Top 7 Panauti Tours from Kathmandu

1.Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $34Our pick

Leave Kathmandu at 9 a.m. for a guided day in Bhaktapur and Panauti, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle in a group of no more than 10. Expect Bhaktapur’s temple-filled squares, time to explore, and a quieter town visit in Panauti, where a community homestay lunch may be possible. Guides such as Puspa, Sarita, and Anup have led previous tours.

“We had a good time in Bhaktapur with a knowledgeable guide who gave us detailed information about the features of each building. Also, the lunch we had at a private house was the most delicious dal bhat during our stay in Nepal. I already miss that taste. I highly recommend this tour, which allows you to step into the lives of the local people.”

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2.Dhulikhel, Namobuddha & Panauti: A Scenic Day Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $65

Ride in private air-conditioned transport from your Kathmandu hotel to Dhulikhel, Namobuddha’s monastery and stupa, and Newari Panauti. A guide adds context to the scenery, Buddhist traditions, and temple town. The 6 to 8 hour outing costs $65 per person, with Panauti’s $2.10 entry fee and food extra.

“Excellent tour of an awesome working monestary. The old village was interesting and scenery along the was beautiful.”

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3.Namobuddha Monastery Hiking Day Tour via Panauti from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $70

Leave Kathmandu by private, air-conditioned vehicle for Khopasi and medieval Panauti, then hike toward Namobuddha at 1,750 meters. Your English-speaking guide leads the way and explains the site’s Buddhist legends. Visit its stupa and Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery. Guides have included Pradeep; confirm what meals are covered before booking.

“La excursión merece la pena. El templo es una maravilla y el camino hasta llegar es muy interesante. El guía fue excelente, muy atento y amable, y aprendí mucho sobre Nepal.”

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4.Bhaktapur Sightseeing & Dhulikhel, Namo Buddha, Panauti Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $75

Take a private, 5 to 8 hour tour from your Kathmandu hotel to Bhaktapur’s medieval squares, Dhulikhel’s Himalayan viewpoints, the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Namo Buddha, and historic Panauti. A guide and driver are included. Entry fees, meals, and drinks are extra. The return route passes Sanga’s large Shiva statue.

“We visited 3 sites by electric car. It was raining hard to visit Panauti. The driver was very careful and the guide attentive. This beautiful day ahead.Auto-translated”

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5.Dhulikhel Namobuddha and Panauti a day Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend eight hours on a private day trip from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel, Namobuddha and Panauti. A guide explains local history, religion and customs as you travel by private vehicle, visit a monastery and stupa, and walk Panauti’s temple-lined streets. Ananta Kafle is among the guides named by past participants, though your guide may vary. Puja participation is optional.

“I wanted to thank Mr. Ananta, my guide. He showed me places I'd already visited, but he also gave me valuable lessons in history, religion and customs. He's a man with a kind heart and an open mind. He was helpful and very caring. Such people should be recognized by their boss! I also thank the driver, Bijaya, because the roads in Nepal are difficult, just like driving. He's a young and very good driver. He deserves recognition! Best regards and thank you for a beautiful day.”

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6.Bhaktapur and Panauti Day Trip with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

Travel from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur and Panauti with an English-speaking guide, private transport, and a packed lunch. Expect carved temples and palace courtyards in Bhaktapur, then riverside shrines and quieter Newar streets in Panauti. Guides on recent departures have included Sajina, Sumit, and Hemant. Entrance fees are extra unless you choose the all-inclusive option.

“Sumit was very knowledgeable and had an in depth knowledge the Hindu religion an gheir God's. It was very interesting. The roads were absolutely appealing but there wasn't much he could do about that.”

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7.Kailashnath Mahadev, Panauti and Namo Buddha Monastery Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $104

Leave Kathmandu at 9:00 am for a private, roughly seven-hour outing to the hilltop Kailashnath Mahadev statue, Newari Panauti and the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Namo Buddha. A guide leads the visits, with private transfers, hotel pickup and listed entry fees included. A guide named Prabha is associated with the experience, but ask who will lead your tour.

“Had a fun tour with Prabha learning about both Buddhism and Hinduism whilst seeing great sights throughout the day.”

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