Discover the spirituality of Kathmandu with a visit to the Pashupatinath Temple and Bodhnath Stupa. Explore Buddhism, meet holy Hindu sadhus, and have your future read by a palm-reader. Book now!
Discover the spirituality of Kathmandu with a visit to the Pashupatinath Temple and Bodhnath Stupa. Explore Buddhism, meet holy Hindu sadhus, and have your future read by a palm-reader. Book now!
- Boudhanath Stupa - Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Boudhanath Stupa ranks among the largest stupas globally and serves as a hub for Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Join local Buddhists in spinning the prayer wheels.
- Thamel - The tour commences in Thamel, a lively tourist hub offering a range of amenities including hotels, restaurants,…
- Boudhanath Stupa - Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Boudhanath Stupa ranks among the largest stupas globally and serves as a hub for Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Join local Buddhists in spinning the prayer wheels.
- Thamel - The tour commences in Thamel, a lively tourist hub offering a range of amenities including hotels, restaurants, shops, spas, and clubs. Participants will gather at Hotel Moonlight in Thamel to embark on the journey to Boudhanath Stupa.
- Pashupatinath Temple - As one of the most sacred Hindu temples and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pashupatinath Temple offers a glimpse into the lives of Shadus, the Hindu Holy Men. Visitors can also meet a local palm-reader (additional fee applies) and experience the evening “Aarati,” a ceremonial light offering to the Lord at Pashupatinath Temple.

- Join a Local English-speaking Nepali guide
- Get an expert insight into Hinduism and Buddhism
- Take part in the evening ‘Arati’ – an offering of lights to the Lord at Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit the two UNESCO Heritage Sites - Boudhanath & Pashupatinath
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Visit a local palm reader to learn…
- Join a Local English-speaking Nepali guide
- Get an expert insight into Hinduism and Buddhism
- Take part in the evening ‘Arati’ – an offering of lights to the Lord at Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit the two UNESCO Heritage Sites - Boudhanath & Pashupatinath
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Visit a local palm reader to learn your future (Palm reader’s fees not included)
- Transportation costs (from meeting point to Boudhanath & from Pashupatinath temple to the endpoint)
- Witness the cremation ceremony
- Lunch/Dinner
- Alms to Sadhus and Monks/Palm reader’s fees.
- Gratuities
- Lunch/Dinner
- Alms to Sadhus and Monks/Palm reader’s fees.
- Gratuities
Embark on a spiritual journey through the rich heritage of Kathmandu, offering an unforgettable, multifaith experience! Begin at Boudhanath, where you can delve into Buddhism. Engage in kora, spin prayer wheels, visit the monastery, and pay your respects just like the locals do. Next, discover the vibrant Hindu culture at Pashupatinath, one of the most…
Embark on a spiritual journey through the rich heritage of Kathmandu, offering an unforgettable, multifaith experience! Begin at Boudhanath, where you can delve into Buddhism. Engage in kora, spin prayer wheels, visit the monastery, and pay your respects just like the locals do. Next, discover the vibrant Hindu culture at Pashupatinath, one of the most sacred sites for Hindus. Observe the life of the sadhus, watch as people have their futures read by a local palm reader, witness cremations along the Bagmati River, and participate in the captivating Aarati ritual – a beautiful offering of lights at Pashupatinath Temple.
- 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: If you choose the option of offering butter lamps at Boudhanath, have your palm read (varies 7.5$ to 9$/pp) during the tour, and take pictures or interact with sadhus (cost 7.5$) (guide will also assist the guests in negotiating with the palm readers and Shadus accordingly.), it supports the local communities and readers and sustains the lives of sadhus who would otherwise have no access to tourist money.
- All the sights we visit in Boudanath and Pashupatinath are renovated
- The approximate walking distance is approximately 2 km
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.