Nepal · WALKING TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 walking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Taste 9+ Nepali dishes and drinks on a guided 3-hour walk in Thamel, with Deepak sharing stories and flexible dietary options.
“This tour is informatively delicious. I loved each snack chosen and the drinks were all Devine. Our group was so much fun.”
A 3-hour Kathmandu walking food tour with local guidance, lots of tastings, and a route that keeps you out of sketchy stalls.
“This was such a fun way to spend the rainy afternoon! Lots of good food and good chats all around. I think this is a great activity to start your time in Kathmandu and get to know the city a bit. Deepak was a great guide!”
Taste at least 9 Nepalese bites in Kathmandu’s Thamel with Deepak. Learn dish stories, eat safely, and leave stuffed in 3 hours.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Deepak! The food was all delicious and well spaced. We left stuffed. The highlights were the sugar cane juice with lemon and the buffalo noodles!”
A 3 to 4 hour Kathmandu walking food tour with hotel pickup, Asan market and Durbar Square, and at least five dishes and drinks included.
“Good tour of the parts of the city where only locals shop and eat. The food was varied and tasted great. The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable as well as highly passionate about good food.”
A 2-hour Kathmandu street food walking tour for small groups, tasting Nepali and Indian snacks at Indra Chowk and Durbar Square.
“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 very nice and took care of everything.”
Private 2-hour Kathmandu walk with Thamel pickup, bottled water, map, and free Ason Bazaar. English stories with guide Bipin.
“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”
Old Kathmandu walking tour linking hidden Buddhist sites, Asan market, and Kathmandu Durbar Square with Kumari Chowk, plus tea in Thamel.
“It was a wonderful experience and the guide, Mr. Mahesh Shreshtha was very experienced. I walked around the city with him and enjoyed the tour.”
A 2.5-hour small-group walk through Kathmandu’s Asan markets and nearby lanes, led by a local guide, with pickup options.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was just the right length. We found it very interesting”
Walk Kathmandu’s key sights and the Monkey Temple on a guided route, from Garden of Dreams to 365 steps, for $15.
“Die Tour war sehr interessant! Ich würde sie jedem weiterempfehlen!”
10-hour Chitwan National Park safari with a Rapti River canoe ride, jungle walk, lunch, optional crocodile center, and jeep wildlife viewing.
“Unfortunately, we didn’t see any tigers or bears (it happens ) , but overall it was a great experience. The canoeing was the highlight, and the guide explained everything very well.”
4-hour Kathmandu walking tour from Thamel to Ason, Durbar Square, Freak Street, and Swayambhunath, small-group guide, water included.
“I learned so much from my guide, Madan Sakota. The city’s history. The cultures. Shrines. I now have a better understanding of Kathmandu and Nepal. Madan was such a pleasant and knowledgeable person. The perfect guide. Great experience!”
Short Chitwan outing from Sauraha with a Rapti River canoe ride and a guided nature walk, plus park entry and pickup included.
“We booked the canoe ride and jungle walk, the guide tried to ask us to move to another time slot but we couldn’t. We could see why the rest of the group were Indian families and as we were canoeing down the river even when he repeat”
Chitwan National Park in 6 hours: shared jeep safari, Rapti River canoeing, and a short forest walk with wildlife spotting from $70.
“I had a fantastic experience. Everything was well-organized and enjoyable from start to finish. My guide, Sagar, was incredibly helpful—always ready with an answer to any question and clearly very knowledgeable. His calm and friendly attitude made the whole journey even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a great adventure and I would definitely recommend it.”
Cross Pokhara’s thrilling suspension bridges with a private English driver, then enjoy a short village walk and Himalayan views for $21.
“Amazing experiencie in Phokara with the Best driver/guide Ranjit”
A 2-hour Kathmandu walk through Ason market and Durbar Square to witness the Living Goddess Kumari with an English guide.
“Great tour with Santos.. excellent communicator, extremely knowledgeable and all round great day.. 🙏”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
