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Nepal Independent Short Break: Kathmandu Valley & Himalayas
Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: HNAK-B
Overview
Destination:
Nepal,
Duration:4 days
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Travel Period
October 2026 - December 2028
Travel to Nepal and enjoy a four-day adventure through some of the spectacular countryside surrounding Kathmandu. Trek from Shivapuri to Bhaktapur and meet with monks, watch a spectacular sunrise and explore ancient towns, always in view of the vast Himalayas. Along the way, stay in simple yet comfortable teahouses, and get an up-close look at Nepali life.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. This trip starts in Kathmandu on day 1 at approx 8.30am and finishes in Kathmandu on day 4 at approx 1.00pm. Please meet at our Kathmandu office the day prior to the tour start at 5.00pm for a pre-departure meeting.
2. This is a join-in trip rather than a scheduled group trip, so if other travellers have booked on the same date you will share included activities.
3. If you have booked on this trip by yourself and without other travel companions, then you will be assigned a single room on this trip on Days 2 & 3. Other nights will be in shared accommodation.
4. This trip was previously called Inside-Out Kathmandu.
5. Please be aware that in the event of an emergency evacuation, Intrepid does not have control over which helicopter service may be used. Some helicopters are not in regular use with Intrepid and have not passed our internal safety auditing.
2. This is a join-in trip rather than a scheduled group trip, so if other travellers have booked on the same date you will share included activities.
3. If you have booked on this trip by yourself and without other travel companions, then you will be assigned a single room on this trip on Days 2 & 3. Other nights will be in shared accommodation.
4. This trip was previously called Inside-Out Kathmandu.
5. Please be aware that in the event of an emergency evacuation, Intrepid does not have control over which helicopter service may be used. Some helicopters are not in regular use with Intrepid and have not passed our internal safety auditing.
Highlights:
- 1. This trip starts in Kathmandu on day 1 at approx 8.30am and finishes in Kathmandu on day 4 at approx 1.00pm. Please meet at our Kathmandu office the day prior to the tour start at 5.00pm for a pre-departure meeting. 2. This is a join-in trip rather than a scheduled group trip, so if other travellers have booked on the same date you will share included activities. 3. If you have booked on this trip by yourself and without other travel companions, then you will be assigned a single room on this trip on Days 2 & 3. Other nights will be in shared accommodation. 4. This trip was previously called Inside-Out Kathmandu. 5. Please be aware that in the event of an emergency evacuation, Intrepid does not have control over which helicopter service may be used. Some helicopters are not in regular use with Intrepid and have not passed our internal safety auditing.
Standard inclusions
- Transport: Private vehicle.
- Accommodation: Guesthouse (1 nightt), Hotel (1 night), Teahouse (1 night).
- Sundarijal to Chisapani trek.
- Shivapuri National Park.
- Bhaktapur - Changu Narayan Temple.
- Bhaktapur - Leader-led walking tour.
- Bhaktapur - Durbar Square.
- Changunarayan Temple to Bhaktapur by public bus.
- Nagarkot to Changunarayan Temple trek.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Kathmandu to Chisapani
Namaste! Welcome to Nepal. Your Short Break begins at your hotel at 8:30 am. Drive to the outskirts of Kathmandu to Sundarijal, where you’ll head out for your first hike. Start with a long flight of steps, then follow the water pipeline through subtropical forests, past rivers and waterfalls, to the entrance of Shivapuri National Park. Continue up more stairs to the sprawling Tamang village of Mulkharka, with traditional homes scattered throughout the patchwork of terraced agricultural fields. After a simple lunch at one of the wayside shops, you’ll head into the woods, where the shade will bring some welcome relief. If the weather is on your side, you'll get your first glimpse of the mountains. Eventually emerge out of the woods and make your way to your guesthouse in Chisapani for the night.
Day 2: Nagarkot
It’s a long walking day today through beautiful countryside from Chisapani to Nagarkot along the northern edge of the Kathmandu Valley. You’ll hike through Shivapuri National Park – over 300 species of birds, as well as rarely sighted Himalayan black bears, leopards and several species of deer, live in the pine, oak and rhododendron forests of the park. Follow wooded trails, dirt tracks and paths linking small, rural settlements as youmake your way uphill and downhill to Nagarkot. When you arrive at this hilltop town, enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Himalayas.
Day 3: Bhaktapur
Nagarkot is famous for its Himalayan sunrises, so pop up early and see what the hype is all about. After breakfast, hike downhill to the oldest temple in Nepal – Changu Narayan, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and revered by Nepali Hindus. Legend suggests a temple has been on this spot since AD325. After your visit, continue by public bus along a scenic route through terraced paddy fields, villages and pine forests to Bhaktapur, one of three ancient kingdoms that once divided the Kathmandu Valley. Explore the cobblestone streets of this 'city of devotees' on a leader-led walking tour and maybe try a delicious bowl of homemade yoghurt (a local specialty) before watching the comings and goings in ancient Durbar Square.
Day 4: Kathmandu
You have a free morning to explore Bhaktapur at your own pace before returning to Kathmandu. Maybe head over to see the towering Nyatapola Temple – the tallest pagoda-style temple in Nepal. Or follow the shop-lined alleyways to Potters’ Square – this is where Bhaktapur’s ceramic industry thrives and the square is full of potter’s wheels and clay pots drying in the sun. Your adventure comes to an end in Kathmandu at approximately 1 pm this afternoon. No accommodation is included tonight, but if you’d like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent.
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Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
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