THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular city tours in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.
A 6-hour private Kathmandu tour covering 4 major UNESCO religious sites, plus an Everest View Hotel helicopter stop, with flexible guiding.
Most Popular“Ram was extremely nice. He accommodated my requests as well and was extremely helpful and gave lot of good suggestion around the city and the information regarding the places as well. He was very understanding and made our trip amazing”
Sarangkot sunrise plus Pokhara highlights: International Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, and Bindabasini Temple, with easy pickup.
“Got picked up right on time, and the driver was incredibly nice. Drove us right to the sunset point and waited while we watched sunrise. 10/10 would recommend, and great value for the price.”
Private 6-7 hour McLeodganj and Dharamshala tour with monastery, temple, viewpoint stops, and a tea garden. Hotel pickup included.
“This tour helps discover beautiful nature spots in the MacLeod region. Guide Hemant was really great.”
See Pokhara’s top sights in one day: Sarangkot sunrise, Fewa Lake boat to Barahi Temple, Devi’s Fall, and World Peace Pagoda with hotel pickup.
“Pokhara is such a beau City. We went all good places with stunning view. The whole trip was too long for my liking. In Sarangkot I had to fight for a place to see sunrise. The lake was beautiful. Our guide Krishna was friendly enough. Except our driver was too reckless.”
Private, guided 5–7 hour Kathmandu Valley tour to UNESCO sites Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath from $60.
“My friends and I traveled to Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and Bandipur on this tour. It was very enjoyable. Everything was great and organized. The hotels were good and everything was planned. I recommend you don't miss this memorable trip.”
A budget-friendly 7-hour Pokhara bus tour hitting iconic caves, Davis Falls, the World Peace Pagoda, and Phewa Lake with easy Lakeside pickup.
Full-day UNESCO sites in Kathmandu: Swayambhunath, Patan, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath with hotel pickup, a small group, and a guided day.
“I had amazing 3 nights in Kathmandu. We visited amazing place with full of cultural diversity. It was full of history and warm people. We were guided by the knowledge and charming guide Ranjit Godar. He elaborated every sight in detail aRead more”
Kathmandu UNESCO day tour: Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath with hotel pickup, private air-conditioned van and guide.
“Our female guide Saru was excellent! She knew a lot about the city and was very friendly and compassionate!”
A 4-day Lhasa group tour that strings together Drepung, Sera, Potala, Jokhang, and Barkhor with transfers, permits, and hotel nights handled.
“It was a pleasure to be one of the first visitors to Tibet this year 2024, in April 1st. We were in a group with 6 pax, coming from Vietnam, New Zealand and Sweden, with different age groups. Thanks to host Beatrice, guide Tenzin, Dorji and the Read more”
Six-hour private guided tour linking UNESCO Patan and Bhaktapur. Explore Durbar Squares, Golden Temple craft, and royal courtyards.
A two-night Pokhara escape from Kathmandu with hotel, breakfast, and a tight highlights route: lakeside stroll, Phewa, Devi’s Fall, and World Peace Pagoda.
“It was a great experience with the adventure vision treks and travels with satisfying arrangements throughout the tour.”
A fast private Kathmandu Valley tour hitting four UNESCO sites with pickup, a guide, and transport, with entrance fees paid separately.
“Shankar was a fantastic tour guide. He is very passionate about his culture and nation, and he is extremely knowledgeable about his history. He was super informative and kept it interesting the entire time....something that is not easy to do over a 5 hour tour! I highly recommend Shankar and this tour!”
A private day trip from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares, plus Patan Museum and key temples, with hotel transfers.
“This was a spectacular tour of two magical ancient sacred sites! it is mind boggling to imagine these places still exist and I feel very lucky to have been able to do so. Shanti Karki is an excellent guide with a wealth of information about everRead more”
A 7–8 hour Kathmandu Valley tour hitting Hindu and Buddhist icons, Durbar Square, and Monkey Temple, with guide and AC transport.
“Our group took a one hour sightseeing flight on Buddha Air to see Mount Everest. This was an early morning flight to get the best sunlight. Each person had a window seat. The two flight attendants handed out printed sheets showing all of thRead more”
Private Kathmandu city tour with an art historian guide visiting Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Patan Durbar Square with door-to-door transport.
“Saraswati Ghimire was an amazing guide. As a single female traveler I’m always looking for great female guides and she was it! Had great knowledge, was so friendly, and loved to laugh. High recommend!”
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