A hike to Nagarkot is one of the most preferred hiking trails for enthusiasts because of the views of the Himalayas it offers. Starting from a local Lhasa village in Sankhu, this trail gives you a great experience of the culture and its cuisine before reaching your destination. This hike is famous for its spectacular view of sunrise and sunset. This hike allows you to camp out at night as well. Reaching Sankhu is not that hard since public transportation is readily available from Kathmandu.
Starting point: Sankhu, Bhaktapur.
Trail distance: 28 kilometres
Duration: 5-6 hours
Altitude: 2175 m.