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15 Best Walking Tours In The Himalaya

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The 15 most popular walking tours in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.

15 Best Walking Tours In The Himalaya

Kathmandu: Food and Drink Walking Tour - Meeting up in Kathmandu near Kaiser Library and getting rolling fast
Food, Food & Drink, Food & Street Food Tours, Kathmandu, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour

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1.Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour

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★ 5.0

“This food tour with Deepak was one of the best we’ve ever done. Each stop was welcoming, delicious and as vegetarians we were well catered for. Come starving.. you will be very well fed! Deepak was lovely, warm and friendly and very helpful throughout. Highly recommend.”

266 reviewsFrom $36.21by Deepak Kushwaha

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Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu - Stop 1: Asan Market, Where Food and Trade Share the Same Air
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Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu

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3.Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu

A half-day Kathmandu street food walk with hotel pickup, at least 5 tastings, and temple-market stops at Asan and Durbar Square.

★ 5.0

“This was my first time in Nepal so I went on this food tour and it was absolutely fantastic, and I can't help but rave about it. The standout feature was our amazing guide, Kabita, who brought an incredible level of expertise and enthusiasm to the table. Kabita's knowledge and passion for Nepali cuisine turned…”

111 reviewsFrom $48.00by Yakthung Tours and Travels

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Landour Infinity Walk - A Guided Walking Tour Of Landour - The route through Lal Tibba, Mall Road, and Sisters Bazaar
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Landour Infinity Walk – A Guided Walking Tour Of Landour

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4.Landour Infinity Walk – A Guided Walking Tour Of Landour

A guided Landour walking tour from Char Dukan with flexible start times, Himalayan views, and local storytelling for about 2–3 hours.

★ 5.0

“We did the Infinity Walk around Landour today and it turned out way better than we expected. The town itself is small, peaceful, and beautiful, but what really made the experience special was our guide, Ritesh.”

80 reviewsFrom $22.37by Easy Prime Holidays

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Shimla Private Guided Walk Tour exploring the colonial trails - Bantony Castle and Kali Bari: When Colonial Power Meets Local Faith
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Shimla Private Guided Walk Tour exploring the colonial trails

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5.Shimla Private Guided Walk Tour exploring the colonial trails

Private guided colonial walk in Shimla from Christ Church to IIAS. See Ridge, castles, temples, and railway legacy in 2 hours for $16.67.

★ 5.0

“It was a distinct pleasure to have Mr. Pawan Sharma guide me through Shimla for my first solo trip to the historic city. Pawan is a very knowledgeable and ambitious young talent who knows his way around Shimla, not only in terms of tourisRead more”

66 reviewsFrom $16.67by Wonders of Himalaya

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Hathipaown Heritage Walk - A guided walk to Mini Everest - The 3-hour window: what the uphill trail really means for your energy
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Hathipaown Heritage Walk – A guided walk to Mini Everest

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6.Hathipaown Heritage Walk – A guided walk to Mini Everest

Guided hike in Mussoorie to George Everest’s House and Mini Everest, with bottled water, great views, and local guide storytelling.

★ 5.0

“Rohit was my guide and I can’t recommend him enough. Very willing to share his considerable knowledge of plants, wildlife, geography, history, trekking. He’s a super nice guy, very considerate, professional, helpful. It was wonderful to get away from the city and enjoy such a beautiful part of India. I highly recommend this tour and…”

58 reviewsFrom $16.78by Easy Prime Holidays

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Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling - Planters Club and Gymkhana Club: Where Colonial Life Was Social, Not Only Political
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Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling

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7.Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling

Explore Darjeeling’s colonial past on a 2–3 hour guided walk with clock tower, clubs, churches, photo studio, and included snacks.

★ 5.0

“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”

55 reviewsFrom $27.97by Darjeeling Walks

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Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu - Indra Chowk Warm-Up at the Akash Bhairab Temple Meeting Point
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Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu

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8.Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu

Small-group walking food tour in Kathmandu: Indrachowk to Durbar Square for $36 with all snacks included and local guides.

★ 5.0

“This is a do-not-miss tour if you love to discover local food and hidden gems. Fahid our guide was terrific! The food we tried was delicious (arrive hungry!) and we would have never found these places without Fahid. This was one of my favorite things we did while in Nepal...highly recommended.”

