The Nagarkot picnic spot is located 27 km northeast of Kathmandu. It is on the northern edge of the Kathmandu Valley, popular for sunrise and sunset viewing. Nagarkot is a popular destination for domestic and foreign tourists as well. Beautiful Himalayan ranges can be seen from this place such as Annapurna, Langtang, Mahalangur (Everest Range), Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Numbur, Rowaling and Jugal himal.
For picnics, there are many spots, around 10 picnic spots. Besides these spots, people have also built small picnic spots on their personal property. People use their empty space for rent for a day. It takes about 1-2 hours by car or bus to reach there.
With the cold and windy air, Nagarkot is a perfect picnic spot to enjoy with family and friends in nature. If you love the Himalayas and beautiful sunsets and also looking for a picnic spot near Kathmandu then look nowhere else than Nagarkot. It is truly one of the best picnic spots.
Facilities
Parking facility: Yes
Water: Yes
Toilet: Yes
Total number of spots: 10
How to reach the Nagarkot picnic spot?
You can reach there by local bus, jeep or car.
Kathmandu – Lokanthali – Thimi – Sallaghari – Bhaktapur durbar square – Kushaltar – Nagarkot
Attractions near picnic spot in Nagarkot
Nagarkot View tower
Nagarkot is also popular for it’s view tower. People visit the Nagarkot lookout tower to observe the surroundings. It is about 7 km and 20 minutes from Nagarkot bus stop by vehicle.
Buddha peace park
Buddha Peace Park another attraction in the Nagarkot area with a beautiful Lord Buddha statue where you can go for a hike.
Nagarkot Bat Cave
Nagarkot Bat Cave is also one of the attractions of Nagarkot. It is around 2 km from Muhan Pokhari.
Kalamasi
Kalamasi is a man-made lake used as a water reservoir but later became a popular place for camping and hiking. It is in between the dense forest so it is popular among domestic tourists. It is about 10 km from Nagarkot bus stop, approximately 45-60 minutes by vehicle.
Muhan Pokhari
Muhan pokhari is a beautiful place, the natural stream falling down from Nagarkot waterfall. It is about 5 km from Nagarkot bus stop, 20-25 minutes by vehicle.
Mahakali shrine
The Mahakali shrine is for those who want to roam around religious sites.
Jarsing Pauwa
Jarsing Pauwa also known as Lapshiphedi is popular for Tea Gardens. It is also known as Mini Illam. There is a picnic spot also in Jarsing Pauwa. This site is about 9 km from Kattike Dandagaun Marga. You’ll be able to reach there in about 30 minutes from Nagarkot bus stop by vehicle.
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