Kathmandu Tours, Tickets & Excursions

Soar across the Himalayas on a helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Mount Everest Base Camp, touching down for an optional breakfast at a hotel with spectacular mountain vistas. Along the way, you’ll get aerial views of glaciers, camps, mountaineering routes on the world’s highest mountain. A stop to refuel at Lukla offers a glimpse of the mountain town where trekkers set out for Mount Everest.

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.

Visit four of Kathmandu's top attractions on a private half-day tour. Start by traveling in your comfortable private vehicle from your hotel to the traditional heart of the medieval town. Visit Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site; watch the monkeys frolic around another heritage site, Swayambhunath Temple; and take in the sacred prayer wheels and incense. Explore Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, which has roots going back to 600 AD. Hear informative commentary from your guide throughout the day on this comprehensive tour.

If you want a close-up view of the highest mountain in the world but don’t have the time to trek all the way to Everest Base Camp, this thrilling half-day helicopter tour is ideal. Departing from Kathmandu, you’ll first land in Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region, to refuel. Then continue deeper into the mountains, stopping at Kala Pattar (18,192 feet/5545 meters) for incredible views.

Discover Nepal's scenery and culture during a leisurely hiking tour that includes an early morning arrival in Nagarkot for the sunrise. Watch the distant Himalayas catch the morning light, then take a hike to reach Changu Narayan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass through Brahmin, Tamang, and Newari villages along the way, and stop to purchase breakfast and lunch at small restaurants for an authentic local experience. Includes round-trip transport in a private vehicle from Kathmandu.

Kathmandu’s top sights are spread throughout the sprawling capital, meaning most visitors end up missing key attractions. On this action-packed day tour, you’ll cover all of the region’s UNESCO-listed highlights. Travel in a comfortable private car between locations in the city, with a private guide on-hand to supply information and background. You’ll also enjoy lunch in stunning Bhaktapur and venture to Changu Narayan, the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley.

Travelers who want to see the tallest mountain in the world but can’t trek to Everest Base Camp can enjoy a convenient scenic flight from Kathmandu instead. Flights depart early in the morning, to ensure you have the best views possible. As well as Everest itself, you’ll see many other enormous, snow-capped peaks in the Himalayan range. When possible, you can even step inside the cockpit to take fantastic photos from the front of the plane.

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.

Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes, recognized for the series of beautiful turquoise lakes in the Gokyo valley and the famous Cho La Pass, takes us through the landmarks of the Khumbu region in the company of majestically soaring mountains, friendly Sherpas, colorful monasteries, the Namche Bazaar, the Sagarmatha National Park, and, of course, to the base of the mighty Everest. The trek in advancing to the base of the world's tallest mountain maps out spectacular vistas from such celebrated viewpoints like Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar. The trek also awards us with great views of the Khumbu Icefall. Trekking to the Everest Base Camp through Gokyo Lakes, in a nutshell, will be a lifetime experience with the enthralling sights of Mt. Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Amadablam, Pumori, and Tengboche Monastery - the largest monastery in the Khumbu region of Nepal.

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, Swoyambhu, and others.

Ideal for history and nature enthusiasts, this private tour of Bhaktapur and Nagarkot covers the highlights of the centuries-old former independent kingdom outside Kathmandu plus stunning views from a Himalayan hill station. See Bhaktapur's well-preserved Durbar Square and, on clear days, all the way to Mt. Everest. Tours include your own guide, free time to shop for handicrafts, and comfortable, round-trip transportation from your Kathmandu hotel. Note: From Nagarkot, mountain views are only visible when the weather is clear and without clouds.

Take a full-day private tour that combines the sunrise viewing at Nagarkot with a sightseeing trip to Bhaktapur—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rise early to depart from Kathmandu and reach high altitude Nagarkot in time to watch the sun rise over the Himalayas. Continue to Bhaktapur after breakfast and visit top attractions in the culture-rich city, including Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapole Temple, Dattatreya Temple, and 55 Window Palace. Your tour includes breakfast, private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Tour the streets of Kathmandu with a local guide, who will take you to places where you can sample traditional Nepali food and hear about the culture and tradition along the way. Don’t worry if you are vegan or vegetarian. You can be catered to easily. Just let your guide know, and they will tailor the tour just for you. See street markets, temples, temples, and more today on this half day food tour.

