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{{About|the village in Nepal|the Indian town historically known as Nagarkot|Kangra, Himachal Pradesh}}
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|name = Nagarkot
|name = Nagarkot
|other_name = (anciently known as Mandapgiri)
|other_name = (anciently known as Mandapgiri)
|native_name = नगरकोट
|native_name = नगरक
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|nickname = Mandapgiri
|settlement_type = former [[Village development committee (Nepal)|Village Development Committee]] <br/> [[Hill station]]
|settlement_type = former [[Village development committee (Nepal)|Village Development Committee]] <br/> [[Hill station]]
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|subdivision_name1 = [[Bagmati Zone]]
|subdivision_name1 = [[Bagmati Province]]
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|subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Nepal|District]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Bhaktapur District]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Bhaktapur District]]
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'''Nagarkot''' is a former [[Village Development Committee (Nepal)|Village Development Committee]] located 32&nbsp;km east of [[Kathmandu]], [[Nepal]] in [[Bhaktapur District]] in the [[Bagmati Zone]] and as of 2015 part of Nagarkot Municipality. At the time of the 2011 census it had a population of 4571 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 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927102414/http://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/VDC_Municipality.pdf |archivedate=2013-09-27 |df= }}</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 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 a panoramic view of the [[Kathmandu Valley]].<ref>Lonely Planet Nepal, p. 224–225</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> It is located approximately 7000&nbsp;ft (2000 m) above sea level and 28&nbsp;km from Kathmandu International Airport.
'''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 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 those active nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, there are lots of hiking opportunities to do in and around Nagarkot. Among them, nagarkot eco trail (nature walk)along with '''[[Nagarkot panoramic hiking trail]]''' is the most popular ones. You can also do Paragliding with Everest view in Nagarkot.
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}}


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.
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.


==Gallery==
==Climate==


{{Weather box|width=auto
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|metric first=y
File:Nagarkot's view of the mountain range.jpg|View of the valley and the mountain range to the north-east of Nagarkot in the very early morning
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File:2015-03-18 Nagarkot at sunrise from Hotel Galaxy DSCF2045.jpg|Nagarkot at sunrise
|collapsed = Y
File:Nagarkot Geodic Survey Tower Nagarkot Nepal.jpg|Nagarkot Geodic Survey Tower Nagarkot Nepal
|location = Nagarkot, elevation {{convert|2163|m|ft|abbr=on}}, (1976–2005)
File:Script about Trigonometric Station Geodetic Observatory Nagarkot Nepal.jpg|Script about Trigonometric Station Geodetic Observatory Nagarkot Nepal
|Jan high C = 12.7
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|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>
}}


==See also==
==Gallery==
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File:2015-03-18 Nagarkot DSCF2106.jpg|Streets at Nagarkot
*[[Nagarkot massacre]]
File:Sunrise View from Nagarkot - Flickr - anantal.jpg|View of Nagarkot
*[[Bhaktapur District]]
File:Sunrise at Nagarkot, Nepal 2.jpg|Sunrise at Nagarkot
*[[Naikap Purano Bhanjyang]]
File:A view from Nagarkot panoramic hiking trail, 7 May 2019 7.jpg|A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
File:A view from Nagarkot panoramic hiking trail, 7 May 2019 6.jpg|A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
File:Nagarkot 01012609.JPG|Nagarkot
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Geography of Nepal]]
[[Category:Populated places in Bhaktapur District]]
[[Category:Populated places in Bhaktapur District]]
[[Category:Himalayas]]
[[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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