Top Kathmandu Art & Culture

Kathmandu’s top sights are spread throughout the sprawling capital, meaning most visitors end up missing key attractions. On this action-packed day tour, you’ll cover all of the region’s UNESCO-listed highlights. Travel in a comfortable private car between locations in the city, with a private guide on-hand to supply information and background. You’ll also enjoy lunch in stunning Bhaktapur and venture to Changu Narayan, the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley.

Visit four of Kathmandu's top attractions on a private half-day tour. Start by traveling in your comfortable private vehicle from your hotel to the traditional heart of the medieval town. Visit Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site; watch the monkeys frolic around another heritage site, Swayambhunath Temple; and take in the sacred prayer wheels and incense. Explore Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, which has roots going back to 600 AD. Hear informative commentary from your guide throughout the day on this comprehensive tour.

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Kathmandu Valley on this private tour. You'll enjoy dedicated attention from your guide and the ability to move at your own pace through the area's top attractions. Stops include UNESCO-listed sites such as Pashupati, Bouddha, Patan Durbar Square, Swoyambhu, and others.

Get a comprehensive tour of Kathmandu, focused on its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in a single day. With a guide in the lead, you'll follow a curated itinerary designed to show you the best of the city, including Swoyambhu, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddha and Pashupati. Your guide will provide primer on Nepali culture and tradition through narration as you travel.

Many visitors to Kathmandu miss nearby Bhaktapur, a well-preserved medieval city-state and UNESCO-World Heritage site. Discover one of Nepal’s prettiest attractions during this behinds the scenes peek at the Newari city, famous for its intricate pagodas and delicate handicrafts. The in-depth tour also includes a visit to Panauti, where you’ll have a chance to meet with local entrepreneurs.

Kathmandu is a fascinating city, but many travelers miss out on the natural splendor of the surrounding valley. Enjoy pine-covered hills and sweeping, snow-capped views of the Himalayan range during this relaxing day trip to Chandragiri Hill. Hike up shady trails, grab lunch at a nearby restaurant, or lounge in the park. The tour includes tickets to a brand-new cable car for a scenic ride up the mountain.

Discover Nepal's scenery and culture during a leisurely hiking tour that includes an early morning arrival in Nagarkot for the sunrise. Watch the distant Himalayas catch the morning light, then take a hike to reach Changu Narayan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass through Brahmin, Tamang, and Newari 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.

Escape the crowds in the capital and venture to hidden attractions in the Kathmandu Valley during this insider’s temple tour. Get an exclusive peek at some of Nepal’s most sacred locations, including three Hindu temples and a Buddhist monastery. See the handprint believed to be from an 8th-century saint and enjoy snow-capped mountain views in a spectacular setting.

This seven to ten hour tour allows you to enjoy the panoramic views of the Kathmandu valley to the Himalayas beyond (on a clear day), whilst enjoying ancient villages, temples and Monasteries. Visit the historical Bhaktapur World Heritage site and walk the streets of this ancient Capital. The tour includes a visit to the Kailashnath Mahadeu Hindu Statue, Namo Buddha Stupa, Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery and Dhulikhel village We are a social enterprise, our mission is to share the benefits of travel with as many people in the local community as possible. We always try to work with small family owned businesses, charity organisations, community co-ops and other social enterprises and give 50% of our profits to charities and social causes. Special Wednesday prices with all tickets only $50 for Adults and $20 for Children

Kathmandu Airport Arrival transfer is transfer from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu to your hotel in the Kathmandu City. We ensure a comfortable and safe drop-off to your booked hotel with our professional driver. We have a fleet of comfortable A/C vehicle as per need from car, van hiace to buses. Our driver will be awaiting for you outside the arrival area. He shall meet you then drop you off at your hotel. Arriving at any airport for the first time round the world can be a bit confusing but we provide hassle free service round the clock and as per your any scheduled arrival timing day or night.

Soar across the Himalayas on a helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Mount Everest Base Camp, touching down for an optional breakfast at a hotel with spectacular mountain vistas. Along the way, you’ll get aerial views of glaciers, camps, mountaineering routes on the world’s highest mountain. A stop to refuel at Lukla offers a glimpse of the mountain town where trekkers set out for Mount Everest.

