Things to do in Kathmandu

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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group

Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group

$5
per adult
Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group
Kathmandu Rickshaw Night Explorer Tour

Kathmandu by Night: Small-Group Rickshaw Ride & Hidden Gems

$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kathmandu by Night: Small-Group Rickshaw Ride & Hidden Gems
Picture 2 for Activity Kathmandu to Sharing Jeep Transfer to Salleri.

Kathmandu to Sharing Jeep Transfer to Salleri.

$30
per adult
Kathmandu to Sharing Jeep Transfer to Salleri.
Spiritual Nepal Tour From Kathmandu

Kathmandu Small Group Spiritual Nepal Tour

$59
per adult
Kathmandu Small Group Spiritual Nepal Tour
Kathmandu: Bus Ticket to Pokhara

Kathmandu: Bus Ticket to Pokhara (VIP Luxury Sofa Seater)

$14
per adult
Kathmandu: Bus Ticket to Pokhara (VIP Luxury Sofa Seater)
Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

$35
per adult
Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group
Pokhara: Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers

Pokhara: Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers

$55
per adult
Pokhara: Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers
Kal bhairav - the Tantric manifestation of Shiva at Kathmandu Durbar Square

Life and spirituality tour of Kathmandu

$80
per adult
Life and spirituality tour of Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Cultural Dinner Show with Traditional Dance

Kathmandu: Cultural Dinner Show with Traditional Dance

$18
per adult
Kathmandu: Cultural Dinner Show with Traditional Dance
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Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 42 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $100 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Kathmandu Heritage Tour – Private Full-Day UNESCO Sites & Temples

Kathmandu Heritage Tour – Private Full-Day UNESCO Sites & Temples

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $110 per adult*
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Spa & wellness

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One Day Shivaratri Festival Tour in Kathmandu Nepal 2026

One Day Shivaratri Festival Tour in Kathmandu Nepal 2026

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $43 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

Activity duration is 3 days
9.4 out of 10 with 41 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $159 per adult*
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Classes & workshops

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Kathmandu: Craft Authentic Nepali Momos with Local Chefs

Kathmandu: Craft Authentic Nepali Momos with Local Chefs

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $15 per adult
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Pashupatinath Temple

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Popular day trips from Kathmandu

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Kathmandu

A traditional multi-tiered building with intricate carvings and a bell tower.

Lalitpur

A golden Buddha statue surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

Burhanilkantha

A winding road through terraced fields, with buildings and trees in the background.

Nagarkot

A large statue of a deity with a blue robe and golden jewelry, set against a mountainous backdrop.

Pharping

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Kirtipur

A dirt path flanked by yellow-leaved trees and wooden fences, leading to rustic cabins.

Chitlang

A small temple with prayer flags and a statue in a forested area.

Sundarijal