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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Nepal

272 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Everything with a guide, a jeep or an aircraft 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, the 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

You’ll tour Kathmandu’s UNESCO sites in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Dipesh, Shankar, or Bidhya. Choose two, four, or seven stops, including Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Patan, Bhaktapur, Swayambhunath, and Changu Narayan. The guide can adjust the pace, explain Hindu and Buddhist customs, and help fit in lunch or a special interest.

“Great overview of the 4 Unesco sites in Kathmandu. Great introduction to the layout of the city . Prasant was very knowledgeable and explained the background of the sites in detail. Ended up having lunch at a rooftop cafe overlooking Boudhanath stiupa. A very pleasant and informative day . Thank you Prasant!”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel. - Landing at Everest View Hotel
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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

Join Buddhi Bhatta and an experienced helicopter pilot for a shared flight from Kathmandu toward Everest. You will refuel at Lukla, fly over Base Camp and Kala Patthar, and land at Hotel Everest View when weather allows. The four to five hour outing includes hotel pickup, a pre-trip briefing, and a possible full refund if poor weather cancels the flight.

“Not being climbers, this was amazing to get as close as you can get in the air to view Everest, just awesome. Safety was a priority, our pilot was very professional. Our first departure was cancelled due to weather, but were able to be scheduled for the next day. So glad we had the opportunity to do this experience. Butti, our guide was just amazing, organised, maintained contact, responsive, and informative, his service was outstanding. Thank you.”

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Kathmandu: Full-Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Kathmandu Durbar Square and the old royal center
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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 $10

This 8 to 9-hour Kathmandu tour links Swayambhunath, three Durbar Squares, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. You get hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking guide, and a basic lunch box. Guides such as Sumit, Anon, Sajina, Suresh, and Asmita have led this route.

“Packed and affordable day tour of all the main sights. Little time to read things inside museums and temple, but if you are in a rush and want to see most tourist sights , this is a good option. Lunch was basic with carbs bread muffin fruit anRead more”

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Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu - Nyatapola Temple and Taumadhi Tole
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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. Walk through Durbar Square, the 55 Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple, Pottery Square, and Dattatreya Temple, then visit Nagarkot View Tower. Guides such as Deepak, Dipesh, Vidya, and Shankar are praised for clear explanations and flexibility.

“The guide was excellent ( Depes) , lot of information was given. The UNESCO places really very interesting.”

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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

Visit Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath in about five to six hours. Hotel pickup, private vehicle, English-speaking guide, and a packed lunch are included. Choose a group, private, or ticket-inclusive option. Guides such as Sumit, Sajina, Ram, and Anon are praised for clear explanations and friendly service.

“Anon our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. He went out of his way to make sure everyone was comfortable and had an enjoyable tour.”

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Kathmandu: Food and Drink Walking Tour - What this Kathmandu food walk is really like
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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 walking tour through Thamel, Asan, Jyatha and Chhetrapati. Expect generous portions of Nepali food, street snacks, tea, lassi and other drinks, with local stories at each stop. The route uses narrow lanes and busy streets, so arrive hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“Deepak was a great guide explaining each food and drink on the tour. But more than that, he’s an intelligent and interesting young man, with whom to spend 3 hrs in conversations munching over food.”

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UNESCO Seven World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu - Swayambhunath and Amideva Buddha Park
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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 zones by private car. Your English-speaking guide leads you through Swayambhunath, Patan, Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Guides such as Shanti, Pankaj, and Kabita are praised for flexible pacing, clear cultural context, and helpful local advice.

“The tour started right at 7am and Shanti greeted us at the lobby. The driver was very friendly, and the car was very clean. Shanti was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable about all the places and architecture. We had a request to do some souvenir shopping which she took us to the shops around the places, which we really appreciated. Shanti was also an excellent photographer. As this was our first time visiting Kathmandu, the tour really helped us look at all the heritage sites that we probably would not have been able to see by ourselves. I would recommend this tour for anyone who is coming to Kathmandu for…”

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Kathmandu: Full-Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Kathmandu Durbar Square and the old royal center
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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 · from $5

Spend a full day visiting Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. Your English or Hindi-speaking guide, private air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup, and drop-off keep the day simple. Choose all-inclusive to cover monument fees and lunch, or bring about NPR 5,800 for tickets.

