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Nagarkot is an amazing place

Nagarkot, Nepal


Nagarkot
32 Km east of Kathmandu, Nagarkot is situated on top of a Ridge at an altitude of over 2000 meters above sea level. It is renowned for Sunrise and sunset views along with majestic peaks of the Himalayas including Mount Everest. It also offers a panoramic view of Bhaktapur.

THINGS TO DO:

Village tour of Nagarkot Hills
Hill villages in Nepal present a picture of the bygone era. Guests will witness villagers working in the Field and carry daily activities in the most natural setting. Villagers still use pre historic technology to plow their Fields and carry other activities in agriculture sector. For Western technologically advanced civilization, the village tour would be one of the most exciting aspect on their Nepal visit.

Short trek from Telkot to Nagarkot
Trek passes through villages and Rhododendron forest. The guest will have an opportunity to observe daily village life and related activities. It is an easy trek that will last for 3 hour.

Trekking to Changu Narayan from Telcot
The track brings guests to the temple complex of Changu Narayan, where Newari artisans carved beautiful Stone carvings to Lord Vishnu in the sixth and seventh centuries. The Stone still standing one the west side of the temple is said to be the earliest known inscription in Kathmandu Valley, recounting King Mandev’s military conquests in the fifth century.
Trek passes through villages and Rhododendron forest. The guest will have an opportunity to observe daily village life and related activities. It is an easy trek that will last for 3 hour.
for magnificent woodcarvings and ancient temples.



permalink written by  anilblon on June 12, 2009 from Nagarkot, Nepal
from the travel blog: Nagarkot
tagged Nepal, Nagarkot, MountainView and Everest

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