29/06/2025
Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Durbar Square Tour in Kathmandu.
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Nagarkot is one of the nearest and most famous hills in Kathmandu. It is a village located about 36 km east of Kathmandu Valley. It is at an elevation of close to 2,165 m above sea level. As one of the most scenic spots in the region, Nagarkot is famous for its sunrise views of the Himalayas.
You can observe Mt. Everest with its snow-topped peaks and an overlook tower at the top of the village’s hills. Eight out of the 13 Himalayan ranges of mountains in Nepal, such as Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling, Mahalangur (Everest), and Numbur, can be seen from here. You will also have panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley and Shivapuri National Park.
This package is especially for a day tour or interested in nature walking along with the additional day in Bhaktapur. Moreover, this tour takes you to the beautiful and fantastic village of Nagarkot to observe mesmerizing sunrise view. You will also visit the old classic streets of Bhaktapur, where you can witness Nepal’s ancient history and culture.
What is special about Nagarkot?
It is regarded as one of the most picturesque locations in the Bhaktapur District and at the height of 2,165 meters. It is renowned for its sunrise views of the Himalayas, which include Mount Everest and other peaks in eastern Nepal’s Himalayan range. Additionally, Nagarkot provides a birds-eye perspective of the Kathmandu Valley.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square contains many showpieces of art, architecture, and historical monuments. Among them, we are going to discover some of the significant sites. We can observe a collection of pagodas and Shikhara-style temples.
One temple encompasses a 55-Window Palace made of brick and wood. This durbar square highlights the idols of ancient kings resting on top of stone monoliths. Not only that, the guardian divinities looking out from their shrines and the wood carvings seem to form a well-orchestrated symphony.
Some of the highlights of the square are the palace of 55 windows, the Golden Gate, the National Art Gallery, Nyatpole, Pottery Square, etc. Bhaktapur Darbar Square is one of the biggest palaces in Kathmandu valley and one of Nepal’s World Heritage sites. However, in the town, we see Newari people, their culture, and art crafted in the windows, doors, strouts, etc., in the daily use of the stuff.
What are the major features of Bhaktapur Durbar Square?
Some of the historical sites in Bhaktapur that signify medieval-era culture and tradition-inspired locations include:
- Bhairava Nath Temple.
- Golden Gate.
- Nyatapola Temple.
- 55 window palace.
- Silumahadev Temple.
Nagarkot Nagarkot is one of the nearest and most famous hills in Kathmandu. It is a village located about 36 km east of Kathmandu Valley. It is at an elevation of close to 2,165 m above sea level. As one of the most scenic spots in the region, Nagarkot is famous for its sunrise views of the Himalaya...
