Nagarkot tour is an attractive tourist destination around Kathmandu valley. Changu Narayan temple is just 32 kilometers away from Kathmandu. Nagarkot is located at a vantage point from where the views of glorious sunrise and sunset. Although, it lies at an altitude of 2195 meters.
The huge peaks of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling, Mahalangur, & Numbur ranges. Which raises at a distance in a linear close line from Nagarkot hill.
The trails to Nagarkot tour are wide and suitable for hiking. From there we arrive at Bhaktapur, which is a historic place. It is also the ancient town of Lichhavi and Malla kings. They lived at Bhaktapur durbar square Palace. Inside the Durbar square, there is Lord Vishnu temple which represents Changu Narayan temple.
This temple belongs to the 7th century. So that, It holds various manifestations of Lord Vishnu including the Narasimha Avatar to slay King Hiranyakashipu.
You can see the devotees coming to worship at Changu Narayan temple from Bhaktapur district. The entire Durbar square is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site in Nepal. The hike duration from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan temple is only 4 hours.
It is one of the must-see places in Nepal, but, the walk brings close to traditional villages and monasteries, thus this is also one of the popular tours of Nepal.
Bike tour to Nagarkot.
Overview
Magnificent view of Sunrise & Sunset.
The gigantic peaks of Annapurna Range, Manaslu range, Ganesh Himal, Langtang range, Jugal range,Rolwaling range,Mahalangur range,
The ancient Hindu temple of Changu Narayan.
The historic place Bhaktapur Durbar Square.