Top Kathmandu Hiking Tours

Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch - Private/Group

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $10

Kathmandu: Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(497)

from $10

Get out of the city and into the hills on this day hike in the Kathmandu valley, with transport provided to and from your accommodation in Kathmandu. This is private hike for you and your part, so you can go at your own pace. You’ll be taken to Chandragiri, where you can take the cable car for excellent view of the city and valley, and then you’ll hike, passing by temples and small towns along the way.

Amazing 1 Day Trekking Experience in Kathmandu Nepal

8 hoursFree Cancellation

(24)

from $130

Discover Nepal's scenery and culture during a leisurely hiking tour that includes an early-morning arrival in Nagarkot to watch the sunrise over the mountains. Watch the Himalayas catch the morning light, then hike down to UNESCO World Heritage–listed Changu Narayan. Pass small villages along the way, and stop to purchase breakfast and lunch at small restaurants for an authentic local experience. Includes round-trip transport in a private vehicle from Kathmandu.

View of Mountain during the sunrise from Nagarkot.

Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

3 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(479)

from $25

Kathmandu Valley is filled with incredible hiking opportunities, but navigating its mountain trails when you’re unfamiliar with the area is a challenge. On this full-day sunrise tour, enjoy bird’s eye views spanning the snow-capped Himalayan peaks before embarking on a 7.5-mile (12-kilometer) hike to Changu Narayan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest Hindu temple in the Kathmandu Valley. Hotel transfers, bottled water, and entrance fees are included.

Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu

Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Changu Narayan Day Tour from Kathmandu

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

(129)

from $25

Enjoy some of the best natural and cultural experiences in Nepal on an easy day trip from Kathmandu. Start by watching the sunrise over the Himalaya from Nagarkot, one of the best mountain viewpoints near Kathmandu. Then hike through villages and farmland to the UNESCO-listed temples of Changu Narayan. A great trip for active travelers who are interested in both cultural and natural attractions.

Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(132)

from $35

Catching views of the mighty Himalayan mountains is a must-do Nepal activity, but trekking is strenuous and takes time. Enjoy views easily on a helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Mt. Everest Base Camp, touching down for breakfast (own expense) in a prime mountain location. Get aerial views of the world’s highest mountain and other impressive peaks. Stop in Lukla to refuel and get a glimpse of the mountain town.

Landing Everest Base Camp Kalapathar by Helicopter with Breakfast

Landing Everest Base Camp Kalapathar by Helicopter with Breakfast

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

(700)

from $1,600

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.

Holy Man (Sadhus) In Pashupati Nath Temple

Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites

4 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

(829)

from $17

Hike from Changu Narayan Temple to Nagarkot on a private full-day tour from Kathmandu that offers a memorable experience of rural Nepal. Your guide leads you through small villages and scenic countryside, with sweeping views of the Himalayas during a moderately challenging hike. Enjoy lunch (own expense) near Nagarkot and free time before watching the sunset over the mountains and returning to Kathmandu.

Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

11 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(37)

from $95

Popular One-Day Hiking Options from Kathmandu

Kathmandu Valley offers a wide range of scenic one-day hiking experiences, perfect for travelers who want to explore nature, culture, and Himalayan landscapes without long treks. These hikes can be comfortably completed in a single day and are ideal for beginners to moderate hikers. Some routes feature breathtaking sunrise or sunset views, while others pass through forests, villages, and sacred sites. All tours listed below are private, fully guided, and can be customized based on your pace and interests. We start all these hikes picking you up from your hotel and dropping you back after completion of the hike. Key Highlights: ✔ Private, flexible one-day hiking tours ✔ Professional English-speaking hiking guide ✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off ✔ Private transportation ✔ All government taxes and service charges ✔ Suitable for beginners to moderate hikers ✔ Stunning views, nature, culture, or sunrise/sunset options Itinerary shown here is just an idea, actual shall be different during hike.

4 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $65

Many visitors to Kathmandu miss nearby Bhaktapur, a well-preserved medieval city-state and UNESCO-World Heritage site. Discover one of Nepal’s prettiest attractions during this behinds the scenes peek at the Newari city, famous for its intricate pagodas and delicate handicrafts. The in-depth tour also includes a visit to Panauti, where you’ll have a chance to meet with local entrepreneurs.

Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu

Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu

7 hoursFree Cancellation

This private day hike is an ideal trip for travelers who want to explore the Himalayan foothills and see spectacular mountain views but who don’t have time for a longer trek. Ride to the top of Mount Chandragiri in the exciting cable car, then hike down to Taudaha. Your local guide will make sure you don’t get lost, and will teach you about life in the Himalayas on the way. A picnic lunch is included.

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from $34

Chandragiri to Taudaha Nature Day Hiking from Kathmandu

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $90

Enjoy the challenge of hiking to Everest Base Camp without having to arrange logistics with this private 14-day trip. The package includes two nights in a Kathmandu hotel, 11 nights’ accommodation in tea houses, and round-trip airfares between Kathmandu and Lukla. Pass through remote villages and scenic mountain landscapes with personalized guidance to keep you safe and on track, and go at your own pace without a group’s pressure.

