Nagarkot is located on the rim of Kathmandu Valley at an elevation of 7,200 feet and offers a 200-mile panorama of the Himalayas from Mt Everest in the east to Dhaulagiri in the west. It is 75 minutes drive from Kathmandu and is best for sunrise and sunset.

At dawn and dusk the snow-covered peaks are painted in shades of rose, pink orange and gold. It is a sight not to miss, though one can never be sure of the visibility of the mountain ranges even during the winter months. Seeing a single pink peak appearing in the midst of clouds can be as thrilling as seeing the whole 200-mile panorama of peaks. Since mornings are clearer than afternoons, it is recommended spending a night up here.

Nagarkot is also a place for day hikes, specially when you do not have enough time for long treks. The Best part of these hikes is that everything goes down the hill from the time you start. The three possible destinations for day hikes from Nagarkot are Banepa,Sankhu and Changu Narayan.