Overview
The Nagarkot Sunrise Tour, with a Hike to Telkot, is a perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing cool mountain air. Enjoy the harmony of picturesque surroundings of rolling green hills, valleys, and views of majestic Himalayan peaks.
Nagarkot is a famous and popular viewpoint hill and a retreat for city folks. To be free and away from the hustle and bustle of city life for a weekend holiday amidst pristine surroundings. Nagarkot, due to its accessibility and proximity to Kathmandu city, makes the hill station of Nagarkot. The best perfect holiday destination and a beautiful spot located on a high green hill. A mere distance from Kathmandu and the valley, toward the northeast above the Bhaktapur city.
Nagarkot Hill stands at a height of 2,175 m/7,136 feet, in the winter or early springtime, it often gets snowfall. Make Nagarkot a scenic spot with spectacular, exciting scenery of the snow mountains range.
At Nagarkot, after spending an overnight to capture the striking sunsets over the snow peak. Rising early morning to enjoy the stunning sunrise views from nearby view towers. After a refreshing morning, the tour involves an exciting short hike downhill to Telkot Village. Allows visitors to enjoy and observe the rural farm life and activities, a pleasant hike.
The trail follows off from the main road and then through the farms and smaller villages to Telkot. A moderate-sized village, inhabited by the native Tamang people, the main tribes of the Central Himalayas.
After an enjoyable day on the Nagarkot sunrise tour with a hike to Telkot, a short and exciting drive brings you back to Kathmandu. Day Hike Details from Nagarkot to Telkot and back to Kathmandu. Early morning before breakfast, a short walk to a viewpoint tower.
From the high spot, enjoy a stunning sunrise, as it reflects on the world's highest peak Mt. Everest. Then it covers the whole range of the Himalayan peaks facing views as far as Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang Himal. The views extend towards the north-east with the Jugal Himal range, which includes
Mt. Gaurishankar, Melung Tse. The views stretch towards Mt. Everest, on the far eastern horizon. After a refreshing morning glorious views of sunrise with a panorama of Himalayan peaks. Walk back to the hotel for breakfast having time, before starting a short hike. The guide will receive you, then start the lovely morning walks heading downhill from the main town of Nagarkot.
The trail follows through rural farm villages, with the opportunity to observe the farm activities and interact with the villagers. The walk follows further downhill, avoiding the main motor roads, the reaching an interesting spot. A small neat garden with Hindu shrines and temples of Lord Shiva. After a pleasant rest observe the surroundings wonderful place. Then the hike comes to an end reaching by the road at Telkot, a nice moderate farm village.
From here board on a vehicle as per the size of a group.
Either in a car, 4WD Jeep, or similar, as well as a coach or a bus. An hour more exciting drive leads down near Bhaktapur city outskirts and then onto the main highway. After a good drive of a few hours reach Kathmandu and back to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, after an exciting and delightful time in Nagarkot for a sunrise tour with a day hike to Telkot.
Best Season for Nagarkot Sunrise Tour with Hike to Telkot Village:
Visitors can enjoy Nagarkot Sunrise with a hike to Telkot around all seasons of the year. Except for the wet monsoon and summer times. The right favorable and the best seasons are spring and autumn/fall.
Spring begins in early March and ends in May, where most days are bright with sunshine for longer hours. From early 6:30 am till 5 pm, but can get cloudy afternoon sometimes with chances of light snowfall.
Cold morning, late afternoon, and nighttime, the spring season is lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species and colors. The next best season is autumn/fall, from September to November, most days are fine and clear for views and walks. But much colder morning, late afternoon, and nighttime, chances of snowfall sometimes.
Gets much colder during the late afternoon, however a pleasant season of autumn/fall for a short tour of Nagarkot at sunrise. As well as for short day hiking, visitors can also enjoy during the winter time of Christmas and New Year Holidays.
Most days are bright and sunny with much cold morning and late afternoon. An enjoyable time for views and scenic hiking.