Top Kathmandu Active & Outdoor Classes

Discover the highlights of Kathmandu, renowned for its well-preserved ancient Hindu and Buddhist monuments, in a single day on this private tour. Explore the city's top attractions on a comprehensive sightseeing tour that visits two, four, or seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, depending on the option you select. Hear informative commentary from your guide throughout the day and benefit from hotel transfers.

Escape for a day and experience all that our retreat offers in a condensed format. We offer the best personalized yoga for all skill levels and relaxing sound healing meditation sessions. Along with the wellness activities, you’ll go on a guided 3-hour hike through lush forests, visit local temples, take a village walk, and see a waterfall.

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. Of course, you'll venture to Changu Narayan, the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley.

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.

Highly trained, experienced and knowledgeable yoga instructors. Every practitioner receives one-on-one guidance, especially if you are a beginner and have physical conditions. You’re guaranteed to feel a release of stress and tension stored in your body and mind. Every practitioner has free access to unlimited detox water and green tea post session. We also have spa and massage facility, a restaurant, an open garden and a wellness store in its premise that practitioners can fully enjoy

Spend four days and three nights on this retreat where you will have ayurvedic therapies, vegetarian meals, yoga classes, and spa and massage that allow you to relax and detox. You’ll meet with an Ayurvedic doctor to devise a program just for you. The retreat is located near the tourist hub of Thamel at Nepal Ayurveda Home, 5 Road, with easy access to local markets and restaurants.

Take time out for yourself on a 14-day Ayurveda and yoga retreat that will holistically treat and support a range of physical, dietary, and mental conditions. Learn more about South Asia’s ancient healing traditions and how to incorporate them into your lifestyle. Enjoy a variety of activities, including meditation, massages, spa treatments, consultations with an Ayurvedic doctor, yoga sessions, and more at a retreat center located in Kathmandu's Thamel district.

Kathmandu is a special mix of Hindu and Buddhist ways. Old stupas stand next to new coffee shops. This lively feel, along with many calm monasteries, makes it a great place for a spiritual trip. You can walk through busy streets. Then, you can step into a quiet temple. The city holds a unique energy. It is both old and new. In 2026, travel trends focus on being kind to the earth and having real experiences. A monastery retreat fits this perfectly. It is a low-impact way to travel. It also helps local monastery groups directly. Your visit supports their way of life.

Escape the city’s bustle—and enjoy a day of yoga, meditation, and pampering—during this full-day retreat. In the early morning, meet your driver at your Kathmandu hotel and head to the Nepal Yoga Academy. During this immersive experience, you’ll enjoy two traditional yoga classes, meditation and breathing exercises, as well as meals and tea breaks. Optional experiences are also on offer, including an Ayurvedic oil massage, local trek, and philosophy lesson.

This day trip is a wonderful combination of yoga and hiking adventure in the peaceful surroundings of Kathmandu. Although the tour starts and finishes in Kathmandu, the actual hiking adventure starts in Nagarkot and finishes in Changu Narayan. You will enjoy a yoga session before starting the hiking and another gentle yoga and meditation after the hiking finishes.

See the majestic Himalayan mountains, including Mt. Everest, on a private full-day tour from Kathmandu. There’s no need to catch uncomfortable public buses as round-trip transportation from the capital is included. After admiring the views from Nagarkot, hike downhill for a few hours through the Himalayan foothills and farmland, visiting villages and the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Changu Narayan temple. Your guide ensures you don’t get lost and answers questions.

Get an insider’s perspective on Nepal’s bustling and history-filled capital during this private, half-day walking tour of Kathmandu. Explore the city on foot, discovering little-known nooks and crannies hidden within the sprawling metropolis. Listen to stories related to Kathmandu’s history and heritage from your own personal English-speaking guide. Observe the daily lives of locals in temples, markets, and more.

- Great for jet lag and sleep deprivation - Works wonders to release stress and tension stored in the body and mind - Reenergizes and syncs the body and mind - Performed on every individual regardless of the group size - One on one interaction with the healer - Calm and relaxing space for sound bath and post session relaxation - Access to the garden space, unlimited detox water, green/herbal tea -

Take a break from your busy life and take care of your physical and mental health on this 10-day ayurveda and yoga retreat in Kathmandu. You’ll learn all about these ancient South Asian health and wellness practices, including how to incorporate them into your everyday life. Practice meditation, enjoy massages, and embark on a personally designed detox plan.

A unique 15-day journey through the stunning landscapes of Nepal combines the serenity of yoga and meditation with the thrill of trekking and rafting. Limited to just 14 participants, this intimate retreat ensures personalized support as you explore your inner self while engaging in invigorating activities. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Nepal while fostering a positive impact on local communities. Every activity is designed to challenge and inspire, providing a supportive environment for self-discovery and empowerment. Adventure awaits at every turn, making this not just a trip but a life-changing experience.

Spend a luxurious day in Kathmandu with an Ayurvedic massage and herbal steambath, followed by the sensations of Shirodhara, or an ancient oil treatment related to Panchakarma. During the day you’ll also have a one hour yoga class taught in English to enjoy. To keep you sustained, a delicious, healthy yogic and ayurvedic lunch will also be provided.

Spend a day looking after yourself with the guidance of an experienced yoga instructor. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and take you to the ashram in the countryside. Enjoy several guided yoga sessions, informative teachings, time for meditation, and a forest walk. The day’s activities are suitable for all levels of practice, from beginners to experienced yogis.

Nepal is known mainly for its trekking opportunities, but rafting is the country’s best-kept secret, and a top activity for adventurous travelers. During this exciting day trip, you’ll hit the rapids for an unforgettable ride down the Trishuli River, passing farms, villages, hills, and mountains. Tours include detailed safety briefings, a private group guide, free time to swim and relax along the riverbanks, and return transfers to Sorhakhutte in Kathmandu.

Learn the ins and outs of the ancient discipline of yoga during this hands-on workshop, steeped in the traditional teachings of the Buddha. Practice postures and learn age-old breathing techniques in a time-honored setting in Boudha, home to the world’s largest Buddhist stupa and a thriving exiled Tibetan community. Tours include round-trip transfers from your hotel, so you can feed body and soul—without the fuss.

Nepali food is delicious but if you want to do more than just taste it in Kathmandu’s restaurants, 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 dumplings, and sel roti (sweet fried bread).

Travelers wanting to take their yoga practice to the next level will enjoy this 21-day (200-hour) yoga teacher training course. Delve deeper into the philosophy and science behind yoga and discover how best to support your students through their practice. Learn yoga from experienced teachers while staying in comfortable accommodation in the Kathmandu Valley, with organic food provided.

Avoid uncomfortable public transportation and relax in a private vehicle on this guided afternoon and evening tour of Bhaktapur and Nagarkot. After an early-afternoon hotel pickup from within Kathmandu’s Ring Road area, explore medieval Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then head up to Nagarkot, just outside the Kathmandu Valley, to enjoy panoramic Himalayan sunset views. Bhaktapur admission is included so you won’t pay extra on the day.

Enjoy a full day out of central Kathmandu without having to worry about hailing taxis or catching buses. Rise early to reach Nagarkot in time to watch the sun rise over the Himalayan mountains. Continue to Bhaktapur after breakfast and visit top attractions in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, including Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapole Temple, and Dattatreya Temple. Your tour includes breakfast, private guide and vehicle, and hotel transfers.