Nagarkot Hiking

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At a Glance
1 Days
Duration
Easy
Trip Grade
Nepal
Country
2,156m
Maximum Altitude
2 - 10
Group Size
Sankhu
Starts
Whole in the year
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Overview

Nagarkot Hiking is an ideal day hike nearby the capital city of Kathmandu as a mixture of cultural, mountain scenery, and historical sites. This trip can do a minimum of 1 day hike to multi-days depending on your time and requirements.

As Nepal has a distinct diversity of geography and dissimilar cultures and customs, we have to say “Nepal for All Seasons." Nepal is a great travel destination all around the year, and not only for specific seasons and months; Nepal offers different activities for every individual traveler from different corners of the world.

Nagarkot Hiking starts 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hour drive from Kathmandu to the east, near a small ancient trade transit point of Sankhu in 16 km distance. An old charming Newari village, Shankhu, has formed its own history during the Lichchhavi period (2nd to 9th century AD) of settlement and trade. The traditional Newari settlement still retains its medieval character with narrow streets, public squares with interspersed tiered temples, old houses, woodcarving windows, stone water taps, and rest houses. Then the trail goes through the popular holy river “Salinadi” and on to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is the best destination for sunrise and sunset views with an amazing Himalaya range with comfortable hotels and resorts.  Here, Sankhu Nagarkot Hiking provides you with the exotic feeling of being close to nature, villages, and rural Nepal. The amazing view of mountains including Mt. Everest on a clear day, Gaurishankar, Dorje Lakpa, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri can see East-North side to West-North respectively. During hiking in Nagarkot, you will observe the Kathmandu Valley view from a vantage point and heal in Mother Nature.

You may extend your Sankhu to Nagarkot hiking along a ridge to the oldest temple, Changunarayan, with views of Sankhu village to the right and Bhaktapur to the left.

Nepal Mother House Treks arrange a day hike around Kathmandu Valley trip for those travelers with small children or who suffer from altitude sickness but still like to see a Nepalese mountain experience in the shortest time. One Day Hiking in Kathmandu Valley is conductible anytime as a teahouse trek suited for every individual and group traveler in Nepal as cultural seekers.

Highlights

  • Historical and religious World Heritage sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Walkthrough the 2nd century old civilization Shankhu and Nagarkot viewpoint.
  • Memorable hiking through a different village with culture and customs.
  • Amazing Himalaya Panorama view from East Mt. Everest to West Dhaulagiri on clear weather.
  • Maxim Elevation at Nagarkot (2,156 m).
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Nagarkot Hiking Itinerary

After having breakfast a Nepal Mother House Treks Guide picks up you from your hotel. We will get to Shankhu after less than an hour of public bus driving. The traditional Newari settlement still retains its medieval character with narrow streets, public squares interspersed with tiered temples, old houses, woodcarving windows and stone water taps, and rest houses. The Vajrayogini temple complex constructed in the mid-17th Century is located on the flanks of the hills 1.5 km north of Sankhu. The main tiered temple dedicated to the tantric goddess Vajrayogini is surrounded by several monuments and freestanding statues. The Vajrayogini temple complex has been maintained in its original state. Then the trail goes through the popular holy river “Salinadi”, and after Nagarkot, the trail ascends to the jungle. After reaching Nagarkot enjoy the sunset view and its offer of magnificent and panoramic views of many Himalayans ranges including the 8,848 meters top of the world Mt. Everest. Among the many incredible beauties of Nagarkot Sunrise and Sunset views over the mountains are one of the best. Drive back to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur, It takes 1 hour and 1 ½ hours. If you have remaining time you may explore around the Bhaktapur Durbar Square complex also.

Day Highlights
Max Elevation: 2,156m (7,073ft)
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Nagarkot Hiking Cost Details

Includes

  • Transportation from Kathmandu to Sankhu, Nagarkot to Kathmandu by public transport.
  • Government license holders experienced Guides with English Speaking and friendly their food, accommodation, salary, and equipment.
  • Tourist service charge, vat, Governments Tax, and official expanse if necessary.

Excludes

  • All meals, Cold drinks; coke, Fanta, sprite, and mineral water, Phone calls, laundry, beer, and bar bills.
  • Tips for guide and porters.
  • Travel and Rescue Insurance if you have got.
  • Souvenir or other expenses during the trekking.
  • Entry fee at Historical places; eg. Bhaktapur.
  • Personal mountaineering gears.
  • Private Transport will be provided on your request.
  • Things which don’t mention above, in our services (Trip Cost Includes).
  • Sightseeing entrance fee and optional sightseeing if extend.     
Good to Know

Essential Information

Few things are worth arranging while you are at home. Please note down these list details before your departure. These tips will help to make your trip enjoyable:

  • Read travel advice, inform yourself before traveling, and get advice locally when you arrive.
  • Make sure your passport is valid during your travel and consult about visa processing.
  • Estimate your budget and fixed holiday period, then choose a suitable destination.
  • Note down the travel checklist before leaving home and prepare accordingly.
  • Inform your friends and family about your trip and itinerary details.
  • Make copies of your important documents as a backup in case you lose the originals.
  • Buy a guidebook and study Nepal’s general information (culture, custom, politics, people, geography, weather, festival, religion, rule, and regulation).
  • Buy insurance that will cover all overseas medical and emergency evacuation costs.
  • Batter to know at least a few Nepali words while traveling in Nepal.
  • Make reservations with advance payment, especially during peak season, for trips, accommodations, and local guides.
  • Call your bank for debit and credit cards to let them know about fees and your travel destination. Get your bank’s emergency phone number if you have a problem.
  • Visit the doctor for your health report and take medicine and vaccine accordingly.
  • Remember, the local laws apply to you as a visitor, and it is your responsibility to follow them.
  • Be sensitive to local customs, traditions, and practices, as your behavior may be seen as improper, hostile, or even illegal.
  • Never step over anyone's feet/legs, and pull in your own legs when somebody wants to pass.
  • Never touch anybody with your feet, and also never point in a direction using your feet. The feet are considered the most impure parts of the body.
  • When entering a house, somebody's kitchen, temple, or monastery, take off your shoes.
  • As a woman, you should always be dressed, avoiding provocation, so keep shoulders and legs covered.
  • It is very polite to give and accept with your right hand, and even more so when you use your left hand for supporting the elbow of your right hand.
  • When in doubt about how to behave in certain situations, keep a low profile, do not shout, and keep your dignity.
  • It is better not to touch offerings or persons when they are on their way to shrines.
  • Beef is prohibited among both Hindus and Buddhists. No female animal is killed for food.
  • You may not be allowed entry to the inner sanctuaries of temples and stupas.
  • You may be interested in taking snaps of temples, stupas, and monuments. Generally, temples, stupas, and monuments are permitted to be photographed, but it is better to have permission before using your cameras. 

For more details, please visit Nepal Travel Tips.