Nagarkot is an all year round destination with something to offer for visitors. Though to experience the grandeur of the Himalaya, the best time to visit is during the months of October to December and Mar/Apr month. Spring time during February to May is enchanting time to visit with green valleys and mist shrouded mountain views, at this time of year wildflowers abound, the weather is mild and the villagers busy in the fields.
Nagarkot is a village in central Nepal, at the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. It is also one of the best place to visit for tourist as it’s known for its views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest (In clear weather with powerful binocular) to the northeast, which are especially striking at sunrise and sunset. The surrounding scrubland is laced with trails and home to many butterflies.
Nagarkot is one of the nearest and most famous Mountain View point from Kathmandu. Enjoy the sunset over the Himalayas. Nagarkot is situated 32 km east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2175 m above sea level. Nagarkot is a popular tourist spot of Nepal. The panorama of the major peaks of eastern Nepal Himalayas including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest-if weather permits), can be seen from here). The Himalayan peaks Like Manaslu (8463 in). Ganesh Hinial (7111 in), Langtang (7246 in), ChobaBhanre (60l6 in), Gaurishanker (7134 m) and number (6957 in), are also clearly seen from Nagarkot). After check in Enjoy sunset and relaxation.

Nagarkot is located 32km north-east from Kathmandu. Nagarkot also observes the views of Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, airport, terraced field, several villages, and Indravati River valley. The most popular hill station near Kathmandu suggests the mountain panorama, tranquil, fresh breeze, various plants, birds, sunrise, sunset, and hiking trails to Changu Narayan, Dhulikhel, Sankhu, Chisapani. From the Nagarkot you can see the fantastic Mountain views of Khumbu ranges, Langtang rages, Manaslu, Dorje Lakpa, Mt Everest etc as well as the beautiful view of the sunrise and sun set in the Himalayan range. From Nagarkot you also see the excellent view of the Indrawati River valley in the east as well as the panoramic view of the Kathmandu valley in the west. The captivating landscapes and hills with the view of the Kathmandu valley make your Nagarkot tour a superb and lifetime memory. The winter months of December, January, and February get overnight temperature zero and snowfalls.

AccessFrom Kathmandu Int’l Airport 28 Km 1.5Hr
From Kathmandu City 32 Km 1.5 Hr
From Patan City 34 Km 1.5 Hr
From Bhaktapur City 20 Km 30 Min

Temperature in Nagarkot
Spring (March-May): 8⁰ C to 23⁰ C
Summer (June-August): 15⁰ C to 23⁰ C
Autumn (September-November): 7⁰ C to 22⁰ C
Winter (December-February): 3⁰ C to 13⁰ C

Rani Jhula
Known as the Queen Bridge, Rani Jhula is a suspension bridge offering captivating views of the surrounding landscapes and mountains. Nearby lies a hidden gem: a serene waterfall, providing visitors with a refreshing and peaceful experience

Nagarkot View Tower
Nagarkot’s premier tourist attraction, the Nagarkot View Tower, stands approximately 2100 meters above sea level. Offering a 360-degree panorama, visitors can admire the Kathmandu Valley, lush national parks, rolling hills, and the majestic Himalayas.

Hiking
Experience the beauty of Nagarkot with our guided hiking tours. Choose from panoramic, nature, and view tower trails, each offering unique views and experiences. Discover the tranquility of Mahankal Temple, Nagarkot View Tower, where a short hike leads to scenic vistas and spiritual solace

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When to Visit
Nagarkot is an all year round destination with something to offer for visitors. Though to experience the grandeur of the Himalaya, the best time to visit is during the months of October to December, when the weather is crisp and the sky’s and clear. Spring time during February to May is enchanting time to visit with green valleys and mist shrouded mountain views, at this time of year wildflowers abound, the weather is mild and the villagers busy in the fields.
What to Bring
For your stay in Nagarkot, you don’t need much. Just bring along your personal items, a warm jacket or jumper for the evening, your camera to capture to views. The evening can get chilly so make sure you have warm clothes.
Nagarkot to Banepa:- The town of Banepa is 29km far from Kathmandu valley and its main town on the way to Dhulikhel on the Arniko highway. From Nagarkot start the walk near the look out tower at the southern part of the ridge and follow a steep descent to the southeast. The trail pass through nala with interesting temple then reach to Banepa and then by bus back to Kathmandu
Nagarkot to Sundarijal:- From Nagarkot it takes 2 days to reach Sundarijal following the valley rim. From Sundarijal can walk to Gokarna, Bodhnath, then Kathmandu and also possible to continues to Shivapuri the Buddhanilkanth. The trail follows through the village of Kattike then turns right to Jorsim Pauwa then down through Baag Dhara to chowki bhanjyang. From Chowki Bhanjyang one hour walk to Bhotichour then walk return to Chowki Bhanjyang then goes to Chautara then goes to Mulkharka then Sundarijal.
Nagarkot to Changu Narayan Temple:- Walking down to Changu Narayan is more interesting then to walk Bhaktapur from Nagarkot. It is very easy to see the long spur of Kathmandu valley. The Changu Narayan beautiful temple is on the top of this bump on the ridge line. the walking trail from Nagarkot parallels the road to Bhaktapur along a ridge, take the climbs up hill through a pine forest for about 20 minutes to reach until top of the ridge and then follow the ridge line then down to changu narayan. The shining roof of the Changu Narayan appears above the village of Changeu itself, from where some paved street leads to the temple.
Nagarkot to Sankhu:- From Nagarkot a dirt road goes to Sankhu through Katike village then take a left edge of down for more interesting walk take minor road that turn off sharply to the right down