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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: NPR
- Languages: Nepali, Newari, English, Hindi
- Climate: Subtropical highland
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Population: Approximately 1.5 million people live in Kathmandu.
- Best Time to Visit: times to visit are spring and autumn for pleasant weather.
- Visa Requirements Most visitors require a visa to enter Nepal. Citizens from many countries, including the US, EU, and UK, can obtain a visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport or apply for an e-visa online before arrival. Visa-free entry is limited to a few neighboring countries. A valid passport, recent photographs, and proof of onward travel are typically required.
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu, the vibrant capital of Nepal, is a city where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern life. Nestled in a valley surrounded by the Himalayas, it serves as the cultural and spiritual heart of the country. The city is renowned for its rich history, stunning temples, and bustling markets. Visitors are drawn to Kathmandu for its unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist heritage, reflected in its architecture and festivals. The city's narrow alleys and lively squares offer an immersive experience of local life, crafts, and cuisine. Kathmandu is also the gateway to trekking adventures in the Himalayas, making it a hub for outdoor enthusiasts. Its warm hospitality, colorful festivals, and diverse cultural offerings make Kathmandu a compelling destination for travelers seeking both spiritual enrichment and adventure.
Kathmandu Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Nepal
- Duration Range: 2 to 10 hours
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best times to visit are spring and autumn for pleasant weather. Pack comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and light layers for variable temperatures. Respect local customs by dressing modestly, especially when visiting religious sites. Stay hydrated and be cautious with street food to avoid illness. Use cash for small purchases but carry a card for larger expenses. Always carry a copy of your passport and visa.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $250
2927 Available Tour Excursions in Kathmandu
Our experienced Sherpa guides and porters will keep you safe during the trek. We have organized hundreds of Everest Base Camp Trek to this date, which makes us incredibly knowledgeable and reliable. On top of that, our ventures are eco-friendly. We offer competitive cost and high-quality service at the same time maintaining a friendly relationship with our guests.
Price: $1,800.00
Duration: 312 hours
Namaste Cooking School stands out for its commitment to preserving Nepal's indigenous culinary heritage. Run by women, the school emphasizes authenticity by sourcing ingredients directly from local farmers, ensuring the true flavors of Nepali cuisine are captured. More than just cooking lessons, their sessions offer cultural experiences that celebrate the rich diversity of Himalayan flavors. With a strong focus on indigenous ingredients and close ties to local farmers, Namaste Cooking School fosters a deep appreciation for Nepal's unique culinary traditions, making it a distinctive and enriching experience. Also, our school is located right in the heart of Thamel with easy access to all travellers and culinary enthusiasts.
Price: $30.00
Duration: 4 hours
The Everest Base Camp Trek has a numbers of stunning attractions, it also has some distinct drawbacks which might well deter potential trekkers were is not for the undeniable plus point of being able to say you have been to the highest mountain in the world. the attraction include spectacular scenery and the outgoing Sherpa people of the solu khumbu, the drawbacks include the region. its not until you get right in to the solu khumbu region that the everest trek really gets intresting.the first part of thentrek is not only a hard slog,bit is also pretty aparse in the breath trekking views department ,the hard slog comes about because the trek doesn’t follow valley like the Annapurna treks instead the everest treks cuts across the valley so for day after day it’s a tiring process of droping down one side of a steep valley and climbing up again in the other by the ttime you reach the base camp you r ascents will total almost 9000 meters, the full height of everest from sea level!
Price: $1,400.00
Duration: 312 hours
Are you a true wanderer? Do you want to let yourself go in the serenity of nature? Take a trip to the astounding Himalayan nation of Nepal and make memories for a lifetime. The best of Nepal tour packages the best locations of Nepal on a short trip. This trip combines the cultural and natural aspects of the Himalayan nation and gives a hybrid tour of your choice. The tour runs along the lanes of old Kathmandu and also the green pastures of the Chitwan. The spectacular view of the sunrise from the quaint city of Pokhara is sure to charm you. You will learn about the exotic culture and culinary arts of the Nepalese people. You will get mesmerized by their incredible hospitality. This week-long getaway is a trip of a lifetime. Travelers from all over the world have toured with us and had only lovely things to say about the tour.
