Short on time in the capital? These day trips pack in temples, valleys, and mountain views.
Kathmandu Valley is packed with UNESCO World Heritage Sites within easy reach of the city — Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and the three durbar squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur are all doable as half-day trips.
For mountain views without a multi-day trek, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel both offer sunrise panoramas of the Himalaya a short drive from the city.
If you have a full day to spare, Chitwan and the Langtang foothills are both reachable for a taste of jungle wildlife or high mountain scenery before you commit to a longer expedition.
