Nagarkot is a scenic hilly town in the midst of snow-capped mountains. It stands more than 7,000 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level and offers wonderful views of the Himalayan mountain range. Snap photos of the exceptional mountains that dwarf this tiny village.
Nagarkot is around 30km from Kathmandu International airport. The best way to reach is to take taxi from the airport.
The best time to visit Nagarkot are during the spring months of March, April, and early winters of October & November. The climate is pleasant in spring, and the hills look very pretty with the most colourful flowers in full bloom. You can enjoy activities like hiking and paragliding to the fullest during these months. May-September is the summer in Nagarkot and the heat will make outdoor activities a little difficult. There are sometimes heavy rainfall as well which makes it tough to stay there as a tourist. November-February are the winter months in Nagarkot, and the temperature starts to drop rapidly. There’s a lot of mist and fog because of the heightened humidity all year round. During the evening and night, the visibility gets reduced and touring out at this hour might seem a little problematic.
Nagarkot - The Himalayan Postcard Town
Located at a mere 28-kilometre drive away from Kathmandu, Nagarkot offers one of the best views of the Himalayas in the entire region as it has an altitude of 7000 feet (2000 metres)! Perched at the edge of Kathmandu Valley, Nagarkot gives you one of the widest panoramas of the Himalayan ranges - you can spot 8 out of the 13 Himalayan ranges from the comfort of your hotel. The mighty Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, Jugal, Everest, Numbur, Ganesh Himal and the Rolwaling ranges can be seen from Nagarkot on a clear day.
An erstwhile summer retreat of Nepali, Indian and British royalty, this village rose to fame after tourists thronged the area in recent years. The idyllic village sits serenely in the midst of nature - the only sounds you can hear are the birds chirping and the breeze whistling through the pines. One great advantage of this viewpoint is the close proximity to the capital, which means that you can easily access Nagarkot from Kathmandu without spending too much time and money on travel. Accommodation is also cheap here, as is the food - Nagarkot clearly wins on all fronts!