Things to Do

A high-adrenaline jump from the suspension bridge above the Bhotekoshi gorge.

A gateway-friendly white-water day on the Trishuli between Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan.

A guided wildlife drive through community forest and national-park buffer areas.

Daily evening yoga in a restored Newari heritage courtyard in the old city of Patan.

Fly from the Sarangkot ridge over Phewa Lake with Annapurna views on clear mornings.

Kathmandu's Saturday-afternoon hash: follow a paper trail through the valley, then join the social.

Every Saturday · 15:00–17:00

Join a small, guided group hike on the forest trails around the Kathmandu Valley rim.

A monthly women-only bike ride out of the city, with the bike, breakfast and a guide included.

A free 10 km community run in Banepa, open to every pace.

A week of jazz concerts, jam sessions and workshops across Kathmandu and Patan, every autumn.

Wander Kathmandu's oldest trading streets on your own — free, open, and no booking.

A modern casino offering a variety of international games (Foreigners only).

Yoga and meditation retreats overlooking Phewa Lake in Pokhara.

A traditional dug-out canoe ride on the Rapti River for crocodile and bird spotting.

The premier spot for sunrise views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

Experience the historic Asan market without vehicle noise every Saturday.

Every Saturday · 06:00–18:00

A family-friendly water park and amusement center in Chobar.

Silent Vipassana meditation at a quiet, donation-run centre in Dhading, off the Prithvi Highway west of Kathmandu.

Nepal's only zoo, home to various local and exotic wildlife.

Buddhist meditation courses and retreats at the famous hilltop monastery.