise and sunset.

The viewpoint for Sunrise & Sunset tour
However, places like Sarangkot, Nagarkot, Sauraha and Poon Hill offers an excellent opportunity to the tourists. You can also enjoy bird watching, sightseeing, and paragliding too. You can simply explore the wonderful scenic wilderness that makes watching sunrise and sunset a remarkable experience. Sarangkot is a village having a comprehensive view of Nepal’s signature mountains. Mountains like Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna, is a popular spot for watching the sunrise and sunset. You can catch the first rays of the sun and watch all the birds return to their nest at the end of the day. Probably it is one of the rejuvenating experience to keep in memory. Moreover, the best part of this all is that we can capture it in Sauraha and Poon Hill too.

Furthermore, Sunrise & sunset tour starts with a beautiful mountain flight in the Everest region. Then you drive to a popular viewpoint near Kathmandu- Nagarkot. Next, the tour takes you to Chitwan national park. As well as enjoy the sunrise and sunset from the bank of a river in a pristine and serene environment. Next, we head to Bandipur which is known for the beautiful scenery it possesses. We then take a drive towards Sarangkot in Pokhara city. It is the best vantage point that offers glorious views of sunrise and sunset amidst the snow-clad mountains.

Himal Eco Trek offers Sunrise & sunset tour, an opportunity to watch sunrise and sunset in the lap of the mighty mountains. It would be a memorable experience that may bring you in peace. Therefore, get ready for perfect harmony between nature and mankind. Enjoy the gratifying experience of sunrise & sunset tour along with the hostile behavior of the local people.

Highlights

Guided tour to the UNESCO Listed heritage sites in Kathmandu
Sunrise view from Nagarkot, Bandipur and Sarangkot
Sunset view from Chitwan National Park
Jungle safari in Chitwan National Park
Pokhara – the lakeside city and Sarangkot
Magnificent views of mountains in Annapurna range.

Cost Include

All the ground transports including pick up from airport to drop for departure
Accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara with breakfast
Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley in a private vehicle
An experienced guide for the tour
All the entrance fees
Airfare for the mountain flight
All governmental taxes and service charges

Cost Exclude

Meals (lunch, dinner) at a hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Bandipur
Airfare from your home country to Nepal (i.e. international flights)
Nepal visa fees
Your personal expenses for shopping, internet, telephone expenses, laundry and other recreational expenses
Cost for any adventure activities in Pokhara
Tips to guide, driver

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu

A representative from our office will pick you up at the airport and escort you to the hotel. Check in to the hotel and rest for a while. The representative will detail you about your itinerary and plans ahead. Stay at the hotel for the night.

Day 2: Everest Mt. flight, Kathmandu tour and Drive to Nagarkot

Early in the morning you will be picked up at your hotel for an enthralling mountain flight. Enjoy the wilderness in the mountains as you fly above the Himalayas in a most luxurious way. After accomplishing the mountain flight, enjoy your breakfast. You will be escorted for a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu then. Visit Kathmandu Durbar square at first and then you will be guided to Swayambhunath stupa, Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath respectively. After a sightseeing tour to the UNESCO listed heritage sites in Kathmandu, you will be driven to Nagrakot. Enjoy your evening at a hotel in Nagarkot

Day 3: Drive to Chitwan National Park

In the morning, we wake up early for some fascinating views of mountains and sunrise amidst it. After that we leave the place and head towards Chitwan National Park. Upon arrival, attend a short briefing on jungle tour. After that, you can either enjoy a walk around the park or opt for bird watching, canoeing, etc. In the evening; you will be entertained with a cultural dance and bonfire. Overnight at resort in the park

Day 4: Jungle tour in Chitwan

Enjoy a full day jungle safari in the national park. You can explore the jungle with elephant ride or jeep drive. If lucky, you may encounter wild animals like one horned rhino, Bengal tiger, langur monkeys, peacock, etc, in the evening, enjoy the views of sunset along the bank of Rapti River. Stay at a resort inside the national park for the night.

Day 5: Drive to Bandipur, 3.5 hrs

Today, after the breakfast, we start our drive to Bandipur. After around 3.5 hr drive, we reach Siddha cave which is one of the biggest caves in Asia. We visit the cave and explore Bandipur city. Bandipur is very popular for sericulture. It is a touristic place well known for the beautiful views of mountains and lush scenery it offers. We stay at a guesthouse in Bandipur for the night.

Day 6: Drive to Pokhara, 3hrs

We wake up early in the morning for the beautiful view of sunrise from Bandipur. After the sunrise view, we enjoy our breakfast and head towards Pokhara. Upon arrival, we check in the hotel and opt for a walk along the lakeside. In the serene water of Phewa lake, we can get a reflection of Mt. Macchapucchre which is amazing. We can also get a fascinating view of Annapurna range on a clear day. If we have enough time, we may also enjoy boating in the Phew lake. After exploring the lakeside, return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 7: Drive to Sarangkot, 20 minutes

Today, we head towards Sarangkot which is a beautiful village near Pokhara. It is also known as one of the best vantage point in Annapurna region. After a 20 minutes drive, we reach there. The village is best known for the wonderful views of mountains it offers. It is also a starting point for various adventure activities like zip flyer, paragliding, ultra light flight, etc. we can spend our day exploring the village. In the evening, we can stay at the view point for the mesmerizing views of sunset in between the ranges of Annapurna. Spend your night at a guesthouse in Sarangkot.

Day 8: Back to Kathmandu

Early in the morning, we wake up for a glorious view of sunrise from the mountains. The golden ray of sunlight on the white glittering mountains looks stunning. After admiring the glory of sunrise, we take our breakfast and relax for a while. You may even opt for any adventure activities if you like. In the afternoon, we return back to Kathmandu with a drive along the scenic route in Prithivi highway. Enjoy your night at a guesthouse in Kathmandu.

Day 9: Farewell

You will be escorted to the Kathmandu airport for your journey ahead. Hope you had a good time with us!