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Namobuddha Day Hike is a full day tour to Thrangu Tashi Yangtse monastery in Dhulikhel. It is located at a distance of 40 kilometers from the capital city Kathmandu. It is also considered to be one of the most sacred and religious monasteries in Nepal. The monastery itself is located in a very peaceful environment atop a hill of Namobuddha Municipality. It is surrounded by lush greenery with a wide range of mountains visible. The visible mountains here include Mt. Gauri Shankar, Mt. Lakpa Dorje, Mt. Jugal, Mt. Langtang and Mt. Ganesh among others. The tour usually begins with a pick up from your hotel at 08:00 AM in the morning. After nearly an hour drive to Dhulikhel, the hike begins at 09:00 AM. The journey then continues via Kavrekot Kali Mandir (Temple) with a thousand steps and a historical Newari Village on the way. The main festivals and mela celebrated here are Kartik Purnima and Buddha Jayanti.

Visit one of the holiest Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage sites on this convenient day tour from Kathmandu. Learn about the legends surrounding the holy place in the hills, and admire the views of the snow-capped Himalaya, terraced farm land, and ethnic Tamang villages. Travelers with an interest in Buddhism will especially enjoy this tour, although it’s a fun day trip for everyone.

Keep every member of your party happy on this private eight-day tour of Nepal that includes a range of cultural and natural activities and sights. Tour the UNESCO-listed heritage sites of Kathmandu, go on a jungle safari in the Chitwan National Park, and enjoy incredible Himalayan mountain views from Pokhara. Includes seven nights’ accommodation.

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.

Outline Itinerary Day 01:Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (7-8 Hour) Day 02:Sunrise and Himalayan View from Sarangkot and Day city tour in Pokhara Day 03:Drive back to Kathmandu or chitwan

This half-day tour is a handy way to learn more about the culture and history of Kathmandu, through visiting two of its UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa are two beautiful and culturally important sites that reveal a lot about Hindu and Buddhist Nepali traditions. Learn about these from your local guide, and understand a lot more than you would if touring independently.

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).

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.

Admire the views of the Himalaya north of Kathmandu without leaving the city when you ride the cable car up to Chandragiri Hills. Enjoy hotel pickup and private transfer to the cable car station. Ride up to the lookout point and visit the Bhaleshore Mahadev Temple at the top of the hill for a cultural experience. You’ll be returned to your hotel after.

Hike from Nagarkot to Changunarayan with your own private guide on a 5-hour tour from Kathmandu. Begin with a scenic drive to Nagarkot to reach the trail. While hiking, soak in sweeping views of the Himalayas, Kathmandu, and Bhaktapur, and pass through small villages where you can observe local culture. You'll also visit Changunarayan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Includes private guide and transportation, packed lunch and bottled water, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Live out the dream of visiting Mt. Everest's base camp with this half-day helicopter tour from Kathmandu. If you're not the climbing type or just don't have a ton of time in Nepal, this tour allows you to see the majesty of Everest or Kalapathar in just a short half-day. Learn about the history and geology of the region through guided commentary and get unparalleled photo opportunities from the windows of the helicopter.

Explore several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu with your guide and driver, who will organize all your transport and inform you about all the religious and cultural significance of the places you visit. Your driver and tourist vehicle will take you from place to place in comfort, and your guide will lead you to see the sites of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Hike to Annapurna Base Camp, with a professional guide to lead the way and ensure your safety, on this private 12-day tour package from Kathmandu. Enjoy the convenience of having your logistics taken care of, including bus transfer to Pokhara, taxi to Nayapul to start the trek, tea house accommodations along the trek, and all permits and government fees.

Various routes are possible on the incredible Annapurna Circuit trek, and this 13-day itinerary including a detour to high-altitude Tilicho Lake is highly rewarding for active, adventurous travelers. In a small group (max. 8) you’ll trek through the rugged Annapurna Range, including deep gorges and high passes. Focus on the views and physical challenge as your guide handles the day-to-day planning, with hotel pickup included for convenience.

Explore the colorful city of Kathmandu on this half-day sightseeing tour by private vehicle, to avoid the hassle of public transportation or haggling with taxi drivers. After a hotel pickup, head to city highlights including Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple, learning about their religious and cultural significance. The small group size means you receive personalized attention from your guide.

Travelers interested in Nepali culture, religion, and history will enjoy this private half-day tour to an unusual spot that many travelers overlook. Your guide explains the origins of the mysterious Sleeping Vishnu statue at Budhanilkantha and why it’s a unique Hindu site of worship. Hotel transfers are included, so you avoid taxi hassles.

Take in Nepal's rich heritage on a private full-day private tour of several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley. Your private guide takes you to the Durbar Squares, Swayambhunath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, and elsewhere. Learn about the history and significance of each Buddhist or Hindu sacred site from your guide. Includes a private guide and vehicle, and hotel transfers from Kathmandu. Entrance fees are at your expense.

Explore beyond central Kathmandu on this small-group tour to UNESCO-listed Bhaktapur and a few impressive sites beyond the edge of the Kathmandu Valley. Learn more about Newari culture at Bhaktapur and Panauti, see the impressive Kailashnath Mahadev Shiva statue on the valley’s edge, visit the ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site of Namo Buddha, and enjoy views of the mighty Himalaya from Dhulikhel on a clear day. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Experience the beauty and physical challenge of one of Nepal’s most popular trekking routes without the hassle of planning the trip yourself on this 14-day guided Annapurna Circuit trek. As it’s a guided tour you can go at your own pace, which you’ll appreciate when crossing the high-altitude Thorung Pass. Be amazed by the views of the world’s tallest mountains, the beautiful Manang Valley, and the Tibetan-influenced culture of Mustang.

Get panoramic views of the Himalayas without signing up for a full-on trek on this tour from Kathmandu. Explore the Chandragiri Hills with/without a guide, learning about the local environment and history while taking a cable car ride up to the Bhaleshore Mahadev Temple and visiting the bar on top of the hill. You can customize or extend this tour by informing us, the nominal additional cost will be added for the additional destination.

This group sightseeing tour of Kathmandu includes several prominent religious monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, in front of the old royal palace, then continue on to the Tibetan Buddhist stupa of Swayambhunath, followed by Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple honoring Lord Shiva. Finish at the imposing Bouddhanath stupa, the largest in the Kathmandu Valley. Learn more as you go from your local guide.

Arrive in Kathmandu stress free when you’ve booked this private airport transfer to your hotel. After clearing customs and getting your bags, exit the airport and find your driver. They will take you to your air conditioned vehicle, help you with your bags, and then you can sit and relax while your driver navigates traffic and the roads to your hotel.

Bounce down the white-water rapids of the mighty Trishuli River while enjoying Himalayan mountain scenery on this day trip from Kathmandu. There’s nothing quite like the thrilling challenge of navigating the twists and turns of this popular river, whose currents churn faster during the monsoon season. After paddling instruction from certified river guides, you’ll spend roughly three hours maneuvering your raft downstream, passing villages along the way. Your excursion includes hotel pickup and drop-off as well as a packed lunch.

Combine the freedom of independent travel with the expertise of your own private art historian on this private Kathmandu city tour. Check off several of the city’s main attractions—the Kathmandu Durbar Square and the temples of Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath—as your guide explains their rich history and meaning. The tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers so you don’t need to worry about finding a meeting point.