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14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu★ 4.98 (1,617) · 14d
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Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu: 14 Days★ 4.99 (1,105) · 14d
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Private Kathmandu Valley Tour: 7 UNESCO Sites in One Day★ 4.95 (850) · 4h–10h
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: Kathmandu Landing Kalapathar★ 5.00 (718) · 5h–6hUS$ 1,550View ›
Kathmandu: Thamel Cooking Class with Momos & Market Walk★ 4.92 (681) · 2h 30mUS$ 30View ›
Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu: 12 Days★ 4.97 (562) · 14dUS$ 1,700View ›
Kathmandu: 7 UNESCO Sites Day Tour with Lunch & Pickup★ 4.94 (527) · 8h–9hUS$ 8View ›
Nagarkot Sunrise & Changunarayan Hike: Day Trip from Kathmandu★ 4.83 (481) · 3h–9hUS$ 25View ›
Manaslu Circuit Trek: 14-Day Himalayan Trek & Base Camp★ 4.99 (390) · 17dUS$ 1,190View ›
Kathmandu Cooking Class: Learn Momo-Making & Nepali Dishes★ 4.96 (369) · 3h 30mUS$ 15View ›Top rated (10)
Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu or Pokhara: 5 DaysA five-day trek from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters, with a licensed guide, mountain teahouse stays, and trekking permits included. You start from either city on the same morning schedule, fly or drive to the trailhead at Simrung, trek through forests and alpine terrain via Sinuwa, Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp, then descend with a complimentary soak in the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda before returning to Pokhara by 5:00 PM on day five. Meals and porter service are not included.Is it for me?Start from Kathmandu if you want the full experience including a domestic flight and airport logistics handled; start from Pokhara if you're already there or want to skip the flight and begin trekking the same morning. Either way, the synchronized schedule means no wasted time waiting for groups to align.
Everest Base Camp Trek: Sherpa Guides & Tea House StaysYou’ll start in Kathmandu’s busy Thamel district before flying into Lukla’s mountain airstrip with your local guide beside you. Trekking past pine forests and tea houses toward Namche Bazaar, you’ll share laughter (and maybe some awkward butter tea) with Sherpas along the way. There’s time for rest in villages like Dingboche before reaching Everest Base Camp itself — cold wind on your face, prayer flags overhead — then return to Kathmandu with new stories stitched into your memory.
Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel: Learn from Local WomenA half-day cooking class in Thamel where you prepare three authentic Nepali dishes under instruction from the women who run Namaste Cooking School, a kitchen built on sourcing ingredients directly from local farmers. You choose your menu, learn the regional spices that shape the cuisine, cook hands-on, and leave with a recipe book. Lunch is included; the school sits in central Thamel with easy access.Is it for me?The class runs four hours with hands-on cooking throughout, so you're on your feet and actively working in the kitchen the whole time—not ideal if you prefer to watch and listen, but essential if you want to actually learn the techniques by doing them yourself.
Kathmandu: 4 UNESCO Sites Private Tour with Ram & LunchYou visit four major UNESCO heritage sites across Kathmandu in a single day with private transport and an English-speaking guide who knows the history and the spiritual context. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a box lunch are included, which means you're not arranging transport, buying tickets separately, or stopping to find food. The pace is full but not rushed—you're out for the day, and that's what lets you see all four sites without skipping any.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Kathmandu's main heritage sites without arranging their own transport or buying tickets separately. Expect a full day out—that's what makes visiting all four UNESCO sites possible in one trip.
Nepal: 7-Day Private Tour Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan NagarkotYou’ll wander ancient Kathmandu squares with incense in the air, float across Phewa Lake under mountain shadows, watch sunrise paint Sarangkot gold, and meet elephants in Chitwan—all with a local guide who brings Nepal alive beyond any guidebook. This private tour feels less like ticking boxes and more like collecting moments you’ll keep thinking about long after you’ve left.
Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu: 14 days to the mountainThe Everest Base Camp Trek is a 14-day guided trek from Kathmandu that follows the route Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay took to the world's highest peak. You fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, trek through Sherpa villages and rhododendron forests, cross the Khumbu Glacier, and reach Base Camp at 17,598 feet. The trek includes a government-licensed English-speaking guide, all meals and lodge accommodations, the flight to and from Lukla, park permits, and emergency rescue coverage. Children from age 5 are welcome; you'll need moderate fitness for the high altitude and steep sections.Is it for me?Book this trek if you're trekking as part of a small guided group and want the structure of fixed daily routes, included meals, and a guide who knows the terrain and the Sherpa villages—the 14 days and the built-in rest days make it possible to reach Base Camp without rushing or arranging logistics yourself. Skip it if you prefer to trek solo or at your own pace, or if you have cardiovascular concerns or spinal injuries, which the altitude and steep sections don't accommodate.
Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu: 12 Days & Sherpa VillagesYou fly to Lukla, trek through Sherpa villages and mountain lodges for twelve days, and reach Everest Base Camp at 17,598 feet. Meals, accommodation, flights, and an English-speaking guide are included; you walk three to five hours daily with rest days built in. The trek takes place in autumn or spring, when weather is most stable, and returns you to Kathmandu by day nine.Is it for me?This trek suits anyone with moderate fitness who wants to reach Everest Base Camp without arranging flights, permits, meals, or logistics themselves—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the walk and the mountain.
Langtang Valley Trek: Beginner-friendly Himalayan TrekThe Langtang Valley Trek is a seven-day trek from Kathmandu into the Langtang Himal, a moderate-difficulty route through forested valleys and mountain villages that reaches Kyanjing Gompa at 3,830 meters. The trek includes a government-licensed English-speaking guide, six nights in tea house lodging, park permits, hot beverages and seasonal fruit during the trek, plus transport from Kathmandu. It suits beginners and travelers new to high-altitude trekking because the terrain is gradual and the altitude lower than other Nepal treks.Is it for me?Book this trek if you want to walk into the Himalayas without the altitude and technical difficulty of higher peaks—the gradual climb and moderate terrain let you focus on the valley and the villages instead of managing exhaustion. If you prefer to travel with a porter or have your own jeep instead of sharing transport, add those as options at checkout.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: Landing at Hotel Everest ViewYou fly from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp and land at Hotel Everest View for breakfast, seeing Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks from the air and from 3,880 meters on the ground. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, the flight takes about seven hours round trip, and you're back in the city by early afternoon. Bring a warm jacket and USD 31 cash for breakfast.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers with limited time who want to see Mount Everest and the base camp area without spending a week trekking — the helicopter covers in hours what takes days on foot, and the landing at 3,880 meters gives you the altitude experience without the acclimatization risk.
Everest Base Camp Trek: Sherpa Villages & Tengboche MonasteryYou’ll hike from Lukla through Sherpa villages, share laughs with your guide over steaming cups of tea, step quietly into Tengboche Monastery’s ancient calm, and finally stand at Everest Base Camp itself. Expect simple meals that taste perfect after long climbs, nights in tea houses, and moments when even your own breath feels new. It’s not just about reaching Everest — it’s what happens along the way.
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Nagarkot Sunrise & Changu Narayan Hike: Private Day TripYou’ll start before dawn with hotel pickup in Kathmandu, catching sunrise over Nagarkot’s hills before hiking scenic trails to Changu Narayan temple—a UNESCO site full of ancient carvings and local stories. Expect simple mountain breakfasts, real conversations with your guide, and moments of quiet beauty along winding village paths.
Kathmandu to Nagarkot & Bhaktapur: Private Day Tour with LunchThis is a private day tour from Kathmandu that visits Nagarkot for Himalayan panoramas and Bhaktapur Durbar Square for heritage exploration, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch box and air-conditioned transport included. You choose between sunrise, daytime or sunset departures, and entrance fees to Bhaktapur are optional at checkout. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours and suits all fitness levels with no long hikes—just scenic viewpoints and walking through preserved medieval streets.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're arriving in Kathmandu with a free afternoon or morning and want to see both mountain scenery and medieval heritage without piecing together separate trips—the guide, transport and timing are arranged, so the day holds together without you building it. If you prefer shared transport over private, a group option is available at checkout.
