7 Best Things To Do in Nagarkot This 2022

Nagarkot is not just a viewpoint of the snow-white beauty, but also the landmark of green terrains. It is not just a spectacle, but also a destination full of activities. So, we are here to break down the 7 best things to do in Nagarkot this year, because 2022 and Nagarkot await your visit. Get ready to find out the new and create your bucket list of activities in Nagarkot.

1. View the Magnificent Sunrise
2. Witness the Panoramic view of the Himalayas
3. Enjoy a Hiking Trip
4. Experience Peace
5. Go Cycling
6. Take Photographs
7. Enjoy the Bonfire

View the magnificent sunrise

Nagarkot is the most popular destination nearby Kathmandu for catching the sunrise view. For that, you can go to the top of Nagarkot hill or the Nagarkot View Tower early in the morning.

If you miss the sunrise view being in Nagarkot, the entire day would feel incomplete. So, be prepared to wake up early and witness the sunrise.

No doubts on why it is at the top of the list.

 Witness the panoramic view of the Himalayas

On a clear day, you will get to see the eight mountain ranges from Nagarkot. While enjoying the mountainscape, you will feel as if you are on top of the clouds, or the island of clouds is in front of you. It will obviously become one of the stunner and an unforgettable memory that you have ever had.

The ranges that are visible from here are Khumbu on the north-east followed by Rolwailing, Jugal, Langtang, Ganesh, Lamjung, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri to the south-west. 

Enjoy a Hiking Trip

With the backdrop of glorious sun and the magnificent Himalayas, you wouldn’t want to miss out on a hiking journey here. The good news is that Nagarkot has some remarkable trails for you to try out.

The shortest one has to be from Nagarkot to Changunarayan Temple, which takes only about 2 hours to complete. Since Nagarkot is in the Bhaktapur district, you could also roam around the Newari village as well.

Nagarkot is also one of the best hiking destinations to escape the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu city and enjoy the peaceful environment.

Experience Peace

We talked about peace on a hiking journey. Now let us talk about peace when you are still. This can be on top of the Nagarkot hill, the quiet Nagarkot Buddhist Monastery, or the Nagarkot Buddha Peace Park just along with the Buddhist Monastery.

People visit to meditate and be in touch with nature, away from the chaos for the time being. The surrounding is wide and far, free from noise and pollution, so that becomes the beginning of the calm down journey for many.

Go Cycling

If you can hike your way in and out of Nagarkot, you can also cycle your way around it. The roads here are cycle-friendly, so you can look around the terrain, farms, houses, green forests and experience Nagarkot on your two-wheeler. Even with the majority being the white view of the mountains, Nagarkot doesn’t fall behind in its greenery.

Take Photographs

Since Nagarkot is such an unforgettable place, people make the most out of it by capturing it in pictures. The destination is famous for photography as well. What you can do is set your camera to capture the sunrise. As the camera captures it, you can be fully present at the moment once. And, live the moment through the picture for the second time. Aside from sunrise, do not forget to photograph the landscapes, villages, mountainscape and yourself here.

Enjoy the Bonfire

We have to let you know that Nagarkot can be very cold. Especially in the morning and night. So, you can go camping as well. Sitting by the fire, with friends gathered around, could be a fun way to spend the night away.

Not to mention that it could be a practical way to beat the cold as well. Not every hotel gives you heaters, so this is the most natural and sure way to fight the cold. And, fun too. So, this quirky little activity has to be one of the best things to do in Nagarkot.

So, out of all these things, which one would be on the top of your list? Our suggestion would be, hands down, to catch the sunrise. If you are heading to Nagarkot to just unwind and the sunrise might not be it for you, try visiting the Buddha Peace Park.

Make the best out of your travel journey with these 7 best things to do in Nagarkot this year. Remember, there is something for everyone.