Nuwakot lies 72km north of Kathmandu, Nuwakot has the nine forts of the region namely Belkt, Kalijkot, Malkot, Dhuwankot, Pyaskot, Simalkot, Dharibunkot and Salynkot.
Nuwakot bears a special importance in the history of Nepal as King Prithvi Narayan Shah planned and launched several unification campaigns from this historic town.
A pagoda style building popularly known as the seven storey Nuwakot Palace stands as the landmark of Nuwakot. The Bhairavi Temple is the center piece of local religious practice there. Another temple in Nuwakot, the Taleju temple is situated on a small hill in the middle of the town.
Cities to Visit in Central Nepal