Everest Stopover at Kalapattar Helicopter Tour is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the grandest Everest region. Flying with a helicopter to the highest mountain viewpoint in the world, Kalapattar and capturing the mightiest Mt. Everest ( 8848.86 m) will definitely delight you. We not only see Everest and other mountain peaks but also celebrate breathtaking landscapes, glaciers, freshwater lakes, and avalanches during our Everest Stopover at Kalapattar Helicopter Tour. This Heli tour to Kalapattar is for those who want to avoid the long and tiring Everest Base Camp Trek and those who are confined by time but still passionate to see Mt. Everest, the top of the world.

The Annapurna region near fails to amaze its visitor with its astounding peaks and spectacular mountain beauty. Explore the Annapurna’s wilderness and get glimpses of true Himalayan beauty with thrilling Himalayan ranges in this Annapurna base camp helicopter tour. Annapurna Helicopter tour takes you through the wilderness of the Himalayas and its astounding beauty in the Himalayan terrains of Nepal. You will also get some glimpses of world-renowned Machhapuchre, Annapurna- I, Annapurna- II, Dhaulagiri and the glorious Annapurna Base Camp. Fly over the beautiful landscapes and cultural villages of Nepal, also seeing the floral and faunal beauty through the sky. You will certainly get some time to spend around the mighty Annapurna. Explore around the mountain, and also get the astounding and picturesque beauty of Himalayas. The brilliant mountain panorama of Annapurna and its landscapes will make a lifetime experience.

Experience one of the world’s most iconic trekking routes during this small-group, all-inclusive excursion to Everest Base Camp. Visit high-altitude Sherpa villages along the way, and immerse yourself in Buddhist culture and Nepali hospitality. Excursions include domestic flights, a trekking guide and porters, most meals, the trekking permit, and accommodation.

Nepal may be best known for its mountains, but it’s also home to some of the world’s finest jungles. Head to Chitwan National Park—and try your luck tiger-spotting—on this VIP private tour, with includes four-star accommodation and freshly prepared meals. Explore the nature reserve by foot, jeep safari, and boat, and get a peek at crocodiles and rhinos. You’ll also meet with local communities in a Tharu village.

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.

A highlight of visiting Nepal is catching sight of the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. But if you don’t have the time or stamina (or the wish!) to trek there, a convenient scenic flight is an ideal alternative. The flight leaves from Kathmandu early in the morning, to give you the best chance to seeing the mountain in clear conditions. Also check out Everest’s slightly shorter, but no less impressive, neighbors.

Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the Kathmandu Valley and the enormous mountains beyond with this handy paragliding trip from central Kathmandu. You’ll be picked up from Thamel and transported to the take-off point above Godavari, at 6900 feet (2100 meters). Taking off is easy, and less scary than you might think. Be amazed by the views of the Langtang Range and take photos of your flight.

See the majestic Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, on a full-day tour from Kathmandu to Nagarkot. Hike for four hours downhill among the mountain scenery, visiting villages and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple Changu Narayan along the way. If the skies are clear, you can view the Himalayan mountains. Includes guide, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Kathmandu.

Embark on a fun whitewater rafting adventure during your time in Nepal, either on your way to Chitwan or Pokhara or as a day trip from Kathmandu. Navigate class two and three rapids down the Trisuli River which is made from the snow of the Himalayas. This tour can be organized as a side trip from a trek or even extended for a 2-day camping trip.

Get into the air on this mountain airplane flight that takes you into the Himalayas for views of the world’s highest mountains, including Mt Everest. You’ll fly for around 60 minutes. You’re guaranteed a window seat so you’ll have a great vantage point for photos. Your pilot will show you which mountains you’re passing, so you will be sure to get a shot of Everest.

Get a comprehensive tour of Kathmandu, focused on its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in a single day. With a guide in the lead, you'll follow a curated itinerary designed to show you the best of the city, including Swoyambhu, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddha and Pashupati. Your guide will provide primer on Nepali culture and tradition through narration as you travel.