Best of · SIGHTSEEING BUS TOURS IN NEPAL
Every trip has one spare morning too few. These 10 sightseeing bus tours in Nepal justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
You’ll spend about seven hours riding a shared bus between Pokhara’s main sights, including Pumdikot Shiva Statue, World Peace Pagoda, Davis Falls, caves, Seti Gorge, Bindabasini Temple, and Phewa Lake. Pickup is available at selected Lakeside hotels. Expect transport and timing, not a full guided tour.
“This is only a shuttle service, no information at all is provided about the sights.”
See five of Kathmandu’s key Hindu and Buddhist sites by shared bus, with a local tour operator handling the day. You’ll visit Pashupatinath, Guheswori, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Budhanilkantha. Basic information is available, but this is transport-led sightseeing rather than a full guided tour.
“see the most important monument of the city! even though I booked late the agency managed to fit me in on the tour! very kind and helpful, I recommend it.”
See seven Pokhara Valley sights in six to seven hours, including Bindhya Basini Temple, Mahendra Cave, Begnas Lake, Devi’s Fall, Gupteswar Gupha, and Phewa Tal. You’ll ride an air-conditioned sharing bus, handle most exploring yourself, and pay about $7 extra for entrance fees.
“Very nice tour, brought us around to a lot of places. It was nice just to go around and explore on our own at the respective places. The tour did not follow the itinerary but it brought us to all the places stated and some more. Though it is unguided, the bus guide let us knoRead more”
You’ll travel by bus from Lakeside to eight Pokhara sights, including Pumdikot, World Peace Pagoda, Davis Fall, Mahendra Cave, temples, Seti Gorge, and Phewa Lake. The English, Hindi, or Nepali host handles timing and stops, but entry fees, meals, and clear guide commentary are not included.
“Cumplió su misión, llevarnos a todos los puntos que queria visitar sin incidentes. Coincidi con un grupo de personas majisimas y lo pasamos genial.”
This six-hour shared bus tour takes you from Thamel to Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Budhanilkantha. You travel with a driver who speaks English or Hindi, ride like a local, and return to the same Thamel meeting point. A private group option is available.
“Guide didn't brief us regarding the place we visited. Normally all the guide do this before starting each tour place, so the we know the significance of the each place we visited. Bus was not clean”
Meet your English-speaking guide at 9:30 AM in Lakeside or the tourist bus park for a seven-hour shared bus tour. Visit Pumdikot, Bindyabashini Temple, Mahendra Cave, Seti Gorge, Peace Stupa, Devi’s Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, and Fewa Lake while sharing the ride with local and international passengers.
“The day was amazig🤩… as a women single traveler i felt very safe and comfortable. We had enough time to enjoy the beautiful sights of Pokhara. Thank you🙏🤗”
Join a shared bus from Lakeside at about 9:40 AM for a seven-hour tour of Pokhara Valley. You will visit Pumdikot, Bindyabashini Temple, caves, waterfalls, Seti Gorge, Peace Stupa, and Fewa Lake. An English-speaking host or greeter is listed, but do not expect a dedicated guide at every stop.
“It was handy that the bus went to each tourist destination, but there was no guide. You just had to learn yourself about the locations. Hop on and hop off really chill day. Would of actually like information out the stops.”
Spend a full day touring Pokhara by shared minibus, with stops at Pumdikot Shiva Statue, World Peace Pagoda, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor, Mahendra and Bat Caves, Seti Gorge, Bindabasini Temple, and Fewa Lake. Hotel pickup covers the Lakeside area, and support is available in English, Hindi, and Nepali.
“The tour was really good. But the bus is a little bit dirty. There are many flies when I got in to the bus.”
Join a seven-hour shared bus tour from Thamel or the airport area, with a local assistant and guide speaking English, Nepali, or Hindi. Visit five major Kathmandu sights, including Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Bring cash for meals and entrance fees.
Join an English-speaking local assistant on a seven-hour shared bus tour from Thamel. Visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Budhanilkantha, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The $11 fare covers transport and basic tour assistance, while entrance fees and meals cost extra.
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
