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Despite the deep willingness of travelers to explore and savor the beauty of new places, they are bound by time constraints preventing them from relishing the offerings of such beautiful places.
This 2 Nights 3 Days Kathmandu Tour itinerary acknowledges such circumstances and thus focuses on providing an optimum travel and touring experience by assembling must-do activities that help you best enjoy your days in Nepal.
The tour is a short and sweet escape in Kathmandu to observe the natural and cultural beauty and offerings. It provides you a chance to enjoy a majestic view of mountain peaks in the Himalayas, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyo, and many other prominent peaks via amazing mountain flights, and a chance to explore and dig up the hidden cultural and religious gems of Kathmandu on a city sightseeing tour.
An Everest Mountain Flight is an exhilarating experience that allows an individual to relish the view of the highest places on the planet, the Himalayas. The Everest Mountain Flight guarantees a window seat to observe the views of the highest peaks of the Eastern Himalayas, which includes sightseeing of Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, Gaurishankar, Langtang, and many other peaks. It is one of the most popular and adored activities to indulge in for anyone visiting Nepal.
Nepal is the birthplace of Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. So, it is expected that Nepal will have a rich Buddhist heritage, which it does.
Swayambhunath Stupa is one such site that is overflowing with Buddhist heritage. It is one of the oldest stupas in the world. The religious complex consists of several religious monuments of Hinduism and Buddhism. The UNESCO Site sits atop a hillock, providing magnificent views of the surrounding areas. Be aware of monkeys, though, as they abound inside the stupa premises.
Boudha Stupa is another significant religious complex in Nepal. It is the biggest stupa in Nepal and is one of the most important religious sites for the people of the Vajrayana Buddhism faith. The chants, rings of bells, the aroma of incense sticks, and the smells of butter lamps calm and soothe your mind and body. Also a UNESCO site, the visit to Boudhanath Stupa will enlighten you about Tibetan or Vajrayana Buddhism.
A guided tour with expert insights and commentary will enlighten you about these Major Buddhist attractions of this tour.
Patan Durbar Square is one of three Palace Squares found inside the Kathmandu Valley. Home to the ancient rulers, The Malla Kings of Patan Kingdom, Patan Durbar Square is superfluous with Newa cultural heritage and the arcane history of medieval Kathmandu.
Inside the palace square, you can find ornate temples, courtyards, traditional pillars, sculptures, shrines, and a place now turned into a museum for visitors to visit. The visit to Patan Durbar Square is a journey back in time to discover the prowess of rulers, artisans, architects, and its people.
Pashupatinath Temple complex, a sacred Hindu Religious landmark, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site popular and adulated for its religious significance. Considered the abode of Lord Shiva, Hindu devotees from all over the world arrive at this temple to pray and get blessings. Not only that, the Temple complex is also an amazing site to witness the final Hindu rituals on the crematoriums situated on the banks of Bagmati. Along with that, you get to meet Sadhu, Babas, and Gurus who have renounced everything and surrendered themselves to Lord Shiva.
A guided tour of the Pashupatinath Temple complex with expert insights assures enriching exploration opportunities.
Day 1: Arrival (Sightseeing if time permits)
Day 2: Everest mountain flight and Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 3: Departure
Touch down on the runway of the Tribhuvan International Airport & officially enter the land of the Himalayas.
At the exit terminal, our team members will be waiting for you to cheerfully welcome you to Nepal. You will then be chauffeured to the designated hotel, where you can rest, relax, and get fresh.
For early arrivals with 5-6 hours of daylight still left, they will be taken for a sightseeing tour. But don’t fret if you arrive in Nepal late in the evening as the second-day itinerary comprises of Kathmandu sightseeing tour.
The day begins early as mountain flights are operated in the morning hours. The morning hours observe significantly less cloud cover on the mountain peaks. In addition to that, the golden hours in the morning complement the beautiful views of the mountain panorama, which are the major reasons for morning mountain flights.
You will be contacted and picked up for the airport transfer. You will get on an aircraft with a guaranteed window seat to enjoy the beautiful views of the Himalayas.
