Planning for a short break or weekend getaway with your family, friends and looking for a right place to travel? No worries, we are here with some of the best places your consideration if you are looking for a perfect short getaway near Kathmandu. Most of the suggested places for short getaways are within 20 to 40 kilometers and they are the best way to get away from stress and tensions of daily routine Kathmandu city life.
Without further ado, here are the list of the hidden gems near Kathmandu that are perfect for your short city escape.
Nagarkot is a village on the rim of the Kathmandu Valley just under 30 Km from Kathmandu, 14 Km from Bhaktapur. It famously offers stunning Himalayan views and some nice shorter treks. You can get to Nagarkot from Kathmandu by road in under 2 hours, depending on traffic. It is possible to see Mount Everest from here and sunrise and sunset mountain watching is most popular. At certain times of the year the view will be better than others. Its population is just under 4,000 and there are plenty of hotels, some luxury, and small guest houses. Read about our experiences visiting Nagarkot and decide if you’d like to visit while you’re in Nepal.
With its own enormous Buddhist monastery, a famous stupa and a wonderful, ecologically sensitive resort, all set in a verdant forest, Namobuddha feels like one place where Siddhartha Gautama would feel right at home.
We highly recommend Namobuddha Resort for your stay if you are visiting Namobuddha. Namobuddha resort, perched on a hilltop at 1800m, just outside the Kathmandu Valley, Namo Buddha Resort is an oasis of peace and tranquility, offering spectacular views of the Himalayan mountain range on clear days. It is a perfect place for the weekend getaway near Kathmandu where you can experiencing the simple life of Nepali countryside with a touch of luxury.
The Last Resort is the perfect place for exciting adventures and complete relaxation. A beautiful four-hour ride from Kathmandu, Nepal, The Last Resort is located on top of a river gorge close to the Tibetan border.
The Last Resort offers amazing adventures in spectacular settings, including the world-famous bungy jump, the amazing new Tandem Swing, and thrilling White Water Rafting. The natural surroundings make the resort also a great destination for those looking to just relax and enjoy nature.
Dhulikhel (1550m) is another perfect destination for weekend getaway near Kathmandu just 30 km east of the Kathmandu Valley. It is known for beautiful panoramic view of the mountains. The panorama offers a view of the more than twenty Himalayan peaks including Mt. Annapurna (8091 m), Mt. Ganesh Himal (7429 m), Mt. Langtang (7234 m), Mt. Phuribichyachu (6637 m), Mt. Gaurishanker (7134 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m) and many others can be seen from Dhulikhel. There are number of luxuries hotels in Dhulikhel so it is a perfect destination for you if you are looking for a comfort short break outside the city of Kathmandu.
About 133 kilometers from Kathmandu, Charikot provides a spectacular mountain view of Gaurishankar. In the eastern upper part of Dolkha township there is a famous roofless temple of Dolkha Bhimsen. The highway to Jiri is famous for the environment friendly approach adopted during its design, construction and maintenance. Jirels, one of the unique ethnic groups of Nepal reside here. Jiri, in fact, is one of the major starting points for mountain trek to Mount Everest region.
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Getaway Nepal Adventure (P.) Ltd.
Thamel Kathmandu, Nepal
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