The 7 Best Two-Day Trips from Kathmandu

1.Explore Kathmandu in 2 Days: UNESCO Sites & Nagarkot Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $100Our pick

A private guide and tourist car connect Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Patan on day one, then Nagarkot at sunrise and Bhaktapur on day two. Expect Newari temple architecture, Tibetan Buddhist sites, a long stair climb and a 4 a.m. departure. Guide Prakash has been named by past participants, but your assigned guide may differ.

“We have great time for our Kathmandu tour. They are on time, great communication and excellent tour guide. I will recommend their services to anyone interested in visiting Kathmandu.”

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2.2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara/Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 days · from $117

Travel by bus from Pokhara or Kathmandu for one night at Rainbow Safari Resort, with a guided Chitwan jeep safari, an early jungle walk, a Tharu village visit and dance, and three included meals. An English-speaking guide leads the wildlife activities. Rhinos and birds are possible sightings; tigers are never a sure thing.

“Ramesh Dahal and RAINBOW Safari Resort was so good.”

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3.1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · from $155

Leave Kathmandu at 6:30 am by tourist bus for Chitwan National Park, where a resort stay, jeep safari, Tharu village visit, elephant stable, sunset stop, and evening stick dance are included. The short schedule leaves little room for delays, and tiger sightings are not guaranteed. Meals and return transport are covered.

“We had a great time at the resort for the safari. The resort is lovely, very clean, the food was delicious and Ramesh and the rest of the staff were very friendly and helpful. On safari we saw lots of deers, rhinoceros and elephants. After eveninRead more”

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4.Nagarkot Tour Package 1 Nights 2 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · from $122

Take a private two-day trip from Kathmandu to Nagarkot, with a possible stop at Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a sunset viewpoint, an overnight stay with breakfast, and a sunrise mountain view. Return via Changunarayan Temple. A driver named Neba has provided English-language service, but drivers may vary. Entrance fees, meals beyond breakfast, and a guide are extra.

“A beautiful and pleasant experience! Looking for a not too complicated outing that allowed to leave Kathmandu and see the Himalayan mountains, this 2-day package turned out to be a very good option. The sunrise at Nargakot from the hotel is great, the stop on the 1st day at Bhaktapur allows you to take the time to see all the points of interest (plan to buy tickets and guide). The driver was very friendly, asking us what we wanted, on the way back we were able to discover the site of the Pashupatinath temple... An experience that will remain a nice memory!”

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5.Nagarkot Trekking in Kathmandu Nepal (1 Night / 2 Days)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $250

This private, two-day trek pairs a three-hour uphill walk from Sankhu with a night in Nagarkot, a sunrise viewpoint and a descent to Changu Narayan. An English-speaking guide keeps the route on track, with guides such as Shishir and Anant leading some departures. Private transport, permits and full-board hotel accommodation are included.

“This is a fantastic trek when time is limited. The itinerary is varied and just right, and my amazing guide Shishir was super knowledgeable and I felt really safe the whole time. They put me up in a wonderful hotel in Nagarkot with a perfect view Read more”

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6.Kathmandu 2 days tour private car and guide, cover major highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $95Best value

Explore Kathmandu with a private guide and car, visiting old Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath, then Patan and Bhaktapur. You can request a start time after booking. Guides named in past experiences include Paras and Gyan, though your guide is not guaranteed to be either.

“Kathmandu tour was an enriching experience into the city's centuries-old culture, art, and architecture. Our guide, Paras, demonstrated exceptional knowledge, providing insightful narratives , making it both educational and spiritually uplifting.”

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7.1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara or Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · from $140

Travel by shared tourist bus from Kathmandu or Pokhara for an overnight Chitwan visit. The plan includes a jeep safari, a sunset tour from the Rapti riverbank and morning birdwatching, with a nature guide, hotel, meals and park fees included. The group is capped at 10. Rhinos, crocodiles and many birds are possible; tiger sightings are never guaranteed.

“The accommodation and trip was fantastic, as were the hosts. Our trip was cut short due to election and we were told we would completely miss our second day of booked activities.”

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