Mountain ranges like Langtang Range, Gaurishankar Range, and Mahalangur Range can be seen during the 50 to 60-minute mountain flight. These ranges host some of the tallest peaks on the planet, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Langtang, Gaurishankar, and many more. The crystalline views of all these peaks will be at the disposal of travelers to savor.
After the mountain flight and necessary breaks, you will begin the sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. The tour bestows you an opportunity to uncover the rich cultural and religious heritage, arcane history, fascinating traditions, and beautiful pieces of art: sculptures, woodwork, and architecture.
You will visit Swayambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudha during the sightseeing tour. Upon the conclusion of the sightseeing tour, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Depending upon your departure time, you will be transferred to the airport. As we strive for the best, we would like to believe that you enjoyed our company and we left nothing for you to complain about. With hopes of serving you again on a longer travel odyssey, we will bid farewell to you with wishes for a safe & comfortable flight. Au revoir.
The itinerary explicated above is a standard. The tour proceeds and operates glued to the itinerary; however, if circumstances arrive that are beyond our control, the itinerary could and might be altered.
The itinerary can also be customized and altered depending on the needs and requests of the travelers.
We also operated private trips.
The 2 Nights 3 Days Kathmandu Tour is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the best of Kathmandu in a very short time. It can also be a perfect choice for a traveler with extended hours of transit or layover at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
The tour is a perfect weekend getaway. Escape the mundanity of the weekdays and enjoy a mesmerizing short tour of Nepal in less than 72 hours. Arrive in Nepal on Friday evening, indulge in exploration on Saturday, and depart on Sunday. A well-planned trip to recharge yourself on the weekend. Rejuvenate yourself over the weekend and tackle workplace hurdles with a new-found vigor.
As the exploration and activities happen on a single day, anyone with 24+ hours of transit can fully enjoy the tour.
The tour can be an amazing complementary tour for trekkers and mountaineers to couple with their adventures in the Himalayas. The tour can serve as a relaxing and unwinding exploration experience contrasting the physically exerting trekking and mountaineering expedition.
Breakfree Adventures thrives and shines when it is about satisfying travelers with bespoke touring packages. So, it is obvious that the 2 Nights 3 Days Kathmandu Tour is customizable to the extent that travelers want.
Travelers can extend the tour, alter the itinerary, exclude services & activities, or include more activities and services. You name it, and we can manage and arrange it, ensuring your desires are fulfilled.
For that, travelers will have to contact us so our teams, using their expertise and networking, can come up with a perfect itinerary at a very competitive price that addresses all your requirements.
The Everest Mountain Flight takes off from Kathmandu and flies parallel to the Himalayas in the east direction where the Mahalangur Range is situated. Now, passengers on board can see all the mountain peaks that lie in between. This includes mountain peaks situated in Nepal as well as China.
Here is the list of all the mountain peaks(in order from west to east) and their height the passengers can see during the Everest Mountain Flight.
| 1. Langtang Lirung | 7,23 meters/23,734 feet. |
| 2. Sisha Pangma | 8,013 meters/26,290 feet. |
| 3. Dorje Lakpa | 6,966 meters/22,854 feet. |
| 4. Phurbi-Ghyachu | 6.637 meters/21,775 feet. |
| 5. Chhoba-Bhamare | 5,970 meters/19.580 feet. |
| 6. Gauri Shankar | 7,134 meters/23,405 feet. |
| 7. Melungtse | 7,181 meters/23,560 feet. |
| 8. Chugimago | 6,297 meters/20,660 feet. |
| 9. Pigferago | 6,620 meters/21,720 feet. |
| 10. Numbur | 6,957 meters/22,825 feet. |
| 11. Kargolung | 6,511 meters/21,362 feet. |
| 12. Cho Oyo | 8,201 meters/26,089 feet. |
| 13. Gyachungkang | 7,652 meters/25,102 feet. |
| 14. Pumori | 7,161 meters/23,494 feet. |
| 15. Nuptse | 7,855 meters/25,711 feet. |
| 16. Mount Everest | 8,848 meters/29,028 feet. |
| 17. Lhotse | 8,516 meters/27,940 feet. |
| 18. Amadablam | 6,812 meters/22,349 feet. |
| 19. Chamlang | 7,319 meters/24,012 feet. |
The clothing culture that you find normal might not be normal for Nepalese. Especially in cultural and religious sites, inappropriate dressing might offend devotees and attract glances and stares that might make your visits uncomfortable. So, it is key to dress the right way.
