Kathmandu · 1-DAY TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 1-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Visit Kathmandu’s seven UNESCO sites in one private day, with a local guide, hotel pickup, cultural insight, and flexible pacing.
“Exploring Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage sites with Puja was a highlight of my trip! Her expertise and enthusiasm brought the history and culture to life. Highly recommend this tour and especially Puja as a guide!”
Explore Bhaktapur’s medieval temples and Panauti’s quiet Newari streets, with expert guiding, local food, and community connections from Kathmandu.
“The trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti is a must when visiting Kathmandu and my favorite excursion so far. My guide Puspa was charming, friendly and very kind. I had the most delicious lunch with a local family in Panauti. I highly recommend Royal Mountain Travel and would do again!”
Watch a Himalayan sunrise at Nagarkot, hike through Tamang villages, visit Changu Narayan, and pass Bhaktapur on a private day trip.
“Absolutely awesome! If you have only one day in Kathmandu...do this tour!! So beautiful and the company is excellent.”
Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then explore Bhaktapur’s temples and palaces on a private Kathmandu day tour.
“Cloud cover obscured any view (luck of the draw). The guide at Bhaktapur was good but the visit felt rushed. The tour is advertised as a full day tour and I was back at my hotel in Kathmandu by 10.15 am”
Explore Kathmandu Valley in one day with a private guide, air-conditioned transport, and four major heritage sites for $35 per person.
“It was a nice one day trip in Kathmandu, great job in covering all the sites. The guide and driver were very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you”
Review of Chandragiri Hill from Kathmandu, with cable car views, Bhaleshwar Temple, transport details, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“This is an excellent trip. We suffered from pickup delays and we had to call the company several times. We did not a have a tour guide. It is only the driver who is trying to do every thing. The place is excellent and clean. The cable car is one of the best. The view of himalaya Read more”
Trek Chandragiri and Champadevi near Kathmandu with temple visits, Himalayan views, cable car access, lunch, and a private guide.
“The hike is not too easy, but no problem if you are fit. The views from the top of the hills are amazing and I could even see some peaks of the Himalayas. The guide was very friendly and we had a good time with interesting conversations. Definitly recommend, if you are looking for a one day trip in Kathmandu valley.”
Raft the Trisuli River from Kathmandu with lunch, guides, and transport included, but prepare for a long, no-frills day on local buses.
“Had a good time white water rafting. The lunch afterwards was also delicious. The Staff was also friendly and helpful, and made the day enjoyable. The only issue is that I booked online and when I asked them where I could be picked up, tRead more”
Hike to Kathmandu’s White Monastery and Swayambhunath, then unwind with a one-hour massage, steam, sauna, and hotel transfers.
“Great hiking routes and pleasant massage. I have booked trip with Saara tourism nepal,they have provided excellent service. I am so happy.”
See Patan, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath in one guided Kathmandu day with hotel pickup, local insight, and included fees.
“We booked a private day tour for our family of 4 to take us around Swaymbhu, Patan Square, the crematorium and Bodhnath. We wanted to do the same tour but with Bodhnath in the evening and Mosaic organized it the way we wanteRead more”
Explore Bhaktapur, Patan, and Changu Narayan in one private day tour with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and flexible timing.
“Exception guide, Prakash, he was so informative it created a wonderful way of exploring and learning the history and daily life of Bhaktapur and Patan for us. Chanygu Narayan temple was beautiful to visit and not many people so it was peaceful.”
Ride from Kathmandu to Chandragiri Hills for Himalayan views, a private car, cable car access, optional hiking, and flexible half-day travel.
“Shankar was our Guide, he was very knowledgeable and informative about the Kathmandu area and Nepal in general. Once at the Cable Car, we enjoyed the fantastic views of the Himalayas! It was beautiful.”
See all seven UNESCO sites of Kathmandu Valley in one private, guide-led day with hotel pickup, air conditioning, and flexible timing.
“The tour was great, with the tour guide being very flexible and accommodating for everyone’s needs. The tour guide was personable and always happy to answer questions.”
Spend a hands-on day in Kathmandu cooking, making jewelry, and sharing games, art, dinner, and time with women and children.
“A different, but absolutely fantastic experience. This trip was worth every penny, I had an experience I will remember forever. I got to see everyday life outside the big city, I was involved in cooking and got to see the daily life of children in one of the volunteer organizations. I highly recommend this experience”
Explore Bhaktapur’s temples and Panauti’s sacred rivers on an 8-hour guided trip from Kathmandu, with transport, lunch, and flexible starts.
“An absolutely amazing guide — incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and always available to help. The lunch box was delicious, and the warm welcome and kindness made the whole experience unforgettable.”
Pick a square, a ridge or a kitchen.
