Nagarkot View Point Tour

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Trip Facts

Destination Nepal
Activity Tours
Duration 2 Days
Trip Difficulty easy
Max. Altitude
Best Time September-June
Start and End Kathmandu - Kathmandu
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation Hotel
Group Size 2 - 40

Trip Highlights

Nagarkot famous, and popular Hill Stations within the comfort of a nice lodge.
The scenic View Points for massive Himalayas and stunning sunrise and sunsets.
Enjoy more than 360° wide panorama of Himalayan peaks with Mt. Everest.
A pleasant high scenic hill amidst beautiful forest of pines and rhododendron.
Explore the hill villages traditional farm activities along with vibrant scenery.

Introduction

Nagarkot View Point Tour is a great way to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Himalayas. Stay in the comfort of a lovely hotels, and resorts in the harmony of fresh cool mountain air. Nagarkot View Point Tour, allows visitors to experience the fresh mountain air in the close backdrop of Himalayan peaks. The best, and closest scenic destination around Kathmandu, and to be away from busy city life for a day or more.

Nagarkot is one of the highest hills around Kathmandu Valley at 2,175 meters or 7,136 feet. Nagarkot is located North East of Kathmandu Valley within the district of Bhaktapur, 30 km / 18.5 miles from Kathmandu city. An exciting drive leads on a winding uphill road to reach Nagarkot in time for striking sunset and sunrise in early morning. Beside scenic views visitors can enjoy short hikes and walks exploring the local town. The Nagarkot area, highly populated by the indigenous Tamang, the Mountain tribes of Central Himalayas and Kathmandu Valley rim hills.

Nagarkot Hill is blessed with magnificent scenery of snow-capped mountain range from the Manaslu, Ganesh Himal in the North-West. Langtang and Jugal Himal with Mt. Gaurishankar towards North and Mt. Everest towards the far east. The early sunrise is the best to view the white Himalayan peaks as the sun touches the first highest peaks. At Nagarkot one can enjoy various exciting activities, take a short or long hike, following the scenic ridges. As well having leisure and relaxing time in the close shade of rolling green hills and snow mountains.

The Best Seasons for Nagarkot View Point Tour

For Nagarkot View Point Tour, visitors can enjoy nearly all seasons of the year, the best time are spring and autumn. Spring from March to May and autumn / fall starts from September to November, can visit during winter season also. The winter from December to February with cold morning and night time, but with clear sunny days for short hours.

Please Note:

The time above and tour places is just a guideline, can get changed. According to season as per client request. Enjoying the tour of Bhaktapur before or after visiting Nagarkot.

