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 Nagarkot is a
popular tourist destination of Nepal. The panoramic view of
the major peaks including Mt. Everest can be seen from here.
This place is also famous for viewing sunrise and sunset.
Nagarkot, located 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu, is one of
the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur district and is renowned
for its spectacular sunrise view of the Himalaya when the
weather is clear. Visitors often travel to Nagarkot from
Kathmandu to spend the night so that they can be there for
the breathtaking sunrise. Nagarkot has become famous as one
of the best spots to view Mount Everest as well as other
snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal.
It also offers an excellent view of the Indrawati river
valley to the east. With an elevation of 2,195 meters,
Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Valley and is
described by visitors as a place whose beauty endures year
round.
Favourite spots:
Many visitors prefer to visit Nagarkot in the spring when
surrounding valleys break out in a rich kaleidoscope of
different coloured flowers. The flowers are beautiful
against the serene backdrop of the snow-covered mountains.
Ever popular among the tourists are the short treks and
picnics which Nagarkot offers. Treks from Nagarkot are
unique and delightful. For anyone who wants to have an
adventure without exerting much efforts, a hike to
Nagarkot's surrounding areas would be a good option. One can
traverse short distances on trekking trails and come close
to nature's wonders such as the outer of verdant forests,
flower-covered meadows and unusual rock formations.
What's really great:
 Most of the people coming up here for the views simply park
themselves on a terrace or prop themselves up in bed at
dawn. However, if you want an even better view than the one
from your lodge, hike an hour from Nagarkot to the viewing
tower that can be seen to the south. From this tower, you
can even see Mount Everest, which isn't visible from the
lodges at Nagarkot. While the top activity at Nagarkot is
sitting back and gazing at the long wall of snow-covered
peaks that stretches off into the distance, this is also a
great place to get an idea of what trekking is all about.
Several long day hikes are possible from Nagarkot, and
destinations include Bhaktapur and the temple complexes such
as Sankhu, Changu Narayan, and Vajra Jogini. These hikes can
be done as part of your return trip to Kathmandu, as
round-trip hikes (though with arduous climbs back up to
Nagarkot), or as one-way hikes utilizing buses or a taxi for
the return trip to Nagarkot.
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