Nagarkot Hiking leads you to a soft and moderate day adventure of more than a few hours. So, you will be walking into nice rural villages with a traditional farming system that has existed for a century.
The day hike to Nagarkot is a great and enjoyable walk on the foothills of the Central Himalayas. All age groups and various interested people can join in to feel the fresh country air. So, this is an opportunity to escape for a day away from busy metropolitan city life.
Nagarkot Hiking leads you to the northeast of the Kathmandu Valley rim at the height of 2,100 m. This height is a famous viewpoint for stunning sunrise and sunset views over an array of Himalayan peaks. Moreover, one can witness views as far from Manaslu-Ganesh-Langtang to the Everest region on the far eastern horizon.
Summing up, a fabulous hike for a day leads you with a short drive to the walking point at Changunarayan Temple above Bhaktapur City. And then pass through a nice cool forest of pines and rhododendron with a climb for an hour to Nagarkot Hilltop. The main visit purpose is to see sunrise, sunset, and mountains and visit local areas.
Best Seasons:
Nearly all months of the year except the monsoon. That means wet months from mid-June to mid-September.
March to May is the best time for clear views till the afternoon to see views of mountains. The day will be pleasant with cooler morning and nighttime.
Another best time for a hike to Namobuddha is October to December for clear views of peaks. Short sunlight days can be cold in the morning and night time. But it depends upon the altitude and overnight stop.