Everest Base Camp Trek

14 daysFree Cancellation

(101)

from $999

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.

Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Unblocking sunrise with magnificent Himalayan ranges of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gaurishankar and the Tibetan massif begins the trip worthy. Hiking through the traditional villages, and seeing rural lifestyles and beautiful valley views along the hiking trail add more amusement to the trip. At the end of the hike, visit the UNESCO world heritage site Changunarayan and learning about ancient history and religion can be another great experience.

(650)

from $30

One day hike near Kathmandu

7 hoursFree Cancellation

(3)

from $75

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.

Mt Everest view from Nagarkot -hiking to Changu UNESCO site

Mt Everest view from Nagarkot -hiking to Changu UNESCO site

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(65)

from $45

Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hike to Changunarayan from Kathmandu

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

(24)

from $85

Kathmandu Airport Departure Transfer – Easy, Safe & Hassle-Free

2 hoursFree Cancellation

(4)

from $9

Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

(293)

from $10

Kathmandu Valley Rim Hike of short trek for few days, a marvelous and pleasant country walks which leads you to observe outside of Kathmandu valley life. Walk leads around rural farm villages with unique views of mountain range to Chisapani-Nagarkot and to Dhulkhel towns, first day hiking to Chisapani accent one thousand meter, when you reach in Chisapani hill can observe panoramic view of Dorje Lakpa, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Gaurisankar and part of Mt. Everest range. Trip Highlights: • a pleasant short trek and hike north of Kathmandu valley with incredible views, • a scenic country walk around rural farm villages on the least visited area, • marvelous views of high snowcapped peaks in the shade of pristine forest, • visit of famous scenic spot of Nagarkot and Dhulikhel with striking sunrise views.

Kathmandu Valley Rim Hike

3 daysFree Cancellation

Not many people can claim to have reached the top of Mount Everest. During this exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime flight from Kathmandu, soar over the Eastern Himalayas, getting a bird’s eye panorama of the world’s tallest—and most legendary—mountain chain, including Everest. Enjoy the magic of the world-famous summit without the struggle to make it to the top. Tours include private hotel pickup and drop-off and a celebratory glass of sparkling wine.

(23)

from $280

Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(237)

from $100

Shivapuri National Park is the ninth national park in Nepal that has more than five hundred native species of plants and animals. It is located in the country’s mid-hill on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley, named after Shivapuri Peak of 2,732 m (8,963 ft) altitude. The park includes some historical and religious sites. On the way to the park you can visit the Budhanilkantha Temple. On the way in the hiking route you can enjoy views of the Langtang Mountain Range. Trekking through Shivapuri you will reach Chisopani with amazing view of snow-cap mountains, green hill terraces, national park jungle with the beautiful Nepali village. The village is also the gateway to Langtang Gosainkunda and Nagarkot. Trekking down from Nagarkot you will reach Changu Narayan temple. The temple is located on top a hill. It is one of the oldest temples of Nepal. The village surrounding the temple offers detail view of medieval architecture of Nepal.

Kathmandu Shivapuri National Park and Nagarkot Hiking - 3 Days

Kathmandu Shivapuri National Park and Nagarkot Hiking - 3 Days

3 daysFree Cancellation

Escape the bustling Kathmandu and soak in the natural and spiritual vibe of Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, and Panauti. Stop at Dhulikhel to look into the Himalayas and explore its old town. A gentle walk of about 2 hours around Namobuddha passes through charming villages and woods, often coming to viewpoints looking at lush valleys with snow peaks. The Namobuddha is where Shakya Muni Buddha, in his previous life, sacrificed himself to feed a hungry Tigress and her cubs, which made it one of the most important pilgrimages for Buddhists. The tranquility and spiritual vibe of the place make this trip exclusive. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayas, and later visit another authentic Newari settlement of Panauti on the way back. This medieval town stayed aloof from the modernization that the other Newari kingdoms went through.

(22)

from $350

Namobuddha Nature walk and Cultural Tour of Panauti

Namobuddha Nature walk and Cultural Tour of Panauti

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private trek to Nagarkot and UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan. Starting at Sankhu, hike up to Nagarkot, where you can admire the sunset over the mighty Himalaya, and sunrise the next morning. Then descend to Changu Narayan, one of the oldest temples in the Kathmandu Valley, without the risk of getting lost as your guide will keep you on track.

(3)

from $100

Per group

Nagarkot Trekking in Kathmandu Nepal (1 Night / 2 Days)

2 daysFree Cancellation

(5)

from $250

Landing Everest Base Camp Kalapathar by Helicopter with Breakfast

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What are people saying about Kathmandu

Richard_D, May 2026

An awesome experience and the highlight of my tour

I am speechless when we arrived in Lukla airport. The view there is already awesome but more when we were in Periche and when we landed in Kalapathar. The food and view at Everest Mountain View hotel is great. We are lucky to have a good weather and view.

