Nepal: Cultural Tour to Nagarkot

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Nagarkot, lying at an altitude of 7200ft (2195m) and about 32km east of Kathmandu, is a very popular tourist destination. The top of Nagarkot commands amazing views in all directions. The view of the Himalayas from Nagarkot encompasses more that 200 miles of snowcapped peaks, from Annapurna in the west beyond Everest in the east. At sunrise and sunset (if the weather is clear), the mountains perform a light show unrivaled by any other mountain range.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Kathmandu

 
Private Car Service

Drive 1.5 hours from Kathmandu to Nagarkot (7000 feet), en route visit Bhaktapur.

Nagarkot
Sightseeing

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. Visitors often travel to Nagarkot from Kathmandu to spend the night so that they can be there for the breathtaking sunrise. Nagarkot has become famous as one of the best spots to view Mount Everest as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. It also offers an excellent view of the Indrawati river valley to the east. With an elevation of 2,195 meters, Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Valley and is described by visitors as a place whose beauty endures year round.

Hotel

Overnight at Club Himalaya Hotel.


Day 2 - Kathmandu

 
Private Car Service

Drive 45 minutes or do a 3 hour trek downhill to Changu Narayan and visit Bhaktapur.

Changu Narayan
Sightseeing

Changunarayan - Situated at the end of the long road which runs well into the valley, it is said to have been built in 323AD by King Hari Dutta Varma. The temple is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings. It is said to be the oldest temple in the valley.

Bhaktapur
Sightseeing

Bhaktapur, a history-soaked medieval town, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in the 9th century and shaped like a conch shell, the city boasts an array of temples overlooked by the Palace with its fifty-five windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. It is the best preserved of the three original cities of Kathmandu Valley, the other two being Kathmandu and Patan.

Private Car Service

Drive back to Kathmandu.


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