Since the 1960s, Kathmandu has been something of a mecca for world travelers. With the city's intoxicating blend of cultural and artistic heritage and its proximity to the Himalayas, it's easy to see why. Take a private Kathmandu tour and experience the many wonders this city has to offer with a local as your guide.

No one visiting Kathmandu can miss the distinct architecture and convivial atmosphere of Durbar Square, located in the heart of the old city. Wander with your guide through the narrow, winding streets of Old Town, stopping to sample steamed momos or browse the handicrafts.

Be sure to take a daytrip out of the city to explore the region's World Heritage-listed sites: Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bodhnath and Patan. Your guide is also happy to help you access the lush mountain scenery around the Kathmandu Valley with a hike in Shivapuri National Park or Champa Devi.

Your guide will gladly design a private Kathmandu tour to suit your unique travel interests.

Kathmandu

Discover the Charm of Bhaktapur on a Private Day Tour from Kathmandu

Step back in time and discover Bhaktapur's rich history and cultural heritage, an ancient city renowned for its preserved palaces and monuments. As a certified Nepal tourist guide, I invite you to join me on a private tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can marvel at the stone, wood, and metal arts that embody Bhaktapur's timeless beauty.

From the towering Nyatapola Temple, the tallest pagoda-style temple in Nepal, to the famous Peacock Window, Golden Gate, and Lion's Gate, you'll have the opportunity to see some of Bhaktapur's most iconic sights. And, of course, you won't miss a chance to try the local food, including the renowned "king of yoghurt" or "king curd" - Ju Ju Dhau.

So come along and experience the authentic charm of Bhaktapur, where you'll have the opportunity to taste local flavours, witness local traditions, and immerse yourself in the rich history of this ancient city.

Nyatapol Temple-The tallest temple of Nepal

Uncover the Timeless Beauty of Bhaktapur: A Journey Through the Heart of an Ancient City

Private Bhaktapur Day Tour From Kathmandu

Bhaktapur - the city of devotees, a historical place. This day tour offers you to get the full insight the city in between 12th to 18th century. During the tour, I will be showing you the best yards, squares, architecture and the finest example of the wood carving as well.

Have you ever tried JU JU DHAU? I guess not, but I will be making sure you will be trying the king curd. Also, walking to the pottery square is the best part of the tour. The story of Nyatapola temple- the tallest temple, Taleju Bhawani temple and 55 windows are interesting.

Explore the Ancient City of Bhaktapur

Highlights of Kathmandu Valley Full Day Tour

Along with being a paradise for nature lovers, Nepal is filled with cultural heritage, finest art & architecture. Kathmandu city alone is home to seven UNESCO World heritage sites.
This tour takes you to 4 prominent World heritage sites inside the valley, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar square, Pashupatinath Temple & Monkey Temple. All these sites hold a significant history and cultural importance in Nepal with their distinct beauty. firstly leads you to the Boudhanath stupa, the largest stupa in Asia. The surrounding of the Boudhanath Stupa is a chill place to hang out to witness the lifestyle of locals influenced by Tibet. Durbar Square is another site you'll be exploring. This is filled with ancient architecture and art crafts all representing the history of Nepal. and Visit Monkey Temple for a Kathmandu view.
Now We head to the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site, Pashupatinath temple. You can observe the purpose of life & death at Pashupatinath temple as there is a place for cremation of a dead body

I am with clients at Bouddhanath Kathmandu

Discover UNESCO treasures in a full day private tour

Located about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur is known as the 'City of Devotees', Bhaktapur founded by King Ananda Deva in 889 AD is one of three cities in Kathmandu Valley; it lies about 14 km east of Kathmandu. It is an inhabited museum of medieval charm as it retains past glories and structures of the Malla rulers.
Throughout the city, there are glorious examples of temples and pagodas dedicated to gods and goddesses plus palaces, monuments, woodcarvings, sculptures and pottery. The central area and main attraction in Bhaktapur is Durbar Square featuring The Lion Gate (1696 A. D. ) guarded by two enormous stone lions. Another, The Golden Gate, is said to be the most beautiful and richly crafted specimen of its kind in the entire world; some have said it's the loveliest work of art in the whole Kingdom.
The Palace of Fifty-five Windows built in 1427 of brick displays a balcony containing fifty-five windows, etc.