Kathmandu: Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

lorindalee11, May 2026

Kathmandu tour

This tour is an excellent way to experience all of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu in a single, well-organized itinerary. A special highlight of the experience was our guide, Sumit. He was knowledgeable and friendly, and clearly passionate about sharing the history and significance of each site. Overall, this tour is a fantastic option for anyone visiting Kathmandu for the first time.

UNESCO Seven World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu

Albert_F, May 2026

Excellent option and high value for one day tour

This tour was fantastic and highly recommended for anyone traveling to Kathmandu for a short period of time. Both the tour operator and the tour guide were in contact before the tour and available to answer any questions we had in advance to help prepare (for example, about weather expectations and what clothes to wear). The tour itself was very comprehensive and our guide Shanti knew the history of the sites extraordinarily well. The driver was safe and reliable and knew their way around. I strongly recommend this tour for you if you have only a short time to visit and want to get a full experience of these heritage sites in and around Kathmandu!

Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

Levi_H, May 2026

Golden Brown and fun all around!

I had a wonderful solo cooking lesson with Apkeshya and Sandhya. Their laughter and fun made the whole experience very enjoyable and the food was great and fun to cook. The power went out from a local storm and we finished the lesson in a cute candle light kind if way!

Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

Christoffer_H, Apr 2026

Great half day seeing the sites.

My guide Asmi was great. Picked me up on time, reached out the night before to confirm and was very knowledgeable. She and the driver Ravi took me safely between the sites and explained things about Nepal and Kathmandu along the route. For me the amount of information was just perfect, not flooded with information as can sometimes be the case. Five stars to both Asmi and Ravi - highly recommend!

Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites

Stacey_T, Apr 2026

Highly recommend!

We did the private 7 UNESCO sites with a 8am start time and we were back by 3:15pm. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Kathmandu, Deepak was a great tour guide! Highly recommend because I don’t think this would have been possible on our own— it is not always obvious where to pay the entrance fees and the sites are also not always clearly labeled; having Deepak & our own driver definitely made this day possible & extremely stress-free!

Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu

Elizabeth_S, Apr 2026

Amazing!!!

What an amazing day! I highly recommend this experience-it is not to be missed! My guide Puspa was real treasure. She made everywhere we went come alive with her stories, knowledge and wonderful sense of humor! Our driver Shanti was a miracle worker in the chaos of the roads here. She drove so safely and perfectly! We also had an amazing lunch at the homestay house of Sarina. That was one of the best meals I have had in all Nepal. Her hospitality was beyond measure. This organization also supports women in every working capacity and I sure appreciate that. Don’t miss this experience!

Nagarkot Sunrise View & Day Hiking with Lunch - Private/Group

Iain_H, Mar 2026

Fabulous morning with Anon, delightful start to the day

Ok so we had haze and some clouds so the mountains were not clear but we still had a great trip! Communication was excellent from Anon and we were picked up exactly on time and driven (by an excellent driver) to the viewpoint. Sunrise was really nice despite the haze and we then had some masala chai sat by the fire and breakfast before the hike. Nice and easy as some members of our group favoured the shorter option and we went with the flow. Was really nice walking through the local area and at one point serving as a resting point for a goat who decided to rest against my shin for ages. Anon is a really knowledgeable and jovial guide who likes a chat and this made for a really nice fun walk: his attitude is very much get something out of the day so if the weather blocks the mountains a bit then you’re going to enjoy the walk, which we certainly did! The 250m bridge we crossed is fun and not as terrifyingly as it looks. Thoroughly recommend this trip, if you get Anon then you’re in for a really fun time and he’ll give you loads of great information along the way.

Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

Jolyn_G, Feb 2026

Great day trip! (note: lunch not included)

We had a fantastic experience with the sunrise view, suspension bridge crossing, and hike through the village. Everything was nicely organized, and our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the day truly enjoyable. Walking through the village gave us a great cultural experience. The only minor downside was that lunch wasn’t planned or included. However, we asked to stop for breakfast since we were hungry, and with the group’s agreement, we were able to make a stop. Overall, a wonderful and well-organized tour with a great guide—highly recommended!

Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

Kristin_F, Jan 2026

Once in a lifetime

Good experience-the flight was delayed by one hour but this is common in Nepal. My driver to and from the airport was on time and very nice (Prakash). The flight HR itself was great-the flight attendants go around ensuring you know which mountains are which and everyone had a window seat. Definitely had a good experience and would highly recommend as it’s a once in a lifetime one.

Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

Suraj_N, Nov 2025

Nagarkot Sunrise morning walk

We had a great time on this walk with Madan. Making it to the sunrise and seeing the Himalayas was incredible. The walk also took us around local areas and temples. Madan was very informative and made our day a great experience. Definitely recommend this day trip and Madan.

Authentic Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu

Sarah_N, Oct 2025

Best cooking class ever!

This was one of the most incredible cooking classes we have attended! Way exceeded our expectations. Beautiful home and we got to choose our ingredients. The most LOVELY hosts and my daughter and I loved every minute of our day. Such incredibly good food and amazing hospitality! Would definitely do it again!!!