Nagarkot is a popular hill station near Kathmandu, famous for stunning mountain views and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. You can stay overnight since there are plenty of hotels and lodges available.
Getting there takes about an hour to an hour and a half by private car, taxi, or jeep. Public buses take longer and require a transfer in Bhaktapur because direct buses are not available.
If you like walking, you can do a multi-day trek from Sundarijal through Chisapani, or take shorter day hikes from Nagarkot down to Changunarayan or Sankhu to see local village life.
While you can visit any time of year, October through December and the spring months of March and April offer the clearest weather for viewing the mountains.
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You can drive directly to Nagarkot from Kathmandu at any time. Still, it depends on what kind of transportation you use. Plenty of lodges and hotels with food service for a night's stay in Nagarkot. If you stay one night here, you can see magnificent views of the Sunset and sunrise with charming mountains.
How to Reach Nagarkot from Kathmandu?
The best way to reach Nagarkot from Kathmandu is by hiring private transport. You can take a car, jeep, van, or bus according to your group size. You can also reserve a taxi from the city to go to this magnificent hill station.
Tourist Bus to Nagarkot
A few years ago, tourist buses to Nagarkot left Kathmandu. However, no scheduled tourist coaches depart from Kathmandu. This service used to be available every afternoon from Lainchour, but it has stopped because few passengers are taking the buses to Nagarkot.
Public Bus to Nagarkot from Kathmandu
There is no direct public bus from Kathmandu to Nagarkot. You must take two different city coaches to get there. You can take the first one from Bagbazaar Bhaktapur bus park, which takes you to Bhaktapur, and the other one from Kamalbinayak to Nagarkot.
You can also get transport from the new bus park, Gongabu, to Bhaktapur and another bus to Nagarkot Hill. It may take more than two hours to reach Nagarkot from Kathmandu if you use public transportation. Still, it takes around an hour to an hour and a half by a private vehicle or taxi.
Visit Nagarkot from Chisapani
Nagarkot Hill and the white mountains
If you have a few days and want to do a short trek near Kathmandu, Chisapani to Nagarkot is a perfect hiking trip. You can visit Nagarkot from Chisapani with a full-day walk. You start a walking journey from Sundarijal after driving around an hour from the city center and hiking through the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park to Chisapani on the first day. After spending one night in Chisapani, you trek to Nagarkot, more than twenty kilometers.
You pass some traditional villages and see captivating farming terraces, natural landscapes, wildlife, valleys, white mountains in the distance, a tranquil lake in Dhap Dam, and more.
Hiking Trips from Nagarkot
Sunrise and Sunset, which have magnificent mountain views, are the major attractions of the Nagarkot Hill station. You can also go on some hiking trips from here. After enjoying the views from this viewpoint, you can hike to Changunarayan or Sankhu through typical settlements. You can see the locals' village lifestyle and daily activities while walking on these trails.
There are plenty of sidewalks on these routes, so you may need a guide to reach the main destination, which can make it difficult to get there. You can also walk to Kattike for around an hour up and down from Nagarkot if you arrive early and would love to do some activity during the day. A few hours' walk from here can benefit you for long adventure treks such as the Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit Treks.
Best Time to Visit Nagarkot
October, November, and December are the best times to visit Nagarkot from Kathmandu. However, spring (from March to April) is also the right time to visit this hill station. The weather conditions matter more than the months, so you can even see magnificent views sometimes in winter and summer.
It is better to check Nagarkot's weather conditions before you visit. Before traveling to Nagarkot from Kathmandu, you should expect to see charming nature.
Conclusion
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- Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
- Nagarkot Changunarayan Hike
- Sunrise and Sunset Tour
