Kathmandu Evening Photography Tour: Capturing Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple
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5 Ratings
Kathmandu
Join our Kathmandu Evening Photography Tour to capture the enchanting beauty of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere and capture stunning photos of these sacred sites.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Boudhanath Stupa - Not only a prominent landmark, Boudhanath is also a vital place of worship for adherents of Tibetan Buddhism.

Devotees are often observed performing a Parikrama (Circumambulation) around the Stupa. The Stupa, with its white dome, shines brightly when illuminated and adorned. Butter lamps are lit and prayers are offered by the faithful and monastics alike, seeking the welfare of all living creatures and the attainment of global harmony.

  • Pashupatinath Temple - The revered Hindu sanctuary of Pashupatinath stands as one of the most significant temples devoted to Lord Shiva. The name ‘Pashupatinath’ translates to ‘guardian of all life forms’.

As dusk falls, the temple comes alive with the resonant sounds of Vedic verses and devotional songs during the evening ‘Arati’ (a holy Hindu ceremony involving the offering of light to the deities). The spiritual fervor is palpable as worshippers dance in a state of ecstasy during the ‘Aarati’, while Lord Pashupatinath, the temple’s tutelary deity, is celebrated for his ‘Tandav’, a divine dance.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • English-speaking licensed city guide
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Experience the unique evening atmosphere at Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath, Nepal’s two most significant spiritual landmarks. Post-sunset, these sites come alive in an entirely unparalleled manner, exuding mystique and holy serenity. The illuminations, worshippers, and the overall surroundings offer fantastic photographic moments.

A proficient guide, fluent in English, will retrieve you from your Kathmandu lodging and lead you to these holy sites - Boudhanath and Pashupatinath Temple. Your guide will offer an insightful briefing about the monuments and their rituals.

You are free to bring your camera to seize these magnificent settings. However, although this is a photographic expedition, we will not be supplying a professional photographer to assist you. Our guide’s role is to accompany you to locations and facilitate experiences worth chronicling.

Location
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudh
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Judie_h
Apr 12, 2024
Awesome Tour! - 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!!
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Parth_p
Oct 4, 2023
An excellent guide who has a huge amount of knowledge - 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.
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Lilirooooose
May 5, 2022
Top-notch 5 days in Nepal (Kathmandu & Pokhara) - 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.
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Michael_m
Sep 10, 2019
Kathmandu by Night - 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!
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Eva_a
Nov 23, 2019
A nice everning in the city - 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.
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