Mountain biking
Mountain Bike: Bhaktapur, Nagarkot and Sankhu
A 34 km mountain bike ride from Bhaktapur up to the Nagarkot ridge and down rough trails to the old Newar town of Sankhu.
5 to 6 hoursfrom $155
Kathmandu City Tours with a Local Guide
Private day tours to the valley's seven World Heritage sites, the hills around Nagarkot and the Himalaya at sunrise. Your own guide and car pick you up from your hotel, so all you need to do is enjoy the day.
Private tours
Just your group, with your own guide and car
Hotel pickup
Anywhere in Kathmandu, Patan or Bhaktapur
Licensed guides
Government-licensed, friendly and English-speaking
Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours before your start time
Popular tours
Every tour is private and priced per person, so the more of you there are, the less you each pay. Bring the whole family!
Day hikes
Nagarkot to Changu Narayan Day Hike
Sunrise views from Nagarkot, then a mostly downhill ridge walk through villages to the ancient temple of Changu Narayan.
About 4 hoursfrom $35
Heritage tours
Kathmandu City Tour: Four World Heritage Sites in a Day
Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square in one day, with your own guide and car, starting from your hotel.
About 8 hoursfrom $37
4 daysMulti-day tours
Kathmandu and Nagarkot: 4 Days of Heritage and Mountain Views
An airport welcome, a full city tour, a night on the Nagarkot rim for sunrise over the Himalaya, and Bhaktapur on the way back.
4 daysfrom $165
Mountain flights
Everest Mountain Flight from Kathmandu
A one-hour sunrise flight along the Himalaya to Everest and back, with a window seat for every passenger and hotel transfers included.
About 1 hourfrom $195
Heritage tours
Half-Day Kathmandu Sightseeing: Pashupatinath and Boudhanath
Kathmandu's holiest Hindu temple and its largest Buddhist stupa in one morning or afternoon, about four hours from your hotel and back.
About 4 hoursfrom $27
The seven World Heritage monument zones
Here's a fun fact: UNESCO lists the whole Kathmandu Valley as one World Heritage Site, made up of seven monument zones, all within 20 km of each other. Four are right here in Kathmandu, and the others are in Patan, Bhaktapur and up on the ridge at Changu Narayan.
Boudhanath
The great stupa at the heart of Kathmandu's Tibetan community
Entry NPR 400
Patan Durbar Square
The city of craftspeople, and the beautiful stone Krishna Mandir
Entry NPR 1,000
Swayambhunath
The hilltop stupa (and its monkeys) above the city
Entry NPR 200
Pashupatinath
Nepal's holiest Shiva temple, on the Bagmati
Entry NPR 1,000
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Hanuman Dhoka palace and the Kumari Ghar
Entry NPR 1,000
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Nyatapola, the 55-window palace and the potters at work
Entry NPR 1,800
Changu Narayan
The oldest temple in the valley, with an inscription from 464 AD
Entry NPR 300
Entrance fees for all seven sites
NPR 5,700
Fees, hours and tips
Beyond the temple squares
The valley is ringed by hills between 2,000 and 2,800 m. You can walk them, ride them or fly over them, or even see Everest from the air before breakfast. Not a bad way to start the day!
Day hikes
Ridge and forest walks on the valley rim, and back in Kathmandu in time for dinner.
4 tours
Mountain flights
Everest by plane at sunrise, or by helicopter with a landing at Kala Patthar. Wow!
2 tours
Mountain biking
Village tracks and singletrack around the valley, with a support jeep for tired legs.
4 tours
Experiences
Tandem paragliding and yoga classes, for something a little different.
2 tours
Multi-day tours
Short stays that add a night on the rim at Nagarkot or Dhulikhel.
2 tours
How a tour day works
- 1
Book online
Choose a tour, a date and how many of you are coming. Your booking reference lands in your inbox straight away.
- 2
We collect you
Your guide and driver meet you in your hotel lobby at the start time, with cold water waiting in the car.
- 3
Back by evening
You pay entrance fees at each gate as you go, lunch is wherever you fancy, and tips are entirely up to you. Then we drop you back at your hotel.
How do I book a tour?
It's easy! Choose a tour, pick a date, a start time and the number of travellers, and send the booking. You'll get a booking reference by email straight away, and we'll confirm the details, usually the same day.
Are your tours private?
Yes, every single one. It's just you and the people you book with, with your own guide and car. That's also why the price per person drops as your group grows.
Do you pick up from my hotel?
We do, from any hotel in Kathmandu, Patan or Bhaktapur. Just add your hotel name when you book. Haven't chosen one yet? Don't worry, you can send it to us later.
Are entrance fees included?
No. Fees are paid in Nepali rupees at each site, so you only pay for the places you actually visit. Each tour page lists the fees, and our World Heritage guide has the full list.
How do I pay?
You can pay online by card when you book, where the booking page offers it, or pay as agreed with us. All our prices are in US dollars.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Of course. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time, and we're always happy to move your tour to another date if we can.
Not sure which tour to choose?
Don't worry, we can help! Tell us your dates, where you're staying and what you'd like to see, and we'll suggest a plan for your days in Kathmandu.