THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular guided 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“We fit a lot into an afternoon, but it never once felt rushed. Kapil gave me great information and managed time perfectly!”
A guided Landour walking tour from Char Dukan with flexible start times, Himalayan views, and local storytelling for about 2–3 hours.
“It was wonderful with ritesh.. he was good in storytelling as well as had good knowledge about architecture and knew place around very well.. it was pleasant to walk around with someone who was enthusiast and friendly.. 5 on 5”
Three-day Ghorepani Poon Hill trek from Pokhara with a guide, tea houses, and Himalayan sunrise views in the Annapurna region.
“Amazing! Can’t recommend this trek enough and our guide Bidur was the best. With no previous trekking experience, we found this trek super accessible and rewarding. Bidur took us to all the best teahouses, and was so knowledgable and eager to teach us about his culture and landscape. 10/10”
Private guided colonial walk in Shimla from Christ Church to IIAS. See Ridge, castles, temples, and railway legacy in 2 hours for $16.67.
“Guided walking tour was a wonderful way to explore Shimla. Pawan was exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about Shimla’s history and culture. Their storytelling brought the history of each site to life, making the tour both educatiRead more”
Kathmandu Valley in 4–6 hours with a licensed guide: Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Swayambhunath with pickup.
“Kathmandu has always been one of my fav destination! Love to meet new people here ! Basantapur and Kathmandu durbar square was one of the best place to hangout inside this valley !”
Guided hike in Mussoorie to George Everest’s House and Mini Everest, with bottled water, great views, and local guide storytelling.
“Our Yash guide was an amazing story teller. He told us about the history, neighbouring cities, cuisines, places to visit and the significance of local landmarks. We were really happy with the hike.”
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 Pokhara guide plans your Annapurna trek, handles permits, tea-house stays, gear, and photo support. From $50/day.
“Roshan did not only live up to all his reviews, he exceeded and went above and beyond to look after us and make sure we had the best time trekking with him! A massive thank you for everything you taught us and showed us along the way. Read more”
A guided 3-hour heritage walk in Shimla’s old British core, from Christ Church and the Mall to IIAS, with expert local context.
“Sanjay was a wonderful guide who gave us lots of information about the history of Shimla. The views were stunning from every angle and we really enjoyed the tour.”
Kathmandu and Bhaktapur private tour with pickup: Boudhanath, Navatandham, Nagadesh, and Sankhamul Park plus tea and free entry.
“Sabbatical Explore Nepal gave me an truly unforgettable experience of Nepal.”
A guided 6–7 hour loop through Kathmandu Valley with temple stops, Kumari and Pashupatinath, plus air-conditioned comfort and live guide commentary.
“Thanks Mr Dhruba for your excellent arrangement for Mardi Himal Trek and Kathmandu Tour.”
A private, guide-led day in Mussoorie and Landour with flexible pickup, an air-conditioned car, and routing that fits your pace.
“Our guide, Yash, was very attentive to our needs and made us feel comfortable. He had a deep understanding of the history of the area, and the stories he narrated were impressive. Not having a larger group also made the experience morRead more”
Guided 2-hour Shimla heritage walk from Christ Church to IIAS with local experts, mixing colonial buildings, temples, castles, and views.
“Sunny our guide was fantastic. Knowledgable and easy going. A great experience.”
2-3 day private Poon Hill trek from Pokhara with sunrise views, Gurung villages, Ghorepani cottage stay, and roundtrip jeep rides.
15-day Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu with local guide, Lukla flights, tea-house nights, and Kala Patthar views at 5,545m.
“My wife and I did the ABC trek & the EBC trek followed by Gokyo, Chola pass & Renjo la pass in November.”
From the Kathmandu Valley to Everest Base Camp, and every trail between.
