Nagarkot Day Hiking trip is the most popular hiking routes nearby Kathmandu includes the most popular Himalayan views, pine forests, terraces and the typical Newari Villages, mixed culture, Lush valleys etc. it is offer a unique opportunity to explore the myriad wonders of nature, rural Nepal and the awe inspiring majesty and beauty of dramatic mountain range to the travelers with amazing life time experience. Nagarkot is on the edge of the valley and offers superb views of the mountains such as Mt. Everest 8848m, Dorje lakpa 6988m, Lantang Lirung 7219m, Gauri shanker 7145m, Ganesh Himal 6704m etc well as the Kathmandu valley.
Shankhu Village
The place of Sankhu is the ancient small beautiful newar village located just 17 km from Kathmandu valley. It is famous for its sankha shaped town structure. It is one of the best attraction place for both national and international tourist and also good for hiking too. Bajrayogini is one of the identities of the sankhu which stands on the hillside north of the village where goddesses are worshiped with high beliefs. Also it is famous place for celebrating the shalinadi festival where goddesses are tribute through fasting, meditating and bathing by both men and women too.
Detail Itinerary:
07:00 AM – Breakfast at Hotel
08:00 – Pickup at Hotel, drive to Sankhu .
09:30 – Start hiking from Sankhu to Nagarkot
17:00 – 18:00 – sunset views and then drive back to Kathmandu.
Duration: 3 hours drive + 3 hours trek
07:00 AM – Breakfast at Hotel
08:00 – Pickup at Hotel, drive to Sankhu .
09:30 – Start hiking from Sankhu to Nagarkot
10:00- Short break and prepare to hike
10:30 to 13:30: Reach to Nagarkot and lunch
17:00 – 18:00 – sunset views and then drive back to Kathmandu.