Nagarkot Sunrise & Changu Narayan Hike from KathmanduThis is an 8-hour day tour from Kathmandu to Nagarkot for sunrise viewing and a 3-hour downhill hike to Changu Narayan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You depart before dawn, watch the Himalayan peaks light up, then walk through forests, terraced fields and rural villages with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, and a lunch box are included; breakfast at Club Himalaya is optional and paid separately. The tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose the 4-Hour Sunrise Tour if you want to see the peaks light up and get back to the city by mid-morning. Pick the full Sunrise & Hiking option if you want the walk through villages and the temple as well. Go private if your group prefers its own pace and guide, or shared if you're traveling solo or want to meet other travelers.
Kathmandu UNESCO Tour: 4 Heritage Sites with LunchA full-day guided tour of Kathmandu's four major UNESCO heritage sites — Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath — with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and lunch included. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and suits all fitness levels. Entrance fees to the monuments are paid separately at each site.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive option if you want entrance fees and a full meal settled upfront, so you're not stopping to pay at each site. Choose the private tour if your group wants a dedicated guide and vehicle; the group tour works just as well if you're comfortable sharing the guide with other travelers and prefer a lower price.
Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Day Trip from Kathmandu with PickupYou’ll wander Bhaktapur’s lively squares with a local guide, sip tea by ancient temples, and watch artisans shape clay before heading up to Nagarkot for mountain views (weather willing). With hotel pickup and private transport included, you’ll feel both looked after and free to soak it all in.
Swayambhunath Temple tour from Kathmandu: Myths and 365 stairsThis is a guided walking tour of Swayambhunath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, led by a local English-speaking guide through the myths, legends and sacred sites of the hilltop complex. The tour covers the neighborhoods of Swayambhu and Saraswotithan, climbs the 365 stairs to the main stupa, and explores the shrines, temples and parks around it. You choose between a private walking tour (1 person or more), a small group tour (up to 5 people), or a private tour with transportation (up to 3 people). The guide contacts you within 24 hours of booking, and the operator offers a full refund for cancellations.Is it for me?Book the private walking tour if you want to move at your own pace and explore the neighborhoods on foot; choose the small group option if you prefer company and don't mind a fixed itinerary with up to four other travelers; pick the private tour with transportation if you'd rather not walk the full route and want pickup and dropoff included.
Kathmandu Airport Transfer: Skip the Taxi QueueYou’ll step out of Kathmandu airport and spot your name held up by a local driver—no stress over finding taxis or worrying about delays. Settle into your private ride as city sounds rush by outside, while your driver handles everything from luggage to traffic. It’s simple comfort after a long flight—and honestly, it feels good to be greeted like that.
Kathmandu Airport Pickup: Private Car & Meet-and-GreetYou're met at baggage claim with a name sign and escorted through currency exchange and SIM card setup before boarding a private, air-conditioned car to your hotel. The driver provides bottled water and local insights on the drive, and the team offers free consultation on treks and city tours before drop-off. No negotiating at the curb, no confusion about rates — the whole transfer is confirmed in advance and timed to your flight.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving tired and want the first hour of your trip to be simple and settled — the driver waits at arrivals, handles the small logistics that usually cause friction, and gets you to your hotel without negotiation or confusion.
Kathmandu Airport Transfer: 24/7 Pickup & Hotel Drop-offYou arrive, meet your driver inside the terminal with no searching, and get driven directly to your Kathmandu Valley hotel in a clean, air-conditioned car. The price is fixed upfront, the driver knows the city, and the service runs around the clock. All you need to do is send your flight details in advance.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Kathmandu without a local phone number or ride arranged and want to avoid the taxi stand outside the terminal—the driver meets you inside before you exit, which removes the confusion of finding transport when you're tired and your phone has no signal.
Kathmandu Valley: 7 UNESCO Sites Day Tour with Lunch & PickupYou’ll follow a local guide through Kathmandu Valley’s 7 UNESCO sites—think ancient palaces, sacred temples, and peaceful stupas—with hotel pickup and lunch included. Expect lively markets, river rituals at Pashupatinath, prayer wheels at Boudhanath, and winding alleys in Bhaktapur. You’ll feel history under your feet—and maybe leave with more questions than answers.
