Nepal Independent Short Break: Kathmandu Valley & Himalayas

Discover the Himalayan beauty of Nepal on a Short Break from Kathmandu

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 medieval towns, always in view of the vast Himalayas. Along the way, stay in simple yet comfortable teahouses, and get an up-close look at Nepalese life.

Trip code: HNAK

Start: Kathmandu, Nepal

End: Kathmandu, Nepal


Duration
4 days
Group size
1 to 12
Minimum age
12 years old
Style

Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: Our best accommodation, exclusive inclusions and our most experienced leaders

Basix
Theme

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Independent - Short Breaks, Walking & trekking
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From
GBP £248

Why you'll love this trip

  • Take a Short Break Adventure in Nepal that focuses on low-altitude hikes, rewarding with views of the Himalayas, Shivapuri National Park and sunrise in Nagakot.
  • Explore the beautiful Kathmandu Valley on foot and visit Changu Narayan – the oldest temple in Nepal!
  • See the many historic and holy sites of Nepal and discover the cultural roots of the Nepalese people with locals who know best.
  • Gain an insight into what local life is like in the rural areas of Nepal outside Kathmandu.
  • Get a taste of trekking in Nepal without the long commitment and high altitudes of an Everest Base Camp trek, enjoying diverse styles of accommodation and the ability to see all the different aspects of life in Nepal.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026

Itinerary

Map of Nepal Independent Short Break: Kathmandu Valley & Himalayas including Nepal

Inclusions and activities

Destinations
Nepal
Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Guesthouse (1 nightt), Hotel (1 night), Teahouse (1 night)

Included activities
  • 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

This trip generates 23 kg of CO2-e per person per day

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Important notes

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.

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Nepal Independent Short Break: Kathmandu Valley & Himalayas
From
GBP £248