Nagarkot hike is one of the easiest hiking route inside Kathmandu valley. The total hiking distance is approx. 15kms. The hike starts from ancient temple of Changu Narayan and ends at Nagarkot. In between, the trail passes through Trishul danda, telkot, Muhan pokhari and Kalamashi dam (also called as Bojine dam).  

About the hike

Hike duration: 5 to 6hrs
Difficulty: Moderate
Max. Elevation: 2175M

After approx. 1hrs 30 minutes drive from kathmandu, we will reach Changu Narayan temple. It is located in Bhaktapur District, Changu Narayan temple is one of the oldest temple in Nepal. It is one of the UNESCO heritage sites in Kathmandu. It is one of the Lord Vishnu temple (Narayan) in Nepal and visited by large number of devotees. The temple is believed to date back to the 464 C.E.  The temple is built in pagoda style. King Mandev (From licchavi dynasty) buit this temple. 
After having a short sightseeing, we start our hike and the trail will lead towards Telkot. While hiking towards Telkot, we will get to observe the bhaktapur city in the south and Sankhu at the North. The beautiful paddy fields will make you stand and stall for a while. If the weather is clear, Phurbu gyachu (a mountain of jugal range) will be seen on the north. 
After telkot, the trail will split and we will hike towards muhan pokhari. There are three water falls and it is one of the source of drinking water in Bhaktapur. After telkot, the trails will be uphill walk all the way up-to Nagarkot via bageshowri forest. We will take a break in between to observe the artificial dam. The dam is called Kalamasi/ Bojini dam. 
After Nagarkot view tower, We will hike downhill towards the main Nagarkot junction, Have Lunch and Drive back to Kathmandu. 

Attraction:
- Changu Narayan Temple
- Beautiful landscape view of Bhaktapur, sankhu and kathmandu valley
- Trishul danda and Panchamukhi hanuman temple
- Jalpa devi temple at Telkot
- Waterfalls in Telkot
- Nagarkot
- Mountain view of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, langtang, Gaurishankar and Everest (in good weather)

07:00 Am: Gathering at Bhrikutimandap and briefing about the hike
07:30 Am: Drive to Changu narayan
08:30 AM: Changu-Narayan Temple sightseeing and Breakfast 
09:30 AM: Hike starts
11:30 AM: Coffee/Tea break at telkot; Lunch Break
13:30 PM: Visit Water fall at muhanpokhari
15:00 PM: Drive back to Kathmandu
16:30 PM: End of the hike

1. 1. Trekking guide
2. 2. Snacks and coffee
3. 3. Lunch

1. 1. Transportation (sharing)
2. 2. Entry fee at Changu Narayan (for foreigners: Rs. 350, SAARC: Rs.250) 
3. 3. Personal expenses