OUTLINE ITINARARY
Day 01: Morning at leisure with individual activities, afternoon by 2 pm.
Day 02: Early morning walk to Observation View-Point Tower for stunning sunrise views over chain of Himalayan Peaks.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Morning at leisure with individual activities, afternoon by 2 pm.
Drive to Nagarkot Hill and transfer to a nice hotels or resorts. After a leisure morning at the hotel and engaging on various individual activities or sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city. Having lunch then get ready for exciting drive to a scenic destination, where the air is fresh and clean. The drive heads east on leaving the Kathmandu city outskirt on the best highway of Nepal. Then the route diverts heading past Bhaktapur city suburb on winding up to Nagarkot for pleasant overnight halt. Check into the best hotels as booked ahead after a rest and getting refreshed, take a short walk around. Visiting the nearby town market place or just relax and enjoy the views of striking sunsets.
Altitude: 2200m
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: 3*hotel in Nagarkot
Day 02: Early morning walk to Observation View-Point Tower for stunning sunrise views over chain of Himalayan Peaks.
After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu (options for tour of Changunarayan Temple and Bhaktapur city Tour) Rising early morning before dawn, a short walk up to the view or observation Tower. Situated high above the Nagarkot town, the top ridge having two towers, for visitors to enjoy the stunning sunrise views. As the sunrises from the eastern horizon, gets brighter as it hits the tallest mountains like Mt. Everest. Enjoy the spectacular views of sunrise over an array of snow-capped peaks with Mt. Everest in the far east. After a glorious sunrise views and refreshing morning back to hotel for breakfast, and then having rest. Get packing for return journey back to Kathmandu on the same interesting route. For interested people having time have the options to visit the famous old Changunarayan Temple en route.
As well few hour tour of beautiful Bhaktapur city Durbar Square before heading Back to Kathmandu, after a wonderful experience; on Nagarkot View Point Tour. sunrise views over chain of Himalayan Peaks. After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu (options for tour of Changunarayan Temple and Bhaktapur city Tour)
Rising early morning before dawn, a short walk up to the view or observation Tower. Situated high above the Nagarkot town, the top ridge having two towers, for visitors to enjoy the stunning sunrise views. As the sunrises from the eastern
horizon, gets brighter as it hits the tallest mountains like Mt. Everest. Enjoy the spectacular views of sunrise over an array of snow-capped peaks with Mt. Everest in the far east. After a glorious sunrise views and refreshing morning back to hotel for breakfast, and then having rest. Get packing for return journey back to Kathmandu on the same interesting route. For interested people having time have the options to visit the famous old Changunarayan Temple en route. As well few hour tour of beautiful Bhaktapur city Durbar Square before heading Back to Kathmandu, after a wonderful experience; on Nagarkot View Point Tour.
Altitude: 2200m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3* star Horel in Kathmandu

What's included

International Airport picks up and drops off by private vehicle.
The hotel will be 3 Stars during the trip.
Kathmandu city tour as per the above program, inclusive tour guide, private vehicle.
Nepal Government VAT and taxes
Full board package trip. ( Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner)
Tea and Coffee with Every Meal.
Ground transportation by private vehicle.
Per person, one city map
RP Adventures T-Shirt

What's not included

Travel insurance.
Guide and driver Tips
Sightseeing entry fees
Hard and soft drink.

FAQs of Nagarkot View Point Tour

Is Nagarkot a popular Hill Station among tourist?
Nagarkot is very popular weekend holiday destinations for Kathmandu city folks, to escape the hustle and bustle city life. For a day or more, as well popular among foreign visitors before or after their major trips in Nepal. As well just for relaxation in the comfort of scenic mountain views. Interested people can hike for few days to reach Nagarkot from Kathmandu also.
How cold is Nagarkot than Kathmandu?
As Nagarkot is a high hill station it is cold throughout the year, especially the morning, late afternoon and night time. Much cooler than Kathmandu, and that is why most Nepali visits Nagarkot to escape the heat in the city of Kathmandu valley. The temperatures drop to minus zero degree Celsius, in mid-autumn and winter as well in early spring time also. Can expect snow fall sometimes during early spring, autumn and winter time make the hill even more spectacular.
What types of vehicle for tour?
Depending upon size of the group either in best cars, coach or comfortable spacious seated bus. Having expert and cheerful healthy drivers to take you around lovely interesting places around Kathmandu city. As well equipped with microphone and speakers for larger group, where our guide can provide you with information through the microphone on drive.
What type of hotel accommodation do we spend overnight in Nagarkot?
Depending upon booking from budget, standard to Luxury Hotel or in a Resort for overnight accommodations. Mostly staying in Tourist Standard Hotels, having good rooms all attached bath and toilets running hot / cold showers. As well having excellent foods to enjoy along with the views of surrounding grand scenery with snow-capped peaks.
Can I spend more overnights and hike and drive back to Kathmandu?
Yes, if some wants to spend more time in Nagarkot or for hike to Kathmandu or towards Dhulikhel. Another hill station further east and lower than Nagarkot, but one needs to inform on pre-booking. So that we can arrange the accommodation at respective hotel and guide for hiking back to Kathmandu.