Nagarkot Day Hiking

Nagarkot Day Hiking is famous activity near Kathmandu. Nagarkot is located 32 km east of Kathmandu, in Bhaktapur District. At an elevation of 2,195 meters, it is considered one of the most scenic spots. It is renowned for its sunrise view of the Himalayas including Mount Everest as well as other snow-capped peaks. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. Nagarkot is an international tourist destination with spectacular views of the whole Langtang range, sunrise on the mountains, and sunset views. Driving to Nagarkot is also a different experience because it passes through the unique pine forest of hills which is a completely different experience just a few away from Kathmandu city.

Bhaktpur and Nagarkot tour

The route of the Nagarkot day tour is also passing by an antique city Bhaktapur. You will have also the chance to visit this unique and small city. Bhaktapur has antique and unique architecture, surrounding stories behind the temple and palaces of old Malla Kings. Bhaktapur was the largest of the three Newar kingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley and was the capital of Nepal during the great ‘Malla Kingdom’ until the second half of the 15th century. Witness some of the most magnificent and historic structures such as the 55-Window Palace, Vatsala Temple, Nyatapola Temple, and the Golden Gate which display the culture and craftsmanship unique to the people of Bhaktapur. The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is definitely worth the visit if you’re ever in Nepal.

Hike down to Changunarayan Temple

The Nagarkot day Hiking starts in the early morning from your hotel in Kathamandu to drive to Nagarkot it takes around 1 and a half hours to drive where you have the fabulous Himalayan view from here and you will have breakfast at Nagarkot. later we hike down to Changunarayan Temple, which around 3-4 hours visit Changunarayan Temple a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is said the be the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley.