Nagarkot Hiking is a very popular nature day hiking in Kathmandu. Hiking to Nagarkot is a good way to see Mount Everest from Kathmandu Valley rim. You will walk on a ridge, enjoying a great views of terraces field and the Himalayas. This is a brilliant walk in the outskirts of Kathmandu valley. Nagarkot has two popular day hiking routes- Nagarkot Changunarayan and Nagarkot to Dhulikhel. Both are downhill hiking, but Nagarkot Dhulikhel is a longer route. You will get an outstanding mountain panorama view along with village rural life. Day hiking to Nagarkot Hill is renowned for incredible Sunrise view, and also possible throughout a year except rainy season.
Difficulty of Nagarkot Hiking
Nagarkot hiking is a moderate difficult day hiking suitable for beginners to advance hikers. Nagarkot day hike through the lush greenery Kathmandu valley rim passing two beautiful hill stations-Nagarkot and Dhulikhel. This station is lying in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Nagarkot to Dhulikhel is a fabulous day hike in Kathmandu Valley. It is a good option if you are not very fit but still want to 1 day hiking in Kathmandu. One of favorites hiking between Nagarkot and Dhulikhel are filled with terraces farmlands which is wonderful. Thus, you will have a good day hiking experience.
Day hiking in Nagarkot is an excellent choice to view close nature in a fresh mountain air inside a pine forests. It is a good trail which covers only 16 km an altitude drop of more than 800 meters above. This trail of hiking take around 5 to 6 hours to complete. Nagarkot hike has an ever changing landscapes views.
The first part of Nagarkot hike passes from the pine forests around 10 km with a chirping sounds of birds inside forest. The second part is a terrace farmlands and villages of local people cultivating different vegetables before reaching the Dhulikhel. However, it is one of the oldest hiking routes in Kathmandu valley.
Nagarkot to Changunarayan is also a great day hiking in Kathmandu. We hike down to Changu Narayan temple through small villages and forests. This also offers amazing mountain scenery and Kathmandu valley view.
Nagarkot hiking is an ideal choice for hikers who have a free day in Kathmandu and wish to experience trekking in Nepal. The Nagarkot day trek is suitable for family with children, solo private and small group travelers. Spring, Autumn and Winter are the best seasons for this trip.
