How to Get from Kathmandu to Nagarkot (By Bus, Taxi)
Want to know how to get from Kathmandu to Nagarkot?
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Nagarkot is a popular destination near Kathmandu for a short trip and is famous for its sunrise views over the Himalayas.
Nagarkot is 30 km from Kathmandu and you can get there by taking a local bus or taxi. The taxi takes 1.5 hours and costs around Rs. 3,000. While, the bus from Kathmandu to Nagarkot takes 3-4 hours and costs Rs. 110-120 in total.
So, here is everything you need to know on how to get from Kathmandu to Nagarkot!
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How to Get from Kathmandu to Nagarkot
Kathmandu to Nagarkot Distance
Nagarkot is 30 km from Kathmandu and can be reached by public buses or taxis. The bus takes about 3-4 hours in total, while it takes 1.5 hours by taxi.
Kathmandu to Nagarkot Bus
There is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Nagarkot, so you will have to take 2 buses.
The first bus takes you from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur, and then in Bhaktapur you have to change to another bus to Nagarkot. The whole journey takes about 3-4 hours from Kathmandu.
Kathmandu to Nagarkot Bus Route
Bus Route: Kathmandu to Bhaktapur to Nagarkot
Step 1: Take the Bus from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur
The bus to Bhaktapur leaves from the Bhaktapur Bus Park (Bagbazaar) in Kathmandu.
The Bhaktapur Bus Park is close to Thamel, so if you are staying there, you can walk to the Bhaktapur Bus Park in about 10-15 minutes.
Once you get to Bhaktapur, the bus will drop you around Siddha Pokhari (pond).
The bus journey from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and costs Rs. 40.
Step 2: Take the Bus from Bhaktapur to Nagarkot
Once you arrive in Bhaktapur, walk over to the Nagarkot Bus Park. Here, you will find the buses going to Nagarkot.
The bus trip from Bhaktapur to Nagarkot will take about 1 hour and cost Rs. 75.
Kathmandu to Nagarkot Bus Fare
The bus fare from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur is Rs. 40, while the bus fare from Bhaktapur to Nagarkot is Rs. 75. Thus, in total, it costs Rs. 115 to go from Kathmandu to Nagarkot by public bus.
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Kathmandu to Nagarkot Taxi
If you want to save time, getting a taxi to Nagarkot is also an option. The taxi takes around 1.5 hours to get from Kathmandu to Nagarkot and it is a fast and comfortable option to get there.
There are many taxis in Kathmandu that you can hail and negotiate the trip with the driver. The Nepali taxi apps only work within Kathmandu so you won’t be able to book Pathao or InDrive all the way to Nagarkot.
Kathmandu to Nagarkot Taxi Fare
The price of the taxi from Kathmandu to Nagarkot costs around Rs. 3,000. You may be able to negotiate a lower price but usually, this is the approximate taxi fare from Kathmandu to Nagarkot.
When the driver drops you, they usually also ask if you would like to book them for a return trip. You can take their number, just in case, though there are many other taxis in Nagarkot.
For your return trip, there are also buses every hour going back to Bhaktapur, from where you can take another bus back to Kathmandu.
Hotels in Nagarkot
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📍Budget Hotel: Hotel Village View Nagarkot
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Things to Do in Nagarkot
Nagarkot is the most popular place near Kathmandu for a short trip and to see the sunrise.
The best places to visit in Nagarkot include the Nagarkot Geodic Survey Tower/View Tower, Nagarkot Panoramic Sunrise View Point, Nature Walk and the Panoramic Hiking Trail, Buddha Peace Park, Tudhi Jharna and hiking to Dhulikhel or Sundarijal.
Kathmandu Transport Guide
Looking for information about public buses in and around Kathmandu? Check out my Kathmandu transport guides:
- How to Get Around by Public Transport in Kathmandu
- Best Taxi Apps in Kathmandu
- How to Get from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur
- How to Get from Kathmandu to Patan
- How to Get from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel
- How to Get from Bhaktapur to Dhulikhel
- How to Get from Kathmandu to Chandragiri
- How to Get from Kathmandu to Godawari
FAQs: How to Get from Kathmandu to Nagarkot
How to get from Kathmandu to Nagarkot?
There are two options to reach Nagarkot from Kathmandu: you can either take a local bus or go by taxi. The taxi is a faster, more comfortable way to travel and gets you to Nagarkot in about 1.5 hours.
If you take the bus, first you will have to take a bus from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur, and change to another bus there to Nagarkot.
How much is the bus fare from Kathmandu to Nagarkot?
The bus fare from Kathmandu to Nagarkot in total is around Rs. 115.
The breakdown of the fare is: Kathmandu to Bhaktapur bus fare is Rs. 40 + Bhaktapur to Nagarkot bus fare is Rs. 75.
How much is the taxi fare from Kathmandu to Nagarkot?
The taxi fare from Kathmandu to Nagarkot is around Rs. 3,000. Taxi apps (like Pathao or InDrive) do not operate outside of the Kathmandu Valley, so to get a taxi to Nagarkot, you will have to hail a taxi.
There is always a possibility to negotiate the price with the driver. If you travel in a group, it will also be cheaper as you can share the total cost.
How far is Nagarkot from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu and Nagarkot is 30 km by road.
Although, the distance in km is not that far, the roads in Kathmandu can have bad traffic and the road from Bhaktapur to Nagarkot is in a hilly area, so the bus cannot go too fast.
For these reasons, consider it will take about 3-4 hours by bus and 1.5 hours by taxi to get to Nagarkot from Kathmandu.
Conclusion
Nagarkot is a popular destination near Kathmandu for the sunrise and sunset views of the Himalayas.
Nagarkot is 30 km from Kathmandu and you can get there by taking a local bus or taxi.
The taxi takes 1.5 hours and costs Rs. 3,000. While, the bus from Kathmandu to Nagarkot takes 3-4 hours and costs Rs. 110-120 in total.
In conclusion, getting to Nagarkot is fairly easy and quick, thus it provides a nice getaway to spend time in the nature and nice views.
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