Explore the 'City of Devotees' with me on a guided tour

Bhaktapur Half Day Tour

Come with me to discover Lumbini, the birth place of Sidddhartha Gautama Budha, now known as Buddha.

On the journey we will see greenery landscape, river & a lot of Monastery build by different nation to respect the universal philosophy that was found by one and only Buddha.

Lumbini is an important pilgrimage site for the budhist. At least once in a life time people who believe on buddhism wants to visit this site, a sacred place.

Did you know there is a pillar there marked to suggest the exact birthplace of Buddha? We will see it together, and I'll show you Mayadevi Temple, dedicated to the mother of lord Buddha.

The temple was actually excavated a few years ago. I will help you spot many sculptures and carving in which the figures and designs are only slightly projecting from their background

I will also show you Pushkarni pond. This is not just any pond! It is where Mayadevi is said to have had a bath before giving birth to Buddha.

Entrance fees for all the Monastery & site. 

A pilgrimage tour to Lumbini

Lumbini Private 3 days Tour

As home to the 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites, there's a lot to explore, from the local culture to ancient heritage and history in Kathmandu valley. This private half-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley includes old Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), furnishing you the prospect to get the finest of the city in a short span.

The tour starts with a visit to the Swayambhunath stupa, a Buddhist pilgrimage site located on the hilltop. It is quite a walk to the top, but once you're at the top, be prepared to get stunned by the whole wide view of Kathmandu valley and some mountain views on a clear day. The tour ends with an exploration of the famous hub, Kathmandu Durbar square. Get enlightened about the 12th-century history, culture, and traditional Newari art as you stroll around, and get mesmerized by the art of Kathmandu Durbar square. get yourself ready to be enchanted as you witness the living goddess Kumari, who is treasured by devotees inside and out of the country.

Explore Durbar Square and Monkey temple!

Kathmandu Half Day Private Tour

Nepal Multi day Private Guided Tour From Kathmandu

This tour is known as "Best of Nepal tour" is base on major touristic cities of Nepal . The main highlight of the tour is to know the history , culture of Neal and walk on the nature .
All kinds of age people can do this tour which combines great architecture & rich culture of Kathmandu valley, wildlife activities in Chitwan National park and natural paradise of Pokhara valley.
Strolling around a medieval city of Kathmandu valley (swyambhunath stupa , patan durbar square , Bouddhanath stupa ) is full of amazing architecture which helps to know the ancient history of Nepalese Kings, art and various culture .
Pokhara is known as the natural paradise city of Nepal , from where you can see the Annapurna Himalayan range from near. Boating , cave exploration are also attraction of pokara .
Chitwan is famous for a Wildlife
Jeep safari , canoe trip and the culture dance are the main attraction of Chitwan .

Fewa lake boating 1hr - $ 20
Jeep safari - $ 50
Canoe ride - $ 15 

Annapurna south himalaya from sarangkot pokhara

Fewa lake pokhara and back ground fishtail himal

8 Day Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan Tour

Nepal is a country filled with unique cultures and traditions where diverse ethnic groups reside, each with their distinct lifestyles. Often a fascinating thing for nonnatives, Nepal is home to 125 different castes with 123 local spoken languages.

This is a tour designed to introduce you to the local culture and cuisine of Nepal. You'll have an opportunity to taste and enjoy the local Nepali Thali set that includes Daal Bhat with several other savoury side dishes. You can also try the popular all-time favourite food of Nepalese, momo.

You'll be attending a cultural show along with the dinner during the tour. The cultural show showcases several ethnic customs and dances of ethnic groups that will give you a more thorough insight into the Nepali culture and tradition.

