How to see Nepal's highlights in 3 days
Focus exclusively on Kathmandu and the surrounding valley to maximize your limited time. Stick to a private driver or organized transport to avoid the significant delays associated with public buses and domestic flights.
- Secure your visa in advance. Apply for your visa online before you land at Tribhuvan International Airport to save 45 minutes of queueing at the manual kiosks.
- Hire a private driver for the duration. Do not attempt to navigate local transport. A private car with a driver costs roughly $40-$50 per day and ensures you can hit three major sites daily without waiting for taxis or buses.
- Stay in Thamel. Base yourself in Thamel. It is the logistical center for tours and allows you to walk to several historic sites while being centrally located for your driver to pick you up.
- Can I see Everest in 3 days?
- Only by paying for a mountain flight tour. Do not attempt a trek; you will run out of time.
- Is 3 days enough?
- It is enough to see the Kathmandu Valley highlights, but you will miss the mountains and nature.