Nagarkot

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This article is about the village in Nepal. For the Indian town historically known as Nigarkot, see Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
Nagarkot
नगरकोट
(anciently known as Mandapgiri)
former Village Development Committee
Hill station
Nickname: 
Mandapgiri
Nagarkot is located in Nepal
Nagarkot
Nagarkot
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 27°43′25″N 85°31′29″E / 27.7236°N 85.5247°E / 27.7236; 85.5247
Country   Nepal
ProvinceBagmati Province
DistrictBhaktapur District
AreaChangunarayan
Elevation
2,175 m (7,136 ft)
Population
 (1991)
 • Total
3,504
 • Religions
Hindu
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)
Postal code
44812
Area code01

Nagarkot (Nepali: नगरकोट) is a former Village Development Committee located 32 km east of Kathmandu, Nepal in Bhaktapur District in Bagmati Province and as of 2015 part of Nagarkot Municipality. At the time of the 2011 census it had a population of 4,571 and had 973[1] houses in it.[2] At an elevation of 2,195 meters, it is considered one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur District. It is known for a sunrise view of the Himalayas including Mount Everest as well as other peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers views of the Kathmandu Valley.[3] The scenery of the place makes it a popular hiking route for tourists.[4] It is located approximately 7000 ft (2000 m) above sea level and 28 km from Kathmandu International Airport.

Nagarkot commands one of the broadest views of the Himalayas in the Kathmandu valley (8 out of 13 Himalayan ranges of Nepal are visible). The ranges include Annapurna range, Manaslu range, Ganesh himal range, Langtang range, Jugal range, Rolwaling range, Mahalangur range (Everest range) and Numbur range with views of the Kathmandu valley and Shivapuri National Park.

For nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, there are many hiking opportunities in and around Nagarkot.[citation needed] Among them, Nagarkot eco trail (nature walk) along with Nagarkot panoramic hiking trail is the most popular ones.[citation needed] It is also possible to do paragliding with Everest view in Nagarkot.[citation needed]

Situated in a strategic location, Nagarkot was an ancient fort of the Kathmandu valley built to monitor the external activities of other kingdoms. Later, it became a summer retreat for the royal family before becoming popular as an international hill station.

Climate

Climate data for Nagarkot, elevation 2,147 m (7,044 ft), (1991–2020 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 12.9
(55.2) 		15.3
(59.5) 		19.3
(66.7) 		22.5
(72.5) 		22.8
(73.0) 		23.1
(73.6) 		22.2
(72.0) 		22.3
(72.1) 		21.9
(71.4) 		20.6
(69.1) 		17.5
(63.5) 		14.3
(57.7) 		19.6
(67.2)
Daily mean °C (°F) 7.9
(46.2) 		10.0
(50.0) 		13.5
(56.3) 		16.7
(62.1) 		17.7
(63.9) 		19.3
(66.7) 		18.9
(66.0) 		18.9
(66.0) 		18.2
(64.8) 		16.0
(60.8) 		12.4
(54.3) 		9.3
(48.7) 		14.9
(58.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 2.9
(37.2) 		4.6
(40.3) 		7.6
(45.7) 		10.8
(51.4) 		12.5
(54.5) 		15.5
(59.9) 		15.6
(60.1) 		15.5
(59.9) 		14.4
(57.9) 		11.3
(52.3) 		7.3
(45.1) 		4.3
(39.7) 		10.2
(50.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 19.3
(0.76) 		18.1
(0.71) 		25.9
(1.02) 		55.0
(2.17) 		147.5
(5.81) 		325.5
(12.81) 		473.7
(18.65) 		477.9
(18.81) 		253.6
(9.98) 		65.8
(2.59) 		9.1
(0.36) 		11.9
(0.47) 		1,883.7
(74.16)
Source 1: Department of Hydrology and Meteorology[5]
Source 2: Agricultural Extension in South Asia (precipitation 1976–2005)[6]
  • Streets at Nagarkot
    Streets at Nagarkot
  • View of Nagarkot
    View of Nagarkot
  • Sunrise at Nagarkot
    Sunrise at Nagarkot
  • A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
    A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
  • A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
    A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
  • Nagarkot
    Nagarkot

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2012-11-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Peaceful Cottage & café du mont, Nagarkot Hillstation". Blogspot. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
  3. ^ Lonely Planet Nepal, p. 224–225
  4. ^ "Nagarkot Hiking". 10 April 2014. Archived from the original on 10 January 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  5. ^ "Climate Division (Climate Analysis Section)". Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  6. ^ "TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF CLIMATE CHANGE OVER NEPAL (1976-2005)" (PDF). Agricultural Extension in South Asia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
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