Nagarkot , Bagmati
About Nagarkot
Known the world over for its sunrise and sunset views of Himalayas, Nagarkot is located about 25km from Kathmandu. Being the most scenic region in Nepal you can spot snow topped peaks of the Himalayas from the observation tower located on top of the place’s hills.
The mesmerising beauty of Nagarkot made it a popular summer house among the royal family and other aristocrats of Kathmandu. Apart from its beautiful views, the town also has several temples and monasteries. This place is also popular among mountain bikers providing the perfect terrain with several ridges and valleys. If you are not a fan of biking you can take a peaceful stroll down a well-worn trail which passes through several villages.
You can also try to walk down the ancient Changu Narayan temple which is a magnificent temple, also declared as World Heritage site by UNESCO. The area is also surrounded by thick forest of pine trees located on top of hills which provide a breath-taking view. The unique thing about this place that you can take pony rides, meditate, do yoga, hike or simply stretch out on a terrace and enjoy the calmness of the surroundings.
The best time to visit Nagarkot is between October and March when you can clearly view the beautiful sunrise and sunsets.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Nagarkot
Changu Narayan Temple, Kathmandu, Bagmati
10.4 km from Nagarkot - See map
Changu Narayan Temple is an ancient temple located on a high hilltop, about 8 miles east of Kathmandu. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu....
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Changunarayan Village, Bagmati
11.8 km from Nagarkot - See map
Changunarayan Village is the home to the world’s oldest Hindu temple in Nepal and UNESCO world heritage site. The temple is dedicated to Lord...
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Bronze and Brass Museum, Bhaktapur, Bagmati
12.1 km from Nagarkot - See map
The Bronze and Brass Museum is just located opposite of the Woodcarving Museum in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The museum welcomes its huge amount of...
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Shiva Parvati Temple, Bhaktapur, Bagmati
12.6 km from Nagarkot - See map
Shiva Parvati Temple is small temple with immense intricate work on every inch of the wall covering it, with the famous white image of lord Shiva...
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Krishna Temple, Patan, Bagmati
22.2 km from Nagarkot - See map
Built by King Siddhinarsingh Malla in 16th century, Krishna Temple is a beautiful stone temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his beloved wife...
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Kumbheshwar Temple, Patan, Bagmati
23 km from Nagarkot - See map
Located just 200m away from the northern part of Patan Durbar, the Kumbeshwar temple is built in accordance with the devotion to Lord Shiva as...
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Iba Bahi, Bagmati
23.2 km from Nagarkot - See map
Iba Bahi or Ibahi, is one of the oldest Buddist monasteries in the Kathamndu Valley, is located very much near to the Patan Durbar Square. There...
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Okubahal, Rudravarna Mahavihara, Bagmati
23.3 km from Nagarkot - See map
Okubahal or Uku Bahal is one of the best-known Buddhist places of worship in Patan. This place is filled with several small shrines and sacred...
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Char Narayan Temple, Patan, Bagmati
23.3 km from Nagarkot - See map
Also known by the name Jagan Narayan Temple, Char Narayan Temple in Patan is again another temple built in accordance with Pagoda style, and is...
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Hari Shankar Temple, Bagmati
23.3 km from Nagarkot - See map
Another religious shrine located in the Patan Durbar Square, the Hari Shankar temple was built in the 18th century by the daughter of king...
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Patan Museum, Bagmati
23.4 km from Nagarkot - See map
Patan Museum was inaugurated by late King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah. Again a site under the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, The Patan Museum is...
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Patan Durbar Square, Bagmati
23.6 km from Nagarkot - See map
The most important monument of the city - Patan Durbar Square is a glorious place of its kind. It is considered to be the most majestic spot in...
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