Top Kathmandu Zoos & Wildlife Parks

Discover Nepal's scenery and culture during a leisurely hiking tour that includes an early-morning arrival in Nagarkot to watch the sunrise over the mountains. Watch the Himalayas catch the morning light, then hike down to UNESCO World Heritage–listed Changu Narayan. Pass small villages along the way, and stop to purchase breakfast and lunch at small restaurants for an authentic local experience. Includes round-trip transport in a private vehicle from Kathmandu.

Get a peek at 108 different animal species during this private guided visit to Jawalakhel, the Central Zoo of Nepal. You’ll have a chance to spot rare local wildlife—including the Himalayan Blue Sheep, the One-Horned Rhino, and the Bengal Tiger—without having to journey beyond the capital. Visitors will also have the chance to take a mini boat cruise in an on-site lake.

Adventure-seeking travelers who don’t have time to go deep into the Nepali wilderness will love white-water rafting on the Trishuli or the Bhote Koshi rivers, just a few hours’ drive from Kathmandu. The easy-to-moderate rapids are suitable for beginners, and the waterflow makes rafting possible in most seasons. Receive a thorough safety briefing before starting, and all the gear you need. Hotel pickup from Kathmandu adds convenience to your adventure.

Avoid uncomfortable public transportation and relax in a private vehicle on this guided afternoon and evening tour of Bhaktapur and Nagarkot. After an early-afternoon hotel pickup from within Kathmandu’s Ring Road area, explore medieval Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then head up to Nagarkot, just outside the Kathmandu Valley, to enjoy panoramic Himalayan sunset views. Bhaktapur admission is included so you won’t pay extra on the day.

Spend a luxurious day in Kathmandu with an Ayurvedic massage and herbal steambath, followed by the sensations of Shirodhara, or an ancient oil treatment related to Panchakarma. During the day you’ll also have a one hour yoga class taught in English to enjoy. To keep you sustained, a delicious, healthy yogic and ayurvedic lunch will also be provided.

See the majestic Himalayan mountains, including Mt. Everest, without having to travel far from Kathmandu on a private full-day tour to Nagarkot. Hike downhill through villages and hilly farmland for about 3–4 hours, ending at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Changu Narayan Temple. If the skies are clear, you should be able to enjoy views of the Himalaya. The tour includes a guide and round-trip transportation from Kathmandu, for your convenience.