When you hear the word Nepal you might be thinking of trekking, climbing mountains, and doing the tough treks. Well, that is a mistake. There are plenty of walking tours that can be done by people with different physical abilities. The best walking tours in Nepal provide actual insight into the country.
These walking tours in Nepal are more about the culture, the food, and also the surrounding beauty than the mountains, snow peaks, and harsh weather. Walking tours in Nepal revolve around the local culture, their food, and also the welcoming nature. In the context of Nepal food and culture are what binds everybody.
Before directly jumping into the walking tours in Nepal it is important to understand that these tours aren’t for everyone. Trekkers who enjoy the tough treks, mountains, and change in weather might not be fascinated by it. However, others might enjoy it to the core.
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Best Walking Tours in Nepal – UNESCO Heritage Site Tour in Kathmandu
The first in the list of best walking tours in Nepal revolves around the beauty of Kathmandu. Kathmandu is known to have the UNESCO World Heritage sites in abundance. As a result of that, The Trek Nepal organizes a walking tour of these heritage sites.
It will be a total of 12 hours ride where you will pass by some of the most beautiful temples of the country. The journey will have an English guide and a detailed idea about the world heritage sites. Talking about the heritage sites, they are:
- Swayambunath Stupa
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Bouddhanath Temple
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Hanumandhoka
- Patan etc.
- Street Food Tour in Kathmandu
The people and the vibe of Kathmandu is one of the best in the world. It is very hard to find the same kind of aura and also variety when we talk about other parts of the country. The walking street food tour in Kathmandu is worth every minute. At every stop, you will find a new stall and a new dish.
The Trek Nepal tends to focus on the mornings and evenings when we talk about street food tours. The major variety in the street foods of Kathmandu is found in Asan and Durbar Square. Tourists will be provided with proper insights and makings of the food. A minimum of 5 foods will be tasted.
- Nagarkot Hiking with UNESCO Heritage Sites
It would be a mistake if we didn’t add Nagarkot to the list of best walking tours in Nepal. The beauty of Nagarkot is highly underrated.
Talking about walking tours in Nepal, Nagarkot provides an opportunity to explore a beautiful part of Kathmandu. The total hike is of 8 hours. Within 1 hour of the ride, you will reach Nagarkot and the journey toward Changunarayan starts. You will explore the UNESCO World Heritage site and enjoy the local lunch interacting with the local communities.
By the end of the day, all the tourists will be returned to their respective hotels in Kathmandu. This walking tour is dedicated to understanding the beauty of Changunarayan Temple and also getting beautiful mountain views.
- Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
An Everest Base Camp trip takes you a total of 16 days. But through the helicopter service, you will have the option to view Everest and also enjoy lunch at Everest View Hotel. The Trek Nepal will provide a pickup and drop facility to the tourists.
The overall trip is worth six hours and you will understand the beauty of the Lukla flight, the charming presence of Everest, and a luxurious lunch at the Everest View Hotel. There will be a small walking tour around the local villages and communities.
- City Tour Of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square
The local and authentic beauty of Patan and Bhaktapur is hard to compare with Kathmandu. There have been proven examples that the local Newari community has settled in Bhaktapur and Patan regions. This particular tour will be about exploring the local communities, food, and culture.
The major stop during the city tour of Bhaktapur and Patan will be Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum, Krishna Mandir, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatpol Mandir, Dattatreya Temple etc. You will also be able to observe the authentic Newari cuisine during this tour.
- Spiritual Tour of Kathmandu
Not everyone wants to taste the food or meet the local community but some are interested to explore the spiritual side of Kathmandu. In that case, The Trek Nepal organizes the local spiritual tour for the tourists. During this tour, you will be visiting the popular temples present in Kathmandu valley.
Starting from Swayambhunath to Bouddha and later to Pashupatinath the journey will be filled with bliss and prayers. During the tour, all the tourists will have an opportunity to interact with the monks and gurus living in the temples. The day will end with the beautiful evening prayer at Pashupatinath.
- Cooking Classes in Thamel
The working tours in Nepal come to the final stop through a cooking class in Thamel. Under the presence of some of the experienced cooks, this tour will be a delight for all food lovers.
The tourists will be taught about the basics of Nepali cooking from choosing the right recipe to finding the right taste. It will be a day event where you will also spend some time in the local community. From Thakali to dumplings, Dhido, and all the local cuisine you will turn out to be an expert.
The cooking school will provide the proper guidance for all the interested students. The cost for this class is between $30-$50. A chance to learn about the local foods and the way cook in a day is a golden opportunity.
Conclusion
There are many walking tours in Nepal destinations but it is about the interested of the tourists. Most of the time these tours are done when tourists have extra days in their itinerary.
For a very long time The Trek Nepal has been doing the walking tours. Not only that the results have been absolutely wonderful which has resulted in satisfied and recurring tourists.