Nagarkot Private Tour

from 95 USD

The Nagarkot is a beautiful hill station is situated 32 kms east of the Kathmandu at an altitude of 2175 metres above the sea level and also known as tourist most liked tourist destination nearby Capital. The place is famous for the view of Himalayan ranges, stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west and Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east. Nagarkot is famous for sunrise and sunset viewing spot.

Destination Nepal

Region/Category Bhaktapur
Travel Duration 1 Days

Travel Season All Time
Max. Altitude 2100 Metres

Activity Style Leisure
Activity Level Easy

Transportation
Active Time 6-8 Hours

Group Size 01-16 Person
Tour Code No. JH-003

Trip Duration Days
Starting Point Hotel

Staring Days Day
Ending Point Hotel

Ending Days Day

Trip Description - Nagarkot Private Tour

Nagarkot is a former village development committee located in Bhaktapur District of Bagmati Province, 28 km east of Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and was part of Nagarkot Municipality at the time of the 2015 census. At the time of the 2011 census, it had a population of 4,571 and 973 households. Nagarkot is considered to be the most beautiful place in Bhaktapur district at an altitude of 2,195 meters. Nagarkot is also known for the sunrise view of the Himalayas including Everest and other peaks of the Himalayan range in eastern Nepal. A panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley can be seen from Nagarkot. The natural beauty of this place makes it a very popular trekking route for tourists.

Nagarkot commands one of the widest views of the Himalayas in the Kathmandu Valley (8 of Nepal’s 13 Himalayan ranges from here). These include the Annapurna Range, Manaslu Range, Ganesh Himal Range, Langtang Range, Jugal Range, Rolwaling Range, Mahalangur Range (Mount Everest Range) and Numbur Range with views of the Kathmandu Valley and Shivpuri National Park. For those active nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, there are many trekking opportunities in and around Nagarkot. Among them Nagarkot Eco Trail (Nature Walk) and Nagarkot panoramic hiking are the most popular. Paragliding can also be done while going to see Everest in Nagarkot.

Nagarkot was an ancient fort in the Kathmandu Valley that was built to monitor the external activities of other states and it is situated in a strategic location. Later, Nagarkot became a summer retreat for the royal family before becoming popular as an international hill station. As a hospitality industry like Gogreek Kattike Resort and Homestay, Kattike Bhanjyang Shankharapur-3 Nagarkot also has many service offers by homestays to tourists or travelers.

Details of inclusions and exclusions in package!

What's included in this tour
Services that are covered in the cost of tour price.

License holder experienced tour guide
An experienced driver and vehicle
Delicious local vegetarian food
Vehicle parking and fuel charges
Pick up and drop service from hotel

What's not included in this tour
Services that are not covered in the cost of tour price.

Soft and hot drinks during the tour
Entrance fee for monuments
Other costs if any apply.
Tips for guide and driver

Day 1 Nagarkot Day Tour

Swayambhunath

Swayambhunath stupa also called Monkey Temple. The Swayambhu Stupa crowns a hill to the west of Kathmandu. The huge white domed stupa surrounded by 13-stepped spires is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and it is said to be 2000 years old.

Boudhanath Stupa

It is located about 6 km east of the center of Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It is 36 meters high and presents one of the most striking examples of stupa design. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the region.

Pashupatinath

Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples in the world, located 5 km east of the city center. The richly ornate pagoda houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. History indicates the existence of the temple before 400 AD.

KTM Durbar Square

Kathmandu is both the capital of Nepal and the country’s largest city. Some of the interesting places in the city include Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kal-Bhairav, Kamari-Devi, Basantpur, Museum, Narayanhiti Museum Palace, and Garden of Dreams.