Nagarkot

Nagarkot situated at a distance of 32kms from Kathmandu is considered to be one of the best place to view the mountain ranges. Situated at an altitude of 2195m, it offers one of the broadest view of the Himalayan rages of Nepal(8 ranges out of 13 ranges).
The view ranges from Dhaulagiri in the west to Kachenjunga in the east, on a clear day you can even see Mt. Everest in the far East. Other ranges include Annapurna , Manaslu, Ganesh himal, Langtang, Jugal himal, Rolwaling, Mahalangur and Numbur range.
It is also equally popular for sunset and sunrise view over the Himalayas and for nature lover and outdoor enthusiast, there are several hiking routes around Nagarkot. The most popular ones are Nagarkot eco trail and Nagarkot Panoramic hiking trail, besides one can also hike to Changu Narayan temple or to the village of Sankhu.
Nagarkot has also become a popular weekend getaway for the residents of Kathmandu and around. As a weekend break people from kathmandu flock around Nagarkot to chill out and to escape from the commotion and crowd of the city.