Nagarkot Nature Walk

Among the three major cities of the Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur, to this date, is the living representation of how the entire Kathmandu Valley would have looked like during the medieval periods. The city is celebrated for its glorious architecture; sky-high temples built in pagoda style - which is believed to be the stairway to the heaven, fine clay pottery, and massive royal courtyards whose existence date back to the 12th century, where devotees, still, celebrate their pre-historic festivals by equal amount of gusto and passion.
Bhaktapurians are proud inhabitants of their city and culture. Most of the women would be seen in their traditional, Newari, attire, who would do their laundry in public - but artistically crafted - taps, farmers would be seen here and there carrying vegetables, as the city is also known as Bhadgaon, which means the City of Rice. This city has preserved the Newari value as a mother would keep their children safe, so it would be not hard to feel the aroma of ancient Newari culture once you reach the Bhaktapur.

Walking through the highland Tamang village up to the Nagarkot 360 view tower is an exhilarating experience which will not only provide you with an opportunity to observe countryside lifestyle but it will also enable you to get close up views of snow-capped mountains along with incredible sunrise view over mighty Mount Everest. Take nature walk along the verdant forest of pine and rhododendron. You can also get ample opportunity of bird watching in the forest around Nagarkot. The view tower also allows panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley.Participating in Nagarkot hiking is the best way to reenergize your soul in the serene atmosphere close in the heart of nature. Reduce your stress and rejuvenate your mind by taking about 10km of Bhaktapur Durbar Square to Nagarkot trek.

This temple is said to be the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley. Built in the two-tiered pagoda style, the main shrine here is guarded on all sides by pairs of real and mythical beasts – elephants, lions, winged lions and ram-horned griffons – and its roof struts feature some amazingly intricate carvings of Tantric deities.

The single brick-paved street in Changu village climbs from the car park and bus stand past the privately owned Changu Museum, which offers a quirky introduction to traditional village life. The owner will give you a whistle-stop tour of such oddities as a rhino-skin shield, a raincoat made of leaves, a 500-year-old dishwashing rack and some 225-year-old rice. Not to mention a cow's gallstone and the navel of a musk deer.
There’s also a fascinating coin collection, including the world's smallest coin, leather coins from the 2nd century and one that equates to one-eighth of a paise – meaning 800 of these are needed to make one rupee!

Nagarkot view tower is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nagarkot. It is situated around 2100 metres above sea level and can be hiked by physically fit hikers in about one hour. You will have a 360 view of the himalayas one of the broadest views of himalayas along with kathmandu valley, lush greenery of national parks, rolling hills,etc. Lots of people they wake up early and do sunrise hiking to Witness the magnificent sunrise along with the grandeur and magnificence of the himalayas. What makes the sunrise hiking very special is with morning sunrise changing colours of the snow capes himalayas. It’s like fire on ice.

Still it is a very scenic walk to the view tower during daytime with the stunning views of the unobstructed landscapes, rolling hills, thick pine forests and charming villages.

Chisapani is the junction point of Helambu and Langtang trek. Trekkers start their trek from Sundarijal and end at too, who trek to langtang and Helambu. And Nagarkot is the most popular destination of Nepal. Foreigners come to visit Nagarkot as much as domestic tourist. At Nagarkot, there is a view point Hotel Nagarkot is the most famous for sunrise and sunset view spot with green valleys and terrain. Chisapani Nagarkot route is sufficient than other visit Changunarayan and Bhaktapur on the way to Kathmandu.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Hike inside Shivapuri National park
Explore the local livelihood
Panoramic mountain views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gauri-Shankar, Everest and other peaks
Stunning sunrise & sunset view
visit the cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu.
Encounter scenic country side of Nepal