Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail
Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail
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Eric de Roode
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Oct 2022
Great hike with Menuka Roka (our guide).
She showed us the daily live in the hills around Kathmandu.
Great hike in preparing our trekking Annapurna Circuit.
Love the sunset at Nagarkot viewpoint.
She showed us the daily live in the hills around Kathmandu.
Great hike in preparing our trekking Annapurna Circuit.
Love the sunset at Nagarkot viewpoint.
Written 23 November 2022
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey16,812 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The trail is rather well marked with white and yellow blazes. To find a good entry point to the trail start just past the local high school in Nagarkot. First portion of the trail is through the beautiful Nepalese forest. They were actually working on maintenance of the trail during our walk as perhaps it needed a little refresher. Overall the trail is relatively easy for average avid hiker. There are series of aged stone stairs where one has to pay attention. Many beautiful sites and plants, little springs and streams. You finally come out in a simple little village which you can explore as it has some tea houses and many nice view points.
You can come back to Nagarkot via the reversal of the same route.
You can come back to Nagarkot via the reversal of the same route.
Written 28 February 2024
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Conradthorpe
Arona, Spain99 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We did this walk on the day after we arrived. It's a great walk for everyone because there are 3 variations and distances. There is a short nature trail then a longer walk of about 8 km. Finally there is the 12 km route. The landscape is varied and beautiful. You can walk through tiny villages and see all the terraced fields. The locals are so friendly and happy. The 'weed' growing openly by the path might have something to do with that! We set off to do the 12 but ended up doing only 8. It was baking hot and we were running low on water. The first part of the walk is all downhill and in the shade. As soon as you start climbing the shade disappears. If you do this walk on a hot day I would recommend doing it in reverse. Then you will be in shade for most of the climbing. Look out for the eagles. The views are spectacular in places.
Written 2 May 2017
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Irene B
Murrells Inlet, SC8 contributions
Nov 2017
We hiked the area several times with two smaller children and felt very safe and loved the views and being among the Nepali people!
Written 9 July 2018
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Susan M
Cork, Cork, Ireland18 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
This trail is a fantastic way to see the beautiful nature of nepal. The forest walk is so peaceful and the mountains are just stunning. The trail is really well laid out. A really great way to spend an afternoon even if you're not an experienced hiker!
Written 28 December 2016
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Sarah R
Cairns, Australia50 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
A lovely 3 hour walk.... a little up and a little down, a moderate effort required. But not difficult. Beautiful panorama and the mountains on a clear day. You will need a map or a guide... it is a little tricky to know the way!
Written 8 November 2016
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visitnagarkot
Nagarkot, Nepal22 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
This panoramic Hiking Trail is perfect enough for good 3 to 3.5 hours ideal for everyone from young travellers to family with children as it is pretty easy hike. This hike includes Nagarkot Nature Trail + Tamang Village Walk (starting from kartike village) + Panoramic Hiking Trail with 180 degree views of the stunning landscapes with lush greenery. You will enjoy the time in nature and burn some good calories in this trek. Perfect to enjoy the stunning mountain views in quiet and with fresh mountain air. The hike is through beautiful pine trees and bamboo which is very beautiful with birds chirping. After you will complete the nature trail, you will reach Kartike village from where you can see the mountain villages perched on the hill with terraced farmlands and if the weather is clear, you will awarded the stunning himalayan views. It is a very safe and secure hiking which can be done with or without guide. however it is still recommended to have a guide as you might get lost on the way as there are no clear signboards or directions on the way. For your information, the second part of hike after nature trail, starts from kartike and ends at dhanda gaun (gaun means village in nepali). where your landmark should be a school with blue color roof. from that school, it's a good uphill walk around 5 minutes. From there you need to turn left with a very inspiring views of the rolling hills and villages. You will make one whole loop of the village. It is around 12 km hike and it is very very beautiful time in nature in quiet and peace.
Written 4 October 2016
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,648 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
We had such an incredible experience wondering around the trail. We really enjoyed walking through several small villages and live vicariously through the locals. What an awesome time!
Written 19 November 2018
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Kimberley, South Africa58 contributions
Oct 2017 • Business
Nagarkot is not far from Kathmandu, so i'ts possible to visit for a single day or stay over. However, the roads are bad and getting worse every year, so plan around 3 hours by private vehicle for a one-way trip. Also, if you want to see the sunrise or sunset over the Langtang range of the Himalayas, it's best to stay over. Choose a hotel with mountain view if you can afford it.
