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The 15 Best Tours and Day Trips in Kathmandu

149 tours  ·  from $10

Everything with a guide, a jeep or a plane attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites - Swayambhunath, Kathmandu’s hilltop Monkey Temple
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Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites

1.Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 756 reviews · from $17Our pick

Explore Kathmandu with guides such as Dipesh, Shankar, or Bidhya, visiting Buddhist stupas, Hindu temples, palace squares, and museums in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Choose a shorter four-site route or a full seven-site day, with time for lunch and local questions along the way.

“Really enjoyed seeing some of Kathmandu’s world heritage sites. What a rich and fascinating history.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel. - From Kathmandu airport to the high Himalaya
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

2.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $1,575

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, with aerial views of glaciers, climbing routes, and Himalayan peaks. The shared Airbus H125 group flight includes hotel pickup, a Lukla refueling stop, and a 45-minute landing at Hotel Everest View for optional breakfast. Buddhi handles trip planning and communication.

“Highly recommend this tour. It was reasonable value for a helicopter tour. Buddhi takes care of all the details for you in a friendly (non pushy) manner and nothing was left to chance beforehand and so the day went on time and without any”

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Kathmandu: Full-Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Swayambhunath, the hilltop shrine with city views
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Kathmandu: Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

3.Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $10Best value

Cover Swayambhunath, three Durbar Squares, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath in 8 to 9 hours. Guides such as Sumit and Anon explain Nepal’s culture and religion, while private and group options let you balance cost, comfort, and pace.

“This tour covers 7 Unesco sites and one needs to be prepared to walk a bit, but it's an enlightening experience and an opportunity to learn about Nepal's life, particularly from a spiritual standpoint. Our guide was fabulous. He worked hard”

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Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu - Pottery Square and Dattatreya Temple
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Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu

4.Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $20

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur and Nagarkot with an English-speaking guide. Explore temples, palace courtyards, pottery workshops, and Newari streets, then visit Nagarkot View Tower. Guides such as Deepak, Dipesh, Vidya, and Shankar are praised for clear explanations and flexible planning.

“Dipesh is an excellent guide with the perfect temperament for this tour. The view of the Himalayas was breathtaking, and we absolutely loved the Bhaktapur tour. Highly recommended!”

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Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Patan Durbar Square and Newar craftsmanship
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Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

5.Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · from $10

See Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath in about five to six hours. Choose a group or private outing, with guides such as Sumit, Sajina, Ram, and Anon leading recent departures. Lunch is included, while standard entrance fees cost extra unless you select the all-inclusive option.

“Great tour, saw a lot! Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English, making the tour enjoyable.”

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Kathmandu: Food and Drink Walking Tour - Meeting Deepak near Kaiser Library
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Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour

6.Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $36

Join Deepak Kushwaha for a three-hour food walk through Thamel, Asan, Jyatha, and Chhetrapati. Expect generous servings of Nepali dishes, street food, tea, lassi, sugar cane, and desserts, along with local stories and plenty of walking through narrow lanes.

“It is a great food tour for nepal. The streets are chaotic and alot of food stalls are extremely questionable. This tour tales you to the safest spots and the guide does a great job navigating the streets for you. This is not luxury and you do walk alot but its the best way to get a taste of real Nepalese food”

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UNESCO Seven World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu - Swayambhunath and the three Buddhas
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UNESCO Seven World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu

7.UNESCO Seven World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · from $180

Spend about 12 hours visiting Kathmandu Valley’s seven UNESCO heritage sites, from Swayambhunath and Patan to Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. A private car, English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included. Guides such as Shanti, Pankaj, and Kabita are praised for flexible, clear explanations.

“What a fantastic day. It was long but packed with new and interesting cultural experiences. The guide and driver were fantastic and went out of their way to make the whole experience special.”

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Kathmandu: Full-Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Swayambhunath, the hilltop shrine with city views
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Kathmandu: Full-Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

8.Full-Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 247 reviews

Spend a full day with a local guide such as Sumit, Asmita, or Sajina, visiting Swayambhunath, three Durbar Squares, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, lunch, and monument fees depend on the package you choose.

