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{{About|the village in Nepal|the Indian town historically known as Nagarkot|Kangra, Himachal Pradesh}}
{{About|the village in Nepal|the Indian town historically known as Nigarkot|Kangra, Himachal Pradesh}}
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'''Nagarkot''' is a [[village]] and [[Village Development Committee (Nepal)|Village Development Committee]] located 32&nbsp;km east of [[Kathmandu]], [[Nepal]] in [[Bhaktapur District]] in the [[Bagmati Zone]]. At the time of the [[census conducted in 2011]] it had a population of 4571 and had 973<ref>http://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/VDC_Municipality.pdf</ref> houses in it.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.nagarkothotels.blogspot.com|title=Peaceful Cottage & café du mont, Nagarkot Hillstation|publisher=Blogspot|accessdate=2008-08-26}}</ref> At an elevation of 2,195 meters, it is considered one of the most scenic spots in [[Bhaktapur District]]. It is renowned for its sunrise view of the [[Himalaya]] including [[Mount Everest]] as well as other snow-capped peaks of the [[Himalayan range]] of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the [[Kathmandu Valley]].<ref>Lonely Planet Nepal, p. 224–225</ref>
'''Nagarkot''' ({{langx|ne|नगरकोट}}) is a former [[Village Development Committee (Nepal)|Village Development Committee]] located 32&nbsp;km east of [[Kathmandu]], [[Nepal]] in [[Bhaktapur District]] in [[Bagmati Province]] and as of 2015 part of Nagarkot Municipality. At the time of the 2011 census it had a population of 4,571 and had 973<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/VDC_Municipality.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-11-01 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927102414/http://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/VDC_Municipality.pdf |archivedate=2013-09-27 }}</ref> houses in it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nagarkothotels.blogspot.com/|title=Peaceful Cottage & café du mont, Nagarkot Hillstation|publisher=Blogspot|accessdate=2008-08-26|archive-date=2011-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708054338/http://www.nagarkothotels.blogspot.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> At an elevation of 2,195 meters, it is considered one of the most scenic spots in [[Bhaktapur District]]. It is known for a sunrise view of the [[Himalaya]]s including [[Mount Everest]] as well as other peaks of the [[Himalayan range]] of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers views of the [[Kathmandu Valley]].<ref>Lonely Planet Nepal, p. 224–225</ref> The scenery of the place makes it a popular hiking route for tourists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everestuncensored.org/nagarkot-hiking/|title=Nagarkot Hiking|date=10 April 2014|access-date=5 December 2014|archive-date=10 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110043531/https://everestuncensored.org/nagarkot-hiking/|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is located approximately 7000&nbsp;ft (2000 m) above sea level and 28&nbsp;km from Kathmandu International Airport.


Nagarkot commands one of the broadest views of the Himalayas in the Kathmandu valley (8 Himalayan ranges of Nepal out of 13 from here). The ranges include [[Annapurna]] range, [[Manaslu]] range, [[Ganesh himal]] range, [[Langtang]] range, Jugal range, [[Rolwaling]] range, [[Mahalangur]] range (Everest range) and [[Numbur]] range with views of the [[Kathmandu valley]] and [[Shivapuri National Park]].
Nagarkot is an international tourist destination with spectacular views of the whole Langtang range, sunrise on the mountains and sunset views.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/nagarkot|title=Nagarkot|publisher=Flickr|date=|accessdate=2013-07-21}}</ref> The scenic beauty of the place makes it a very popular hiking route for tourists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everestuncensored.org/nagarkot-hiking/|title=Nagarkot Hiking}}</ref>


For nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, there are many hiking opportunities in and around Nagarkot.{{fact|date=October 2023}} Among them, Nagarkot eco trail (nature walk) along with [[Nagarkot panoramic hiking trail]] is the most popular ones.{{fact|date=October 2023}} It is also possible to do paragliding with Everest view in Nagarkot.{{fact|date=October 2023}}
Located approximately 7000&nbsp;ft (2000 m) above sea level and 28&nbsp;km from Kathmandu International Airport, Nagarkot is a world famous hills station with views of the Himalayas, rolling hills, deep valleys, and pine forests in a rural atmosphere.


Situated in a strategic location, Nagarkot was an ancient fort of the Kathmandu valley built to monitor the external activities of other kingdoms. Later, it became a summer retreat for the royal family before becoming popular as an international hill station.
A viewpoint spot to enjoy the sunrise and sunset with Himalayan vistas, Nagarkot commands one of the broadest views of the snow capped Himalayas in the Kathmandu valley (8 Himalayan ranges of Nepal out of 13 from here). The ranges include [[Annapurna]] range, [[Manaslu]] range, [[Ganesh himal]] range, [[Langtang]] range, Jugal range, [[Rolwaling]] range, [[Mahalangur]] range (Everest range) and [[Numbur]] range with splendid views of the [[Kathmandu valley]] and [[Shivapuri National Park]].


