Nagarkot is a village in central Nepal, at the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. Well known for its views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest to the northeast, which are especially striking at sunrise and sunset. The surrounding scrubland is laced with trails and home to many butterflies. To the west is the ancient, pagoda-style Changunarayan Temple, dedicated to Vishnu and a Hindu pilgrimage site. Nagarkot Dhulikhel Namobuddha Trek also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. Near from Kathmandu, it is one of the best destinations. Nagarkot Dhulikhel Namobuddha Trek can be done in 1 day and you can enjoy the view early morning.
Dhulikhel is a municipality in Kavrepalanchowk District of Nepal. located just 30 Km east of Kathmandu along the Araniko Highway, Two major highway B.P. Highway and Arniko Highway passes through Dhulikhel. Araniko Highway connects Kathmandu, Nepal's capital city with Tibet's border town of Kodari. Another popular hill station in Kavre district. Offers magnificent views of mountains like Ganesh Himal (7429 m), Jugal mountain range, Langtang Lirung (7227m) in the west, Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Gauri Shankar (7134m), Melungtse (7181m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), till Numbur (5945m) in the east. Dhulikhel is an ancient Newari settlement. The narrow streets show us the architecture of medieval city inhabited for at least five centuries. The layout of the city is based on ancient Hindu planning doctrine with the position, shape, scale & dominance between buildings, temples, Public squares all having their own meaning and harmony. This always comes alive with different cultural activities and processions.
The pilgrimage site of Namo Buddha is about forty kilometers from the Boudhanath Stupa. Located on slightly elevated land, it is a pleasant and out-of-the way place. lies between Banepa and Panauti, southeast of Kathmandu, is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site as well as favorite stopover for trekkers. It is located on slightly elevated land and has pleasant and peaceful environment. In summertime, southern winds bring coolness and in wintertime, the warm and gentle sun is clear and radiant which brings warmth to a soul. It is a three-hour trekking from Dhulikhel through number of small villages. Rows of Buddhist stupas adorned with fluttering prayer flags are there to soothe both devotees and trekkers. The carved image on the slab portrays a popular legend that Lord Buddha in his previous incarnation allowed himself to be devoured by a starving tigress to save her and her cubs from starving to death. In brief, Namo Buddha is a place of pilgrimage highly esteemed by people from all over the world, East and West.