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Things to Do  

Everest oh Everest...

Everest oh Everest..., Nagarkot

 qurratulayn Says:  The best thing to do at Nagargot would be to wake up real early and then watch the sunrise... afterwhich eat breakfast and then go up to the deck...sit on the lounges, sipping 'chai' and staring at the mountains.... 

Take a stroll

Take a stroll, Nagarkot

 edelng Says:  There is nothing much you can do in the hotel. You can use their library. The reception do provide map for trail walk. You can either do it on your own or engage their guide for a fee. Most guest will walk to the village. 

My Vally is still Green-III

My Vally is still Green-III, Nagarkot

 goutammitra Says:  The Nature's gift is so abundant here that you dont require anytghing! Just watch it closely. I am missing Nagarkot. 

My Vally is still Green-II

My Vally is still Green-II, Nagarkot

 goutammitra Says:  I dont remember who has written the book " My Vally was green" , but this place surely is very very green throughout the year! Though we visited the place when monsoon was still on and the mountains were covered with mist & fog, but the few hours spent there will be... 

My Vally is still Green!

My Vally is still Green!, Nagarkot

 goutammitra Says:  In Nagarkot you get see God's gift to Nepal! The nature and the surroundings is so beautiful here that you choose to stay here for long and leave the rest of the world behind. No pollution, no honking of horn ( Calcutta is on the verge of breaking sound barrier!!), Pure... 

Things to do in Nagarkot

Things to do in Nagarkot, Nagarkot

 Jbeachd Says:  The most popular activity in Nagarkot is doing nothing. So, do not forget to bring books to keep you occupy for the whole day enjoying and savouring the views with a chill beer. But you want to stretch out your legs or planning to stay there for long period, there are a... 

Changu Narayan.

Changu Narayan., Nagarkot

 popoze Says:  Beautiful walk to the temple complex of Changu Narayan. 

Hotels  

Resort Eco Home

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Niva Niwa Lodge

 1 Review and 21 Opinions  I was quite pleased with this place. The food was great, staff were friendly. The only complaint I... 

Restaurants  

Restaurant Kantipur- Club Himalayas.: The Hill Retreat- Just Treat yourself!!

Restaurant Kantipur- Club Himalayas.: The Hill Retreat- Just Treat yourself!!, Nagarkot

 goutammitra Says:  At the view point of Nagarkot remains the eartwhile king's retreat. This place has been converted into Club Himalaya ( a five star Resort & Spa). They have this sprawling restaurant called Restaurant Kantipur. Have a look at the place, what could be better than this! A true... 

Café du mont: Tingle your taste buds at Nagarkot Hillstation

Café du mont: Tingle your taste buds at Nagarkot Hillstation, Nagarkot

 Jbeachd Says:  Café du mont is an outlet of Peaceful Cottage & café du mont and you can relish on various cuisines namely French, Italian, Indian, Nepali, chinese and continential. The choice is yours. You can enjoy hot and delicious meals here with an excellent views seen from the... 

Anonimous: Fire water Nepalese style

Anonimous: Fire water Nepalese style, Nagarkot

 Assenczo Says:  This was a hole in the wall, excuse me, a shuck hanging over a ravine, where local family was offering little nibblies for tourists and liquor. I asked for local drink and there it was: RAKSI, potent hard liquor with a smell that can kill the faint-hearted. 

Nightlife  

Pitch dark in nagarkot: No Nightlife in Nagarkot

Pitch dark in nagarkot: No Nightlife in Nagarkot, Nagarkot

 Jbeachd Says:  Although described as the thamel-on-the-hill, there is not any vibrant nightlife in Nagarkot. Let me alert you, Nagarkot is a peaceful and idyllic hilltop venue for nature lovers and mountain viewers and there is not any discos and night clubs here in Nagarkot.All the... 