==Climate==
Situated in a strategic location, Nagarkot was an ancient fort of the Kathmandu valley to monitor external activities of another kingdoms. Later, it became a summer retreat for the royal family before becoming popular as an international hill station.


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'''Transport Details'''
|metric first=y
Public buses are the main form of transportation and are incredibly cheap, incredibly uncomfortable and tediously slow. The buses to Nagarkot leave in every hour and is always packed. Buses leave almost every hour for 40 NPR. The drive passes through the beautiful fields along Bhaktapur and later pine forest until you get there. Or you can simply take a small taxi (Suzuki Maruti) from Kathmandu, which costs about 2,000 NPR from the tourist area of Thamel.
|single line=y
|collapsed = Y
|location = Nagarkot, elevation {{convert|2163|m|ft|abbr=on}}, (1976–2005)
|Jan high C = 12.7
|Feb high C = 14.6
|Mar high C = 18.8
|Apr high C = 22.3
|May high C = 22.9
|Jun high C = 23.1
|Jul high C = 22.5
|Aug high C = 22.6
|Sep high C = 22.0
|Oct high C = 20.4
|Nov high C = 17.3
|Dec high C = 14.0
|Jan low C = 2.6
|Feb low C = 4.1
|Mar low C = 7.4
|Apr low C = 10.6
|May low C = 12.3
|Jun low C = 15.2
|Jul low C = 15.4
|Aug low C = 15.2
|Sep low C = 15.3
|Oct low C = 11.0
|Nov low C = 6.9
|Dec low C = 4.1
| year low C =
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 19.3
|Feb precipitation mm = 18.1
|Mar precipitation mm = 25.9
|Apr precipitation mm = 55.0
|May precipitation mm = 147.5
|Jun precipitation mm = 325.5
|Jul precipitation mm = 473.7
|Aug precipitation mm = 477.9
|Sep precipitation mm = 253.6
|Oct precipitation mm = 65.8
|Nov precipitation mm = 9.1
|Dec precipitation mm = 11.9
| year precipitation mm = 1883.7
|source 1 = Agricultural Extension in South Asia<ref name = AESA>{{cite web
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231013221356/https://www.aesanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/888-Temporal-and-Spatial-Variability-of-Climate-Change-Over-Nepal-1976-2005.pdf
| archive-date = 13 October 2023
| url = https://www.aesanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/888-Temporal-and-Spatial-Variability-of-Climate-Change-Over-Nepal-1976-2005.pdf
| title = TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF CLIMATE CHANGE OVER NEPAL (1976-2005)
| publisher=Agricultural Extension in South Asia
| access-date = 14 October 2023}}</ref>
}}


==Gallery==
<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Culture en terrasses (Région de Nagarkot) (8450634940).jpg
File:2015-03-18 Nagarkot DSCF2106.jpg|Streets at Nagarkot
File:Did you see the reflection at the pond.jpg
File:Distillery Nagarkot Nepal.jpg
File:Sunrise View from Nagarkot - Flickr - anantal.jpg|View of Nagarkot
File:Farmhouse Nagarkot Nepal.jpg
File:Sunrise at Nagarkot, Nepal 2.jpg|Sunrise at Nagarkot
File:A view from Nagarkot panoramic hiking trail, 7 May 2019 7.jpg|A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
File:Flower plant number 107.jpg
File:A view from Nagarkot panoramic hiking trail, 7 May 2019 6.jpg|A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
File:Geodetic Survey Tower Nagarkot Nepal1.jpg
File:Geodetic Survey Tower Nagarkot Nepal2.jpg
File:Nagarkot 01012609.JPG|Nagarkot
File:Girl in Nagarkot.jpg
File:Gravity Station, Geodetic Observatory Nagarkot Nepal.jpg
File:Green forest and flowers.jpg
File:Green forest blues sky and the clouds.jpg
File:Jalpadevi Temple.jpg
File:Just green and clean.jpg
File:La vallée de Katmandou dans la brume (Népal) (8449231680).jpg
File:Le Dorje Lakpa (Himalaya, Népal) (8449549937).jpg
File:Le Gan Chenpo (Himalaya, Népal) (8446635289).jpg
File:Le Langtang Lirung (Himalaya, Népal) (8448200379).jpg
File:Mahadev Pokhari.jpg
File:Mountain scene from Nagarkot, Nepal - Flickr - thapa.laxman.jpg
File:Mouth watering fruit called kafal.jpg
File:Mur peint (Région de Nagarkot) (8450041179).jpg
File:NAST Astronomical Lab Nagarkot Nepal.jpg
File:NAST Astronomical Observatory Nagarkot Nepal.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==External links==
==External links==
{{Wikivoyage|Nagarkot}}
*[http://www.nagarkot.com.np Website]
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*{{Official website|http://www.nagarkot.com.np }}


