Description
Nagarkot Hiking / Day Tour
Introduction
Nepal is a magical country which is a heady mix of beauty, nature and wildlife. The breathtaking views of the high Himalayas are indeed a sight to behold. Clearly, they are also an adventurer’s dream, and we can always find hopeful trekkers and mountaineers waiting to scale the tall peaks. Some feisty tourists may not have the time to spare as well. This is where hikes come in! Hikes are comfortable walking or climbing trips, usually ending in a day or two. If you’re in Kathmandu for a short while but still want to get a whiff of pristine mountain air, a hike is your best bet – they’re cheap, noteworthy, and gorgeous and do wonders for your health as well.
Hiking around Kathmandu offers an opportunity to see fantastic mountain views and explore Nepalese countryside without going too far and without climbing high. Besides that we do not have to lose the comfort of the city while doing these hikes.
The Kathmandu valley offers plenty of hiking routes and day trips. These hikes generally take 4 to 6 hours of walking to arrive at the destinations. We can either return the same day or stay overnight. The trails pass through the sub-alpine forests and the rural countryside witnessing the amazing Nepalese typical culture and their lifestyle.
Trip overview
Nagarkot hiking is one of the most popular day trips in Nepal. The hill is located at an altitude of 2195m. In Bhaktapur District, 32 km east from Kathmandu.Nagarkot is famous for sunrise and sunset view as well as the panoramic view of Himalayan range. In a clear day, 8 out of 13 Himalayan range of Nepal are visible from Nagarkot and they are Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal Himal, Rolwaling, Everest and Numbur range. Hence, Nagarkot hill is also known as the international hill station for its uniqueness.
The day hike to Nagarkot is truly a great and enjoyable walk on the foot hills of Central Himalaya. All age-groups can join in to feel the fresh country air. The trail passes through the nice rural villages and the cool forest of pine and rhododendron with the chirping sound of birds. So, this is an opportunity to escape for a day away from busy metropolitan city life.
Nagarkot is highlighted as a great spot for mountain lovers. Many hotels and resorts are available with an outstanding view through the room window and/or balcony. Also, we can go to Nagarkot view tower at the south of the village that offers 360 degree views of the Himalayas along with the scenic view of Kathmandu valley.
Hiking in Nagarkot can be access through different routes. Among the various routes, hike from Chagunarayan or from Sankhu are more preferable. And the trip to Nagarkot can be made for a day trip to multi day according to our interest.
Quick facts
Trip duration: 1 Day
Walking hours: 3 – 4 hrs.
Best time: Oct- Dec, March – May
Max. Elevation: 2195m.
Difficulty: Moderate with ups and down walks
Trip style: Hiking & Sightseen
Starts / Ends in: Chagunarayan / Nagarkot
Transportation: Car + Coach
Group size: 2-12 people
Attractions:
Trip Itinerary:
- Start early in the morning after a hearty breakfast where our guide picks us for short ride of an hour to reach at Chagunarayan Temple premises and its old medieval type village.
- Explore the village of Newar people with fascinating rural farm life. We will visit the Chagunarayan temple and its nice courtyard believed as one of the oldest monuments of Nepal. Moreover, witness the temple of pagoda style, a masterpiece of architecture.
- Start hiking past farm fields and villages encountering more hill tribe people with their traditional farm life on reaching at Telkot, after walking an hour through cool woodland of tall pines and rhododendron trees.Telkot is a small village and mediating point between Chagunarayan Temple and the Nagarkot.
- Now, it’s time for steep climb for one and half an hour from Telkot passing a small nice temple area of Lord Shiva. And then on gradual uphill through farm villages to reach famous hill town at Nagarkot after an exciting walk of the day.
- At Nagarkot, enjoy its beautiful surrounding of alpine woodland with dramatic landscapes and snow-capped mountain views and the Kathmandu valley. If you want to stay for overnight at Nagarkot to observe striking sunrise over Himalayan peaks. You can do. For this you have to manage accommodation yourself or we can do on behalf of you. If not, drive back to Kathmandu, after enjoying a lovely Nagarkot Hiking for a day.
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We can customize this trip as per your schedule, budget and preferences. If you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us.
