Major city · Nepal
Nagarkotनागरकोट
Spend 1–2 nights for sunrise/sunset Himalayan views, then return to Kathmandu; a day‑trip is possible but limited activities.
Nagarkot is a small resort village on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley, 32 km from the capital. Its main draw is panoramic mountain scenery, especially at sunrise. With few restaurants and limited nightlife, a night or two is enough to catch both sunrise and sunset, then head back to Kathmandu for more cultural sights.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon, cloud cover)
- Airport
- KTM
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nagarkot100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nagarkot, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetyNagarkot is generally safe for tourists; main risks are road dust, occasional landslides in monsoon…
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKTM Tribhuvan International Airport (Taxi or bus to Nagarkot about 1.5–2 h).
- Getting aroundAll attractions are within walking distance.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféNPR 80–150
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Kathmandu to NagarkotcheckRs2,000–3,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per personNPR 1,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 2,500 · Mid NPR 4,000 · High NPR 6,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KTM Tribhuvan International Airport (Taxi or bus to Nagarkot about 1.5–2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nagarkot: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
All attractions are within walking distance. Taxis cost Rs2,000–3,000 one‑way (≈ $15–22) and take 1.5–2 h; tourist minibuses Rs300–400; public buses <Rs100. Avoid peak traffic by traveling before 9 am or after 11 am.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
- Kathmandu full guide19 km (12 mi)12 mi (19 km) west of Nagarkot
From Kathmandu: Taxi or bus 1–2 h · Sunrise or an overnight
- Thimphu full guide410 km (255 mi)255 mi (410 km) east of Nagarkot
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sundarijal
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Taxi or public bus from Kathmandu, about 45 min
Start of the Kathmandu Valley Cultural Trek, good for a short hike and waterfall.
Dhulikhel
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 6 h on foot
Continue the cultural trekking trail from Nagarkot, 6 h walk or shared taxi 1 h
Longer trek; consider a day‑trip only if fit and weather clear.
Namobuddha
skipDoor to door: ≈ 7 h total
From Dhulikhel, shared taxi or bus 30 min
Detour adds time; better as part of a longer trek.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Peaceful Cottage & Café du Mont
Rooms $15–35, communal or en‑suite, Wi‑Fi
Club Himalaya Resort
Rooms from $65, pool, Jacuzzi, helipad
Hotel Green Valley
Rooms NPR 700–2 500, basic amenities
Hotel at the End of the Universe
Rooms NPR 600–4 500, varied bathroom options
Hotel Nagarkot Food Home
Family‑run, rooms NPR 1 600–2 500, near town centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NPR 1,200–2,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- NPR 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- NPR 5,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × NPR 1,500 | NPR 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 2,500 | NPR 2,500 |
| Taxi one‑way from Kathmandu1 × NPR 2,000 · Rs2,000–3,000; check exact fare. | NPR 2,000 |
| Public bus one‑way1 × NPR 100 · Rs < 100; check schedule. | NPR 100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 610 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 6,710 per person per day, bed included | NPR 6,710 |
Based on listed NPR rates; USD conversion approx $12–28.
2026 estimate; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | NPR 80–150 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | NPR 200–500 |
| Taxi from Kathmandu to Nagarkotcheck | Rs2,000–3,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road to Nagarkot is dusty and not fully paved; early morning traffic can delay arrival.
- ATMs (Prabhu Bank, Machhapuchchhre Bank) are only open daytime; carry cash.
- Views can be obscured by clouds, even in clear‑season months.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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Nagarkotनागरकोट
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यो ठेगानामा लैजानुहोस्To this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist police1144
Embassy
US Embassy in Kathmandu (check address); other consulates in Kathmandu.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kathmandu → Nagarkot (taxi): Rs2,000–3,000 one‑way, about 1.5–2 h (check)
- Public bus Kathmandu → Nagarkot: Rs < 100, 2 h
Say or show
- माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabad)
- कति पर्छ? — How much is it? (kati parchha?)
- शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalaya kaha cha?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nagarkot. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon, cloud cover) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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