“Great day with Asmita. Even though the tour is quite long, we learned a lot and enjoyed every part of it. We loved Nepal and Kathmandu”

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From Pokhara: Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour - Leaving Lakeside before dawn
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From Pokhara: Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour

9.Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $8

Leave your Lakeside Pokhara hotel before dawn for a 30-minute drive to Sarangkot, then walk about 15 minutes to the sunrise viewpoint. Guides such as Ranjit, Ram, Maniram, and Santosh handle the drive, explain the peaks, and often take photos. Expect a three-hour private outing with water, entry fees, and a return in time for breakfast.

“Very pleasant guide. Thoroughly enjoyed. Good value for money.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View - Lukla: a short stop with real trekking importance
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

10.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 land at Hotel Everest View if weather allows. The shared Airbus H125 trip includes hotel pickup, several photo stops, and a possible breakfast break. Dipak Sapkota is the named contact for planning and day-of logistics.

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

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Kathmandu: 7 UNESCO Sites Tour in 1 Day (Private Tour) - Swayambhunath, Kathmandu’s hilltop viewpoint
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Kathmandu: 7 UNESCO Sites Tour in 1 Day (Private Tour)

11.7 UNESCO Sites Tour in 1 Day (Private Tour)

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

See Kathmandu Valley’s seven UNESCO World Heritage sites with a private English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. Visit Swayambhunath, three Durbar Squares, Changu Narayan, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath. Guides such as Pranav, Pooja, Rustam, and Razz are known for clear cultural explanations, local stories, and flexible pacing.

“I did a half-day tour in Kathmandu with Pranav and really enjoyed it. He explained everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made the visits much more interesting. He is very kind and easy to talk to, and the driver was also great. I definitely recommend him if you want to discover the city with a good local guide.”

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ATV Adventure Tour in Pokhara, Nepal - Why the Sarangkot stop matters
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ATV Adventure Tour in Pokhara, Nepal

12.ATV Adventure Tour in Pokhara, Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $115

Start beside Pokhara’s Lakeside, learn basic ATV handling, then follow a 10-kilometer off-road route toward Sarangkot at about 4,500 feet. You’ll ride through forests and hills, pause for photos, enjoy lunch above Phewa Lake, and return by ATV. A valid driver’s license and moderate fitness are required.

“ATV ride is 35 minutes long, not 2 hours. The 2 hours is the total time for the transfer, agency check-in, and the ride. In addition, I had to just stop to take photos, as the guide never stopped to accommodate this. Finally, when we arrived back at the agency, the guide got ofRead more”

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Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour - Boudhanath Stupa: prayer wheels and a living Buddhist center
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Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour

13.Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour

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

Begin at Hotel Marshyangdi at 3 pm for a four-hour guided visit to Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. You will walk about 2 km, use local transport, turn prayer wheels, see sadhus and riverside cremation areas, and watch the evening Aarati. Groups are limited to 12, with guides such as Amit, Rita, Rozit, and Subash praised for clear explanations and personal care.

“A great way to see Kathmandu if you are short on time. Rita was a lovely guide who was knowledgeable and helpful tailoring it to the needs of the group.”

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3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up - A Tharu village visit at 3:00 PM
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3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up

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

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

Spend three days from Kathmandu exploring Chitwan National Park with Welcome Nepal Treks. You’ll ride a tourist bus, stay two nights near Sauraha, take a canoe trip on the Rapti River, walk in the jungle, visit a Tharu village, and join a Jeep safari. The park fee and six meals are included, with groups capped at 25.

“I enjoyed this tour provided Welcome Nepal Treks Agency. Excellent service and overall value. As a female solo traveler, I felt very safe the whole time during the tour. Pick up and drop off on time. I didn’t enjoy the long bus ride due to motion sRead more”

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Full-Day Tibetan Cultural Tour to Tibetan Settlements Pokhara - Starting at Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery
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Full-Day Tibetan Cultural Tour to Tibetan Settlements Pokhara

15.Full-Day Tibetan Cultural Tour to Tibetan Settlements Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $85

Join Tibetan guide Thupten Gyatso for an eight-hour small-group tour from Pokhara. Visit three monasteries and two Tibetan settlements, learn about refugee life and Buddhist practice, meet monks, attend afternoon prayers, and share Tibetan food in a local family home. Hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, and drinks are included.

“Worth a trip to Pokhara just for this tour! There is no other tour with this amount of personal interaction and first hand experiences. We learned so much throughout the day from geopolitics, spiritualism, philosophy, history, and culture. If yoRead more”

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