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Boudhanath
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Trip Duration 1 Day
Group Size 2-20 people
Maximum Altitude Kathmandu (1,400m)
Difficulty Grade Easy
Start & End Point Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Best Seasons Sept-Dec
Small Group Departure Dates for 2026 and 2027
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Highlights of Kathmandu Day Tour
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Old Temples with excellent wood carvings.
- Visit the Buddhist monasteries, Stupas, and other monuments.
- Know more about Nepal’s art, history, culture, and religion.
- Enjoy a 360-degree view of Kathmandu city from Monkey Temple’s hilltop.
- Get in touch with local people and their lifestyles.
- Shop Nepalese handicrafts as souvenirs for your loved ones.
Overview of Kathmandu Day Tour
Kathmandu day tour, Nepal is one of the best countries in the world for a cultural and historical sightseeing day tour. Nepal has a long history, fascinating art, and distinctive and varied architecture. Nepalese people offer warm hospitality to visitors. It is often this experience that people remember more than any other.
This half-day and full-day tour allows visitors to observe rich Nepalese cultural traditions. Visitors can view Nepal’s unique artistic world and history. Our day tours cater to short-time travelers. This tour is for those who want to see the country’s best city places listed in the world heritage sites. Our guide will pick you up and drop you at your hotel.
Kathmandu Valley Day tour
Pashupatinath & Boudhanath’s half-day departs daily at 8:30 am and 2:30 pm.
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most famous historical sites. It is a UNESCO World Heritage. It is a Hindu temple standing on the banks of the Bagmati River. It is Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine. It is one of the subcontinent’s most magnificent Shiva sites, a collection of temples. Only those of the Hindu religion can enter the temple. We can’t take photographs while in the temple.
This is the perfect itinerary for the Kathmandu day tour. It is the most sacred Hindu temple of Lord Shiva. It is the oldest temple on Kathmandu’s holy Bagmati river bank. It includes a combination of art, culture, and religion. It is the most visited tourist destination in Nepal. Interestingly, it is more than a religious destination. It offers peace and devotion.
The temple covers 246 hectares and is surrounded by many temples and monuments. Pashupatinath is a must-visit temple for all Hindus. It is open throughout the year, and anyone can visit anytime.
Massive crowds gather during festive periods, like Mahashiva Ratri and the Teej festival. During this period, people visit Pashupatinath to worship Lord Shiva. This temple has also been a world heritage site since 1979 A.D. It is prideful for all Nepalis and is our top place for the Kathmandu day tour.
Visit Boudhanath
Boudhanath, one of the World Heritage Sites, is known as Khasi. It is one of the best places in our Kathmandu day tour. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area. It is 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design.
King Man Deva built it at the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. One of the biggest festivals celebrated in Boudhanath is Lhosar. It is the Tibetan New Year in February, which attracts thousands of pilgrims.
Changunarayan & Bhaktapur Half Day depart daily 8:30 am and 2:30 pm
We can start the Kathmandu Valley sightseeing day tour with the temple of Changu Narayan. It is the oldest temple found in Nepal, and Lord Vishnu resides there. The God Vishnu is the preserver of creation to Hindus. The temple of Changu Narayan in Changu village is the oldest in the Kathmandu Valley.
The temple compound has a fifth-century stone inscription. The inscription is the oldest inscription discovered in Nepal. It tells the story of the victorious King Mandel. The temple, built around the third century, has some of the best samples of stone, wood, and metal craft in the Valley. Some of the tour guides say, “When you look upon Changu Narayan, you will see the complete cultural development of the Valley.”
Bhaktapur, locally known as Khwopa or Bhadgaon, is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its elegant art, fabulous culture, and indigenous lifestyle. It also has a pagoda and Shikhara-style temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which groups temples around a fifty-five-window brick and wood palace.
You can observe one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley. It highlights the ancient arts of Nepal. The Art Gallery contains old paintings. The paintings belong to various periods and descriptions of Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
Patan, Swayambhunath, half-day depart daily 8:30 am and 2:30 pm
Another best Kathmandu Valley sightseeing day tour package is visiting Patan Durbar Square. It has a concentrated mass of temples. This is the most stunning display of Newari architecture in Nepal. It is a World Heritage Site.
The former Royal Palace complex centers Patan’s religious and social life. It houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and sacred objects. Patan city is also known as Lalitpur or the city of fine arts. It lies about five kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. It differs from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces.
