Kathmandu & Lovely Serene Nagarkot

The Kathmandu Valley is an exceptional city, & has an oriental setup with many centuries of history that can still be seen today. It is completely surrounded by a level of Mountains gleaming in the sunlight. Towards the south spring up the mighty snowcapped peaks shining in the winter. It consists of four major cities carrying great historic, artistic and cultural interest.

Nagarkot is located 30 km to the east of Kathmandu on the valley rim; this quiet little resort is the favorite weekend gateway for those who seek natural scenery and rural serenity. From Nagarkot, you witness the stunning views of mountains that extend all the way from Dhaulagiri in the west past Mt. Everest to Kangchenjunga in the east. The surrounding countryside of Nagarkot is great for walking.

Nagarkot is situated at an elevation of (2,175m.) and provides an impressive panorama of the Himalaya. You can see five of the world's tallest mountains - Everest (8,848m.), Lhotse (8,516m.), Cho Oyu (8,201m.), Makalu (8,463m.) There are many other lesser summits. The snow peaks look especially gorgeous during sunset and sunrise, especially in early autumn in the months of September & October when the blue skies are sparkling clear.