The 4 Half-Day Tours in Kathmandu That Earn Their Price

1.Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $45Our pick

Ride the Chandragiri Cable Car from Kathmandu to 2,520 meters, visit Bhaleshwar Mahadev Temple, and learn about Nepal from a private guide such as Ananta, Shanti, or Pankaj. Hotel pickup, private transport, and return cable tickets are included.

“Taking the cable car to overlook Kathmandu and visit the Hidu temple were well worth it. Our guide, Pankaj, was informative, friendly, and was glad we asked numerous questions. Our driver drove very safely through these chaotic stre”

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2.Namo Buddha and Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $104

Leave central Kathmandu at 11:30 am for Namo Buddha, a sacred hill site with a stupa, Himalayan views, and the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery. Your driver-guide, private vehicle, and light lunch are included. Guides named Raj and Ram have led past departures.

“In Kathmandu, we had a terrific time. We had a great experience on our Namobuddha trip, with a terrific guide and driver. Raj is very knowledgeable explanation was great about destination We would like to highly recommended this company”

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3.Bhaktapur Old City and Durbar Square Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $65

Travel from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur with a private vehicle and guide, then explore Durbar Square, Pottery Square, Siddha Pokhari, Nyatapola, Dattatreya, Bhairavnath, Taleju, and the 55 Window Palace. Guide Rabina has received special praise for her friendly, clear explanations.

“A fascinating city. The only damper was the rain. With so many damaged buildings due to the 2015 earthquake, I hope the people of Bhaktapur can rebuild sooner rather than later. Our guide was so welcoming and knowledgable. The ride out of Kathmandu also gave us a view of everyday Nepalese life.”

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4.Half-Day Guided Tour of Bhaktapur

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews · 4 hours

Travel from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur with an English-speaking guide, then explore Durbar Square, the 30-meter Nyatapola Temple, the 55 Window Palace, and Newari traditions. Hotel pickup and transport are included, but the USD 15 entry fee is extra.

“Ich wurde fachkundig, freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit durch Bhaktapur geführt. Vielen Dank einen meinen Guide!”

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