Swayambhunath is a traditional Buddhist shrine on the hilltop of the Kathmandu Valley. The word Swayambhunath means “the self-existent” in English. It is a prominent pilgrimage place for many Buddhists and Hindus worldwide. The temple is also known as the monkey temple, as a large tribe of monkeys can sometimes come here.
Swayambhunath is complete, with Buddha’s eyes looking out across the Valley, an iconic symbol. This Swayambhunath offers an opportunity to study religious harmony. Thus, enjoy this beautiful place in our Kathmandu day tour package.
Swayambhunath, National Museum, Kathmandu Durbar Square half-day depart daily 8:30 am and 2:30 pm.
Our Kathmandu Valley sightseeing half-day tour starts from the Buddhist temple of Swyambhunath. It is one of the ultimate experiences of Kathmandu. The legends say the Valley’s history begins with Swayambhunath, or the “self-existent.”
Swoyambhunath is complete with Buddha’s eyes. They look out across the Valley’s iconic symbol. The Monkey Temple offers an opportunity to study religious harmony. The National Museum lies two and a half kilometers west of Kathmandu. A splendid collection of weapons artifacts from ancient, medieval, and modern Nepal exists.
Its archaeological and historical displays are worth seeing. It is one of the Cultural World Heritage sites listed by UNESCO. Kathmandu Durbar Square is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards, and streets dating back to the 12th and 18th centuries. This old palace lies in the heart of Kathmandu.
It truly reflects the history and culture of Nepal and its people. The city has the house of the Living Goddess Kumari and the ferocious Kal Bhairab. The red monkey god and hundreds of erotic carvings are a few examples of the sights at the Square.
Boudhanath and Budhanilkantha in Kathmandu Day tour
We visit Boudhanath, a World Heritage Site, during our Kathmandu Valley sightseeing day tour. People also call it Khasti. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area.
The atmosphere of the whole place lightens up with zest as a fragrance of incense drifts through the air. This Stupa is well-known as a Buddhist pilgrimage site. The local people say that Bouddhanath was constructed in the fifth century, but definite proof is lacking.
Budhanilkantha Temple is another attraction for the Kathmandu day tour. It is on the Shivapuri hill. However, the Kathmandu Valley is on the northern side. It is also known as the mystical Budhanilkantha temple or Narayanthan temple. Budhanilkantha means “Old Blue Throat.”
The deity is about a thousand years old. A giant statue of Lord Vishnu is lying in a thirteen-meter (forty-three-fits) long tank. The statute is floating with his legs crossed and his sleeping body. The figure is resting on the coils of Ananta and his 11-hooded head.
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour: Visit Bungmati, Khokana, and Kirtipur for a half day.
Bungamati and Khokana are the ancient Newari villages (of the 16th century). It is like Kirtipur in our Kathmandu day tour. Also, a visit to Khokana and Bungamati differs from a visit to Kirtipur. The people in Khokana are also in traditional oil making. It is the main attraction of the village.
The people in Bungamati are more interested in conventional wood carving, which can be seen in the historical places in and around Kathmandu Valley. This is the perfect Kathmandu day tour and sightseeing spot.
Kirtipur is a notable exception to the usual Newari settlements. They were perched on twin hillocks and clinging to the saddle about 5 km from Kathmandu. Kirtipur has two satellite hamlets to the south, Panga and Nagaon.
The history of the Nepal village tour dates back to the 12th century when it was an outpost of Patan. Later, it became a separate kingdom. The kingdom was powerful. It defeated the most potent king in Nepalese history three times when he tried to unify it with Nepal.
Dakshinkali, Chovar half day
Dakshinkali temple is one of the most religious temples for Hindus. It is the best destination for our Kathmandu day tour. The temple Goddess lies at the stream bank. The nearby surroundings are dedicated to the Goddess Kali. We will see that the gorge is impressive. Walking down and across the old suspension bridge is worthwhile.
Chobhar is 9km southwest of Kathmandu and is famous for its gorge. History says that all the water in the Valley drains from here. A small but picturesque Adinath temple is on the top of a hill. From there, one can take a spectacular view of snow-topped giant Himalayan peaks.
Itinerary of Kathmandu Day Tour
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Day 1: Fullday tour of Kathmandu vallely
Discover and explore Nepal’s religions and culture on a private tour of UNESCO-listed sites on our Kathmandu day tour. Visit the beautiful temples at Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan city.