The hiking trail is very nice, but have realistic expectations. You're still 70-100km away from those snow-capped peaks. It's still awe-inspiring, but it's not going to show up that big on your camera.
Also, during past visits, we've experienced that locals will point to different obscure points in the range and say that it's Everest. It might be, but it also might not. Everest is about 160km East-Northeast from Nagarkot, which is not the direction in which most people point when they say "That's Mount Everest."
This is still one of the best, most affordable and time-efficient ways in Nepal to get a good view of the Himalayas.
TIP: Don't expect to see much except from December to February. During the rest of the year you'd be fortunate to see the mountains.
The hiking trail is very nice, but have realistic expectations. You're still 70-100km away from those snow-capped peaks. It's still awe-inspiring, but it's not going to show up that big on your camera.
Also, during past visits, we've experienced that locals will point to different obscure points in the range and say that it's Everest. It might be, but it also might not. Everest is about 160km East-Northeast from Nagarkot, which is not the direction in which most people point when they say "That's Mount Everest."
This is still one of the best, most affordable and time-efficient ways in Nepal to get a good view of the Himalayas.
TIP: Don't expect to see much except from December to February. During the rest of the year you'd be fortunate to see the mountains.
Written 2 January 2018
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lovemountain321
Nagarkot, Nepal130 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
Scenic uphill walk to the 360 view tower with an elevation gain of 200m from where you can relish the unparalleled Himalayan vistas, 5 out of 8 highest peaks of Nepal can been seen from here in a crystal clear day along with lots of 7000’s meter and 6000’s meter high peak. Then, you will pass through a serene walk inside pine forest with occasional bird watching opportunity as well.There is also a monastery inside the forest for Buddhist retreat though permission required to enter. After the end of pine forest, you will encounter a cross road leading to different places. You need to go straight towards a temple of ganesh and then turn left.
The trail will firstly passes through small bush followed by two countryside villages of thakurigaun and gurung gaun. Gaun means village in Nepal before returning back to town. Third part of the hike passes through the wonderful trail passing through different villages commanding unobstructed views of rolling hills, verdant valleys, lush forests, snowcapped himalayas. Very therapeutic experience with green escape in Nature which we call it Nature therapy.
Time: 3 hours
Distance: 10 km
Level: Medium
Point of interest: view tower, pine forests, mountain views, villages.
((Highly recommended for families with children as well.))
The trail will firstly passes through small bush followed by two countryside villages of thakurigaun and gurung gaun. Gaun means village in Nepal before returning back to town. Third part of the hike passes through the wonderful trail passing through different villages commanding unobstructed views of rolling hills, verdant valleys, lush forests, snowcapped himalayas. Very therapeutic experience with green escape in Nature which we call it Nature therapy.
Time: 3 hours
Distance: 10 km
Level: Medium
Point of interest: view tower, pine forests, mountain views, villages.
((Highly recommended for families with children as well.))
Written 26 November 2016
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Can anyone suggest me a 4N5D itinerary to Nepal. Things to consider...
1. I will enter from Gorakhpur.
2. The plan is on July as I have a ceremony to attend nearby
3. I have a 1 year old daughter
Thanks in advance.
Written 2 March 2021
Hello! My husband and I plan to visit the area next week. We plan to stay overnight to catch the sunset and the sunrise in Nagarkot. How would you recommend finding a guide to hike for a few hours in the morning after watching the sunrise? We hope to make it back to Kathmandu around 1pm. Thanks!
Written 18 August 2018
check with the hotel and they will take you and bring you back. this will be a group tour
Written 19 August 2018
Dear Ekene, Can you walk the trail without a guide? I guess that I'm asking is the trail well signposted?
Written 13 January 2018
Sure you can easily without a guide is well signed . you can use also a very usefull app which is call: maps me. Works off line and you can find every trail there !
Written 13 January 2018
some info on nagarkot panaromic hiking trail. will be staying at club himalyas. from there would like to know best trail to see himalayas.do we need a guide or there are specified trails one can take. what are the other attractions in nagarkot will be there 3 nights.any jungle safaris nearby other than chitwan worth seeing
Written 1 October 2017
We got a map from our hotel that was helpful. The roads are not super well marked, but we were able to use Google maps on our phones by using a local SIM card. Many of the hotels in the area do have guides who will take you on a trail. In the area, Changunarayan Temple, and Bhaktapur are within reasonable driving distance. Bhaktapur shouldn't be missed.
Written 1 October 2017
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