Transportation  

Public Bus to Nagarkot

Public Bus to Nagarkot, Nagarkot

 Jbeachd Says:  Public Buses to Nagarkot are incredibly slow,incredibly cheap and tediously slow. The buses are really time-consuming and are always behind schedule. All in all, the buses to Nagarkot is always jam-packed with locals which can be really suffocating to any foreigners. It is a... 

Shopping  

Dexo Souvenir Centre.: Souvenir of Nepal.

Dexo Souvenir Centre.: Souvenir of Nepal., Nagarkot

 goutammitra Says:  The souvenir shop is verygood and it has many things, right from Alchohol to Chocolate. But the prices are a bit high. But I hope nobody would mind to pay little high amount if you are staying in a Five star place! Go ahead, Happy Shopping! 

Local Customs  

Nepal's Gurkhas

Nepal's Gurkhas, Nagarkot

 Fariz Says:  Nepal is home of Gurkhas, the legendary strain of locals known for their ferocious fighting skills and considered world's most feared soldiers. Their military skills are such renowned and esteemed that, to this day, the UK's Army contains a special brigade made entirely of... 

Funeral processions and pyres

Funeral processions and pyres, Nagarkot

 DocJules Says:  Whilst in Nagarkot we toured the village, right into the valley bottom. The deeper you go the lower the cast of people. However, all seems understandable to the western eye, even if the entire family slepp in one room with the cattle!It came as quite a shock when a long... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Go to Nagarkot before it falls dark

Go to Nagarkot before it falls dark, Nagarkot

 Jbeachd Says:  I must warn to go to Nagarkot before it falls too dark to Nagarkot because it is circuitous journey and there are twists and turns in every corner. It is very dark in Nagarkot as there is not any public light in the road. So, reach there before 7 pm in evening. Call... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Peaceful cottage & café du mont

Peaceful cottage & café du mont, Nagarkot

 Jbeachd Says:  If you are visiting Nagarkot for the first time, i bet you won't find this resort easily. Tucked away in an offbeat location, this resort is located northwards from mahankal temple and is at the heart of nagarkot. You also won't find the hoarding boards easily , so, you have... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Pony trekking in the hills

Pony trekking in the hills, Nagarkot

 DocJules Says:  Pony trekking allows you to get further into the valley, to see more of the remote settlements that day hiking doesn't usually let you reach.Bhim owns 2 horses and he rents them out for 300 rupees per hour per horse. If you're not a competent rider he'll come with... 

Favorites  

It is very windy in Nagarkot

It is very windy in Nagarkot, Nagarkot

 Jbeachd Says:  Perched at an altitude of 7000 ft above sealevel, Nagarkot is in a windswept ridge which is very windy and cold in afternoon time. The winds blow fiercely in evening and it is noticeably cool than kathmandu which i really enjoyed it. It was freezing which is beyond... 

The wonderful morning

The wonderful morning, Nagarkot

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The Place

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The People

 
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 Travelling through the valley brings you in contact with the local population. (also see travellogue) 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  Can one take a taxi direct to nagarkot from pokhara. 2. how far is the reputed viewpoint from nagarkot,can taxis access this... 

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A: You might be lucky to find a Taxi in Pokhara who will take you to Nagarkot but I am very doubtful, because the journey will take atleast 10hours maybe longer and the... 

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Nagarkot: Nepal King's Summer Retreat

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 Nagarkot, located 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu, is one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur district and is renowned for its spectacular sunrise view of the Himalaya when the weather is clear.... 

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Peaceful cottage and cafe dumont

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 Peaceful cottage is a recommended solid budget choice in Nagarkot. It's just off the main street, making it a quieter option and there's a wide range of rooms to suit most budgets.If awesome view is... 

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Most magnificent view point ever

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Nagarkot. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Top of the World

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 Excellent view from Hotel 'Club Himalaya Resort' in Nagarkot over a hill-village to the mountains. So close but so far away... 

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What a contrast!

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 Nagarkot is the nearest 'resort' to Kathmandu (32km) and the difference is unbelieveable. At 7200ft it's a good acclimatization point before high altitude trekking or, if you're like us, the scenery... 

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