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[[Category:Geography of Nepal]]

[[Category:Populated places in Bhaktapur District]]
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[[Category:Himalayas]]
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[[Category:Hill stations in Nepal]]

Latest revision as of 06:08, 10 November 2024

This article is about the village in Nepal. For the Indian town historically known as Nigarkot, see Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
Nagarkot
नगरक
(anciently known as Mandapgiri)
former Village Development Committee
Hill station
Nickname: 
Mandapgiri
Nagarkot is located in Nepal
Nagarkot
Nagarkot
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 27°43′25″N 85°31′29″E / 27.7236°N 85.5247°E / 27.7236; 85.5247
Country   Nepal
ProvinceBagmati Province
DistrictBhaktapur District
AreaChangunarayan
Elevation
2,175 m (7,136 ft)
Population
 (1991)
 • Total
3,504
 • Religions
Hindu
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)
Postal code
44812
Area code01

Nagarkot (Nepali: नगरकोट) is a former Village Development Committee located 32 km east of Kathmandu, Nepal in Bhaktapur District in Bagmati Province and as of 2015 part of Nagarkot Municipality. At the time of the 2011 census it had a population of 4,571 and had 973[1] houses in it.[2] At an elevation of 2,195 meters, it is considered one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur District. It is known for a sunrise view of the Himalayas including Mount Everest as well as other peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers views of the Kathmandu Valley.[3] The scenery of the place makes it a popular hiking route for tourists.[4] It is located approximately 7000 ft (2000 m) above sea level and 28 km from Kathmandu International Airport.

Nagarkot commands one of the broadest views of the Himalayas in the Kathmandu valley (8 Himalayan ranges of Nepal out of 13 from here). The ranges include Annapurna range, Manaslu range, Ganesh himal range, Langtang range, Jugal range, Rolwaling range, Mahalangur range (Everest range) and Numbur range with views of the Kathmandu valley and Shivapuri National Park.

For nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, there are many hiking opportunities in and around Nagarkot.[citation needed] Among them, Nagarkot eco trail (nature walk) along with Nagarkot panoramic hiking trail is the most popular ones.[citation needed] It is also possible to do paragliding with Everest view in Nagarkot.[citation needed]

Situated in a strategic location, Nagarkot was an ancient fort of the Kathmandu valley built to monitor the external activities of other kingdoms. Later, it became a summer retreat for the royal family before becoming popular as an international hill station.

Climate

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Climate data for Nagarkot, elevation 2,163 m (7,096 ft), (1976–2005)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 12.7
(54.9) 		14.6
(58.3) 		18.8
(65.8) 		22.3
(72.1) 		22.9
(73.2) 		23.1
(73.6) 		22.5
(72.5) 		22.6
(72.7) 		22.0
(71.6) 		20.4
(68.7) 		17.3
(63.1) 		14.0
(57.2) 		19.4
(67.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 2.6
(36.7) 		4.1
(39.4) 		7.4
(45.3) 		10.6
(51.1) 		12.3
(54.1) 		15.2
(59.4) 		15.4
(59.7) 		15.2
(59.4) 		15.3
(59.5) 		11.0
(51.8) 		6.9
(44.4) 		4.1
(39.4) 		10.0
(50.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 19.3
(0.76) 		18.1
(0.71) 		25.9
(1.02) 		55.0
(2.17) 		147.5
(5.81) 		325.5
(12.81) 		473.7
(18.65) 		477.9
(18.81) 		253.6
(9.98) 		65.8
(2.59) 		9.1
(0.36) 		11.9
(0.47) 		1,883.7
(74.16)
Source: Agricultural Extension in South Asia[5]
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  • Streets at Nagarkot
    Streets at Nagarkot
  • View of Nagarkot
    View of Nagarkot
  • Sunrise at Nagarkot
    Sunrise at Nagarkot
  • A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
    A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
  • A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
    A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
  • Nagarkot
    Nagarkot

References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2012-11-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Peaceful Cottage & café du mont, Nagarkot Hillstation". Blogspot. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
  3. ^ Lonely Planet Nepal, p. 224–225
  4. ^ "Nagarkot Hiking". 10 April 2014. Archived from the original on 10 January 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  5. ^ "TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF CLIMATE CHANGE OVER NEPAL (1976-2005)" (PDF). Agricultural Extension in South Asia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
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