Nagarkot
Sign in to saveNagarkot () is a serene hill station perched on the eastern rim of the Kathmandu Valley, located in Bhaktapur District of Bagmati Province, Nepal. It is renowned for its panoramic views of the Himalayas—including Mount Everest on clear days. Situated just 32 km from Kathmandu, Nagarkot offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle and is a favorite among sunrise chasers, nature lovers, and weekend wanderers.
Key facts
- Settlement.name
- Nagarkot
- Settlement.other_name
- (anciently known as Mandapgiri)
- Settlement.native_name
- नगरकोट
- Settlement.nickname
- Mandapgiri
- Settlement.settlement_type
- former Village Development Committee Hill station
- Settlement.image_skyline
- 2015-03-18 Nagarkot Hotel Galaxy DSCF2094.jpg
- Settlement.pushpin_map
- Nepal
- Settlement.pushpin_label_position
- bottom
- Settlement.pushpin_mapsize
- 300
- Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
- Location in Nepal
- Settlement.subdivision_type
- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_type1
- Province
- Settlement.subdivision_name1
- Bagmati Province
- Settlement.subdivision_type2
- District
- Settlement.subdivision_name2
- Bhaktapur District
- Settlement.subdivision_type3
- Municipality
- Settlement.subdivision_name3
- Changunarayan
- Settlement.population_as_of
- 2021
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Nagarkot () is a serene hill station perched on the eastern rim of the Kathmandu Valley, located in Bhaktapur District of Bagmati Province, Nepal. It is renowned for its panoramic views of the Himalayas—including Mount Everest on clear days. Situated just 32 km from Kathmandu, Nagarkot offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle and is a favorite among sunrise chasers, nature lovers, and weekend wanderers.
At the time of the 2021 census it had a population of 5,234 and had 1,084 houses in it. At an elevation of 2,195 meters, it is considered one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur District. Nagarkot also offers views of the Kathmandu Valley. The scenery of the place makes it a popular hiking route for tourists. It is located approximately 7000 ft (2000 m) above sea level and 28 km from Kathmandu International Airport.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Nagarkot” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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