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The 15 Best Tours in Kathmandu

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Every tour on this site, one page, best first. Below are the 15 that beat the rest right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and who it suits, from a two-week walk to Everest Base Camp to a morning folding momos in Thamel. The full catalogue sits underneath if none of these fits your trip.

Everest Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days - Kathmandu warm-up: airport pickup and a real hotel base

1.Everest Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $1,800Our pick

A 14-day Everest Base Camp small-group trek from Kathmandu to Kala Patthar, with guide-led safety, porter help, and included permits.

“I highly recommend this tour at this time of year. From day one, the organisation and staff were outstanding, from the airport pickup to the pre-trek briefing, everything was handled smoothly and professionally.”

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Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek - Domestic flight and airport transfers: why they’re worth paying for

2.Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 842 reviews · from $1,790

A private, guided Everest Base Camp trek with Lukla flights, full-board meals, permits, and acclimatization days. Tough, worth it.

“I went in with little to no training and yet completed the trek - that's how great our guide was. Ram (our guide) was well informed, well prepared and overall a hoot to be with. Handling and guiding six strangers with completely different personRead more”

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Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites

Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites - Swayambhunath Monkey Temple: your high-elevation start

Kathmandu: 7 UNESCO Sites with Lunch

Kathmandu: 7 UNESCO Sites with Lunch - Pickup in Thamel and the flow of a long, walk-heavy day

4.7 UNESCO Sites with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 744 reviews · 4.5 - 8 hours · from $2Best value

Kathmandu’s 7 UNESCO sites with lunch: medieval Durbar Squares, Swayambhunath monkeys, Pashupatinath rituals, Bouddhanath stupas.

“I would like to extend a sincere thank you to our tour guide - Dipendra, for a truly enriching experience. His professionalism was outstanding—punctual, organized, and very attentive to my needs as a girl solo traveler. What impressed me most was his deep historical knowledge; he brought the ancient architecture of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan to life. His explanations of the religious significance behind Swayambhunath and Pashupatinath added a layer of understanding I would have missed on my own. A perfect blend of professional guiding and genuine care.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel. - The Everest Base Camp Trail view: more than just a photo stop

Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu - How the class runs: step-by-step, cook one course, eat it hot

6.Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · from $28

Half-day Thamel cooking class in Kathmandu with small groups, hands-on Nepali dishes, momos every menu, and meals included for about 2.5 hours.

“Wow, what a fantastic evening! Anshu and the girls were superb in showing us how to cook Nepalise food and threw in a quick dance lesson too to round off the evening. We started the evening by visiting the market and having all the ingreRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking

Everest Base Camp Trekking - Price and What You Actually Get for $1,300

7.Everest Base Camp Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · from $1,350

14-day guided Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu with Lukla flights, teahouse meals, and sunrise views at Kala Patthar.

“My wife and I embarked on the trek to EBC in late September, 2025. After an extraordinary few days trekking through the Himalayas we learned that a momumental snow storm was on the way. Pushing forward, we safely made it to base camRead more”

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Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu - The 4:00am Pickup and Nagarkot View Tower: How the Morning Sets the Mood

8.Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $45

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot, then take a mostly-downhill hike to UNESCO Changu Narayan with Kathmandu pickup included.

“While the mountain and sunrise view is dependent on the weather, we had a good experience on the tour. We had an experience on local breakfeat, tasting local wine as we walk down the hill, and a walk on the suspension bridge. The tour guide and driver are so nice to take care of our team for any request.”

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

Kathmandu: Full-Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Pickup and Transport: The Difference Between Worth-It and Exhausting

9.Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $10

A full-day UNESCO circuit in Kathmandu with hotel pickup, expert guiding, and a packed but rewarding route through 7 major sites.

“This tour covers 7 Unesco sites and one needs to be prepared to walk a bit, but it's an enlightening experience and an opportunity to learn about Nepal's life, particularly from a spiritual standpoint. Our guide was fabulous. He worked hard to Read more”

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Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake - Day 10 to 12: Thorong Khola valleys and the early push to Thorong La

10.Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · from $1,093

16-day Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake: guided logistics, included permits and meals, hot springs, Thorong La, and Poon Hill sunrise.

“Doing the Annapurna Circuit in winter with a youngish family, it was important for me to have full confidence in the guide and porters. Our guide, Kersing and porters Rupesh and Surya have gone above and beyond to make this trek an amazing experience that we will alRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking – 13 Day

Everest Base Camp Trekking - 13 Day - Kathmandu arrival (Day 1): pickup, hotel night, and customs cleared

11.Everest Base Camp Trekking – 13 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · from $1,399

13-day Everest Base Camp trek with flights to Lukla, trailside lodge stays, and guided acclimatization, plus full meal coverage in the mountains.

“Time management: We have a very challenging itinerary to begin with, Gokyo + EBC in 13 days. So time management is of paramount importance. We always finished our trek of the day on time. For special outings like sunrise at Gokyo Ri anRead more”

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Kathmandu: Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

Kathmandu: Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class - Getting oriented: Thamel pickup and the walk into the class

12.Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 360 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $4

Kathmandu’s local women-led cooking class takes you to the market, then teaches momo and dal bhat plus more, with tasting included.

“This was a very interesting and informative momo cooking class! After the lesson, we could enjoy plenty of freshly made dumplings!”

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Everest Base Camp Trek -14 Days

Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days - Kathmandu warm-up: airport pickup and a real hotel base

14.Everest Base Camp Trek -14 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · from $1,420

14-day Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu with Lukla flights, licensed guide, small group lodges, and Kalapathar sunrise views.

“The whole experience with Dil, the owner and Amer and Dhower, my guide and porter, was amazing. Met at the airport, stayed in Kathmandu. Flights to Lukla and then the 12 day trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar and the return. I cRead more”

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Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu

Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu - Bhaktapur Durbar Square: A World-Heritage Walk You Can Actually Follow

15.Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $20

A private day tour from Kathmandu combining Bhaktapur Durbar Square UNESCO sights with Himalayan viewpoints in Nagarkot, with pickup and A/C.

“Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Tour – Culture, Views & Comfort Combined Our day exploring Bhaktapur and Nagarkot was a perfect blend of history, beauty, and comfort. Bhaktapur’s UNESCO World Heritage sites are incredibly impressive—rich iRead more”

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