The Nagarkot viewpoint is located 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu and it is one of the most popular hill stations for its spectacular sunrise view of the Himalaya when the weather is clear, It offers great Himalaya views including Everest range and also offers an excellent view of the Indrawati river valley to the east.
The Chagunarayan temple is situated on a ridge overlooking Bhaktapur, about 12 km to the east of Kathmandu and dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, it is one of the oldest specimens of pagoda architecture in the valley, the temple dating from the Licchavi period and is embellished with exquisite wood and stone carvings.