Top Kathmandu Holidays and Seasonal Packages

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Kathmandu Valley on this private tour. You'll enjoy dedicated attention from your guide and the ability to move at your own pace through the area's top attractions. Stops include UNESCO-listed sites such as Pashupati, Bouddha, Patan Durbar Square, and others.

Discover Nepal's hilly scenery without traveling far from the capital during a leisurely hiking tour that includes an early morning arrival in Nagarkot to see the sunrise. Watch the Himalayas catch the morning light, then hike down to UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan. Pass small villages along the way, and stop to purchase food at small restaurants for an authentic local experience. Includes round-trip transport in a private vehicle from Kathmandu.

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.

If you love eating Nepali cuisine in the restaurants, be immersed in a hands-on private cooking class to learn more about the techniques and ingredients. Prepare a complete Nepali set meal, including dal bhat (rice and lentil curry) and momos (filled dumplings), with personalized guidance. Enjoy included hotel transfers, morning tea, and lunch in a tranquil garden setting. This half-day class offers authentic flavors and cooking techniques unique to Nepal.

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.

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.

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.

Walking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal takes as long as two weeks, but on this convenient helicopter tour, cut out all the hard work and fly straight there. As well as seeing the stunning rocky and icy landscape surrounding Everest, enjoy views of remote villages and lush farmland along the way. This is an ideal tour for travelers short on time, or those with mobility issues, who don’t want to miss out on seeing Everest while visiting Nepal.