From here, on a clear day, there are stunning views of the mighty Himalayan ranges including Mt. Everest. Many people visit the area especially to see the sunrise or sunset over this famous mountain range. It is an ideal destination for dedicated mountain watchers, weekend getaways or personal retreats.
There is a lookout tower south of the village where you can get a 360ยบ view of the scenery. It is an easy one hour walk from the area where most of the hotels are populated. Many guests get up at dawn and walk up to the lookout tower to catch the early morning sunrise over the mountains.
For those who wish to spend a longer time in Nagarkot, there are some interesting activities to keep you occupied. There are several pleasant strolls in the rural countryside; a visit to Tamang village, jungle walks, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, or simply relaxing by reading a book. Many people take a bus or taxi up to Nagarkot and then walk down. Some good walks are down to Sankhu, Sundarijal, Changu Narayan, Bhaktapur, or to Banepa.
Afternoon winds in Nagarkot can get cold and strong especially after sun down, so come prepared with some warm clothing. A light walking shoes, sunglasses, sun blocker should come in handy.
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Roads And Transports
A scenic drive via the ancient city of Bhaktapur and tiny villages along meandering mountain roads is a journey by itself, before arriving at Nagarkot. The road past Bhaktapur, goes winding up and contours around the hills to the top gaining around 600meters in a relatively short time. If you are prone to motion sickness, take the front seat and ask your driver to drive slowly.
During the main season (September through May) one tourist minibus runs daily from Kathmandu at 1.30pm from a stand on Lekhnath Marg, west of the Hotel Malla in front of Nepal Scouts Building (Rs 250, two hours). Since it may not run out of season due to decline in the number of passengers, in which case you'll probably have to get a public bus from Kathmandu, Ratnapark to Bhaktapur and then change the one to Nagarkot from the east stand (Kamal Binayak). Public buses are cheap (Rs 35), but can be jam-packed, sometimes incredibly uncomfortable and slow. All in all this will take you 3 hours or more to reach Nagarkot.
It is best to travel by taxis or private car to Nagarkot. A one-way taxi to Nagarkot usually costs around Rs 1600-1800 from Kathmandu, or Rs 800 from Bhaktapur. But if you prefer to travel little luxury then renting a private car would be an option too. And keep in mind; it won't make a big difference on cost either with taxi or private car.
