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15 Best Kathmandu Tours

The adventures worth booking.

The 15 most popular kathmandu tours, with the operator, the run time and the price. The standouts worth planning a trip around, and what each one is actually like once you are out there.

15 Best Kathmandu Tours

Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour - Hotel pickup and the ride to Chandragiri Hills
Gondola & Cable Car Rides, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Tours, Temple & Cultural Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour

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1.Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour

Ride the Chandragiri cable car above Kathmandu Valley, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev and Swayambhunath, then snack on momos.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“I loved everything about the day, it was well planned, everything went smoothly and it was the perfect activity for my first day in Kathmandu. My guide, Nilakantha Acharya, was fantastic - very knowledgeable, patient, great photographer and super friendly and made me feel safe. The driver was also fantastic. I would highly recommend this…”

139 reviews5 hoursFrom $3.80by Cordial Trek Pvt. Ltd.

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From Kathmandu: 2 Stupas and Kopan Monastery Spiritual Tour - How the value stacks up for $6 and 5 hours
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From Kathmandu: 2 Stupas and Kopan Monastery Spiritual Tour

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2.From Kathmandu: 2 Stupas and Kopan Monastery Spiritual Tour

A 5-hour Kathmandu half-day hitting Jamche Vijaya Stupa, Kopan Monastery, and Boudhanath Stupa, with meditation time and an English guide.

★ 4.8

“Well what can I say? Fantastic experience with one of the nicest tour guides I have come across. I really enjoyed my time with Pooja it made the trip and cost worthwhile. Yes, the sites are amazing but being in the company of a local and their knowledge and understanding of life was the better…”

115 reviews5 hoursFrom $6by Enticing Himalayas Travels Private Limited

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2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara/Kathmandu - Day 1 schedule: early drive, lunch, jeep safari, and Tharu dance
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2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara/Kathmandu

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From Kathmandu: Half-Day Guided Tour of Bhaktapur - Bhaktapur Durbar Square: your guided walk through royal-era Nepal
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From Kathmandu: Half-Day Guided Tour of Bhaktapur

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4.From Kathmandu: Half-Day Guided Tour of Bhaktapur

Half-day guided tour from Kathmandu to UNESCO Bhaktapur Durbar Square, with temples, Newari culture, and standout architecture like Naytpola.

★ 3.8

“This was a great experience! I was slightly nervous due to the low price, but it exceeded my expectations with my guide (Dipendra) having great knowledge and kept me very much engaged answering all of my questions and was very nice and friendly. Definitely worth the money, and I even tipped, which I usually don't…”

13 reviews4 hoursFrom $2.00by Himalayan Social Journey

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From Kathmandu: Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour - What You’ll See at 2540m: Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Langtang, and the Valley
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From Kathmandu: Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour

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5.From Kathmandu: Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour

Ride the Chandragiri Hill cable car from Kathmandu for sweeping Himalayan and Kathmandu Valley views, plus temple time and an easy return.

★ 4.7

“Alleen gaan als je zeker weet dat de lucht helder is, anders is er niet zoveel aan. Als het helder is, denk ik dat het uitzicht waanzinnig is. De tempel en de rituelen zijn wel prachtig om te zien, ook bij slecht weer. Er komen ook veel lokale mensen. Onze gids Khilraj was een lieve…”

9 reviews5 hoursFrom $2.00by Himalayan Social Journey

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Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa - Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Malla-era craftsmanship in walking form
Kathmandu, Temple & Cultural Tours, Tour Reviews

Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa

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6.Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa

5-hour private tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa with an English guide, Kathmandu pickup, and photo stops.

★ 5.0

“This was truly an experience of a lifetime. My guide was Bijay, and words could not describe how kind, sincere, knowledgeable, helpful and welcoming he was during the tour. The places we visited was more then just a place, it had an incredible history, so much to see and experience, and made my time in…”

7 reviews5 hoursFrom $60by Enticing Himalayas Travels Private Limited

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Bhaktapur and Panauti Day Trip with Lunch - Private/Group - Bhaktapur Durbar Square: temples, courtyards, and the 55-Window Palace
1-Day Tours, Kathmandu, Lunch Experiences, Private, Tour Reviews

Bhaktapur and Panauti Day Trip with Lunch – Private/Group

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7.Bhaktapur and Panauti Day Trip with Lunch – Private/Group

A guided day trip from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur and Panauti with an English guide, electric-car transport, and a handy packed lunch.

★ 5.0

“Sajina, our guide, is a very young woman and a really kind person. It was such a pleasure to share this day with her. She is really preparated in history, religion, food and habits. We really appreciate the driver too. Really calm man! Absolutely five stars!!!”

