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Nagarkot (Hill Station) - Nepal
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Nagarkot. This hill resort is situated northeast
of Kathmandu valley (2175 meters) and an important
starting points for short treks to Changu Narayan
Temple, Sankhu, Dhulikhel and Melamche Bazar.
Nagarkot is situated about 10 kilometers from
Bhaktapur town and just an hour's drive from
Kathmandu. It has been a weekend spot for mountain
viewers in quite and comfort, as well as an ideal
hill side spot for local picnic and nature and
dating lovers. The sunrise and sunset from this hill
resort present you the breathtaking view (subject to
weather condition) of the Himalayan ranging from
Dhaulagiri (8167 meters) in the west to the Mt.
Everest (8848 meters) in the east, including Mt.
Langtang (7246 meters) and Mt. Ganesh (7406 meters). |
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Suggested itinerary
Day 1. Kathmandu - Nagarkot. Drive to Nagarkot.
Check in hotel and local sightseeing and enjoy the
sunset view in the evening. / Day 2. Nagarkot -
Kathmandu. After breakfast, check out from hotel, then
trek (2 hours) to Changu Narayan Temple (Champakpur).
Drive back to Kathmandu with a sightseeing break at
Bhaktapur. |
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Options from Nagarkot
1. About 3 to 4 hours downhill trek to Sankhu on a
beautiful ridge. Arrive the ancient town of Sankhu, then
drive to Kathmandu via Boudhanath Temple. 2. Direct
trek (3 to 4 hours) to Dhulikhel and drive to Kathmandu
or spend a night at Dhulikhel. 3. For more adventure
lovers, downhill trek (4 to 5 hours) to Melamche Bazar
on the way to Helambu, then drive to Kathmandu or make
overnight extension at Dhulikhel. |
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