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Place in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Photo: Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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.
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At on a ridge with great 360 degree views.
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.
International dishes.
International and Indian dishes. Wi-Fi available.
Used to be one of the less expensive places in Nagarkot with just 10 rooms, now has become a more pricey and established accommodation. The octagonal shaped tower provides a panorama of the Himalayas and the Kathmandu valley. Wi-Fi available.
Perhaps the best views in the area; heated pool and Jacuzzi, even a private helipad.
Some of the least expensive rooms in town; good views. Wi-Fi available.
Rooms with and without bathrooms, cottages and large suites. Includes a restaurant and good views to the mountains. Wi-Fi available.
family-run accommodation with around 8 rooms. located near town centre yet away from the vehicles on the main road.
Trekking
If you have more time, trekking is a good way to get in to / out of Nagarkot. The village is on the Kathmandu Valley Cultural Trekking Trail.5 h.
Mountain Biking
Another way to approach Nagarkot is by mountain bike from Bhaktapur. The route is steep and somewhat tortuous and you may decide instead to leave Nagarkot (i.e. downhill) using this method.
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