Top 15 Dhulikhel & Panauti Tours from Kathmandu

1.Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $34Our pick

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!”

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2.Dhulikhel to NamoBuddha Day Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 5 hours - 2 days · from $4Best value

Hike from Dhulikhel to Namobuddha Monastery through Newari villages, Himalayan viewpoints, sacred sites, and a thousand steps, with lunch included.

“I did my tour with the guide Harikamal. The trip was very nice, with great views and the Monastery was very impressive. Harikamal was very friendy, gave a lot of informations and was helpfil whenever he could. Can just recommend to book the trip.”

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3.Dhulikhel, Namobuddha & Panauti: A Scenic Day Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $65

Explore Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, and Panauti on a private Kathmandu day tour with Himalayan views, Buddhist culture, and Newari heritage.

“Lots of travel time. Little visibility in Duhlikhel related to cloud cover. Expensive excursion for visits made.Auto-translated”

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4.Namobuddha Monastery Hiking Day Tour via Panauti from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $70

Hike from Panauti to sacred Namobuddha, visit Thrangu Tashi Monastery, and enjoy village scenery with a private guide from Kathmandu.

“Just finish the tour and it was awesome.. just what we were looking for to get us started on Nepal experience. Our guide Pradeep was very informative and his knowledge was impressive.. our driver Ravi was great as well and felt very safe travRead more”

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5.Bhaktapur Sightseeing & Dhulikhel, Namo Buddha, Panauti Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $75

Explore Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, Panauti, and Sanga on a private Nepal day tour blending temples, views, and culture.

“We visited 3 sites by electric car. It was raining hard to visit Panauti. The driver was very careful and the guide attentive. This beautiful day ahead.Auto-translated”

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6.Dhulikhel Namobuddha and Panauti a day Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Review of a private Nepal day tour to Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, and Panauti, with mountain views, Buddhist rituals, temples, and local culture.

“I wanted to thank Mr. Ananta, my guide. He showed me places I'd already visited, but he also gave me valuable lessons in history, religion and customs. He's a man with a kind heart and an open mind. He was helpful and very caring. Such people should be recognized by their boss! I also thank the driver, Bijaya, because the roads in Nepal are difficult, just like driving. He's a young and very good driver. He deserves recognition! Best regards and thank you for a beautiful day.”

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8.Zipline Adventure in Dhulikhel with Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $20

Ride Nepal’s 1,100-meter Dhulikhel zipline at up to 110 km/h with private pickup, lunch, and Himalayan foothill views.

“I had originally booked the zipline in Dhulikhel, but because it was closed, I was offered the longer zipline in Nagarkot instead – what a stroke of luck! Beautiful nature, a great contrast to the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, and lots of adreRead more”

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9.Bhaktapur and Panauti Day Trip with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

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.”

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10.Namobudhha Buddhist Pilgrimage & Dhulikhel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $65

Review the Kathmandu to Namo Buddha and Dhulikhel tour, with sacred sites, Himalayan views, private transport, pricing, and practical tips.

“Questo tour prevede solo il taxi. Per fortuna ce ne siamo resi conto e l’operatore ci ha trovato una guida all’ultimo minuto. Per fortuna perché il driver non sapeva nemmeno le strade… invece Sarita é stata una guida magnifica! Ci ha spiegato un sacco di cose e il suo inglese era perfetto, a differenza di altre guide trovate qui in città. 5 stelle per lei, per il driver no…”

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11.Dhulikhel – Namobuddha Spiritual Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $91

Hike from Kathmandu through Dhulikhel villages to Namobuddha Monastery, with Himalayan views, a guide, lunch break, and optional meditation.

“I had a great time. The walk was lovely, getting to experience a little bit of the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monestary and part of a ceremony there was very interesting and carried a strong energy. Our driver was very calm and patient and I felt safe and relaxed during the whole drive And Pranav my guide made the trip really fun, I'd had booked it just by myself as a woman so I was the tiniest bit worried about both but he was very relaxed, told me a lot about the culture, religion, life in Nepal in general and was great company throughout. His englisch is top notch and when…”

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12.Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha Hiking via Crossing Local Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $120

Review of the Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha hike, with Himalayan views, village paths, a Nepali lunch, private transport, and practical booking advice.

“I spent another good day of walking with my guide Shishir. We walked through small villages with great panoramic views of Himalayas, visiting Hindu temples. Our hike ended with amazing Namo Buddha Temple on the hill.”

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13.Dhulikhel to Namobuddha Day Hike with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $5

Hike from Dhulikhel to sacred Namobuddha with village trails, Himalayan views, lunch, and a guide for just $5 per person.

“I was very glad to have booked this tour! I had an amazing day exploring the village of Dhulikel, taking a hike through its rural picturesque scenery! The namobuddha temple was one of the best sites I've seen in katmandu. My guide Sujan was very likeable and knowledgeable. He checked in frequently to be sure that I wasn't feeling too tired on the hike and had a lot of information to share regarding KTM and the Nanobuddha temple, giving me a better insight into the history and spiritual & religious traditions in nepal. I appreciated his attention to try and make the most of my day! I definitely recommend it…”

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14.A Memorable Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike to Dhulikhel Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $78

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then hike through villages and forests to historic Dhulikhel on a private day tour.

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15.Kailashnath Mahadev, Panauti and Namo Buddha Monastery Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $104

Explore Kailashnath Mahadev, historic Panauti, and Namo Buddha on a private day tour from Kathmandu with transfers included.

“Had a fun tour with Prabha learning about both Buddhism and Hinduism whilst seeing great sights throughout the day.”

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