At an elevation of 2,195 metres, Nagarkot commands magnificent panoramas of the Himalayas, Everest and Kathmandu Valley, particularly at sunrise. With eight ranges visible from town, namely Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Rolwaling, Numbur, Mahalangur and Jugal, there are fantastic sunrise viewpoint hikes in Nagarkot. The most famous spots include Nagarkot Nature Trail, and Nagarkot Geodic Survey Tower, best visited between 5 AM - 5:45 AM.