Pashupatinath Temple, Hindu Crematorium and Aarati in-depth Tour
Description
Let’s visit to the Pashupatinath temple, one of the most sacred and oldest Hindu temples in the world. Our expert guides, with a Ph.D. in Tangible and Intangible Heritages of Pashupatinath and experts under his supervision, will lead the tour. You will learn about the religious and cultural practices within the temple premises, including a visit to the Hindu crematorium. Our guide will explain everything from mythological values to the present-day status of Hinduism logically and scientifically like no other in the industry can do, so you will have a deeper understanding of the values and beliefs of the temple area as well. Along the way, we will pass through the vibrant and celebratory part of the temple, leading up to the crematoria, which will give us a practical understanding of the sanctity of life. We will also witness the Bagmati river bank aarti, a beautiful and energetic offering to Shree Pashupatinath. Join us for an enlightening and unforgettable experience.
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Our expert who has done Ph. D in tangible and intangible heritage of Pashupatinath will take you around all the attractions of Pashupatinath which is the oldest temple of Hindu religion. We have option of other equally qualified guides guiding this trip who are under direct supervision of Dr. Barun and are mentored by himself. Just in case if Barun as official of the trust must have to attain government and other organizational functions at the tour time. Here it is believed lord Shiva himself exists to bless the visitors. From every small and big monuments to the mythology and tradition of Hindus which are in practice will be logically and scientifically explained by Dr. Barun
During the tour our experts from Pashupati Area Development Trust will explain in depth with live scenario about the cultural process of cremating the dead body in Hindu religion. This has been a most demanded point of interest among travelers visiting Pashupatinath Temple.
You will end the tour with vibrant Sandhya Aarati(The ceremony of offering lamp and incense in precise rituals performed by dedicated priests) . This ceremony is observed by 100s of local people from Kathmandu and around the country. Here we will reserve special seats for our guests to observe full function.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public Toilet
Reviews(29)
Totally frustrating, as it is an expensive tour, they don't have a pick up point in Bouddhanath and just made me ruin plans and waste time and money. Never showed and never called or texted saying that they were not going to appear. Unacceptable.
Dear Eduardo Thank you for your review and rating As we mentioned you in the message that due to emergency rescue tasks of the day when you booked trip and the following day, we were unable to attend your calls or texts, you booked at the last minute which is the main reason we didn't get to prepare the trip for you. We are sorry for any inconveniences. By the way we have fully refunded the amount you paid through Viator. Thank you for understanding Regards Nabin
Interesting temple and crematorium ceremony different from India. More intimate and families participate. Monks on the banks of Bagmati
Dear Ana Thank you for you r generous rating and the review. We were so pleased to have you as our valued guest this time and look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. We wish you have a great time ahead. With Regards Entire HAT Team
Got a very deep and intense insight to the history of Pashupatinath Temple and surroundings. The cremation ceremonies were awesome and the Ararat ceremony was stunning. My guide provided me with a deep inside to all features and did answer all my questions to enlarge my knowledge of Hinduism. Can only recommend it!
Dear Ursula Thank you for your Review and the rating Our entire team enjoyed to be at your service this time. Would definitely look forward to getting other opportunities in the days to come as well. Look forward to seeing you and your loved ones again for the trips in Himalayas with our team of experts. Thank you Entire HAT Team
This tour was amazing! It was very interesting for its cultural and historical significance and especially for the spiritual experiences. We sat with a yogi and participated in the cremation ceremony, both of which were extremely moving spiritually and emotionally. We were really impressed by the acceptance and grace of the Nepalese people we encountered during these experiences. Nabine was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and receptive to reading our interests and needs. It was definitely the high point of larger 3-week tour of India and Nepal. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants an in-depth cultural and spiritual experience.
Dear Gayle and Jim It was such a pleasure to host your couple the Pashupatinath Tour in details. It was our great fortune this time to be at your service. We definitely look forward to getting other opportunities in the days to come to be at your service. Wish you have wonderful time ahead. With Regards Entire HAT Team
It was the best experience in pashupatinath. I was there already twice but this time I came to places I didn’t know existed. Nabil gave me a lot of in depth knowledge and I received blessings of 2 yogis. However 5 hours seems long, it flew by. It was def 1 of my Nepal highlights.
Dear Masha Thank you for your wonderful review and the rating. We were so pleased to have you as our valued guest this time and also look forward to be at your service in the days to come. We look forward to serving your loved ones too. We wish you have a great time ahead. With Regards HAT Team Nepal
A unique experience and great way to experience local culture. Nabin was very knowledgeable and provided an abundance of interesting information. The tour winded through Pashupatinath with smells of incense and sounds of bells. It was somber at times, witnessing grieving families at the crematoria. An educational observation of perspectives on death. The night closed with the festive ritual of Sandhya Aarati.
Dear Staunen Thank you for your glowing review and the rating We were so thankful for the opportunity to serve you as our valued guest this time and look forward to getting opportunities in the days to come as well. We wish you have a great time ahead. With Regards Nabin and Team
This is a must do in depth tour that is tailored to you! My guide was compassionate, attentive and knowledgeable and he did everything to make sure I got what I wanted out of this tour. I could never have done this on my own. I learned so much from him. This was absolutely amazing!
Dear Melissa Thank you for your beautiful review and the rating We were so glad to have you as our valued guest this time and would love to get other opportunities in the days to come as well. We wish you have a great time ahead. With Regards Nabin and Entire HAT Team
This is a must-visit experience when visiting Kathmandu. Having been to Varanasi it is a similar experience (Hindu cremation site) but I feel that the cremation site in Kathmandu is actually more accessible for viewing. It's a sobering experience to see the family members bring and prepare the body of the deceased, and then witness the actual burning of the body. I am really sorry I missed the Aarati Pooja ceremony as I feel it would have enhanced my visit. Nonetheless the actual cremations are a sight I won't forget.
Dear Jannee Thank you for your beautiful review and the rating We were so glad to have you as our valued guest this time and would love to get other opportunities in the days to come as well. We wish you have a great time ahead. With Regards Nabin and Entire HAT Team
I visited the Pashupatinath temple complex and crematorium in Kathmandu on a private tour. My guide was Nabin Dhital. This is an in-depth tour for people who really want to connect with the place. Nabin was very knowledgeable and told me a lot about the temple, which is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. He also created a real connection with me. We wandered around the temple complex, which is quite massive, spent some time with a genuine sadhu where I had the opportunity to interact and ask a question, and later attend the sunset aarti ceremony on the banks of the Bagmati river. There were cremations taking place, and Nabin explained in some detail the rituals that were being performed. The funeral for a child brought tears to my eyes., but also made me contemplate the great circle of life and death. For me, this tour was a highlight of my trip to Nepal.
Dear Sue Thank you for your wonderful rating and the review We were so glad to have you as our valued guest this time and also look forward to getting other opportunities in the days to come as well. We wish you have a wonderful time ahead. With Regards Nabin and Team at HAT
This tour is one of my favorite activities in Nepal, totally MUST DO and it’s a very unique experience. Guide is very professional and know all of the knowledge about local life and Hindu culture. Ceremony is unforgettable and when you see some people burn their relatives’ body by the river and memorize them, which is very touching and meaningful. Recommend!
Dear Shau Thank you for your generous review and the rating We were pleased to host you this time and will be looking forward to getting other opportunities in the days to come as well. We wish you have a great time ahad. With Regards Nabin