Price: $860.00
Duration: 192 hours
Annapurna Base Camp 5 Days Trek from Kathmandu is the shortest possible trip to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m/13550 ft). For those unaware, Annapurna I (8091 m/26545 ft) is the tenth highest mountain in the world above sea level. The base camp falls inside Annapurna Sanctuary, a high glacial basin lying 40 km directly north of Pokhara. The package is tailored for thrill seeking adventurers with a very short span of time. The tour begins with a pick up from your hotel/apartment in Kathmandu. Travelers then take a scenic flight (25 minutes) to Pokhara. After their arrival in Pokhara, the travelers will be driven to Simrung to commence their 5-Days Trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Highlights of 5-Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu: Scenic flight from Kathmandu-Pokhara, Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m), Trek inside Annapurna Conservation Area, Enjoy a scenic trail with lush green forests of rhododendron, Enjoy Jhinu Hot Spring Bath.
Price: $99.00
Duration: 120 hours
Flexible itinerary- time can be arranged as per your request. 1: Depart from the hotel visiting Old Durbar Square area for an hour. 2: Drive to Swayambhunath or Monkey Temple of 30 mins 3: Drive to Pashupatinath Temple tour of an hour with 30 -40 mins drive. 4: Short drive to Bouddhanath Stupa ‘Little Tibet’ 5: Drive back to the hotel and end of the Nepal One Day Tour. Lunch(optional, pay locally) hour in between the tour where our city guides will take you to nice and hygienic restaurants with great foods for your appetite. A Guided Nepal One Day Tour includes guide, excellent condition cars-coach as per group size with healthy and cheerful driver with expert-professional tour guides.
Price: $44.00
Duration: 5-7 hours
A trek designed to get you real close-up to the ‘mother of all peaks’ Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world
Price: $2,500.00
Duration: 360 hours
Fishtail Mountain Annapurna Local People Great Trail Throughout our journey we will encounter cascading waterfalls, beautiful villages, terraced farmlands, lush rhododendron forests, and amazing mountain vistas before reaching the base of the mighty Annapurna. Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The weather is sunny and warm with outstanding views. If you wish to avoid crowds and enjoy some alone time with nature then taking this trip during winter (Dec., Jan. and Feb.) could also be an option. However, the temperature during winter could be harsh, while during Summer or Monsoon seasons (June to Aug.) there will be rain
Price: $999.00
Duration: 264 hours
Annapurna Circuit Trekking has marked itself as a spectacular trekking in Nepal. It is equally popular by Round Annapurna Trek that connects the Annapurna and Mustang region via Thorong La Pass (5416m), which is the highest Himalayan pass in the world. The gratifying Himalayan sceneries, biological diversities and recurrently shifting landscape of the Annapurna and away from its offer the unique familiarity to get the real content of the outing around Annapurna and a tiny part of the Mustang region.
Price: $1,319.00
Duration: 336 hours
What a beautiful day in your life while you are in Kathmandu. Watching the sunrise view from Nagarkot view tower gives you stunning Himalayan panorama to see and 360° view including Kathmandu valley. Amazing experience to look Mt. Everest and Mt. Annapurna even not doing long trekking up to them. Spend whole time soaking up the scenery on a stress-free tour from Kathmandu. You will be guided 4 hrs hiking through mountain villages and picturesque hills after the breakfast, which gives you plenty of informations and photography opportunities. Visit Changu Narayan temple at the end of your hike, A UNESCO- listed historical monument in Kathmandu that many travelers miss. Visit Bhaktapur Durbar square if you wanna add it in your itinerary while coming back to Kathmandu. If compare all others day trip in Kathmandu, this tour is the most amazing & lifetime experiences.
Price: $80.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
Annapurna base camp trekking is well-known trekking region for trekkers in Nepal. The peaks of the western part of the enormous Annapurna Himal, including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna, Ganagapurna, Annapurna 3 and Machhapuchhare, are prearranged almost specifically in a circle about 10 miles in distance with a deep glacier-covered arena at the center.
Price: $925.00
Duration: 336 hours
Poon Hill Trek is perfect for anyone who has got limited time or for people who want a short trek in Nepal but don’t want to miss out on the views. The Himalayan vistas on Poon Hill Trek certainly pack a punch, especially when you climb Poon Hill as the sun rises over these beautiful mountains.
Price: $400.00
Duration: 96 hours
Discover Kathmandu with Ram, a passionate local guide offering a private, immersive UNESCO Heritage Tour. Explore Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Patan Durbar Square in comfort with private transport. Skip lines and uncover hidden gems, rich stories, and local traditions. Perfect for culture lovers, spiritual seekers, and curious travelers—this tour brings Kathmandu’s soul to life in just one unforgettable day.
Price: $10.00
Duration: 6-7 hours
-In this tour package you will visit 5 major attractions of Kathmandu valley which are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Opportunity to see hundreds of temples, palaces, Stupas within a day. -Kathmandu valley view from top of the Swayambhu hill.
