Top 13 Three-Day Trips from Kathmandu

1.3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 133 reviews · 3 days · from $149Our pick

Travel from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan for two nights near the national park, with meals, a four-hour jeep safari, a Rapti River canoe ride, an elephant breeding center visit and a Tharu dance show. Guides such as Laxman and Som are praised for spotting wildlife and explaining the park. Expect a long, bumpy bus ride, and remember that animal sightings are never guaranteed.

“It is simply perfect choice. The value for price is top notch, the guide is knowledgeable and will try to show you everything that's in the park. The food was really good and tea/coffee was included in the price. It's really good use of your time. The only small downside are the ants in the room - even though there was not a lot of them, special actions needed to be taken.”

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2.3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 127 reviews · 3 days · from $151

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan for two nights of guided wildlife outings, a Rapti River canoe ride, a jungle walk, jeep safari and Tharu village visit. The $151 tour includes transfers, accommodation, meals and park fees. Guides have included Krishna, Dipu and Babu, though your guide will vary.

“The transfers from the hotel to Sauraha were meticulously organized. The hotel staff was helpful and courteous, and the nature-loving guides took us to see splendid rhinos, deer, birds, and monkeys in their natural habitat, as well as the tracks of a tiger that had passed along a trail about three days before our arrival. The Safari Adventure Lodge has all the comforts you need after a day in the jungle. The Tharu culture is fascinating and deserves attention.”

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3.3 Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 3 days · from $129

Travel from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan National Park for a three-day private-group tour with an English-, Hindi- or Chinese-speaking guide. Look for rhinos, crocodiles, deer and birds on jeep and canoe outings, walk with a naturalist, visit a Tharu village and stay at a jungle resort. Guide names can vary; Babu and host Ramesh Dahal have been associated with the operation.

“It was a wonderful experience, both the shafari and the guided tours of the Tharu people, their dances, and their way of life. The accommodation was clean and charming, the guides were very attentive and friendly, and the price seemed affordable and justifiable for all the activities. I recommend it 100%.”

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4.Kathmandu Shivapuri National Park and Nagarkot Hiking – 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $350Top rated

Spend three days hiking from Kathmandu through Shivapuri National Park and on toward Chisopani and Nagarkot, with an English-speaking guide, meals, and two nights of accommodation included. The route takes in Budhanilkantha Temple and Changu Narayan, with rural villages, forest, and mountain views along the way.

“This 3-day hike is amazing! If you are staying in Kathmandu and looking for a few days to get into the countryside, then look no further. This is your best bet!”

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5.Chisapani – Nagarkot Trek Nepal – 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $425

Walk from Sundarijal through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park to Chisapani, then continue to Nagarkot and Changu Narayan Temple. This private three-day trek includes a guide, transport from Kathmandu, meals, two teahouse nights, permits, and rental sleeping bags and down jackets. The route pairs forest trails with Himalayan viewpoints.

“The views were amazing and the sunrises from the views of the hotel and simply jamming with my guide to some songs from speaker along the way. Had wonderful experience of Nepal”

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6.Lumbini Tour Package From Kathmandu or Pokhara: 2 Night 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $450

Spend two nights in Lumbini, visiting the Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillars and Buddhist stupas from several countries. The package includes three-star accommodation with breakfast and airport transfers, but not monument fees or the sightseeing rickshaw. Confirm whether your transport is by flight or private vehicle, and whether a guide is included.

“Me and my friend we were 4 in our group we visited in Nepal. We Did lumbini tour with welcome Nepal Treks. Our trip organize by nawa. He is very friendly and helpful person. We made sure every things perfect we had new suv car, nice hotel and he also manage best food during our trip. Thanks Jawa and team.”

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7.2 Nights 3 Days Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $190

Walk from Sundarijal through Shivapuri National Park to Chisapani, Nagarkot, and Changu Narayan on a private three-day trek from Kathmandu. A licensed guide handles permits and sets a pace for your group. Two nights of lodge accommodation with breakfast and private transfers are included; lunch, dinner, drinks, and any porter cost extra.

