Nagarkot is located 25km from Koteshwor or 30km in Kathmandu and is around 70-80 minute in Scorpio or Toyota Hiace. This place is perfect viewpoint for Himalayan Range, including Mount Everest and most the peak above 8000 Meter, which are World’s top peaks. Nagarkot visit is best during October to April. If you are planning to go for Sunrise view in the early morning, have someone confirm that atmosphere is clear for Mountain View. You will see Kathmandu is on the valley of bowl from Nagarkot. Nagarkot is at 2100 meter above the sea level. Have a look to your left, below overview.
Nagarkot is considered as 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 a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. The scenic beauty of the place makes it a very popular hiking route for tourists. 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 Himalaya range, Langtang range, Jugal range, Rolwaling range, Mahalangur range (Everest range) and Number range with views of the Kathmandu valley and Shivapuri National Park.
Sights of interest in Nagarkot
Himalaya is first to get Sun ray and last to get light from the sun. You could see top 8 out of top 13 top of the mountains of the world from Nagarkot.
Mount Everest can be seen from Nagarkot, but it has to be a clear day though. If you have Binocular, you could see it real good image of the all the top peaks of the Himalaya from Nagarkot.
Nagarkot is considered as 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 a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. The scenic beauty of the place makes it a very popular hiking route for tourists. It is located approximately 7000 ft. (2000 m) above sea level and 28 km from Kathmandu International Airport.
