Peaceful Cottage, Nagarkot, Nepal

Nagarkot is a rocking hiking and biking destination. You will find both action and relaxation here. Explore the most beautiful trails in a natural setting of uplifting beauty with wide variety of day trips. Enjoy your refreshing holidays in peaceful seclusion and breathtaking natural scenery in Nagarkot by hiking and biking. Majestic snow capped peaks, verdant valleys, idyllic villages are waiting for you. For your gentle reminder, please do download the MAPS.ME here in Play Store or Apple Store to navigate the hiking trails. Here are some inspirations for you: 1. Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail With Inspiring Views Ideal for acclimatization before heading to the trekking. Nature walk with stunning mountain views + Fresh Mountain air + Serene atmosphere. Good 3 -3.5 hrs with around 12 km hike. This hike includes Nagarkot Nature Trail + Village Walk (starting from kartike village) + Panoramic Hiking Trail with 180 degree views of the stunning landscapes with lu...

Nagarkot to Changu Narayan Temple Hiking Trail This hiking route is one of the most popular hiking route around the kathmandu valley. It is a very beautiful hike to see both culture+nature. The first part of the trail passes through the traditional mountain villages, terraced farmlands with local settlements and the another half way passes through the pine forests with occassional valley views on the south side before the temple premises of Changu Narayan, one of the 7 World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu valley. It is a 15 kms walk (4 hr) with an altitude drop of around 450 metres and we arrive in a Changu Narayan temple. The entrance fee is Rs. 100 per person (1$) and the temple is well known for its artistic beauty in the wood carving rather than religious one.  Changu Narayan Temple is located 6 km from Bhaktapur  and every 30 minutes, one local bus to bhaktapur.  There are decent restaurants in the temple area for lunch. Nagarkot to Changu Narayan...

Importance of Nature in our lives : Get in Natural outdoors Every human being has this desire deep down his heart to be connected with nature. We call it biophilia. With the present stressful lifestyle that we are living now, it has become more important for us to be in touch with nature. To be surrounded oneself in natural surroundings with uplifting beauty, nature has a very therapeutic effect on our mind, body and soul. That's why it's call time spend in nature is not time spend, instead time invested. Nature enhances our mood, calms our mind, boosts our positive energy. Suffering attention deficit disorder, maybe it's because of nature deficit disorder. There's no wifi in the forest but I promise you will find a better connection, with you.   It’s like you are entering a stress free zone and you can recharge your    energetic spirit which needs some refreshment. You will realize that the nature has the power to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul and hel...

Nagarkot to Sankhu Hiking - Ideal for active travellers returning back to Kathmandu For those wishing to stretch their legs and enjoy, there are several pleasant strolls around the rural countryside.  These hikes can be done as part of your return trip to Kathmandu. Among them, the  good walk from Nagarkot to Sankhu is a very recommended one.  The bumpy road to Sankhu goes always downhill and can be reached in about 3  hours from Nagarkot. Explore this beautiful serene and green terraced fields with lush forests on the way from Nagarkot to Sankhu hiking with an altitudinal drop of 500 meters and around 12 kms downhill walk from Nagarkot. Ideal for those returning back to Kathmandu on foot  #wanderlust   #hiking   #nagarkot   #sankhu   #nepal The town of sankhu is an old charming Newar village situated 16 km east of  kathmandu. This legendary village is worth a visit because of its old houses,  woodcar...