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Nagarkot

नगरक
(anciently known as Mandapgiri)
Nagarkot नगरक (anciently known as Mandapgiri)
former Village Development Committee ; Hill station
	Nickname: Mandapgiri
	Nagarkot Location in Nepal
	Coordinates: 27°43′25″N 85°31′29″E / 27.7236°N 85.5247°E
Country	Nepal
Province	Bagmati Province
District	Bhaktapur District
Area	Changunarayan
Elevation	2,175 m (7,136 ft)
Population (1991)
• Total	3,504
• Religions	Hindu
Time zone	UTC+5:45 (NST)
Postal code	44812
Area code	01

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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

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]

Gallery

Streets at Nagarkot
View of Nagarkot
Sunrise at Nagarkot
A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
Nagarkot

References

^ "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)
^ "Peaceful Cottage & café du mont, Nagarkot Hillstation". Blogspot. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
^ Lonely Planet Nepal, p. 224–225
^ "Nagarkot Hiking". 10 April 2014. Archived from the original on 10 January 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
^ "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.

External links

Official website

[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.

[AESA-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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v t e Bhaktapur District
Headquarter: Bhaktapur
	Municipalities	Bhaktapur Municipality Changunarayan Municipality Madhyapur Thimi Municipality Suryabinayak Municipality
	Former VDCs	Bageshwari Balkot Balkumari Bode Changunarayan Chapacho Chhaling Chittpol Dadhikot Duwakot Gundu Jhaukhel Kautunje Lokanthali Nagadesh Nagarkot Nankhel Sipadol Sirutar Sudal Tathali

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International	VIAF
National	United States Israel