Nagarkot

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Nagarkot नगरक (anciently known as Mandapgiri)
former Village Development Committee Hill station
Nickname:  Mandapgiri
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
Province	Bagmati Province
District	Bhaktapur District
Area	Changunarayan
Elevation	2,175 m (7,136 ft)
Population  (1991)
• Total	3,504
• Religions	Hindu
Time zone	UTC+5:45 (NST)
Postal code	44812
Area code	01

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 Himalayan ranges of Nepal out of 13 from here). 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.

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  Streets at Nagarkot
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  View of Nagarkot
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  Sunrise at Nagarkot
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  A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
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  A view from Nagarkot hiking trail
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  Nagarkot

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