Kathmandu
Nagarkot sunrise & overnight extension
A hill station roughly an hour and a half from the city, popular for Himalayan sunrise views on a clear day. Works well as an overnight add-on.
Plan your visit
A hill station roughly an hour and a half from the city, popular for Himalayan sunrise views on a clear day. Works well as an overnight add-on.
How to get there
Drive east from Kathmandu via Bhaktapur; allow extra time for traffic.
Time to allow
Overnight, or a long half-day
When to visit
October–April gives a better chance of clear Himalayan views.
Good to know
Sunrise is weather dependent and mountain visibility is never guaranteed.
How Shakurma can help
We can combine a Bhaktapur stop with an overnight hill stay.
Further reading
Planning times are estimates. Confirm current access, opening hours, fees and permits before travel.
Plan your visit to Nagarkot sunrise & overnight extension
Tell us your dates, interests and pace. We'll fit this stop into a practical Nepal journey.