“Excellent service, very helpful guide, overall brilliant experience. The trek was great for beginners. It had some stretches of uphill and stair climbing (as you would expect in Nepal) but was definitely very fesable for beginners like us, and the gude and porter were very friendly and were very receptive to the pace we needed to go at.”

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8.3 Days Kalinchowk Trekking from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $290

Take a private, guided three-day trek from Kathmandu to Kalinchowk, with hotel transfers, permits, public-bus transport, and guesthouse accommodation arranged. Walk from Charikot toward Kuri and Kalinchowk, with views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Gaurishanker on clear days. Meals are not included, so you choose where and what to eat.

“Me and my friend went for Kalinchowk trekking with Rabbin as guide, we had a great time, Rabbin is very friendly, we felt super secure and he was very helpful. We got some rain on the way which was a bit unexpected, but apart from that it wRead more”

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9.Kathmandu 2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $190

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan for two nights of wildlife watching and local culture. You’ll take a shared jeep safari, ride a canoe on the Rapti River, walk in the park, visit a Tharu village, and see a traditional dance performance. The $190 price includes meals, a two-star-level hotel, park fees, an English-speaking guide, and round-trip tourist bus transport.

“Quality time spent with friends. We had very good time . Seeing beauty of nature is really worthy. Thanks to MDA team . Recommended”

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10.3 Days Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $320

This private three-day trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal, then follows forest paths and village trails to Chisapani and Nagarkot. An English-speaking guide leads the hike, and a porter carries luggage. Meals and two nights’ accommodation are included, with a final walk to Changu Narayan and a stop in Bhaktapur on the return to Kathmandu.

“This was an amazing experience for me as a solo female traveller of a certain age (71). The tour was very well organized for me and the company did everything to make sure I was well taken care of. Day 1 of the hike was a lot more difficult thRead more”

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11.1, or 3-Day Yoga, Meditation & Reiki Retreat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $4Best value

Leave your Kathmandu hotel for a retreat center in a serene mountain setting. Choose a one-day introduction or a three-day stay with yoga, meditation, chanting, Reiki, Sattvic vegetarian meals, and, on the longer plan, two nights in a deluxe room. English- and Hindi-speaking staff lead the program; no instructor names are provided.

“Super Resort, the itiniary from the hotel wasnt the same one as on getyourguide but they fixed it and changed it to our wishes! Amazing room and personal!”

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12.3-Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $392

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan by tourist coach, stay two nights in a three-star hotel or resort, and join guided wildlife activities including a jeep safari, canoe ride, birdwatching, and a nature walk. You’ll also visit a Tharu village and museum and attend a cultural performance. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, and the return bus ride takes time.

“No one from the tour agency Liberty Holidays, Kathmandu was there to take us back to our hotel (Marriott Kathmandu) from the bus stop on our return from the Chitwan National Park tour even though they were supposed to. We waited for Read more”

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13.3-Day Chisapani-Nagarkot Trek & Bhaktapur

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 3 days · from $176

Walk from Sundarijal through Shivapuri National Park and villages to Chisapani, continue to Nagarkot, then hike to Changu Narayan and explore Bhaktapur. An English-speaking guide and private transfers are included. Mountain views depend on conditions. Guides named Raj and Prakash have led this route.

“Our guide Prakash was great but unfortunately the trek was not. After hiking up the mountain through the forest we arrived in Chisapani and found that there were no mountains to see. In April the beautiful mountains of Nepal are not visible at all due to the dry season- no rain to break up the smog from surrounding cities that rises up and collects there. The whole point of going on the trek was to see the mountains and views- so it was very disappointing. We were told though that if a bit of rain falls the smog will clear. So ever hopeful we decided to keep going with the…”

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