Changunarayan to Nagarkot Hill Hiking1 Day,Easy

A great to escape the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu city for a day, Everest Vacation provides Changunarayan to Nagarkot Hill Hiking in a serene and wonderful environment outside the valley. A day hike of 3-4 hours to a famous tourist spot at Nagarkot with an elevation of 2,100 meters high to the top of Nagarkot where stands the view and observatory tower. Starting with a short drive from Kathmandu leading North East on the good road passing interesting villages and towns of Thimi and Bhaktapur. Then, head for a climb with tremendous views of Bhaktapur city, green farmlands, and spread-out farm villages. After an hour’s climb on the narrow winding road reaching a small medieval period Newari village as it was for the past many centuries. At Changunarayan, take a short walk on steps with many small souvenir shops and restaurants leading into the old temple complex. Changunarayan is a unique ancient temple and one of the oldest in Nepal with a history that dates back to the Lichhavi period. Changu Narayan temple, perched on a hill placed in World Cultural Heritage Sites, is a scenic spot situated at an altitude of about 1,700 meters, just north of Bhaktapur. The temple is believed to be the oldest of all the temples in Nepal. It is said to have been built by King Hari Datta Verma in 323 A.D. And most authentic inscription located in Changu Narayan dates back to 464 AD it is endorsed to the King Lichhavi King Mandeva. After a wonderful time here a nice walk in tranquil surroundings with wonderful woodlands of pines and rhododendron trees and reach a small farm village of Telkot. From here, climb on the steps for an hour to reach a nice area with Shiva temple. After a brief stop, and another 2 hours climb through rural farm areas and villages and reach at famous viewpoint of Nagarkot after completing this nice day walk. Nagarkot is located 30 km to the east of Kathmandu on the valley rim. Nagarkot is the favorite weekend gateway for those who seek Himalayan Scenery and rural serenity. From Nagarkot, you witness the stunning view of mountains that extend from Dhaulagiri in the west past Mt. Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east. The surrounding countryside of Nagarkot is great for walking. Nagarkot is situated at an elevation of (2,175 m.) and provides a grandstand panorama of the Himalayas. You can see five of the world’s tallest mountains – Everest (8,848m.), Lhotse (8,516m.), Cho Oyu (8,201m.), Makalu (8,463m.) – and many other lesser summits. The snow peaks look especially gorgeous during sunset and sunrise. Nagarkot, surrounded by terraced hillsides and picturesque farmhouses, the hilltop resort is a great escape to enjoy the natural peaceful surroundings. At Nagarkot optional overnight stop or drive back to Kathmandu the same day with a tour of Bhaktapur.