short Tour Nepal - Kathmandu and Nagarkot
Introduction
For Short Tour Kathmandu and Nagarkot are the best destination to visit in Nepal. Kathmandu valley has gained its good name as the Temple City of Nepal. It covers seven worldwide heritage sites out of total of 10 heritage sites of Nepal, as listed according to UNESCO, and that too within a distance of about 70 kilometers. The historic valley acts as a home to countless elegant monuments, temples, sculptures, and magnificent artworks belonging to the Malla and Lichaavi periods.
Nagarkot hill station, on the other side, constitutes a fine place to view both sunset and sunrise. It belongs to the east of Bhaktapur District at about 32 kilometers from the tourist town of Kathmandu. Nagarkot hill station is located at the height of 2,175 meters from the level of the sea. Nagarkot hill station acts as a home to a few popular spots in the Himalayan mountain range. These include Mount Everest and other mountain peaks, like Ganesh Himal, Gauri Shankar, and Lantang Peaks. Based on this, a short tour to the capital city of Nepal named Kathmandu and the nearby hill station Nagarkot gives a wonderful presentation of both of these places to worldwide tourists.
Short Tour Nepal – Kathmandu and Nagarkot Highlights
- Opportunity to view the three prime attractions of the tour named Patan, Kathmandu, and Bhaktapur
- Visiting seven places listed in the worldwide heritage sites and belonging to the Kathmandu valley
- To visit and visit the places of sunset and sunrise in Nagarkot.
AMT - TOUR - 103
Spring & Autumn
Easy
N/A
Teahouses/Lodges
Flight/Jeep or Bus
Any
Any
Trip Itinerary
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01Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel.
Duration: Approx. 20-30 minutes’ drive
Distance: Approx. 7 kmOur company representative will welcome you at Tribhuwan International Airport and drive you by private vehicle to hotel. Preparation and briefing about the trip.
Meals BB/ Full BoardMax Altitude Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,592 ft)Accommodation Hotel -
02Sightseeing around world heritage sites of Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we will go for sightseen of famous temples, Monastery, squares and they are as following:
Bhaktapur Durbar Square: It is a UNESCO world heritage site of Nepal located in Bhaktapur. Its only 30 min drive from thamel. Rich culture, tradition Newari architecture. Highlights include the 55-Window Palace, Vatsala Temple, Nyatapola Temple, and Golden Gate.Patan durbar Square: It is also UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the heart of Lalitpur (Patan), Key attractions include the Krishna Mandir, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar (Golden Temple), and the Patan Museum. Patan Durbar Square is religious harmony of the Malla period.
Pashupati Nath Temple: The most sacred Hindu temples in the world, located at banks of Bagmati River in Kathmandu. It is UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major pilgrimage site, during the Maha Shivaratri festival many follows came across many country to worship Lord Shiva. Its only 15min (5km) drive from thamel.
Swyambhu Nath: It is famous Buddhist temple in Nepal, located just a 10 minute drive from Thamel. Known for the large number of monkeys that inhabit the area, it is popularly referred to as the "Monkey Temple." It is also UNESCO world famous heritage site of Nepal. Its iconic white dome, golden spire, prayer flags, and serene atmosphere make it a must-visit spiritual landmark in Nepal. etc
Meals BB/ Full BoardMax Altitude Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,592 ft)Accommodation Hotel -
04Free day at Kathmandu, at the evening transfer to the hill station of Nagarkot.
Duration: Approx.1.30 hrs drive
Distance: Approx.30km
Today you have free day, you can enjoy nepali foods momo, chowmen,chatamari in Kathmandu and enjoy nepali products shooping. In Evening we will go Nagarkot and the journey offers more scenic countryside views along the way.Meals BB/ Full BoardMax Altitude Nagarkot (2,195 m/ 7,200 ft)Accommodation Hotels/ Resort -
05Early morning sunrise view over the Himalayas and Drive back to Kathmandu.
Duration: Approx.1.30hrs drive
Distance: Approx.30kmWake up early to witness one of the most spectacular sunrises in Nepal, as the morning light illuminates the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. After enjoying the view and breakfast at the hotel, we drive back to Kathmandu. The journey offers more scenic countryside views along the way.
Meals BB/ Full BoardMax Altitude Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,592 ft)Accommodation Hotel -
06Final departure. Drop to airport as per flight schedule.
Duration: Approx. 20-30 minutes drive
Distance: Approx. 7 kmOur representative will drop you at International Airport as per your flight schedule.
Meals BB/ Full BoardMax Altitude Tribhuvan Internation Airport (1,338 m/4390 ft)Accommodation -
Includes
- Required numbers of time Airport pick up and drop off as per your flight schedule (international and domestic). All required transfers in Kathmandu too.
- 3 Night’s in Kathmandu, 1 Night"s in Nagarkot accommodation in BB Plan or Full Board (one can choose budget, standard and deluxe).
- Kathmandu Sightseen in Private Vechicle with City Tour Guide.
- Kathmandu - Nagarkot - Kathmandu transportation in Private vehicle.
- An experienced government certified local City Guide.
- Staff’s foods, salary, insurance, accommodation, meals, transportation etc.