We suggest that women dress modestly while visiting cultural and religious sites. Refrain from wearing revealing clothing and short shorts. Wear clothes that cover the shoulders. For men, refrain from wearing tank tops or not wearing anything on the upper body.
The tour is safe, indeed. The flights are operated by experienced pilots. The sightseeing tours happen under the guidance and supervision of experienced guides during the daytime. So, the tour is as safe as it could get.
Respecting the local culture, people, and civilization of the sites you visit is an unwritten rule of touring. So, we shouldn’t, with our actions and behaviors, disrespect and offend locals in any way. Here are the lists of things you should and shouldn’t do.
Do’s.
Don’t.
Though the 2 Nights 3 Days Kathmandu Tour is an amazing stand-alone tour, you can further elevate your travel experience by coupling this tour with a complementary travel package.
You can couple this tour package with activities like Kathmandu Paragliding, Trishuli Rafting, Ultralight Flight in Pokhara, and Kathmandu Paragliding. These thrilling activities, releasing adrenaline in your blood stream, will make you feel alive.
Similarly, coupling this tour with a trekking expedition in the Himalayas is exquisite. What better way to start or end your adventures in the land of the Himalayas other than a mountain flight and city tour to historical landmarks? Amazing treks like Everest Base Camp, Pikey Peak Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, and Mardi Himal Treks can be great treks to couple the tour with.
Yes, mountain flights are indeed the safest flights. There is no recorded history of mishaps that had happened during the mountain flight. The mountain flights are operated by experienced pilots in aircraft that are regularly inspected and maintained. So, the mountain flights are safe.
The mountain flight can last anywhere between 45 minutes to 1 hour. During this 45-minute to 1-hour flight, you get to observe the mountain range that lies east of Langtang until the Mahalangur Range.
Yes, kids can do this tour, too.
Yes, adults can also do this tour.
You can exclude the airport pick-up and drop-off facility from the tour package. You can customize the trip as you desire. For that, you need to contact us so that we can propose an itinerary and an altered price due to possible inclusions or exclusions.
Yes, you can pay for the tour by card. We accept international card payments, subject to a 5% charge per transaction, which is paid to financial institutions.
The most preferred and popular operators of Everest Mountain Flights in Nepal are Buddha Airlines, Yeti Airlines, and Simrik Airlines. Depending on availability, you will board a carrier of one of these operators.
You can customize the trip as you prefer. So, yes, you can choose desired UNESCO heritage sites for the Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour. You need to contact us to finalize the heritage sites you desire to visit so that we can propose to you an itinerary with an altered price.
Tipping is optional, but we advise travelers to use their discretion. Rewarding the extra effort the guides and drivers put in to ensure a flawless travel experience is embraced and often serves as a morale boost. However, we inform travelers not to feel obligated to tip. If you are tipping, make sure that you are doing so because you appreciate the service and extra effort they put in.
For children below 5, we provide all the services included in the tour for free except the Mountain Flight. The mountain flight operators charge a reduced rate for children aged 2-11 years, which can differ depending upon the company’s policies.
For children above 5 and below 11, you will be charged a reduced mountain flight fare plus the cost of other services included in the trip.
Please contact us to get the exact price details for this tour for your children.
The tour as it stands is not wheelchair friendly. It takes you to sites that don’t have easy wheelchair access. But, upon your request, we can alter the itinerary and make arrangements so that even wheelchair users can enjoy the tour.
You will have to contact us with the necessary details so that we can make arrangements and alter the itinerary to make it easy for wheelchair users. Additional charges may occur.