6 reviews8 hoursFrom $45by Luxury Holidays Nepal

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10 Days Nepal Adventure Tour from Kathmandu - First stop: Kathmandu Valley World Heritage sites
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10 Days Nepal Adventure Tour from Kathmandu

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8.10 Days Nepal Adventure Tour from Kathmandu

Kathmandu to Chitwan to Pokhara with Trishuli rafting, jungle safari, and Ghandruk trekking, guided in a small group.

★ 4.9

“The tour with Himalayan Smile Treks was well organized and the tour guides and drivers were excellent. I learned so much from the guides who were incredibly knowledgeable and authentically kind, and I felt well cared for. The accommodations were just right and located in perfect spots. I loved every part of the trip. Most…”

6 reviews10 daysFrom $1by Himalayan Smile Treks and Adventures Pvt. Ltd.

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3 Days Bhutan Cultural Tour - Thimphu Sightseeing That Feels Like Daily Life
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3 Days Bhutan Cultural Tour

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9.3 Days Bhutan Cultural Tour

3 days of Bhutan highlights in Paro and Thimphu, with a Himalayan flight, culture in Thimphu, and a hike to Tiger’s Nest.

★ 5.0

“The trip was absolutely incredible! Alpine Club of Himalaya arranged everything perfectly- super helpful. The trip itself was once in a lifetime - the beauty of Bhutan is incomparable to anything else and the people are very peaceful and friendly. Our guide, Tashi, was amazing and looked after us very very well.”

4 reviews3 daysFrom $1by Alpine Club of Himalaya

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3 Nights 4 Days Chitwan National Park with Tower Night Stay - Day 2: Canoe on Rapti, Bird Watching, and the Tower Night Transition
4-Day Experiences, Evening Experiences, Kathmandu, National Parks, Tour Reviews

3 Nights 4 Days Chitwan National Park with Tower Night Stay

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10.3 Nights 4 Days Chitwan National Park with Tower Night Stay

3 nights in Chitwan with a wooden tower night inside the park, canoeing and bird walks, plus Tharu village culture.

★ 5.0

“I booked this tour after a 5N/6D ABC tour and its the perfect activity. Very relaxing, very different from hiking and you get to see so many wild animals. The tour was well organized from start to finish. I stayed in Royal Tiger hotel for 4 days and it was excellent. The hotel prepared my…”

4 reviewsFrom $300by Nlook Nepal

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4 Days Pikey Peak Trek : The Best View of Mt Everest - Getting to the start: Kathmandu pickup and the long drive to Dhap
4-Day Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Kathmandu, Tour Reviews

4 Days Pikey Peak Trek : The Best View of Mt Everest

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11.4 Days Pikey Peak Trek : The Best View of Mt Everest

A short 4-day trek from Kathmandu to Pikey Peak for Everest sunrise views, Sherpa villages, rhododendron forests, and wide Himalayan panoramas.

★ 4.2

“It was a great 4 day trip from Kathmandu especially if you want a taste of the Himalayas on limited time and moderate altitudes. My guide Pemba was really great and made sure that I have really enjoyed the trek. Expect a long drive out and back! I was really lucky seeing the Himalaya mountains…”

4 reviews4 daysFrom $350by Alpinist Club

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Bhaktapur Durbar Square 4-Hour Tour - Durbar Square’s royal-to-modern shift (and why it changes how you look)
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square 4-Hour Tour

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13.Bhaktapur Durbar Square 4-Hour Tour

A 4-hour private Bhaktapur Durbar Square tour from Kathmandu, with expert English guide, standout wood carvings, Nyatapola, and pottery.

★ 5.0

“Het is n hele mooie rondleiding met veel informatie over de tempels , wat mij persoonlijk meeste aanspreekt is de manier v bouwen en de architectuur van deze tempels , fascinerend om te zien , mijn gids nilakantha van cordial trek en chauffeur hari zijn bijzonder bekwaam in hun werk Dank voor deze mooie middag”

3 reviews4 hoursFrom $3.94by Cordial Trek Pvt. Ltd.

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Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Tour with Local Food Tasting - From Thamel chaos to Monkey Temple calm
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Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Tour with Local Food Tasting

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15.Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Tour with Local Food Tasting

A 5-hour guided heritage walk through UNESCO Kathmandu spots, ending with serious Nepali street-food tasting and the Kumari window.

★ 5.0

“I had a great day visiting temples and trying traditional Nepali food with Rajan. He is a wealth of knowledge and I highly recommend this tour. He was also very flexible with the schedule.”

3 reviews5 hoursFrom $64by Adventure Himalaya Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

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