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Walking Tours in Nepal: The 15 Best Routes

25 tours  ·  from $9

Old Kathmandu is a maze and half of it is only visible at walking pace. These 15 walks cover the temple lanes, the market streets and the back courtyards, priced by length with a note on the ones that start at dawn.

Kathmandu: Food and Drink Walking Tour - Momos, noodles, and the dishes you already hoped to try
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Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour

1.Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $36Our pick

Join Deepak Kushwaha for a three-hour walk through Thamel, Asan, Jyatha, and Chhetrapati. Expect generous servings of Nepali street food, restaurant dishes, snacks, tea, lassi, and dessert, with stories about local customs, history, and regional cooking. The route uses narrow lanes and tight stairways, so arrive hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“We had so much fun on this tour! Deepak was knowledgeable about the foods we tried as well as the history of Nepal, its politics, religions, and culture. He provided fun facts as well as answered all of our off the wall questions. We booked during monsoon season but the rain didn’t dampen our spirits and we’re glad we made this part of our trip. All of the food was delicious, but my absolute favorite was the first Newari dish closely followed by the lassi. I highly recommend booking this tour! Pro tip: book the 15:45 (345pm) tour; have yourself a medium size breakfast and then hold out until the…”

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Kathmandu: Food and Drink Walking Tour - Momos, noodles, and the dishes you already hoped to try
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Kathmandu: Food and Drink Walking Tour

2.Food and Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Meet local guide Deepak near Kaiser Library and walk through Kathmandu, often around Thamel, stopping at carefully chosen restaurants and snack shops. Expect at least nine tastings, including momos, noodles, chatamari, sweets, drinks, and tea or coffee, with stories about Nepali and Newari food. Come hungry: the samples add up to a full meal.

“Just had the best introduction to Kathmandu with this tour! The guide Deepak was very welcoming. My flight was a bit delayed and he was flexible to accommodate me on another tour a little bit later. He is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and will go above and beyond to show you hidden gems and explain about everything single dish we tried. And it was a lot, so come hungry!!! Strongly recommend this tour when you arrive in Kathmandu as it's a great introduction to the city! Thanks for the amazing hospitality Deepak!”

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Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu - Kathmandu Durbar Square, where food meets sacred space
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Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu

3.Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $48

Walk from Kathmandu Guest House through Asan and Kathmandu Durbar Square with a local guide such as Kabita, Deepak, Raj, or Anoj. You’ll try at least five Nepali dishes and drinks, visit local eateries and street stalls, and learn about food, religion, and city life. Vegetarian and vegan choices can be arranged.

“Raj is an amazing guide. He's very knowledgeable and passionate about Nepalese food and culture. He took me to eat all these special, interesting, and staple local foods at different local restaurants and food stands that tourists wouldn't be able to find on their own. He took me to walk around Thamel, Asan and Durbar Square and told me lots of stories and personal takes about these areas as well as Nepal in general. The visits, walking, and eating were paced and organized really well. The whole tour felt like hanging out with a friend. If you are looking for something cultural, this is it! History, culture, and yummy local…”

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Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu - Indrachowk: small bites in the old market
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Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu

4.Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $36

Walk from Akash Bhairab Temple through Indrachowk and Kathmandu Durbar Square, stopping at small local eateries for Nepali and Indian snacks. Guides such as Fahid, Shazia, and Dhuksang explain the food and customs as you go. The group is capped at 12, and you should arrive hungry since the tastings add up to a full meal.

“We did this tour with fahid, he was very knowledgeable, polite and funny (even though he thought we were 60 when we’re 50!!!!!!) the places he took us to we would never have come across and was delicious- highly recommended”

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Kathmandu Walking Tour - Ason market and the working city
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Kathmandu Walking Tour

5.Kathmandu Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $26

Start near Kathmandu Guest House Road at 8:15 am for a private walk through Kathmandu’s everyday life and heritage. Your English-speaking guide leads you toward Ason Bazaar, sharing local stories along the way. Pickup and drop-off are offered within Thamel, with water and a city map included. Expect a flexible, human-scale introduction, not a full monument tour.

“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”

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Old Kathmandu Walking Tour, Historic World Heritage Durbar Square - Asan Bazaar, where Kathmandu shops
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Old Kathmandu Walking Tour, Historic World Heritage Durbar Square

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $28

Start at 9:00 am in Thamel with a local guide and trace Kathmandu’s old lanes through Buddhist courtyards, Asan Market, Janabaha Dyo, Itum Bahal, and Durbar Square. Meet the living goddess Kumari if timing allows, then finish with tea or coffee at Cafe Mitra. Private transport and hotel pickup are available.

“Really wonderful morning exploring the Kathmandu Durbar Square and Asan Bazaar. The guide was very knowledgeable, and showed us a lot of details we would have missed on our own. Seeing the living goddess Kumari was a highlight. Would recommend to others.”

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Smells of Kathmandu Walking Day Tour - Asan: spices, grains, and the business of daily life
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Smells of Kathmandu Walking Day Tour

7.Smells of Kathmandu Walking Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $28

Spend about 2.5 hours walking through old Kathmandu with a local guide such as Sunil or Rajendra. Explore Asan’s spice, produce, grain, meat, and fish stalls, then continue through the bead bazaar, Indrachowk, Bangemudha, and Nardevi. Hotel pickup may be arranged, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“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.”

