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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 places for the royals before becoming popular as an international hill station. |
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 places for the royals before becoming popular as an international hill station. |
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Nagarkot is a great place for active, energetic and health conscious travelers who live life to discover. It is the place to enjoy the Himalayan vistas, of course weather permitted, with lots of spectacular hiking trails and beautiful nature walks. |
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A sense of the real Nepal away from the capital city as you can enjoy some of the best views of the Himalayas ( for your gentle reminder, NEPAL is a mountainous country with the concentration of the highest peaks in the planet), and where you can hike and relax in quiet with some great mountain views. So, if you are looking some inspiration and ideas for hiking tips and suggestions. |
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You can experience some great outdoors in Nagarkot such as : |
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Nature Eco trail: |
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quiet walk inside the pine trees where you can enjoy the freshness of nature and take lots of mountain oxygen. Even the latest research has shown that walking is very good for health and also for improving your creativity. You can do some inspirational thinking while wandering inside the nature trail with an opportunity to have some beautiful bird watching as well. |
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360 views tower walk: |
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It is a scenic uphill walk in the top of the hill where you will awarded with the spectacular views of the Himalayas, kathmandu valley, national park, verdant valleys and lush greenery. You can inspire your mind with 360 unparalleled panorama of nature with the views of the 8 ranges of the Himalayas out of 13, one of the broadest views for Himalayan views. |
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Tamang village walk: |
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In this hiking trail, you can experience the great outdoor with a blend of nature and culture. You will explore the Tamang people, one of the 120 ethnic groups living in Nepal and their social milieu. They are very rich in culture with their own unique art of living. Views of the unobstructed landscapes with the panorama of the rolling hills, deep valleys and pine trees are simply refreshing for eyes. |
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Recommended for outdoor enthusiasts, family travelers, green travelers, adventure seekers, wellness travelers. |
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Nagarkot
नगरकोट | |
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 Crops and houses on the hills of Nagarkot | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Zone | Bagmati Zone |
| District | Bhaktapur District |
| Population (1991) | |
• Total | 3,504 |
| • Religions | Hindu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Nagarkot is a village and Village Development Committee located 32 km east of Kathmandu, Nepal in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 3,504 and had 655 houses in it.[1] 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.[2]
Nagarkot is an international tourist destination with spectacular views of the whole Langtang range, sunrise on the mountains and sunset views.[3]
Located approximately 7000 ft (2000 m) above sea level and 28 km from Kathmandu International Airport, Nagarkot is a world famous hills station commanding breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayas, rolling hills, deep valleys, lush pine forests in a quaint rural atmosphere.
Considered as the best viewpoint spot to enjoy the magnificent sunrise and sunset with spectacular 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.
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 places for the royals before becoming popular as an international hill station.
Transport Details
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.
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A house and some cattle in Nagarkot -
Village distillery -
Valley and Mountains
References
- ^ "Peaceful Cottage & café du mont, Nagarkot Hillstation". Blogspot. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
- ^ Lonely Planet Nepal, p. 224–225
- ^ ""nagarkot"". Flickr. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
External links
Headquarter: Bhaktapur | |||
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