Nagarkot is a village in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It is 32 km north east of Kathmandu on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley. Nagarkot is famous for its Himalayan views, the Himalayan peaks at sunrise being particularly magnificent.
Besides scenic views and outdoor hiking, the town itself doesn't offer much, but this laid-back vibe (and not a tout in sight) makes Nagarkot a good place for long-term backpackers to spend two or three nights and plan the next leg of their trip.
Nagarkot is a somewhat rustic resort village high on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu valley. Situated on a ridge at the edge of the Valley, it offers great views of Himalayas, attractive mountain scenery and impressive views of those mountains at sunrise and sunset. From Nagarkot, one should have views of the major Himalayan peaks such as Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa (6,975 m), Shisha Pangma (8,012 m), Choyu, and Gauri Shankar (7,146 m). On a clear day, one can even see the tip of Mt Everest (8,848 m) from here. Arriving here in the afternoon and staying at one of the local hotels will give you the opportunity to see both sunset and the early morning sunrise over the mountains. Be aware that the view may be obscured by cloud, even in autumn, when the air is usually clear.
- Lookout Tower. At 2,164m on a ridge with great 360 degree views.
- Panoramic Hiking Trail. Nagarkot is surrounded by thickly forested hills of pine trees. If you are spending more than one night in Nagarkot, there is a 3-4 hour (12km) hiking loop around Nagarkot that goes through Rohini Bhanjyang, past terraced hillsides and rustic farmhouses. Free.
- Some commercial guidebooks still list a Paneer Cheese Factory. However this was destroyed in the 2015 earthquake.
Lookout Tower. At 2,164m on a ridge with great 360 degree views.
Panoramic Hiking Trail. Nagarkot is surrounded by thickly forested hills of pine trees. If you are spending more than one night in Nagarkot, there is a 3-4 hour (12km) hiking loop around Nagarkot that goes through Rohini Bhanjyang, past terraced hillsides and rustic farmhouses. Free.
Some commercial guidebooks still list a Paneer Cheese Factory. However this was destroyed in the 2015 earthquake.
From a visitor's perspective, the main raison d'être for Nagarkot is the views of the Himalayas. Other than numerous places to stay and a few places to eat, there is little else for sale.
There is one ATM, but it's only open during the day, and it only reads Visa and Visa Election cards.
Many of the hotels and lodges have restaurants; many travellers will choose to eat there. A few other establishments are available.
- Berg House Café. International dishes. dishes from NPR100-400.
- Food Republic. International and Indian dishes. Wi-Fi available. Dishes from NPR180.
Berg House Café. International dishes. dishes from NPR100-400.
Food Republic. International and Indian dishes. Wi-Fi available. Dishes from NPR180.