I found a place where you can lie in bed and gaze at the snow-capped mountains

Looking for a spot in the Kathmandu Valley
where you can admire the Himalayas from your bed?
It has to be
——Nagarkot

Located 32 km from Kathmandu and 17 km from Bhaktapur
Dubbed the "Viewing Platform of the Himalayas"
Perched on a ridge directly facing the Himalayan range
It’s the best place near Kathmandu to witness the Himalayas
The endless snow peaks stretch like a jade ribbon across the sky
Including Mount Everest (though just a tiny black dot)

⛰️Altitude
Approx. 2,175 meters

☀️Best Season
October – March (especially October and November)

🚖Transportation
1. 🚗 Self-drive: Paved but narrow winding mountain roads with sharp turns; two steep sections require extra caution.
2. 🚌 Bus: From Kathmandu (Bhaktapur Bus Station) to Bhaktapur for 35 NPR (carry small bills to avoid being overcharged), ~1 hour. From Bhaktapur (Nagarkot Bus Park, a 20-min walk or ask locals for bus stops) to Nagarkot for 75 NPR, ~1.5 hours.
3. 🚕 Taxi: ~2,000–2,500 NPR from Kathmandu; ~1,500 NPR from Bhaktapur. Return trips are scarce—ask your hotel to arrange a taxi (~2,000 NPR to Bhaktapur), where onward travel is easier.

🍜Dining
Most meals are at your accommodation. For variety, a few decent restaurants are in town.

💰Shopping
Two supermarkets in town cover basic supplies.

🛏Accommodation
1. **Town options (5–6 hotels)**: Convenient for transport/shopping and budget-friendly, but no views—wake up early to hike to viewpoints for sunrise/snow peaks.
- Millennium Blue Hotel
- Royal Heritage
- Marigold
2. **Mountain resorts**: Scattered uphill, requiring taxis/self-drive. Stunning views—sunrise and peaks visible from bed/balcony. Ideal for relaxing getaways (pricier than town hotels).
- *Club Himalaya*: Closest resort to town, great views/amenities.
- *Everest Manla Resort*: ~3 km from town, nestled in woods. Deluxe rooms offer sunrise views. Moderate pricing; a superb viewpoint is 500m away.
- *Hotel Mystic Mountain*: Nagarkot’s most luxurious, with prime location/views.

🚶Hiking
Beyond sunrise and mountain gazing, Nagarkot offers trails:
- Short hikes to nearby viewpoints for sunrise/golden-hour peaks (ideal at dusk).
- A 7 km walk toward Kathmandu leads to a suspension bridge and river valley.
- Longer treks to Dhulikhel (~5–7 hrs) or Changu Narayan Temple (~5–6 hrs)—guides recommended.

🎬Itinerary Tips
1. **Day trip**: Depart Kathmandu early, return by afternoon for a quick Himalayan glimpse.
2. **Sunrise stay**: Overnight is a must (though predawn departures from the city are exhausting).
3. **Extended retreat**: Nagarkot shines as a serene escape—pick a dreamy resort and unwind for days.