Pashupatinath Temple and Bodhnath Stupa Tour: Explore Spirituality in Kathmandu
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Kathmandu

Experience varied religious practices on this Kathmandu tour catering to multiple faiths. Discover aspects of Buddhism at Boudhanath, interact with Hindu ‘saints’ at Pashupatinath, and get a dose of future forecasting from a native palm-reader. Here’s hoping your future holds travel adventures, excitement, and a jackpot!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Boudhanath Stupa - 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, light a butter lamp and interact with monks in Boudhanath.
  • Thamel - 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 to drive to Boudhanath Stupa.
  • Pashupatinath Temple - Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Interact with the ‘Sadhus’- the Hindu Holy Men and get an acquaintance of a local palm-reader in Pashupatinath. Also witness the evening “Aarati”
What's Included
  • Get expert insights into Hinduism and Buddhism
  • Transport included from meeting point to Boudhanath and from Pashupatinath temple to end point
  • Conversation with monks at Bodhnath (entry fee included)
  • Local tips on attractions, dining, and activities
  • Visit a local palm reader for future insights (fees extra)
  • Accompanied by a local English-speaking guide
  • Interact with holy men at Pashupatinath temple (entry fee included)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch/Dinner
  • Alms to holy men and monks/Palm reader’s fees.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Please note that there has been significant damage to some of the sites visited on this tour due to the earthquakes in April and May 2015
  • Maximum group size is 12.
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
  • Local Impact: Your Spiritual Nepal tour includes entrance fees to the UNESCO-listed Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, which helps preserve local cultural heritage and ensures these important sites are maintained.
  • Local Impact: Should you choose to have your palm read during the tour, the fee for the reading supports the local palm-readers who would otherwise have no access to tourist money.
Location
Hotel Marshyangdi
Chaksibari Marg
Hotel Marshyangdi, Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu
Cancellation Policy

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

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T8908kvjustinb
Apr 16, 2024
Spiritual tour with Rita!!!!! - Rita was awesome and very informative... we thoroughly.enjoyed our time and would recommend Rita for future tours!!!! Thank you so much A+
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14rav
Apr 14, 2024
Excellent tour by Rita! - We really enjoyed the tour! Rita was amazing and very knowledgeable. We spent lots of time at each stop and were able to ask questions without feeling rushed. Highly recommend the thanka painting workshop and Pushapathi temple rituals.
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W7547bdandrear
Apr 13, 2024
Mindblowing!!! - I had the amazing opportunity to go on a Tour with Sanjeeb on New Years Day 2081 and it blew my mind. The Highlight was definitely the Hindu Temple Pashupatinath, where I was able to witness a hindu ceremony with thousends of people. Sanjeeb was such a great, fun, educated and open guide, we laughed a lot, I even learned some nepali and we visited a local pub (no tourists in sight, thats how I like my experiences). I felt very safe, even with all the crazy crowds of people and I would not want to miss this adventure for anything. Totally recommend! DHANYAABAADH!
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Korowe
Apr 13, 2024
A fabulous afternoon exploring hidden city gems - A fantastic afternoon exploring hidden temples and squares. Enjoyed a traditional Nepalese meal and the best water buffalo momos. Our guide Sheehan was full of knowledge and shared many interesting facts about the history of Nepal. Not to be missed.
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Resort111445
Apr 12, 2024
A kaleidoscope of wonders - Shreejan took me on a whirlwind ride around the city. So many places to mention, all familiar ones, but also some out of the way gems. Newari kitchen in a hidden courtyard with amazing fare, a picture with a Kumari, a serendipitous occurrence, a healing bowl session, museums, temples, stupas, Pashupatinat cremation ceremony, monkeys, deer, and a great conversation overlooking the Stupa. Happy New Year Nepal!
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Shobha
Apr 10, 2024
Tour to remember for the rest of my life - Sanjeeb provided a wealth of information at both sites. He was able to answer all my questions and push information covering what i didn't know. Time spent in the tour was a blessing; I will remember this tour for the rest of my life. Additionally, Samjeeb took into account my interest to be blessed by a Buddhist monk and pray at the Buddhist temple. I was so happy that these interests could get addressed.
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Debbiegv8852cf
Apr 3, 2024
Great eve - Shreejan was a wonderful guide. Informative and able to answer the many questions about Buddhism and Hinduism. And tea afterwards was great
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Marysf4406ls
Mar 30, 2024
Enlightening!! - This was a very enlightening experience. Sanjeeb was very knowledgeable about Hinduism and Buddhism. He was able to answer all our questions. Both Santosh and Sanjeeb were very concerned when I informed them I lost my wallet getting out of the vehicle and assisted me in locating it. I was truly blest by both the Budhist monk and the Hindist Astrologer.
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43kirstene
Mar 19, 2024
Fabulous exploration of sacred places - Absolutely wonderful tour. Our guide was Yogesh and able to give us so much information while being pleasant and very helpful. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in seeing a bit more of the city.
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Cherie_k
Apr 14, 2024
No show - No one was at the pick up point. Although many tours seemed to be starting from this hotel. There was no one around when our start time came.
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