- General first Aid Kit.
- Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu with cultural program.
- All government taxes and applicable paperwork.
Exludes
- International Airfare.
- Personal Travel Insurance.
- Personal expenses (bar, laundry, personal shopping).
- Alcoholic beverage.
- TIPS for Staff.
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Frequently asked question (FAQ'S)
Our tours are full of popular natural, cultural and historical attractions. You will get the chance to enjoy the magnificent scenarios, experience different cultures, explore through major attraction centers and ultimately embrace the charm of the mesmerising atmosphere.
Generally we plan everything and choose a favorable time for a tour. As it is the work of nature it may rain or snow during the trek . If it rains or snows during the event of the city tour and we have to drive toward the tour destinations then we will continue the tour. If it is raining or snowing during the day of exploration then guests can choose either to continue or not on mutual agreement.
Tour guides do not expect gratuities but always appreciate it. We are also thankful for your feedback on Google, Trip Advisor, or Facebook.
The answer is yes!! Guests can bring their camera and its gears during the tour so that they can capture the memory and document them for future remembrance. It allows them to share the experience with family and friends. Just make sure to take proper care of it. We will not be liable for any damage or loss of it.
Absolutely, It is always affordable and more secure to go for any kind of trekking with a group. Adventure Mountain trek gives special discounts for groups.
Adventure Mountain Trek offers you a lifetime policy through which you can renew your booking amount for another trek although if you want to cancel it then we will refund you as per our trip cancellation terms procedure.
The Itinerary of associated services and events are set on the website. The organizer and client both reserve the right to change the itinerary according to the need and conditions. So, If you wish to amend any events itinerary make sure to contact our administrators.
Yes, The tourist bus provides Wi-Fi service for free. Especially in the traveling routes of main cities like Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara and Lumbini.
Customer Reviews
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Oct 2024 • Friends Very good 👍 Very kind people It has good management He is a very good man and works hard for the well-being of the customer, and finally, we thank him for the valuable gifts he gave to our group.
I feel like we were extremely lucky on this trip taking into account all help we've got from Pradip and his team. Traveling in Covid times is hard enough on it's own, still we had problems occuring all the time. Pradip was very helpful on every step of the travel. Sometimes I even think he never sleeps))) He went above and beyond to help our groups with all necessary paperwork to get to Nepal. Transportation, guide, porters, everything was organised without any problems. But the most memorable thing for me was Pradip's personal involvement in situation when we needed to get to Kathmandu from our trekking ASAP due to lockdown restrictions. As well as get our PCR-tests in one of the hospitals in KTM. Everything went as smooth as it possibly could on this journey. And who travelled to Nepal at least once, knows that something unexpected may happen suddenly at any moment:) Pradip was always in touch checking every step of our journey. I highly recommend hiring Pradip and services of his agency! I've tried services of couple travel agents in Nepal and have something to compare to. He is safe, supportive and very reliable partner in Nepal. And what else do you need to have great adventure.
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We began our Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek on April 26, 2025, and it was truly a journey of a lifetime. Huge thanks to Raj, Pralad, and the entire Adventure Mountain Trek team for taking such wonderful care of us throughout our Himalayan adventure. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed and well looked after. The team's warmth, knowledge, and professionalism made our 10-day trek not only smooth but incredibly enjoyable. We were absolutely spoiled — with hearty laughs, rich stories and history about the region, cozy accommodations, and most importantly, amazing food every step of the way! This trek will remain one of our most cherished travel experiences, and it's all thanks to this amazing crew. I will definitely be recommending Adventure Mountain Trek to my friends and loved ones. Nepal, we’re not done yet — I’ll be back for more soon! Thank you again for everything!
We began our Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek on April 26, 2025, and it was truly a journey of a lifetime. Huge thanks to Raj, Pralad, and the entire Adventure Mountain Trek team for taking such wonderful care of us throughout our Himalayan adventure. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed and well looked after. The team's warmth, knowledge, and professionalism made our 10-day trek not only smooth but incredibly enjoyable. We were absolutely spoiled — with hearty laughs, rich stories and history about the region, cozy accommodations, and most importantly, amazing food every step of the way! This trek will remain one of our most cherished travel experiences, and it's all thanks to this amazing crew. I will definitely be recommending Adventure Mountain Trek to my friends and loved ones. Nepal, we’re not done yet — I’ll be back for more soon! Thank you again for everything!
TripAdvisor
Oct 2024 I booked EBC with 2 pass(Chola and Renjola Pass) trek. They arranged everything from Kathmandu to Kathmandu in a very efficient way. The guide they allotted Mr. Bhim Rai was an excellent and experienced guide. I am impressed and do recommend Adventure Mountain Treks for trips in Nepal.
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EBC Trek with Helicopter Return Oct 2022 • Friends A great trip. Well organised, our Guide Shyam had been very helpful. One of us ended up needing a horse and it was promptly managed. Starting from accomodation, food and helicopter ride back to Kathmandu, everything was pretty seamless. There were some places which could have been improved, but overall a reliable and fantastic trekking service which I will definitely recommend. All the best to future endeavours for Adventure Mountain Treks.
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