Nagarkot Map
Nagarkot is a hill station on the eastern rim of the Kathmandu Valley, known for sunrise views over the Himalaya from Langtang to, on clear days, Everest.
Key Facts
TypeViewpoint
LocationBhaktapur
DistrictBhaktapur
ProvinceBagmati
Coordinates27.7172° N, 85.5200° E
About Nagarkot
At about 2,175 m it is a popular overnight trip from Kathmandu. A viewing tower above the village and many hotel terraces face the mountains. Walking trails lead down to Changu Narayan, one of the oldest temples in the valley, and to Bhaktapur.
Nagarkot is about 32 km from Kathmandu, roughly 1.5 hours by road. Views are best from October to April.
Nearby
- Pashupatinath Temple - Sacred Hindu temple, UNESCO site
- Boudhanath Stupa - One of largest stupas in world
- Swayambhunath - Monkey Temple, ancient stupa
- Durbar Square Kathmandu - Royal palace complex, UNESCO site
- Durbar Square Patan - Ancient Newari architecture
- Durbar Square Bhaktapur - Best preserved durbar square
- Gosaikunda - Sacred alpine lake
- Kathmandu - Capital city of Nepal
- Lalitpur - City of fine arts, ancient Patan
- Bhaktapur - City of Devotees, UNESCO site