Calm your soul in the serene surroundings of remarkable temples and stupas. Get in-depth commentary on religious and cultural landmarks. Includes hotel or airport pickup and drop-off.
Your UNESCO World Heritage Sites tour starts after your pick-up from the hotel. We drive to Patan Durbar Square. You will view the city’s historical heart. You get insights into the palaces and shrines that make it a world-famous landmark. You can also get a unique glimpse of the home of Kumari on this Kathmandu day tour. Goddess Kumari is the sacred living goddess of Nepal.
After that, your journey on the Kathmandu day tour starts next to Swayambunath. Swayambunath is a temple of monkeys. It is a hilltop temple famous for depicting the incredible panoramic views of the city. You can observe the dazzling mountain peaks surrounding the Kathmandu Valley from the top. It is a dream come true for adventure lovers.
Then, you will head to Bouddhanath, one of the largest stupas. This stupa is one of the most popular holiest sites for the Buddhist faith. The atmosphere of the whole place lightens up with zest. The fragrance of incense drifts through the air.
At the end, you will visit the Biggest Hindu complex Pashupatinath temple, and return to the hotel.
Trip Extension
Suppose you have more time in Nepal after this trip. In that case, we can help you to extend your trip by running different treks in Nepal, tours in Bhutan and Tibet, Jungle safari tours at Chitwan, Bardia, and other National parks, Nepal luxury hotel booking, Rafting, Ultra-light flights, or any other travel-related services. You can get more information here.
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
- Tour guide.
- Private transport by car/van/jeep is available per the group size.
What's Excluded?
- Tips for guide and driver.
- Breakfast and lunch.
- Sightseeing entry ticket fee
Route Map & Altitude Chart
Kathmandu day tour package
Kathmandu day tour is full of history and fascinating art. It has distinctive and varied architecture. Its culture is famous for its uniqueness and charm to the world. Kathmandu has been a dreamland for tourists since long. We welcome and bewilder visitors.
It is also one of the best countries in the world for a cultural and historical sightseeing tour. It has a long history, fascinating art, and distinctive and varied architecture. Kathmandu city is a popular tourist destination in the world for sightseeing.
Kathmandu Day Tour has a composite population from various racial and ethnic communities. Nepalese people are the best for the welcome and hospitality they offer to visitors. Although, this experience that people remember more than any other. Kathmandu has an agricultural society. Its rich culture and ethnic diversity give the best experience for travelers.
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour proves to be an eccentric tourist’s paradise in every sense of adventure. You view the Himalayas, rivers, religious, and wildlife sanctuaries. You can also view monuments, temples, museums, and cultural and world heritage sites.
Kathmandu day tour is well known. It is famous for some of the world’s most spectacular, exciting, and breathtaking sights. Our Kathmandu city tour program allows visitors to observe rich Nepalese cultural traditions. Visitors can learn its unique artistic world, and history.
Kathmandu day tour city sightseeing
Kathmandu day tour packages focus on all the key highlights of the Kathmandu valley. You can enjoy a living gallery of Nepalese art and culture. You can enjoy the old heritage famed from time immemorial of their precious time with our local expert tour guides. The Kathmandu valley has hundreds of Hindu and Buddhist divinities.
At every turn, one encounters beautiful pagodas and intricately carved wooden windows. You find large stone images and inconspicuous shrines in every corner. These fascinating courtyards and temples were from between the 12th and 18th centuries. They were the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu.
It is easy to spend hours wandering around Kathmandu Durbar Square. Watch the world from the terraced platforms of the towering Maju Dewal. It is a beautiful way to get a feel for the city. Visit the house of the Living Goddess and the ferocious Kal Bhairab. The red monkey god and hundreds of erotic carvings highlight the sights at the Square.
Kathmandu day tour package comprises the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visiting the Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath is one of the ultimate experiences of Kathmandu. The legends say the Valley’s history begins with Swyambhunath or the “self-existent.” Budhanilkantha lies below Shivapuri hill at the northern end of the Valley. It is about a 9 km drive from the city center.
Kathmandu Day Tour Full-day
Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, National Museum
Our Kathmandu day tour valley sightseeing full-day tour starts from Pashupatinath Temple. It is one of the most popular sites. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Hindu temple stands on the banks of the Bagmati River. It is Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine. It is one of the subcontinent’s most magnificent Shiva sites, the collection of temples. Only Hindu religions can enter the temple. We can’t take photographs of Lord Shiva inside the temple.
