What's the best time of year for a 3-day tour from Kathmandu?

Plan your trip between October and April when the weather is most reliable. You'll get clear skies and comfortable temperatures around 68-77°F (20-25°C). If you want to see wildlife in Chitwan National Park, come during winter (October-February) when animals are more active in the cooler weather. For the best mountain views from Nagarkot, try October or November and get up early - the morning hours give you the clearest views of the Himalayas. These months are also when most other travelers choose to visit, so book your accommodation early.

What are the most popular destinations to visit on a 3-day tour from Kathmandu?

Most travelers head to Chitwan National Park, about 109 miles from Kathmandu, where you can stay at nice places like Hotel Landmark Forest Park and go on wildlife safaris. Nagarkot is another favorite spot - you'll want to catch a sunrise there when temperatures are between 41-68°F (5-20°C). Many people also visit the old cities of Bhaktapur and Patan to see their beautiful traditional architecture and UNESCO sites. You can easily combine a couple of these places in three days.

What kind of wildlife can I expect to see on a 3-day tour from Kathmandu?

In Nepal's national parks, you might spot one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, sloth bears, and hundreds of bird species. One traveler told us: "We saw one horn Rhino, bears, monkeys, deer, and even a sloth bear!" Chitwan National Park alone is home to 43 types of mammals and 45 different amphibians and reptiles. If you visit Bardia National Park, you've got about a 90% chance of seeing tigers if you stay for two days.

What are the must-see cultural highlights on a 3-day tour from Kathmandu?

You won't want to miss Bhaktapur Durbar Square, especially its famous 55-window palace and Golden Gate. The ancient Changu Narayan temple from 323 AD is worth visiting, as is Lumbini - the birthplace of Buddha - with its peaceful Sacred Garden and Mayadevi Temple. One traveler told us: "The guided tour through Bhaktapur's ancient squares and temples provided incredible insights into Nepal's rich cultural heritage." You can also visit traditional villages where Newari and Tamang people live.

What kind of transportation is provided on 3-day tours from Kathmandu?

Most tours use private cars or jeeps to get you around. To reach Chitwan or Bardia, you can either drive (5-6 hours) or take a quick 25-minute flight to Bharatpur. A recent traveler noted: "All transportation was well organized with private vehicles for transfers and comfortable jeeps for safari drives." If you're doing any hiking, you'll usually drive to the trailhead and then continue on foot.

Best 3 day Tours from Kathmandu

Discover the best 3 day tours and adventures starting from Kathmandu. We offer over 184 hand-picked trips, with the most departures found in the popular travel month of February. Book your unforgettable journey with ease and confidence today!

