THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular walking tours in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.
Taste Kathmandu with Deepak: safe street eats, lassi and spices across Thamel and Asan on a 3-hour walking tour with lots of included food.
Most Popular“Great food tour with a variety of Nepalese dishes, ranging from momo to pancake and even noodle soup (my favorite). We had lassi, sugar cane and even Marsala tea!! Definitely recommend!! Deepak k was great!”
A 3-hour Kathmandu food walk with Deepak: 9+ tastings of Nepalese classics, sweet and savory drinks, and culture stories as you wander Thamel.
A half-day Kathmandu street food walk with hotel pickup, at least 5 tastings, and temple-market stops at Asan and Durbar Square.
“Raj was a great guide and knows a lot about Kathmandu and Nepali culture. We tasted a lot of interesting and delicious snacks. I really enjoyed the tour.”
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”
Private guided colonial walk in Shimla from Christ Church to IIAS. See Ridge, castles, temples, and railway legacy in 2 hours for $16.67.
“We did this private walking tour on our arrival, which gave us a great insight into the history and culture surrounding Shimla. Our tour guide spoke great English and spoke passionately about the towns historical links. He also brought 2 colRead more”
Guided hike in Mussoorie to George Everest’s House and Mini Everest, with bottled water, great views, and local guide storytelling.
“My cousin and I did the hike with Mr.Rohit S.N. He is a wonderful guide, very knowledgable about the area and an overall great guy! Also, excellent photographer to boot! =) Loved the hike; highly recommend! Incredible views from the top!”
Explore Darjeeling’s colonial past on a 2–3 hour guided walk with clock tower, clubs, churches, photo studio, and included snacks.
“The historical aspect of. British tea development and the comparison with Simla. The former commercial lively and busy, the latter retaining Surrey in the Himalayas. The locals didn’t want Brits to go fearing China: the Tibetans came as refugeRead more”
Small-group walking food tour in Kathmandu: Indrachowk to Durbar Square for $36 with all snacks included and local guides.
“This food tour was amazing! We went places that we never would have found on our own and tried things that would have been outside of our normal ordering. The food was delicious and a good mix of sweet and savory, and perfect spice level. We were so full by the end!! Our guide was…”
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.”
Private Kathmandu walking tour with Thamel door pickup, an English guide, Ason Bazaar stop, bottled water, and a city map.
“I was accommodated last minute and Bipan was punctual and patient enough to wait for me finishing breakfast (hotel was a little slow), and walked slowly due to a sprained ankle. Luckily I was the only one on the tour! Bipan was pleasant aRead more”
Guided 2-hour Shimla heritage walk from Christ Church to IIAS with local experts, mixing colonial buildings, temples, castles, and views.
“An excellent experience very informative. Raghav was an excellent guide who had great knowledge and experience highly recommended”
A 4-hour private walking tour in Rishikesh with ashrams, bridges, and a front-row look at the Ganga Aarti by evening.
“Great tour. Learned so much more than I would have on my own. Visited all of the key temples and ashrams and the guide explained the significance of each temple and Ashram in Rishikesh very well. Definitely recommend.”
Old Kathmandu walking tour from Thamel to Durbar Square and Kumari Chowk, rare Buddhist stops, historic markets, pickup, and tea with your guide.
“This was an excellent tour. I was able to learn and experience so much, including meeting a Hindu priest at a small beautiful temple and interacting with him and getting to see the living child goddess. Modo was a great guide.”
2.5-hour small-group walk through Kathmandu’s Asan markets and nearby streets, with a guide, optional pickup, and strong local flavor.
“Highly recommended for anyone who wants to see where the locals shop. Sunil is an excellent guide and provided a lot of information”
Private ashram walking tour in Rishikesh with an English guide, visiting Sivananda, Parmarth Niketan, Ram Jhula, and the Beatles yoga site.
“We can highly recommend the Rishikesh experience tour. Our guide, Ashish was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable and very friendly. We started by being picked up in a Tuk-Tuk from our hotel and went to the Beatles Ashram first. It was Read more”
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