Nagarkot is known as the top spot for enjoying Himalayan views from the balcony of the Hotels. Nagarkot, a Village Development Committee located in Bhaktapur District 32 km east of Kathmandu, Nepal in the Bagmati Zone. It is located approximately 7000 ft (2000 m) above sea level and 28 km from Kathmandu International Airport. Nagarkot is located at an altitude of 2,195 meters, in Bhaktapur District. Nagarkot is also known for a sunrise view of the Himalayas including Mount Everest as well as other peaks of the Himalayan Range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu valley. Nagarkot is famous for hiking for its scenic beauty for tourists and Nepalese as well. Nagarkot is packed with hotels lining a ridge, affording one of the broadest possible views of the Himalaya, with eight ranges visible (Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling, Everest and Number). The view of Mountains cannot be visible all the times, they disappear behind cloudy skies. The best viewing seasons are October, November, December and March, April when skies are clear.