Bouddhanath Monastery, the most loving Stupa, is east of the Kathmandu day tour. It is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world. This is the most famous holy site for the Buddhist faith. The atmosphere of the whole place lightens up with zest. The fragrance of incense drifts through the air. This Stupa is a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Site list.
Swyambhunath temple, also called Monkey temple, is on a hilltop of the Kathmandu valley. The word Swayambhu means “the self-existent” in English. The Swayambhunath temple stands on a typically stylized lotus Mandala. The Buddhist legend says a perfect lotus grew in the lake’s center. The bodhisattva Manjusri drained the lake with a slash of his sword. And in that time, the lotus flower settled on top of the hill and magically transformed into the stupa.
Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, where living God Kumari lives
Kathmandu Durbar Square is within walking distance of Thamel. It holds the palaces of the Malla and Shah Kings, who ruled over the city. This is the main focal point of the Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour. Durbar Square has spectacular architecture. It showcases the skills of the Newari artists and artisans over several centuries.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, or Hanuman Dhoka, is a name derived from the Hanuman (monkey) statue. Hanuman is the devotee of Lord Ram. His statue lies near the entrance of the palace. The National Museum is two and a half kilometers west of Kathmandu.
Patan, Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan
Patan is a UNESCO world heritage site. This is the second-largest city in the valley on our Kathmandu day tour package. Patan is about five kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. It is different from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan Durbar Square has a mass of temples. It is Nepal’s most stunning display of Newari architecture.
There are many other famous Buddhist temples. There is Hiranya Verna Maha Vihar (the Golden Temple) and Maha Boudha. Maha Boudha has ten thousand Buddha images. Most of the people of Patan City are Buddhists. However, the metal sculpture is the Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, the “Golden Temple.”
The Bhaktapur city is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites on the Kathmandu day tour package. The Bhaktapur is also one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the valley. It highlights the ancient. You can see the style of pagoda and shikhara-style temples. The fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood groups the temple. You can see the architectural showpieces of the Valley. It highlights the ancient arts of Nepal.
The Art Gallery contains old paintings. The paintings belong to the Hindu and Buddhist traditions of various periods. The most seen monuments in Bhaktapur are the Golden Gate, peacock window, and 55 Windows Palace. Bhaktapur has Nyatapola temple and the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla. The two stone images of Bhairav (the dreadful aspect of Shiva), and Ugrachandi are the main attractions of the Kathmandu day tour.
Changu Narayan is one of the oldest temples in Nepal on the Kathmandu day tour
Our Kathmandu day tour package takes you to the temple of Changu Narayan. It is the oldest temple in Nepal. It is the temple of Lord Vishnu. It is an impressive temple on top of a small hill. It is approximately 16 km from Kathmandu. The temple was built around the third century. We can see some of the best stone, wood, and metal craft samples in the Valley.
Pashupatinath tour of Bouddhanath after visiting Budhanilkantha, Swoyambhunath, National Museum, and also Kathmandu Durbar Square
Pashupatinath, or Pashupati, is a Hindu temple. It is the best place for a Kathmandu day tour. It lies on the banks of the Bagmati River. It is about 3 km northwest of Kathmandu. This is one of the four sacred Hindu temples in the world. The shrine of Pashupatinath is the Lord of Shiva. Built in the 17th century, the temple glitters in gold and silver. The room of the temple features gold plates. Four silver entrances in four directions portray the artistic works of highly skilled artisans.
Boudhanath is a World Heritage Site and other best travel sites. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area. The atmosphere of the whole place lightens up with zest as a fragrance of incense drifts through the air. Locals celebrate The Lhosar festival here every Tibetan New Year in February.
Budhanilkantha means “Old Blue Throat.” The deity is about a thousand years old. It is best to watch in our Kathmandu day tour. We will see the giant statue of Lord Shiva lying on the water. His four hands also hold the four symbols of Vishnu. Shankha is a conch shell. Therefore, the Chakra is a disc, the Gadha is a club, and the Padma is a lotus flower.
Visit Swayambhunath in the Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour
Swayambhunath is one of the other places to take the experience of the Kathmandu day tour. It is the history of the Valley, according to the legends. It begins with Swyambhunath. The temple is also called the Monkey Temple. The large tribe of monkeys resides here at all times. It is one of the most famous ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu Valley.