Price: $50.00
Duration: 10-15 hours
Our adventurous 14 days trek to the base camp of Mount Everest is one of the most famous and thrilling treks in the Himalayas. This trek offers an opportunity to see the world’s tallest mountain and to witness the people of the Sherpa villages, their culture, and lifestyles.
Price: $999.00
Duration: 336 hours
Everest base camp trek is the most desired trekking in Nepal. The landscape of Everest region makes base camp trekking quite difficult but it is not that you can’t do the trekking. First necessity is you should be well prepared with trekking experience. Secondly your enthusiasm to reach on Everest base camp is enough to do successful trekking in Everest region. 14 days Everest base camp trek begins from thrilling flight to Lukla. Passing monuments, Dudh Kosi river, suspension bridges and forest walk you will reach Phakding village on the bank of Dudh Koshi. Namche, Tengoboche, Dingboche, Lobuche and Gorekshep are the villages to spend your night while going to base camp.
Price: $1,500.00
Duration: 288 hours
Everest-Cho-La pass-Gokyo trek is the most ideal approach to view the magnificent of the Everest area. It is a strenuous trek that takes you not exclusively to the Everest Base Camp. It additionally takes you to Gokyo valley. You will likewise cross a mountain pass-Cho-La Pass amid the trek. After you trek over from Everest Base Camp, you will take off to the exquisite valley of Gokyo. This settlement is home to Gokyo Lakes, which are the most astounding freshwater lake framework on the planet. You will likewise scale Gokyo Ri, which is a little mountain that gives you awesome dawn in the midst of the mountains in the Everest district. You will likewise cross the Cho-La pass on your way down from the Everest Base Camp. While crossing the Co-La pass (5420 meters), you will stroll along the Cho La icy mass.
Price: $1,394.88
Duration: 456 hours
Kathmandu Guided Tour perfectly blends culture, religion, and spirituality. Visiting the different World Heritage Sites, you'll be enlightened about the Hindu and Buddhist religions, cultural diversity, and the architectural splendor of the historical sites. Similarly, you'll learn about Nepal's rich history and historical sites.
Price: $120.00
Duration: 4-6 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Top Attractions
1. Pashupatinath Temple – A sacred Hindu temple complex on the Bagmati River, famous for its stunning architecture and religious ceremonies. 2. Boudhanath Stupa – One of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a center of Tibetan Buddhism. 3. Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) – An ancient religious complex atop a hill offering panoramic views of Kathmandu and a mix of Buddhist and Hindu symbolism. 4. Durbar Square – The historic royal palace complex with temples, courtyards, and museums showcasing Newari architecture and art. 5. Thamel – The lively tourist district known for its shops, restaurants, nightlife, and cultural performances.
Popular Activities
Kathmandu offers a variety of activities including trekking preparation and gear shopping, cultural tours of temples and heritage sites, and attending traditional festivals. Adventure seekers can arrange mountain expeditions or day hikes nearby. Visitors can enjoy local cooking classes, guided city walks, and shopping for handicrafts and souvenirs. The city also offers yoga and meditation retreats, providing a spiritual experience in serene settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Kathmandu’s cuisine is a flavorful mix of Nepali, Tibetan, and Indian influences. Signature dishes include momos (dumplings), dal bhat (lentil soup with rice), and gundruk (fermented leafy greens). Street food is popular, with snacks like chatamari (rice crepes) and sel roti (sweet rice bread). Dining customs often involve sharing meals and eating with hands. Noteworthy restaurants include Bhojan Griha for traditional Nepali fare and OR2K for vegetarian Middle Eastern-inspired dishes.
Getting Around
Kathmandu is accessible via Tribhuvan International Airport, the country’s main international gateway. Within the city, transportation options include taxis, rickshaws, and local buses. Motorbike rentals are common for short trips. Traffic can be congested, so planning extra travel time is advisable. Walking is often the best way to explore central areas like Thamel and Durbar Square. Transportation costs are generally affordable.
Travel Tips
The best times to visit are spring and autumn for pleasant weather. Pack comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and light layers for variable temperatures. Respect local customs by dressing modestly, especially when visiting religious sites. Stay hydrated and be cautious with street food to avoid illness. Use cash for small purchases but carry a card for larger expenses. Always carry a copy of your passport and visa.
Culture & Customs
Kathmandu’s culture is deeply rooted in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Social customs emphasize respect for elders and religious practices. Festivals like Dashain and Tihar are major events featuring rituals, family gatherings, and celebrations. Visitors should remove shoes before entering temples and homes, avoid touching heads, and use the right hand for giving and receiving. Photography of religious ceremonies should be done respectfully and with permission.