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Hiking & Trekking
Around Kathmandu Valley Trek with Bhaktapur Visit
4.8 (4 traveler reviews)
"I had an excellent 3-day group trek around Kathmandu Valley, thanks to the incredible Nepal Social Treks team."
Alan, traveled in September
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Sundarijal, Chisapani, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur
Age Range
Ages 7+
Mountain
Himalaya Mountains
Operated in
English
Operator
Nepal Social Treks
From
US$290per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Tour in Kathmandu
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"The tour was very reasonably priced & was much more convenient than self-organizing tickets, transfers, guides etc."
Susan, traveled in October
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur,Lalitpur+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Mountain
Himalaya Mountains
Operated in
English
Operator
Himalayan Trekking Path P.Ltd
50% Off
From $1,000
US$500per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Kathmandu Tour - 2 Days
Duration
2 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Basantapur, Swayambhunath, Baudhanāth Stupa,Pashupati̇̄nāth,Patan,Bhaktapur+3 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Asian Heritage Treks & Expeditions
50% Off
From
US$116per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Nepal Cultural Tour - 4 Days
5.0 (12 traveler reviews)
"Beautiful city.. thanks to alpine to make this happened.. what a great journey."
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Mountain
Himalaya Mountains
Operated in
English
Operator
Alpine Club of Himalaya
50% Off
From
US$590per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Lumbini Cultural Heritage Sightseeing Tour - 3 Days
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Such a peaceful place, we explored with Oriental Journeys. Would definitely recommend other traveler to take tour with Oriental Journeys for a lifetime and memorable holiday."
Arshad, traveled in May
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Bhairawa, Lumbini
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Mountain
Himalaya Mountains
Operated in
English
Operator
Oriental Journeys Pvt. Ltd.
50% Off
From
US$550per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Nepal Valley Sightseeing and Nagarkot Sunrise Tour
5.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Nagarkot, Patan
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Mountain
Himalaya Mountains
Operated in
English, German,Italian,French,Spanish,Chinese,Russian+5 more
Operator
Sabbatical Explore Nepal
50% Off
From
US$281per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Kathmandu Highlights Tour - 3 Days
4.8 (8 traveler reviews)
"It was wonderful and well organised tour I would love to Visit Again."
Adil, traveled in November
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Swayambhunath, Baudhanāth Stupa,Pashupati̇̄nāth,Bhaktapur,Nagarkot,Patan+4 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Mountain
Himalaya Mountains
Operated in
English
Operator
Asian Heritage Treks & Expeditions
50% Off
From
US$163per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Kathmandu Nagarkot Weekend Tour - 4 Days
4.7 (3 traveler reviews)
"We had an amazing time exploring the several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the city."
Jon, traveled in January
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Nagarkot
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Mountain
Himalaya Mountains
Operated in
English
Operator
Adventure Himalayan Travels
50% Off
From
US$395per person
Price based on Shared Room
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In-depth Cultural
Best of Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bhaktapur Tour
5.0 (3 traveler reviews)
"It was one of the most memorable trips we had, not in the least due to the seamless and smooth organization of our whole itinerary."
Globetrotter, traveled in April
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Bhaktapur
Age Range
Ages 10+
Mountain
Himalaya Mountains
Operated in
English
Operator
Swotah Travel and Adventure
50% Off
From
US$654per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Hiking & Trekking
Chisapani Nagarkot 2 Days Short Trek from Kathmandu
5.0 (6 traveler reviews)
"This incredible trip with some incredible company."
William, traveled in February
Duration
2 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Sundarijal, Nagarkot
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Peregrine Treks and Expedition Pvt Ltd
50% Off
From
US$425per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Chitwan Jungle Safari 2 Night 3 Days
5.0 (6 traveler reviews)
"The jungle experience was incredible, hotel accommodations were good for the area."
Andres, traveled in January
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Himalaya MountainsChitwan National Park+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Peregrine Treks and Expedition Pvt Ltd
50% Off
From
US$290per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
Chitwan Jungle Safari 3 nights 4 days
4.9 (12 traveler reviews)
"Everything was well coordinated and informative!"
Angela, traveled in March
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Himalaya MountainsChitwan National Park+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Peregrine Treks and Expedition Pvt Ltd
50% Off
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US$440per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Wildlife Wonders : Private 3-Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour From Kathmandu/Pokhara
5.0 (7 traveler reviews)
"Best Travel Agency, Highly Recommended."
Pratim, traveled in June
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Sauraha, Chitwān,Chitwan National Park+1 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
National Park
Chitwan National Park
Operated in
English
Operator
Linkage Tours And Travels Pvt. Ltd.
50% Off
From
US$170per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Hiking & Trekking
Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
5.0 (7 traveler reviews)
"The trek was beautiful through villages and mountains going at my own pace. The company are honest, fair and professional."
TALIASMITH, traveled in April
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Sundarijal, Chisapani, Nagarkot, Changu Narayan
Age Range
Ages 12+
Mountain
Himalaya Mountains
Operated in
English
Operator
Outshine Adventure
50% Off
From
US$250per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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Explorer
Chitwan Jungle Safari
5.0 (3 traveler reviews)
"The food was very nice with many choices. The 2 nights 3 days tour was great."
Anna, traveled in February
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Himalaya MountainsChitwan National Park+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Approved Holidays Pvt. Ltd.
50% Off
From
US$229per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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