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NAGARKOT ( Nepal)

Nagakot is a wonderful place for Sunrise view over the stunning eastern mountain views

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Nagarkot[/b]32 Km east of Kathmandu, Nagarkot is situated on top of a ridge at an altitude of over 2000 meters above sea level. It is renowned for sunrise and sunset views along with majestic peaks of the Himalayas including Mount Everest. It also offers a panoramic view of Bhaktapur.

[b]Village tour of Nagarkot HillsHill villages in Nepal present a picture of the bygone era. Guests will witness villagers working in the field and carry daily activities in the most natural setting. Villagers still use pre historic technology to plow their fields and carry other activities in agriculture sector. For Western technologically advanced civilization, the village tour would be one of the most exciting aspect on their Nepal visit.

Short trek/hike in NagarkotThe track brings guests to the temple complex of Changu Narayan, where Newari artisans carved beautiful stone carvings to Lord Vishnu in the sixth and seventh centuries. The stone still standing one the west side of the temple is said to be the earliest known inscription in Kathmandu Valley, recounting King Mandev’s military conquests in the fifth century.
Trek passes through villages and Rhododendron forest. The guest will have an opportunity to observe daily village life and related activities. It is an easy trek that will last for 3 hour.
for magnificent woodcarvings and ancient temples.

Posted by anilblon 26.05.2009 12:55 AM Archived in Nepal

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