Nagarkot
Sunrise Town
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Bagmati , State: Central Region (Madhyamanchal) , Nepal
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Languages Spoken: Nepali
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Importance: It is renowned for its sunrise view of the Himalaya including Mount Everest as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal.
Best Time to Visit: August to November and -
International Access: -
Description
Located 30 km to the east of Kathmandu on the valley rim, Nagarkot is the favorite weekend getaway for those who seek Himalayan scenery and rural serenity. From Nagarkot, you witness the stunning view of mountains that extend all the way from Dhaulagiri in the west past Mt. Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east. The surrounding countryside of Nagarkot is great for walking. Accommodation in resort hotels and lodges. Nagarkot is situated at an elevation of 2,175 m and provides a grandstand panorama of the Himalaya. You can see five of the world's 10 tallest mountains - Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Makalu (8,463 m) and Manaslu (8,163 m) - and many other lesser summits. The snow peaks look especially gorgeous during sunset and sunrise. Surrounded by terraced hillsides and picturesque farm houses, the hilltop resort is the epitome of an idyllic escape - with only the wind and the sound of rustling leaves to disturb you. Bird watching is a joy in the forests here. Short hiking options abound. The most popular walk leads down from Nagarkot along a ridge to the temple of Changu Narayan - with views of Sankhu village to the right and Bhaktapur to the left. Another preferred trail leads south from Nagarkot to Nala and Banepa on the highway to Tibet.Location
Located 32 km east of Kathmandu.Climate
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Chitwan is one of the finest national parks in Asia renowned for its dense concentration of wildlife and top class tourist lodges, which provide the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat. Chitwan which means the ‘heart of the jungle’ is among the last surviving examples of the continuous band of forests and grasslands which one extended from the Indus river in Pakistan to the Burmese border. The main attraction here is the Royal Chitwan National Park, one of the largest forest regions in Asia teeming with wildlife such as the rare great one-horned rhinoceros, several species of deer, sloth bear, leopard, wild boa, fresh water dolphin, crocodile, more than 350 species of birds and the elusive Royal Bengal tiger.Royal Chitwan National Park is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site(natural ) list. Visitors to Chitwan may enjoy elephant back excursions, nature walks, canoe trips and jungle treks. There are several authorized agencies to organize such safaris. Visitors may also take a river raft, first driving from Kathmandu to the river Trishuli or Seti Khola. The five hour drive to Chitwan(165 km overland) from Kathmandu is filled with thrilling views of the hills, rivers and plains with jungles on either side.
The highest mountain in the world.
This is a place of natural beauty of 8163m high.The place is totally surrounded by thick forests that are filed with pine trees. These forests give an idyllic setting for the travelers to escape from the normal din and bustle of city life.
Heritage Tour II / NEP-011 (5 Days / 4 Nights)
Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Kathmandu
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu-Nagarkot
Day 3 : Nagarkot-Kathmandu
Day 4 : Kathmandu
Day 5 : Kathmandu
Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Kathmandu
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu-Nagarkot
Day 3 : Nagarkot-Kathmandu
Day 4 : Kathmandu
Day 5 : Kathmandu
Abode of Himalayas / NEP-014 (7 Days / 6 Nights)
Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Kathmandu
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu-Pokhara
Day 3 : Pokhara
Day 4 : Pokhara-Kathmandu
Day 5 : Kathmandu-Nagarkot
Day 6 : Nagarkot-Kathmandu
Day 7 : Kathmandu
Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Kathmandu
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu-Pokhara
Day 3 : Pokhara
Day 4 : Pokhara-Kathmandu
Day 5 : Kathmandu-Nagarkot
Day 6 : Nagarkot-Kathmandu
Day 7 : Kathmandu
I Love Nepal I / NEP-018 (10 Days / 9 Nights)
Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Chitwan-Lumbini-Pokhara-Kathmandu
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu-Nagarkot
Day 3 : Nagarkot-Chitwan
Day 4 : Chitwan
Day 5 : Chitwan-Lumbini
Day 6 : Lumbini-Pokhara
Day 7 : Pokhara
Day 8 : Pokhara-Kathmandu
Day 9 : Kathmandu
Day 10 : Kathmandu
Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Chitwan-Lumbini-Pokhara-Kathmandu
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu-Nagarkot
Day 3 : Nagarkot-Chitwan
Day 4 : Chitwan
Day 5 : Chitwan-Lumbini
Day 6 : Lumbini-Pokhara
Day 7 : Pokhara
Day 8 : Pokhara-Kathmandu
Day 9 : Kathmandu
Day 10 : Kathmandu
I Love Nepal II / NEP-019 (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Kathmandu-Chitwan-Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Kathmandu
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu
Day 3 : Kathmandu
Day 4 : Kathmandu-Chitwan
Day 5 : Chitwan
Day 6 : Chitwan
Day 7 : Chitwan-Pokhara
Day 8 : Pokhara-Jomsom
Day 9 : Jomsom
Day 10 : Jomsom-Pokhara
Day 11 : Pokhara-Kathmandu-Nagarkot
Day 12 : Nagarkot-Kathmandu
Day 13 : Kathmandu
Day 14 : Kathmandu
Kathmandu-Chitwan-Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Kathmandu
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu
Day 3 : Kathmandu
Day 4 : Kathmandu-Chitwan
Day 5 : Chitwan
Day 6 : Chitwan
Day 7 : Chitwan-Pokhara
Day 8 : Pokhara-Jomsom
Day 9 : Jomsom
Day 10 : Jomsom-Pokhara
Day 11 : Pokhara-Kathmandu-Nagarkot
Day 12 : Nagarkot-Kathmandu
Day 13 : Kathmandu
Day 14 : Kathmandu
Nagarkot, Nepal Tours
