Nagarkot Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Nagarkot which includes a small town or village and tranquil scenes
Nagarkot
Nagarkot which includes farmland and tranquil scenes
Nagarkot featuring tranquil scenes
Nagarkot featuring motorbike riding

Embark on a range of hiking trails in the towering mountains of the Himalayas and go paragliding near Mount Everest.

Nagarkot is a scenic hilly town in the midst of snow-capped mountains. It stands more than 7,000 feet (2,000 metres) above sea level and offers wonderful views of the Himalayan mountain range. Snap photos of the exceptional mountains that dwarf this tiny village.

Stay at a hotel with balconies overlooking some of the Himalayan behemoths. Travel from October through March is best for cool, clear skies that allow better photos. Bring sunscreen and an umbrella the rest of the year, which is fairly wet and warm. Be prepared for clouds to roll in, totally blocking the mountains at times.

Hike along picturesque walking paths leading up through the mountainous terrain surrounding the village. Wear warm clothing and additional layers for the cooler temperatures at higher altitudes. Among the best routes are the Nagarkot Nature Trail and its extension as the Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail, a 7.5-mile (12-kilometre) trek that takes 3 or 4 hours to complete and incorporates a Tamang village walk.

Make your way to the mountain ranges to the east and paraglide over jagged peaks. In the distance on a clear day, you might see the summit of Mount Everest on the border with Tibet.

Wander through the pleasant farming town and chat with locals for a glimpse into the Nagarkot culture. Wake up early and watch the sun rise gradually over the surrounding mountain peaks. The village has an intriguing history as an ancient fortress of Kathmandu that kept watch over rival kingdoms.

Note that many hotels and facilities were damaged by a 2015 earthquake. Some structures are still in the process of restoration.

The village is in the heart of the Himalayas in the Bhaktapur District of central Nepal. Arrive at the Kathmandu International Airport and drive east for 17 miles (27 kilometres) to get here in just over 1 hour. You can also take a bus from the airport, although it is rather infrequent. Alternatively, start your trekking trip to Nepal by hiking the distance.

Nagarkot is a quaint farming village that acts as a window to the giants of the Himalayas.

Club Himalaya, by ACE Hotels

Club Himalaya, by ACE Hotels

4 out of 5
Windy Hills, Baluwapati Deupur
The price is Rp1.743.578 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.743.578
Rp1.970.243 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Baluwapati Deupur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (186 reviews)
"It was a perfect place for hiking"

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2025

Club Himalaya, by ACE Hotels
Hotel Mystic Mountain

Hotel Mystic Mountain

4 out of 5
Nagarkot, Mahamanjushree Nagarkot, Bagmati
The price is Rp1.806.077 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp1.806.077
Rp2.040.948 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Mahamanjushree Nagarkot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Buddha Peace ...
9/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)
"Ok hotel in great locale overlooking mountains but can only see occasionally"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Hotel Mystic Mountain
Hotel Country Villa

Hotel Country Villa

4 out of 5
Mandandeupur-2, Nagarkot, Bagmati
The price is Rp1.263.274 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp1.263.274
Rp1.427.500 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Nagarkot. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail and Hidden ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (50 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful and surrounded by nature and hills. It was a mesmerizing with scenery nature. Over all we had so much fun and lot of beautiful captures around the environment. People over here are very calm and respectful. It’s good to go to relax from the busy life."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Hotel Country Villa
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Lagom Premium Apartment Pvt Ltd

Lagom Premium Apartment Pvt Ltd

3.5 out of 5
APF 2 no.gate, Paach dhara khane pani, Nagarjun, Bagmati Province
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Nagarjun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free airport pick-up. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple ...
Lagom Premium Apartment Pvt Ltd
Boudha Apart Hotel

Boudha Apart Hotel

3 out of 5
Ramhiti Boudha Rd, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boudhanath and Pashupatinath Temple ...
"Staff are helpful and cheerful. The room is clean."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2024

Boudha Apart Hotel
Indrasthan himalaya Resort

Indrasthan himalaya Resort

2.5 out of 5
1 indrasthan, Chandragiri, Bagmati Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Chandragiri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station and ...
Indrasthan himalaya Resort
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