# Nagarkot

_Village in Nepal_

Canonical: https://diginpl.com/places/nagarkot
Last updated: 2026-10-02

> Nagarkot is a serene hill station perched on the eastern rim of the Kathmandu Valley, located in Bhaktapur District of Bagmati Province, Nepal. It is renowned for its panoramic views of the Himalayas—including Mount Everest on clear days. Situated just 32 km from Kathmandu, Nagarkot offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle and is a favorite among sunrise chasers, nature lovers, and weekend wanderers.

## Quick facts

- **Type:** ward of Nepal; village ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1025470#P31))
- **Located in:** Bhaktapur District (district of Nepal) › Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1025470#P131))
- **Population:** 4,571 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1025470#P1082))
- **Elevation:** 2,200 m ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1025470#P2044))
- **Coordinates:** 27.7183, 85.5181

## Questions

**Where is Nagarkot located?**  
Nagarkot is located in Bhaktapur District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

**What is the population of Nagarkot?**  
The population of Nagarkot is 4,571.

**What is the elevation of Nagarkot?**  
Nagarkot is at an elevation of 2,200 m above sea level.

## Related

- [Bagmati Province](https://diginpl.com/places/bagmati-province)
- [Bhaktapur District](https://diginpl.com/places/bhaktapur-district)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Nagarkot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagarkot) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): नगरकोट](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%9F) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1025470](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1025470) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: 2015-03-18 Nagarkot Hotel Galaxy DSCF2094.jpg by 松岡明芳 (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2015-03-18_Nagarkot_Hotel_Galaxy_DSCF2094.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Nagarkot, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: 2015-03-18 Nagarkot Hotel Galaxy DSCF2094.jpg — 松岡明芳, CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Nagarkot". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/nagarkot. Retrieved 21 October 2026.