Not many people can claim to have reached the top of Mount Everest. During this exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime flight from Kathmandu, soar over the Eastern Himalayas, getting a bird’s eye panorama of the world’s tallest—and most legendary—mountain chain, including Everest. Enjoy the magic of the world-famous summit without the struggle to make it to the top. Tours include private hotel pickup and drop-off and a celebratory glass of sparkling wine.

See the majestic Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, on a full-day tour from Kathmandu to Nagarkot. Hike for four hours downhill among the mountain scenery, visiting villages and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple Changu Narayan along the way. If the skies are clear, you can view the Himalayan mountains. Includes guide, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Kathmandu.

Learn more about Nepali culture through its food. During this fun, hands-on cooking class, participants will start from scratch by learning how to choose the best ingredients, and work through to complicated techniques, like making momos. Three different menus are offered, each containing four traditional Nepali dishes, so there should be something for everyone to enjoy. Foodies and enthusiastic cooks will especially enjoy this activity, but you don’t need to have cooking experience.

Walking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal takes as long as two weeks, but on this convenient helicopter tour you can cut out all the hard work and fly straight there. As well as seeing the incredible rocky and icy landscape surrounding Everest, you will enjoy views of remote villages and lush farmland along the way. This is an ideal tour for travelers short on time, or those with mobility issues, who don’t want to miss out on seeing Everest while visiting Nepal.

Kathmandu airport departure transfer is transfer from your hotel to the Tribhuvan International Airport. The departure transfer can be booked inside the Kathmandu City (Lalitpur and Bhaktapur charge extra) Our drive shall meet you at your hotel's lobby and safely drop you off at the airport by comfortable A/C vehicle. Please note you need to be at the airport least 3 hours prior your flight timing. So, finish your last-minute-shopping or any other things and our driver shall be awaiting for you at your hotel's lobby.

Take a full-day private tour that combines the sunrise viewing at Nagarkot with a sightseeing trip to Bhaktapur—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rise early to depart from Kathmandu and reach high altitude Nagarkot in time to watch the sun rise over the Himalayas. Continue to Bhaktapur after breakfast and visit top attractions in the culture-rich city, including Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapole Temple, Dattatreya Temple, and 55 Window Palace. Your tour includes breakfast, private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Travelers who want to do more than just taste Nepali food can join a cooking class in a local family home. Start by visiting the local market and a private organic farm to choose your ingredients. Learn the techniques, tastes, and tricks of favorite dishes such as dal bhat (lentils and rice), momo (steamed dumplings), and sel roti (sweet fried bread). Afterwards, enjoy eating your hard work.

Get a glimpse of the rituals and proceedings of the Hindu way of life at Pashupatinath, the most sacred site of the Hindus in all of Nepal. Let us guide you and explore the ghats and the evening rituals of performing aarti "the divine prayer" to Lord Shiva. Learn about the various rituals and their deep seated meaning it holds in the hearts of the Hindu people and get a glimpse of the life , culture and rich traditions of the people of Nepal.

Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the Kathmandu Valley and the enormous mountains beyond with this handy paragliding trip from central Kathmandu. You’ll be picked up from Thamel and transported to the take-off point above Godavari, at 6900 feet (2100 meters). Taking off is easy, and less scary than you might think. Be amazed by the views of the Langtang Range and take photos of your flight.

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This small-group sightseeing tour of Kathmandu includes several prominent religious monuments. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in front of the old royal palace, and learn about the former Kathmandu Kingdom from your professional guide. Continue on to see the Tibetan Buddhist stupa of Swayambhunath and visit Pashupatinath Temple—a shrine that honors Lord Shiva—both sacred sites designated by UNESCO. Finish at the imposing Bouddhanath stupa, the largest in Kathmandu Valley.

Nepal is known mainly for its trekking opportunities, but rafting is the country’s best-kept secret—and the top activity for in-the-know travelers. During this exciting day trip, you’ll hit the rapids for an unforgettable ride down the Trishuli River, passing pristine scenery only reachable by the water. Tours include detailed safety briefings and a private group guide, plus free time to swim and relax along the riverbanks.

Spare yourself the risks of self-drive or the hassles of negotiating with taxis and relax in your own private vehicle on this guided tour of Bhaktapur and Nagarkot. Explore the medieval wonders of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, then soak up panoramic sunset views of the Himalayas from the hill town of Nagarkot.