Nagarkot is a popular hill station in Nepal . It lies on the northeastern rim of the Kathmandu valley, and situated at the height of 2175 m, Nagarkot is a widely enjoyed hill resort. It has been a weekend spot for mountain viewers in quiet and comfort. Nagarkot is popular for mountain vistas especially at sunrise and sunset. The sunrise viewed from this hill present you the ever-refreshing memory of the majestic panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges from Dhaulagiri in the west and Mt. Everest in the east. One can see Annapurna (8091m/ 26,545ft), Manasalu (8165m/ 26,781ft), Ganesh Himal (7446m/ 24,422ft) and Lantang lirung (7245m/ 23,763ft), Mt Shisa Pangma( 8013m) Mt Gaurishankar (7145m) and many more mountains from Nagarkot.. This is also a one day trip from Kathmandu . On the way you can observe the historic and cultural town at Sankhu.

Nagarkot, being the most scenic spot close to the valley has managed to force its way into the travel section.