“Had a fabulous day with Anon in Kathmandu. Great guide accommodating all requests, very knowledgeable and good companion! I did not do justice to Kathmandu trying to cover all 7 UNESCO sites in one day - probably worth 2-3 days - but Anon was very generous with his time, and we went well into the evening to meaningfully cover the itinerary. Krishna, our driver had been great too, very safe and careful transfer around the city. Has learnt a lot about culture, architecture, people, food, religion. A well balanced trip! Highly recommended.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View - Leaving Kathmandu for the Khumbu
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

9.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $1,600

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest Base Camp, overfly Kala Patthar, and stop at Hotel Everest View when weather allows. The shared Airbus H125 carries five or six passengers, with logistics handled by Dipak Sapkota. Expect mountain views, extra fees, cold high-altitude stops, and a weather-dependent schedule.

“The flight over the Himalayas revealed dramatic scenery everywhere.”

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Kathmandu: 7 UNESCO Sites Tour in 1 Day (Private Tour) - Swayambhunath begins the day above the city
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Kathmandu: 7 UNESCO Sites Tour in 1 Day (Private Tour)

10.7 UNESCO Sites Tour in 1 Day (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 204 reviews · 4 - 8.5 hours

Visit Swayambhunath, three Durbar Squares, Changu Narayan, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Pranav, Pooja, Rustam, and Razz are praised for clear stories and flexible pacing. Expect walking, stairs, traffic, and separate entrance fees.

“This was a full day and was just excellent. Our guide, Poonjah took us to all the listed locations plus to where the cremations took place. This was a definite eye opener and a must if you have time. Thanks heap for an excellent day”

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Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour - Boudhanath Stupa: prayer wheels and butter lamps
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Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour

11.Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $60

This four-hour small-group tour links Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple by public transport and on foot. Your English-speaking Nepali guide explains Buddhist and Hindu customs, leads you through the evening Aarati ceremony, and helps you navigate the crowds. Guides may include Rita, Amit, Subash, or Bipin.

“You are an amazing guide Bipin. He knows this town, it's little alleyways and the best locations for that special photo. Loved it, recommend it.”

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3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up - The road from Kathmandu to Chitwan
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3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up

12.3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $180

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan for two nights near Sauraha, with meals, park fees, bus transfers, a canoe ride, jungle walk, Jeep safari, bird-watching, and a Tharu village visit. This economical group tour suits you if you want wildlife and culture without arranging each part yourself.

“The organiser Dipendra was super friendly and helpful and made sure I had all the information I needed. It was. smooth pick up and drop off and the bus ride was really comfy.. Plenty of stops en route too! The hotel we stayed at was also”

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Kathmandu: Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Swayambhunath, monkeys, steps, and a wide view
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Kathmandu: Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

13.Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · 3 - 6 hours

Visit Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath with an English-speaking guide such as Sajina, Sumit, or Sujan. Expect hotel pickup, an electric car, guided walks, bottled water, a snack box, and optional entrance fees and lunch in the all-inclusive package.

“The perfect day trip. Our guide made contact the evening before our excursion and introduced herself. Then on the day she arrived promptly and was super-lovely from the very first moment. She told us all about the history and the stories of the sights we saw, and she answered our many questions well and knowledgeably. Our driver was superb as well - he took very good care of us on Nepal's chaotic roads. The tour itself was fascinating and Punam, our guide, made every stop come alive with her knowledge and enthusiasm for what she does. We took lots, of photos and she made recommendations for us where and how…”

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Kathmandu: Private City Guided Tour - Swayambhunath, the hilltop Monkey Temple
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Kathmandu: Private City Guided Tour

14.Private City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 174 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Explore Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Patan Durbar Square by private car in six hours. English, Hindi, and Nepali-speaking guides such as Kapil, Saru, and Bhim tailor the route to your interests, while you pay monument fees and meals separately.

“Saru was an amazing guide and our group of three had a great day thanks to her! We had the right amount of time at each location and Saru shared much history and context to help us understand this vibrant city.”

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Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu - Hotel pickup keeps the morning simple
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Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu

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

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

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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