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Kathmandu: Guided Walking Tour with Monkey Temple - Through the Newari residential area
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Kathmandu: Guided Walking Tour with Monkey Temple

8.Guided Walking Tour with Monkey Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $15

Start at the Garden of Dreams and walk through Kathmandu’s markets, temples, Newari neighborhoods, cremation grounds, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Your English-speaking guide, sometimes Shiva, explains local customs before leading you up the 77-meter Monkey Temple hill and down 365 steps. Expect a cultural walk with plenty of stairs.

“Die Tour war sehr interessant! Ich würde sie jedem weiterempfehlen!”

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Chitwan: Full-Day Safari Canoeing and Jungle Walk and Jeep - Starting in Sauraha and getting organized
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Chitwan: Full-Day Safari Canoeing and Jungle Walk and Jeep

9.Full-Day Safari Canoeing and Jungle Walk and Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 10 hours · from $86

Spend 10 hours exploring Chitwan National Park by canoe, on foot, and by jeep. Guides such as Mohan, Ramu, and Shiva are praised for sharp wildlife spotting. The small group is limited to six, with lunch, park entry, transport, and pickup in Sauraha included. Jeep timing changes during monsoon.

“I had an amazing full-day safari in Chitwan. Everything was very well organised from start to finish. Suraj was the organiser and he was fantastic. He organised the whole day and answered all of my questions clearly and patiently, which made me feel very comfortable. Our guides, Mohan and Ramu, were excellent. They were so knowledgeable about the wildlife, jungle, and local area. You could really tell they love what they do. They explained everything in an easy and interesting way and made the experience feel special. The canoeing, jungle walk, and jeep safari were all incredible. We saw so much and felt very safe the entire time. I also…”

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Kathmandu Walking Tour - Ason market and the working city
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Kathmandu Walking Tour

10.Kathmandu Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $30

Walk from your Thamel hotel through Ason market, old streets, temples, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Freak Street before reaching Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple. An English-speaking guide leads groups of up to 10, with guides such as Shankar Bhattarai and Madan Sakota praised for clear explanations. Bring cash for entrance fees and a taxi if you do not want to walk back.

“Super competent and friendly guide, I enjoyed the tour, learning a lot of new facts about Kathmandu, the religions in Nepal and the daily life. Pick up on time and he also dropped me off at the hotel. Highly recommend”

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Canoeing and Nature Walk in Chitwan National Park - What the short duration really means
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Canoeing and Nature Walk in Chitwan National Park

11.Canoeing and Nature Walk in Chitwan National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $61

Start with about 54 minutes by canoe on the Rapti River, watching for crocodiles, birds, and other wildlife. Then walk for roughly an hour in Chitwan National Park with an English-speaking nature guide. Hotel pickup, return transport, and park entry are included.

“Really this trip was memorable we saw lots of animal like a Rainy,elephant,deer,many kind of birds, snack,..... Actually we don't have enough time , we will back again”

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From Chitwan : Jeep Safari,Canoeing,Forest walk Day Tour - The three-hour jeep safari through Chitwan
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From Chitwan : Jeep Safari,Canoeing,Forest walk Day Tour

12.Jeep Safari,Canoeing,Forest walk Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Spend six hours around Chitwan National Park on a shared three-hour jeep safari, a 45-minute wooden canoe ride on the Rapti River, and a short guided forest walk. Sagar is one guide named by recent participants. Pickup is offered in Sauraha, but confirm your hotel and safari time before departure.

“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.”

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Pokhara: Suspension Bridge Private Tour- 30 Min Village Walk - The first hour: reaching Pokhara’s scenic bridge area
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Pokhara: Suspension Bridge Private Tour- 30 Min Village Walk

13.Suspension Bridge Private Tour- 30 Min Village Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Your English-speaking driver collects you from Lakeside and takes you to Pokhara’s suspension bridges for a private two-hour outing. Expect bridge crossings, mountain views, photos, and a short village walk. Guides such as Pujan and Ranjit have earned strong praise, though the hillside route can be steep and hot.

“Amazing experiencie in Phokara with the Best driver/guide Ranjit”

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Oldest Local Market Walking Tour With Living Goddess Kumari - Walking through Ason, Kathmandu’s oldest market
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Oldest Local Market Walking Tour With Living Goddess Kumari

14.Oldest Local Market Walking Tour With Living Goddess Kumari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Start at Chhaya Devi Complex in Thamel and walk into Ason, Kathmandu’s oldest local market, before exploring Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Kumari Ghar. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Santos, explains Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The tour lasts two hours, costs $39, and includes water, taxes, and guidance, but not the NPR 1,000 square entry fee.

“Great tour with Santos.. excellent communicator, extremely knowledgeable and all round great day.. 🙏”

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Oldest Local Market Walking Tour With Living Goddess Kumari - Walking through Ason, Kathmandu’s oldest market
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Oldest Local Market Walking Tour with Living Goddess Kumari

15.Oldest Local Market Walking Tour with Living Goddess Kumari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $40

Meet at Chhaya Devi Complex and walk with an English-speaking guide through Thamel and Ason Bazaar, Kathmandu’s old market district. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and Kumari Chowk, where you may see the living goddess Kumari. The two-hour tour costs $40, with monument entry paid separately.

“Seeing the Kumari is a really special experience, expert guide through the market and Kathmandu Durbar Square, an ideal tour to begin to orientate yourself in the city.”

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