Discover the unique culture and traditions of Kathmandu

Typical Nepal Dinner with Cultural Show

Discover the Best of Nepal: A Captivating Tour of Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, and Nagarkot

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Nepal's cultural and historical wonders with our tour of Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, and Nagarkot. Immerse yourself in the region's rich cultural heritage as you explore the intricate architecture, majestic temples, and ancient palaces that have stood the test of time. Witness the breathtaking sunrise views over the Himalayas from the hill station of Nagarkot, and delve deep into the cultural richness of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, each of which has its unique charm and history. This tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Nepal in just a few days.

Unveiling the Charms of Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, and Nagarkot

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour offers you seven World Heritage Sites in the ancient valley.
Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley offers you the historical thrilling site during your visit to Nepal. Out of ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites, seven cultural heritage sites are in Kathmandu Valley, which you can see on your once in a lifetime tour.

Maru Ganesh Inside Chariot During Jatra(Festival

Exploring the valley over two days in a private guided tour

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour

Nature Culture Walk around Kathmandu - Multi Day Tour

In this tour, you will be exploring some nice areas that are great naturally and culturally. I have been leading hikes in nature and guiding in cities for over 2 decades and I love to show the combination of nature and cultural wealth that we have in Kathmandu, one of the most cultural and historical towns in the country!

Hike to Shivapuri National Park. The biodiversity hot spots will be combined with the oldest temple of Changunarayan in the north and, east of Kathmandu, with a pure walking or hiking experience. Champa Devi Hill would be a wonderful experience if you want to be in nature for birding or just have a nature experience. Get to know the people, culture and area within Kathmandu valley even in a short stay.

A great tour! Guarantee you will love it!

Explore and hike in Kathmandu with a private local guide

Located in central Nepal, Kathmandu Valley today comprises of three major cities, namely Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Kathmandu (1300m) in particular is the capital of Nepal and is regarded as the social, political, economic and cultural center. Nepal's parliament- the seat of government- and all the ministries are located in Kathmandu. Bhaktapur is known as the city of devotees and Patan, the city of fine art. The valley has a long history of kings stretching as a far back as 300BC and is a cradle for Buddhist and Hindu faith for centuries.

A private guided World Heritage tour inside the Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu World Heritage Culture Tour

The cultural history of Nepal is extremely rich and diverse. Kathmandu valley is the heritage city with many priceless historical monuments that are listed as World Heritage sites.

In this tour, the first day you will visit the towns that are not usually visited by many tourists and located in the south of the capital city. The twin towns of Khokana and Bungamati are a living museum. They have gone through lots of changes due to the 2015 devastating earthquake, but the essence and feelings are still there!. Walking through and exploring these towns is an enriching and unique experience to cherish in your life.

The next day, you will visit the oldest temple on the top of the hill, with a scenic view and historical monuments. And finally, Bhaktapur, the medieval city, another masterpiece of Nepalese art and cultural heritage will be visited.

Entrance fee of all heritage sites visited 

Explore the heritage gems of Nepal in a two day private tour

Heritage Tour in Kathmandu

Kathmandu & Chitwan National Park Private Tour

Chitwan National Park. 2Night 3days Chitwan jungle safari package program is one of the best itinerary to explore the jungle activities in Chitwan national park which include Tharu Village tour, Sunset view tour, Museum tour, Cultural program (Tharu stick dance) by their local bells, Canoe ride to observe variety of crocodile, Jungle walk to explore different type of vegetation, Bird watching, Elephant back safari to see wild animals and Visit Elephant breeding center etc.

Chitwan National park entry permit and Jungle package reservation per person.

Kathmandu tours

Explore with 14 tours and 7 guides.

Badri A.

$ 210 (USD)

Nawin

$ 125 (USD)

Jamuna K.

$ 145 (USD)

Kumar D.

$ 152 (USD)

Ramesh D.

$ 295 (USD)

Jamuna K.

$ 90 (USD)

Rajan D.

$ 1,520 (USD)

Jamuna K.

$ 80 (USD)

Badri A.

$ 340 (USD)

Kumar D.

$ 425 (USD)

Vimal T.

$ 350 (USD)

Kumar D.

$ 250 (USD)

Vimal T.

$ 380 (USD)

Kumar D.

$ 1,060 (USD)

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