KATHMANDU
25 Tours Reviewed
Kathmandu makes sense fast with a good guide. This private day tour is built around a certified local guide and a customized route, so you’re not stuck with a cookie-cutter circuit. I especially like how the plan can follow your…
A day that mixes serious views with monkeys and temples is hard to beat. This private tour pairs a cable car ride up Chandragiri Hill with the climb-and-stare fun of Swayambhunath Monkey Temple. Two things I really like: first, you…
Two stupas, one smooth plan. You’ll see Kathmandu’s Buddhist giants—Swayambhunath and Boudhanath—in a guided, no-fuss way that’s perfect when you want big sights without wasting time. I especially like the hotel pickup and drop-off, because it turns this into an…
Kathmandu can feel like a lot at first. This 2-day private car tour turns that swirl into clear, walkable stops at major UNESCO sites, including the living goddess at Kumari’s courtyard and the Bagmati River cremation rites at Pashupatinath. I…
A monastery visit plus real uphill walking. This day hike combines a scenic drive out of Kathmandu Valley with a guided climb to Namobuddha Monastery, then optional monk-led meditation in a calm setting. I like the strong guiding—people mention guides…
Everest starts with a short flight. This guided Everest Base Camp trek keeps the plan simple and puts you where the views and Sherpa culture hit hardest: the Namche Bazaar acclimatization day and the sunrise push toward Kala Patthar. The…
Kathmandu can feel like controlled chaos, then it clicks. This private custom walking tour helps you get oriented fast with a local guide, and you also get the practical perks of ticket help and time to actually take in what…
Kathmandu is temple-studded, and this tour strings the highlights together in a smart, guided loop. It’s a private, guided UNESCO heritage route built around seven major landmarks, from hilltop stupas to palace squares. I especially like how the day balances…
Rhinos and crocodiles aren’t the only stars here. This 3-day Chitwan National Park safari pairs wildlife time with Tharu village culture, all while you’re moving between the park and the Rapti River area. I like the way this trip keeps…
Kathmandu can feel like a lot on day one. This car-and-guide sightseeing route helps you hit the big UNESCO sites in Kathmandu Valley without losing time to logistics, and it starts conveniently from Thamel. I especially like the air-conditioned vehicle…
Temple hopping in Kathmandu gets personal fast. This full-day UNESCO Heritage tour strings together Patan culture, hilltop Swayambhunath views, and the big religious centers of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath, with a live English guide plus English audio support. I especially like…
Five hours can feel like a whole lifetime. This Kathmandu tour is a practical way to cover major UNESCO sites without figuring out routes on your own, and I like that you get an English-speaking guide who can explain what…
The mountains start teasing you on day one. This 15-day Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu pairs big Everest-region views with a small-group itinerary and a licensed, English-speaking Sherpa guide who brings the trail to life. I especially like the…
A high pass and real village rhythm. That mix is what makes this Annapurna Circuit trek feel worth planning: you get the big scenery moments and the everyday mountain life in places like Dhikur Pokhari, Upper Pisang, and Manang. Two…
Bhaktapur makes you slow down fast. In a half day, you trade Kathmandu traffic for the UNESCO world of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, where temple details and palace craft skills tell you how the medieval Newari world worked. I especially like…