40 reviewsFrom $36.00by Kathmandu Food Tours

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Guided Heritage Walk Tour in Shimla - The Mall Road start: a straight line to British-era Shimla
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Guided Heritage Walk Tour in Shimla

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9.Guided Heritage Walk Tour in Shimla

A guided 3-hour heritage walk in Shimla’s old British core, from Christ Church and the Mall to IIAS, with expert local context.

★ 5.0

“Shimla may be a small town but it has an incredible history and so much to do. Raju was an excellent guide who really connects with his tour group, making it a more personal and enjoyable experience. Raju is passionate about his town and brought it to life for me. When I return, I will…”

40 reviewsFrom $31.00by Himachal Bylocals

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Kathmandu Walking Tour - Pickup From Thamel and the First Walk Toward Ason
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Kathmandu Walking Tour

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10.Kathmandu Walking Tour

Private Kathmandu walking tour with Thamel door pickup, an English guide, Ason Bazaar stop, bottled water, and a city map.

★ 5.0

“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”

36 reviewsFrom $26.00by Himalayan NamoBuddha Travel & Treks Pvt Ltd

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Shimla: Guided Walk Tour-Heritage, Culture & Colonial Trail - Entering the tour at Christ Church: neo-Gothic and still active
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Shimla: Guided Walk Tour-Heritage, Culture & Colonial Trail

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11.Shimla: Guided Walk Tour-Heritage, Culture & Colonial Trail

Guided 2-hour Shimla heritage walk from Christ Church to IIAS with local experts, mixing colonial buildings, temples, castles, and views.

★ 4.7

“An enjoyable walk starting at Christ Church & ending at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study where the tour completes. I paid 50 rupee to enjoy the gardens and sit. Raghav is great and the benefits of the tour over doing this yourself is understanding the history of the buildings you see on the tour.…”

28 reviews2 hoursFrom $16by Wonders of Himalaya

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Private Walking Tour in Rishikesh - Stop 1 and 2: Sivananda Ashram and Ram Jhula
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Private Walking Tour in Rishikesh

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12.Private Walking Tour in Rishikesh

A 4-hour private walking tour in Rishikesh with ashrams, bridges, and a front-row look at the Ganga Aarti by evening.

★ 5.0

“Rishikesh is small but an Indian town may still be overwhelming to a foreigner. Alpesh knew all the street shortcuts, ashrams and stores, plus he had very interesting information on all of India and it's political and religious history. We stopRead more”

23 reviewsFrom $18.00by India Easy Trip Pvt Ltd

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Old Kathmandu Walking Tour, Historic World Heritage Durbar Square - Stop 3 to 4: Janabaha Dyo (Seto MachhindraNath) and Itum Bahal
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Old Kathmandu Walking Tour, Historic World Heritage Durbar Square

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13.Old Kathmandu Walking Tour, Historic World Heritage Durbar Square

Old Kathmandu walking tour from Thamel to Durbar Square and Kumari Chowk, rare Buddhist stops, historic markets, pickup, and tea with your guide.

★ 5.0

“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.”

22 reviewsFrom $28.00by Three Jewels Adventures

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Smells of Kathmandu Walking Day Tour - The afternoon timing that makes markets easier
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Smells of Kathmandu Walking Day Tour

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14.Smells of Kathmandu Walking Day Tour

2.5-hour small-group walk through Kathmandu’s Asan markets and nearby streets, with a guide, optional pickup, and strong local flavor.

★ 5.0

“Thanks, to the company that they give me a german guide, Rajendra. He spoke perfect German and explained everything, absolutely everything, to me during our walk. Thank you so much for the magnificent impressions of Kathmandu.”

20 reviewsFrom $28.00by Classic Escapades

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Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour) - Meeting point and getting oriented near Ram Jhula
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Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour)

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15.Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour)

Private ashram walking tour in Rishikesh with an English guide, visiting Sivananda, Parmarth Niketan, Ram Jhula, and the Beatles yoga site.

★ 4.5

“Raj is a great host and tour guide! Extremely knowledgeable and even tailored my tour for my liking. Highly recommend Raj and the morning ashram walking tour.”

18 reviewsFrom $12.42by India Easy Trip Pvt Ltd

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