The National Museum is two and a half kilometers west of Kathmandu. The place has a splendid collection of weapons artifacts from ancient, medieval, and modern Nepal. Its archaeological and historical displays are worth seeing in this Kathmandu day tour package.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is on UNESCO’s Cultural World Heritage Site list. It is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, and courtyards. The streets date back to the 12th and 18th centuries. This old palace also lies in the heart of Kathmandu city. It reflects the history and culture of Nepal and its people. It is the Kathmandu day tour’s social, religious, and urban focal point. Therefore, one can see the spectacular architecture of the city. It showcases the skills of the Newari artists and artisans over several centuries.
Kathmandu day tour best time
The best time for the Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour is from Late September to December. One sees the views of pristine glaciers and local festivals. During the above Autumn months, the place remains dry and suitable for exploration and trekking. The temperature in October in Nepal ranges from 26 degrees Celsius to 14 degrees Celsius.
Another best time for the Kathmandu day tour is in March and April. The temperature steadily rises, and spring steps in. During this season, rhododendrons bloom and spread across the whole valley. It gives a beautiful, mesmerizing look.
Kathmandu day tour in Winter (December to February)
December to February mark the winter months in Kathmandu Valley. It gets pretty chilly. The temperatures range from 15 to 2 degrees Celsius. It is an off-season in Kathmandu. One can find accommodation quickly and cheaply. The views of the snowy mountains are breathtaking. Tourists can opt for activities like rafting and paragliding.
The place also offers various trekking routes. Annapurna and Everest Base Camp are the most popular ones. If you visit the site in December, you can see the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival. You can see it throughout the place.
Kathmandu Day tour in Spring (March to May)
March to May is Spring in Kathmandu. The temperature during the season averages at around 25 degrees Celsius. It is suitable for the Kathmandu day tour. Occasional rainfalls occur. The place is joyful and lively, with blossomed rhododendrons spreading positivity!
This season is the second best to visit Kathmandu. The weather is pleasant, and the views are clear. It is a great time to trek to those astonishing peaks! During these months, locals celebrate festivals like Holi and Bisket Jatra. Because of these festivals, the place is beautifully decorated and colorful.
Kathmandu day tour in Summer (June to August)
June marks the beginning of the summer season in Kathmandu. August marks its end. The temperature averages around 28 degrees Celsius. The summer season in Kathmandu is also called monsoon season. It rains heavily, 20-37cm, during this time.
The locals celebrate the festival of Ropain. This is a great time to witness rice plantations and blend in with the culture of Nepal. Other events, like Janai Purnima and Gai Jatra, are also observed in Summer in Kathmandu!
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing in Autumn (September to November)
From September to November, Autumn in Kathmandu is the best time for a Kathmandu day tour. The place is dry. The temperature averages around 25 degrees Celsius during the day. The temperature reaches 14 degrees Celsius at night. This season is the best place to visit. One can explore wildlife at Chitwan National Park. One can witness birds, elephants, and even rhinos. During these suitable months for visiting Kathmandu, you can also see festivals. Festivals like Dashain, Tihar, and Diwali celebrated with great energy and vigor!
Things to do in Kathmandu day tour
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. It is famous for its exceptional architecture, religious history, and traditional culture. A vast city, Kathmandu is the exact mixture of the ancient world and developing a hectic way of life. The crowds, dust, and traffic heat can be very stressful to newcomers. Not to worry, you can take full advantage of beautiful and relaxing cafes and restaurants to take a break from it all.
A vibrant and crazy city, Kathmandu offers you plenty of things to do in Kathmandu. You enjoy within its premises. However, it is still recovering from the tragic 2015 earthquake. So, many guidebooks are a bit outdated about the key activities. Here’s an up-to-date list of things to do on the Kathmandu day tour for your visit to Nepal.
Kathmandu: UNESCO World Heritage Sites with Private Tour
Get a Blessing at Pashupatinath
Visit Bhaktapur and explore Nagarkot sunrise, Indra Chowk and Asan, Monasteries in Kathmandu, Garden of Dreams, and Thamel Shopping and Hangout.
Kathmandu: UNESCO World Heritage Sites with Private Tour and Sightseeing
The prior things to do in Kathmandu day tour are visits to major UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The tour includes Patan Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath – Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. You can get a chance to explore Nepal’s religious and historical landmarks. You can witness the country’s unique culture and traditions.
