1. Mount Everest Helicopter Tour
From Kathmandu Airport’s domestic terminal, you’ll take off in a helicopter early in the day, flying within 200 meters of Mt. Everest and nearby peaks. The helicopter will then normally refuel at Lukla where after you will carry on to the Syangboche airstrip. Here, you can explore the Solu Khumbu also known as the Everest region and the Kala Patthar base camp on foot.
2. Panoramic Mountain Flight over the Himalayas
A comfortable and exhilarating ride over the mighty Himalayas is a must during your visit to Kathmandu. Most of these peaks are among the highest in the world, and the pristine beauty of this desolate landscape is a reflection of how inhospitable and unreachable it is.
3. River Rafting Tour on Trishuli River
Trishuli River connects Kathmandu to Pokhara, and is a highly attractive destination for river rafting. The river experiences are sought after by those drawn to white water rafting, which offers excitement and adventure unparalleled by other sports in the world.
4. Visit Monkey Temple
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Pronounced “swahi-an-boon-eth”, this temple is surprisingly fun to visit! The monkeys are numerous and will happily accept any fruit that you offer them, but are similarly attracted to jewelry and shiny items. You’ll find several souvenir shops, albeit pricey ones.
5. Visit Pashupatinath
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A popular destination for fans of mysticism and Hindu mythology, this temple is notable for the insight it provides into the lives of Sadhus – Hindu monks devoted to the service of Shiva. This is also where most people in Kathmandu are brought when they die. For Nepalese people a funeral is a public ceremony.
6. Guided Tour in Bhaktapur
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Bhaktapur, or the ‘City of Devotees’, is a juxtaposition of modernity and centuries-old culture. With cars and motorcycles plying on tiled roads against the backdrop of pagodas and temples, with jeweled metal gates that resemble the doors of fortress-cities, Bhaktapur is one of the most unique places in Nepal. Even the dialect here is different!
7. Go to the Garden of Dreams
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Restored with the help of the Austrian Government, the private garden of the late Field Marshal Kaiser Sumsher Rana (originally known as “The Garden of the Six Seasons) was opened to the public in 2007.
9. Take Cooking Classes in Thamel
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You can take back things other than souvenirs! Learn how to cook momos, dal bhat, and a number of tasty Nepali, Tibetan, Bhutanese and other dishes. Local methods like grinding chilies in a mortar and cooking bread in a tandoor will be used, and even though probably won’t be able to recreate the same thing back home, you’ll be pleased with what you learn in just three and a half hours!
10. Visit Asan and Indra Chok Bazaar
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It’s a 3-hour long walk, but an immensely rewarding one – it’s an authentic bazaar shopping experience – haggling, huge variety, and the odd souvenir. Brass, bronze and copper items with some great craftsmanship can be found here, along with fresh fruits and vegetables, spices and condiments.
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