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Embark on a spiritual adventure through Kathmandu's rich heritage that takes you on an unforgettable, multifaith journey! Start at Boudhanath, where you'll immerse yourself in Buddhism. Partake in kora, rotate prayer wheels, visit the monastery, and pay your respects like the locals. Then, explore the vibrant Hindu culture at Pashupatinath, one of Hindus' holiest sites. Glimpse the life of the sadhus, witness people get their future read by a local palm reader, witness cremations along the Bagmati River, and partake in the mesmerizing Aarati ritual – an enchanting offering of lights at Pashupatinath Temple.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world and a centre of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Rotate the prayer wheels along with local Buddhists
Thamel is the starting point of the tour. A vibrant tourist centre, it has everything from hotels to restaurants to shops, spa, clubs, you name it. You will board your vehicle at the meeting point at Thamel, Hotel Moonlight to drive to Boudhanath Stupa.
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness the life of Shadus- the Hindu Holy Men and get an acquaintance of a local palm-reader in Pashupatinath (The fee is not included).Also witness the evening "Aarati" – an offering of lights to the Lord at Pashupatinath Temple.
Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $61 per person for this Kathmandu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Hotel Marshyangdi, Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Unfortunately, I couldn't see the fire ceremony, but the time allocation was good, and the content was complete. Yohgish is young, but knowledgeable and explained things clearly, so it was educational. I look forward to working with you again.
I had such an incredible time!! My guide Kalpana was phenomenal, so knowledgeable, friendly and joyful to be around. The driver was amazing as well. I highly recommend this tour! I'd totally do it again haha. Thats how much fun I had.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing time with Kalpana and our driver. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Nepal for another unforgettable adventure!
Awesome tour and is a can’t miss if in Kathmandu! Shreejan was a great and informative guide!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it a must-do experience in Kathmandu. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Shreejan. Happy urban adventuring!
Our guide Yogi was amazing and very knowledgeable and the sights we visited were just extraordinary.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring Kathmandu and found the sights extraordinary. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Yogi. Happy urban adventuring!
Great guided tour with hotel pickup, Plenty of time to look around and get heaps of photos at each location. Great knowledgeable local guide.
Thank you for your great review! We're glad you enjoyed the convenience of the hotel pickup and had plenty of time to explore and capture photos along the way. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Shreejan. Happy urban adventuring!
Brilliant and wonderful. Learned more than I could have imagined. Please do this tour if you can.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an enriching experience and learned so much about Nepal. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Rita. Happy urban adventuring!
Great way to spend the day our guide was very knowledgeable
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had a great day and enjoyed the experience. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Yogesh. Happy urban adventuring!
I had an insightful, personal tour with with Shreejan that gave me different perspectives on the city. Much appreciated!
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so glad you had an insightful and personal experience with Shreejan, gaining new perspectives of the city. Happy Urban Adventuring, and we hope to see you again soon!
Rita was a fantastic guide. Very informative. She looked after us well even though it rained!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Spiritual Tour and that Rita took such great care of you, rain and all. We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely feedback—hope to welcome you again soon!
Wonderful tour, Rita was a friendly and informative guide. We learnt heaps!
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you had a wonderful experience on the Spiritual Tour and that Rita made it both friendly and informative. Great to hear you learnt so much—hope to welcome you again soon!
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