Reviews on Kathmandu Day Tour
Posted onVerified Thank you for the best tour we have ever had! I planned to stay at the Everest View Hotel this time and travel there because I wanted to see Everest, the highest mountain in the world, slowly, but despite the short schedule due to my children's school, all I got was a response that it was difficult to contact several tour companies. The Himaraya Trekking, Above, has worked out a smooth and safe schedule and had the best experience for me and my family. I will never forget the view of Mount Everest. Thank you very much.Posted onVerified Another Amazing Trip with Above the Himalaya This is my 3rd trip with Above the Himalaya and Puru. Each trip with Puru has exceeded expectation with the quality of the guides, porters and attention to detail. We were a team of 5 trekker and our ages were all above 67 years of age with the oldest being 73. We are all experienced hikers and trekker and our plan was to trek up the Khumbu Valley to the Cho La pass to Gokyo to the Renjo La pass to return to Lukla. However, the weather altered our plans as Cyclone Montha blanketed the country in rain at lower elevations and significant snowfall at the upper elevations. Due to the weather, no one was trekking and everyone was staying put in their current location during the storm. All the passes were closed due to the deep snow. We were in Namche when the storm was blanketing the country.This is where Above the Himalaya really shines is in the ability to adapt to the changing conditions and our safety. In conversation with our lead guide, we decided to alter our route to trek through the Gokyo valley to reach Gokyo and then do the Renjo La pass. Sitaram our lead guide and Dhurba our assistant guide was both attentive to the changing conditions and always kept a keen eye for how we were doing and feeling on the trek. The pacing was excellent as none of us had any hint of altitude sickness as we reached a maximum elevation of 5,365m.Having trekked and hiked all over the world with different tour companies, Puru’s company is simply the best. The communications, focus on safety, the guides and staff, the accommodations, and the food are all amazing. All you have to do is focus on the beauty of the mountains, enjoy the joyfulness of the Nepali people and have fun exploring the trails. I am planning my next trip with Puru for 2027 as there is no other trekking company to match Puru’s level of service.Posted onVerified Take a small step into the Himalayas I went with Above The Himalaya Trekking’s Everest View Hike in November 2025 and can only recommend with my whole heart!I had never visited Nepal or the Himalayas before and had a life long dream of seeing Mt Everest. I had though, hiked a lot in various parts of the world, but never above 2000 m, so I went with the five day Everest View Trek to take a small step and see how I would handle the altitude. From first enquiry about dates and various questions, to my arrival back from the trip, Puru has been an invaluable help, always standby on mail and WhatsApp, pulling strings and making things happen.Also big shout out to the amazing guide I was teamed with, Kamal, who did everything he could to answer all my curious questions about vegetation, animal life, Nepalese culture and everything in-between :) Kamal was the perfect gentleman, offering little treats and reminding me to take breaks, and all in all I felt very safe and in good hands all the time. He also had good banter and jokes, which lifted the spirit of even the hardest climb.It was cold most nights and mornings and even though the tea houses provided heavy blankets (and I could borrow extra) I was glad I had the sleeping bag with me, which I rented through Puru. But I could definitely have survived without and saved the space in my pack.In total, I’m very pleased I’ve got to experience this lovely country with Above the Himalaya Trekking and if I ever come back for the big leap into the mountains, I’ll chose Kamal and Puru all over again :)Posted onVerified Nepal trek-Gokyo Second trek with Above the Himalaya, this time to Gokyo and over Renjo La. Our lead and assistant guides (Sitaram and Dhurba) were excellent. Due to several days of rain at lower elevations and snow higher we needed to change our plans while in the midst of our trek. Above the Himalaya accomplished this smoothly and flawlessly, which ultimately resulted in a better experience. We’ll be back!Posted onVerified Great Experience and Friendly people. We had a great time with Above the Himalayas tour company in Oct. Ajay, the tour guide in Kathmandu is very friendly and knowledgeable. He took us to a lot of places that we can experience local authentic daily life. Puru, the owner, arranged and organized our trip in such way that we really feel comfortable and enjoyable. We are specially impressed by his quick action and management skills. Our flight to Pokhara got cancelled due to bed weather. Within minutes, Puru was able to arrange a car and a driver to drive us to Pokhara! It saved out trip.Posted onVerified Glorious trekking experience - ABC We had the most wonderful experience doing the Annapurna Base Camp trek with our fabulous guide, Tanka, and porter, Ravi. The trek was glorious, despite some rainy days, and although we weren't sure we would get to see the peaks at ABC, the weather cleared just in time