Telkot to Nagarkot Day Hike is undoubtedly one of the best short-day tours around Kathmandu. It is also considered one of the best day tours in Kathmandu. Nagarkot is a hill station situated east of Kathmandu lies at an altitude of 2100 meters and is only 32 kilometers from Kathmandu’s city center. Nagarkot is considered one of the best viewpoints for the Himalayan Panorama. A breathtaking view of sunrise and sunset over the Himalayan range stretching from Langtang Himal to Mount Everest is a key highlight of Nagarkot Hill.
Nagarkot is not only famous for sunrise and sunset views. If you are willing to explore deeply, Nagarkot provides an authentic experience of village lifestyle, culture, and tradition which are very much untouched by the modern lifestyle of Kathmandu. The best possible experience of typical Nepalese village.
The Telkot to Nagarkot hike is one of the few hiking areas around Kathmandu, that still offers the best of typical Tamang traditions. The hike from Telkot to Nagarkot starts with a short drive from Kathmandu to Telkot (18 Km) walking 1 hour approx. We drive via Bhaktapur, a City of Divine Culture, you will have the option of visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square as well.
From Telkot we start our hike with a gradual climb on well-maintained stairs. On the way, we visit Jalpa Devi Temple. The serene environment of the Temple provides a feeling of inner peace and harmony. You can find many temples and statues of various Hindu gods and goddesses inside Jalpa Devi Temple premises.
Continue our Telkot to Nagarkot Day hike again following the same route gradually but now without stairs. We pass through several Tamang villages, witness the lifestyle, and also get a chance to interact with locals. These authentic villages with typical Nepalese houses still hold the beauty of real Nepal. Most of the locals are farmers, such as we can encounter many farmers doing their work on the farms. The Flora and fauna as well are the major highlights of this short day hike around Kathmandu. From Telkot approx 2-3 hours of gradual climb will take us to Nagarkot.
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Highlights of Telkot To Nagarkot Day Hike
- A panoramic view of the Himalayan range from Nagarkot
- Explore the typical Tamang village
- Experience the lifestyle of local people and their traditions
- Beautiful villages, fields and an authentic local lifestyle
