Evening Photography Tour of Kathmandu




Description
Soak in the evening vibe of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath the two most important sacred sites in Nepal. After sunset, these places liven up in a completely different way. Feel the mysticism and divine ambiance. The lights, devotees and the overall ambiance present you with wonderful photo opportunities. Our professional English speaking guide will come and pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu and escort you to these sacred sites - Boudhanath and Pashupatinath Temple. He or she will brief you in detail about the monument and rituals. You can bring your camera to capture these wonderful sights. Please note, even though this is a photography tour, we won’t be providing a professional photographer to guide you. Our guide will only take you to places and let you experience moments that are deemed interesting and worth capturing.
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Boudhanath, apart from being an iconic landmark, is an important pilgrimage center for followers of Tibetan Buddhism. You will sees the devotees making a Parikrama (Circumambulation) around the Stupa. The white domed Stupa is beautifully lighted up and decorated. The devotees and monks light butter lamps and pray for the well-being of all sentient beings and world peace.
The ancient Hindu temple of Pashupatinath is one of the most important Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. ‘Pashupatinath’, means ‘protector of all living beings’. In the evening the atmosphere gets electrified with the chanting of sacred Vedic shlokas and hymns during evening ‘Arati’ (a sacred Hindu ritual where light from a flame is offered to the Gods). When the priests offer ‘Aarati’ the devotees are seen dancing in trance. Lord Pashupatinath, the patron deity of Pashupatinath Temple, is known for dancing the ‘Tandav’ a celestial dance.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
Great job. Responsible and experienced guides who make you feel safe and supported at all times. I truly recommend them.
A totally new & amazing experience for us foursome(3 Malaysians & a Singaporean), traveling during end of Nov & early Dec in Nepal. Stretching over 12 days ( Poon & ABC ).Meeting lots of trekkers from various nationalities. Warm hospitality from the local especially Naba ( owner of Third Rock Adventures) and our guide Jaya whom has more than 100x trekking experiences to ABC and other formidable and challenging treks in Nepal. Jaya is always very accommodating when we asked for taking photos. Even though the terrains are harsh and energy sapping, the the landscape is simply breathtaking. During this season, there is no rain, always sunny and the Annapurna massif is clear from clouds and look stunning.
I had amazing time with my guide! There’s nothing better than to arrive and have a private introduction to these sites. The nighttime ceremony was absolutely amazing. My guy got me a special Seat as close as possible. Going at night is not to be missed. Fantastic photos!
We are just completing an 18 day tour of Nepal and Bhutan with Third Rick Adventures. We have experienced a beautiful trip. Well planned and executed by a very reliable, knowledgeable and caring Third Rock staff, both in Nepal and Bhutan. The itinerary, airport support, visas, air and car travel, lodging and food ALL went without a hitch! The individualized and caring support unparalleled. I have traveled widely throughout the world, and this guided experience was superb. The Kailash Boutique Hotel, served as our base and was clean , comfortable and extremely accommodating, paying attention to small details and courtesy, this was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend Third Rock Adventures and Naba, the principal Owner and Director…always accessible and helpful! Mt Everest Guide and porter, DJ and Rajs, Katmandu Guide and chofer Jaya and Luxman, Bhutan Gide and chofer, Karma and Kinsey were superb! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your kindnesses!
This was an amazing tour! My guide was very knowledgeable and knew all the great places to see. The evening ceremony we watched was very cool!! Highly recommend!!
Enjoyed this tour, Mr Bikash was an excellent guide who has a huge amount of knowledge about Kathmandu and the heritage sights. Very professional and polite.
We spent 5 days in Nepal that were organized by Naba & his team : - 2,5 days in Kathmandu (Boudhanath stupa, Bhaktapur durbar square, Monkey temple, strolling in Thamel & other neighborhoods) - 2,5 days in Pokhara (5 hours hike to reach Sarangkot amongst small villages, sunrise in Sarangkot hill, paragliding over the Lake Phewa, visits of Stupas, Mountainers Museum...) The whole trip was perfectly orchestrated, Naba had organized transportation & guide in both cities - you will be taken care of from the moment you land till your departure - and all of that with the kindness of your dedicated team. Want to also specially thank 3 people who made the trip an amazing experience : Ram - the guide in Pokhara & Kamal (guide in Kathmandu) + Laxman (driver in Kathmandu). Do not hesitate to ask Naba if he can leave you in the hands of this A-Team, you won't be disappointed. The guides are genuinely kind & very knowledgeable. If your budget allows it, I also recommend a helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp. NB : they also organize trekking - my next trip to Nepal will definitely the Annapurna Base Camp trek.
Namaste, Good Evening from Kathmandu, We loved to read your wonderful review. We are happy that you enjoyed your 5-days holiday in Nepal. Our founder Naba and everyone is more than happy to hear from you. Remember us for all amazing treks in Nepal, and adventure in Tibet and Bhutan. You just have to write and email to us and we can get started. I am sure you'll love to trek to the Himalayas and admire the beauty of Nepal. Hoping to serve you again. Thanks, TRA TEAM
Although I had visited most of the places in daytime it was a good tour. The guide was very interesting and also had a lot of other things to tell about Kathmandu and Nepal while in the car between the spots. Maybe I should have read a little more careful before booking, the picture maybe misled me a bit.
This tour was stunning. Had I been on my own, I would have missed the experience all together. Instead, I witnessed a fire light devotion to the Hindu god Shiva at night on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. Deepa provided well informed and thoughtful insights. She was genuinely concerned that I had the time to enjoy what I was seeing rather than being concerned for her own time. Great opportunities for photos but you don’t need to be a photographer to appreciate this. Excellent tour guide and a must experience!
Hello and Namaste from Third Rock Adventures Family, We are overwhelmed by your wonderful and comprehensive review., we appreciate every kind words of yours. The entire Third Rock Adventures Family wants to extend deep gratitude for your true feelings on our service. Deepa is elated to hear from you. Just like you mentioned, she is truly an excellent tour guide; her years of experience brings about satisfaction to her clients. Please remember us again for any trip to the Himalayas. We will be happy to host your travel again. Regards, Third Rock Adventures Family