and we had an amazing sunrise there. What made the whole trip so special, though, were Tanka and Ravi, who remained cheerful at all times and went out of their way to make everything as good as it could be. This included setting a pace with regular breaks which made the walking completely manageable, modifying the itinerary so we could visit additional villages, getting up in the middle of the night to see if the sky would be clear for sunrise, and bringing a sense of ease and humour to all our interactions. We just loved the whole thing and are keen to return to Nepal for another trek. It was magical!Posted onVerified Above the Himalayas goes above and beyond expectations! From start to finish everything was perfect! Puru, the managing director, was always quick with his responses to my questions when I first contacted him about planning our trek, and he continued to check to see that everything was going well throughout.Our guide Tanka and porter Ravi were fantastic! Their friendly demeanor kept our experience lively and interesting the entire time and made sure that we were well taken care of. Even small details like Ravi coming in and double checking our rooms to see that we had left nothing behind before leaving each morning, and seeing that meals were prepared the way we liked them weren't overlooked. Tanka was also quite knowledgeable about the mountains, the people, and just about everything "Nepal". He enthusiastically shared stories about his family and Nepalese life in a general way.Although there was a clear itinerary each day, and for the whole trek, Tanka allowed for flexibility in terms of time and where to stay. He was even willing and able to make changes to same-day accommodation based on how far we anticipated hiking that morning. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our hike and I would definitely recommend Above the Himalayas for anyone considering a trek.Posted onVerified Amazing tour For me and my son, Pru thought of a four-day trekking tour.His interaction was very smooth.On the first day, I went with my son to Gandrouk, and on the second day, he went to a higher place (mulde view point, Poon hill) with his guide Ashok. Ashok was very kind and took me to various local places. The food was also very good.My guide, Tangka, was very kind and helped me a lot.I recommend this travel agency because it's great.Posted onVerified Everest Base Camp Trek My friends and I just completed the EBC trek. From the time I met Puru at the Canada Place trade show in Vancouver BC, Canada I felt comfortable going to Nepal. His communications via WhatsApp were seamless answering all our questions. Everything went exactly according to plan. Our guide Suresh was amazing. He took very good care of us the whole time. From guiding us to making sure we had everything we needed to be happy. The food the whole way up and back was amazing! 5 ⭐️. Our 2 porters were great as well. I have a whole new respect and appreciation for what they do. They are the true hero’s to what we can do as a team. We chose the basic trek the lodging was to be expected. If I was to do again I would choose the luxury trek. The hotels in Kathmandu at the Hotel Aloft and the Hotel Lo Mustang were top notch as well as the buffets. Highly recommend this local company!Posted onVerified Great tour, would recommend! My friend and I completed the 10 day Annapurna circuit with Above Trekking Himalaya. Buddha our porter was a little mountain goat, pocket rocket. When I got altitude sickness he carried my bag, as well as mine and my friend’s big pack. He was friendly and loved to played cards with us, always with a cheeky smile on his face. Sitaram our guide was very knowledgeable of the area and quite serious. He was always available if we had any questions and went above and beyond to try get us the best/quietest rooms in the tea houses. Puru was fabulous working behind the scenes to ensure our trip was as smooth as possible. He was very quick to respond to any messages. It was a great experience to see Nepal with some locals and I certainly appreciated their support when I succumbed to altitude sickness. They stayed close to us the whole time and checked in frequently making us feeling safe and supported the entire time.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Leslie Smoot
USA
Kathmandu Day tour in short time
Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
My daughter and I came to Kathmandu knowing nothing.
Puru met us, gave us a warm welcome, and helped us begin to understand this special place. We were able to be here only a short time. But through Puru, his guide and advice, I felt as though we would be able to gain some insight and feel the energy surrounding this place. I do not think that would have been possible without this assistance.
I am most grateful and only to return again and again.
Leslie Smoot
Maria Ventrudo
USA
Best day tour in Kathmandu valley
I had the best day tour in Kathmandu valley with Above the Himalaya trekking. Our tour guide, Sonica, is a fantastic guide who showed me the critical sights of KTM and the Valley.
As a female, I appreciated having a local gal-pal to show me around and all the cool local things to do. We also did a hike in Nangakot, which was fabulous. I highly recommend asking for her as a guide to the company.
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