15 Day Trips in Kathmandu, Compared

1.7 UNESCO Sites Tour in 1 Day (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 204 reviews · 4 - 8.5 hours Our pick

Private Kathmandu UNESCO day tour visiting Swayambhunath, Durbar Squares, Patan, Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Changu Narayan and Pashupatinath.

“Pranav is a talented tour guide: well prepared, funny and easy going, a great company for a daylong tour. The time slots at the sites are calculated well, there is no rushing through feeling. At the end of the day you feel that you saw and learnt a lot in an enjoyable way.”

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2.Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $34Top rated

A 7-hour day trip from Kathmandu to UNESCO Bhaktapur and quieter Panauti, with Newari architecture, crafts, and local community time.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the tour, particularly thanks to our guide Sarita, who dedicated her time and effort to provide detailed explanations about the history and traditions of both towns. Additionally, I greatly appreciated the tour company's commitment to supporting women and promoting the inclusion of women drivers. If I will be back in Kathmandu, I will surely use again their services”

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3.1 Day Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $35

One day Kathmandu Valley highlights with a guide, AC van, and stops at Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and Durbar Square.

“It was a nice one day trip in Kathmandu, great job in covering all the sites. The guide and driver were very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you”

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4.Himalayan White Water Rafting Day Trip from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $52

A small-group white-water rafting day trip from Kathmandu to the Trisuli River, with a safety briefing, lunch, and bus transfers.

“as a seasoned traveler, i enjoyed how rustic and real it all felt. the guides were really nice and we had amazing weather. good lunch too. it’s worth noting that the drive is quite long and i was put on a local bus which is 3.5 hr there and another 3.5 back if there’s no traffic. so just keep in mind it’ll be a long day, no frills.”

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5.7-Heritage of Kathmandu: At your comfort 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 10 hours

Relaxed 10-hour tour covering 7 Kathmandu Valley UNESCO sites by private AC vehicle, with Kumari sighting and a licensed guide.

“The activities covered all heritage sites around Kathmandu area. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the history and the backgrounds of each site we visited. I highly recommend this tour that dan help you up to the speed of what Kathmandu offers as your first trip.”

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6.1 day with our women empowerment and children development project

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $120

Spend a women-led day in Kathmandu cooking Dal Bhat or momo, making beaded jewelry, then playing and sharing dinner with children.

“A different, but absolutely fantastic experience. This trip was worth every penny, I had an experience I will remember forever. I got to see everyday life outside the big city, I was involved in cooking and got to see the daily life of children in one of the volunteer organizations. I highly recommend this experience”

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7.7-Wonders of Kathmandu: Thorough, at your comfort 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $80

Relaxed 1-day Kathmandu loop hitting 7 UNESCO sites with a private A/C car, expert guide, and traditional Nepali lunch. From $80.

“The activities covered all heritage sites around Kathmandu area. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the history and the backgrounds of each site we visited. I highly recommend this tour that dan help you up to the speed of what Kathmandu offers as your first trip.”

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8.Bhaktapur and Panauti Day Trip with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

A guided day trip from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur and Panauti, with UNESCO monuments, Newari culture, and an included lunch box.

“Sajina, our guide, is a very young woman and a really kind person. It was such a pleasure to share this day with her. She is really preparated in history, religion, food and habits. We really appreciate the driver too. Really calm man! Absolutely five stars!!!”

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9.Kathmandu Sightseeing By Bus Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $23Best value

A budget Kathmandu bus day trip packed with five major sights, easy pickup from Thamel, and a helpful assistant on board.

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10.1 Day Ayurveda Rejuvenation in Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

A one-day Ayurveda reset at Ayurveda Health Home in Kathmandu with oil therapies, herbal steam, vegetarian lunch, and head-focused finishing treatments.

“Set amongst a beautiful landscape, catered by warm & caring staff. The food was delightful nourishing. We came as a big group of 25people & everyone loved their entire experience.”

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11.1 Day Gay Tour Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $155

A one-day Kathmandu queer tour with Aayam, momos in Thamel, UNESCO Patan Durbar Square, Bouddha sunset sips, Pink Tiffany nightlife.

“AAyam was an outstanding guide during our time in Nepal. His deep knowledge of the region, culture, and history made every stop meaningful, and his warm, friendly nature made us feel completely at ease throughout the journey. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide—highly recommended!””

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12.Escorted Full Day Pharping, Dakshinkali and Kirtipur Day Trip with Newari Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $120

A private full-day Kathmandu Valley trip to Pharping, Dakshinkali, and Kirtipur, with included temple tickets and a traditional Newari lunch.

“Bharat was an excellent guide and kindly helped me when I had difficulty navigating treacherous steps. I would not hesitate to recommend him and this particular tour which was perfectly designed!”

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13.From Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan: River Rafting – 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · from $52

One-day whitewater rafting on Nepal’s Trishuli River from the Bagmati Zone, with safety briefing, rapids, and river-beach lunch.

“It was a cool experience! The guide and staff are very friendly!”

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14.Trisuli River Rafting Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★1.9 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Kathmandu day trip to Trisuli River for Class II-III rafting, provided gear, safety briefing, riverside lunch, and hotel pickup.

“We couldn’t do the activity because the 4 hour duration is just wrong. In addition to the 4 hour duration is added at least 2x3 hours of transfer to the river. The description is dead wrong and you have to plan accordingly.”

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15.Bungee Jumping Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $190

A day trip from Kathmandu for a 160-meter Bhote Kosi bungee jump, Swiss-designed bridge, mountain views, and lunch, in a small group.

“It was a 3-hour drive on a winding road to Last Resort, a Bungee Jumping place. There was supposed to be a bus, but there wasn't so Mr. Sujan, travel agent, hired me a private driver. From the outside it's just a sign, you have to go through the bridge to find Last resort. People are very nice and knowledgeable. We waited for everyone to arrive, were weighed, briefed about the rules. Rules aren't hard and instructors repeat it on the bridge again, so no worries. The jumps themselves were great, I did bungee and tried swing. After the swing, you come down on the ground and have to take…”

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