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.

Customer Ratings
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F6092flkayl
May 27, 2024
A great insight into Spiritual Kathmandu - recommend! - Thank you for such an insightful tour! Yogi was knowledgeable and attentive, we didn’t feel rushed and the variety on the trip was interesting and unique, and a wonderful insight into spiritual Kathmandu. A great end to our time in Nepal. Again, thank you to Yogi for being such a genuine, warm and thoughtful guide.
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Annkrrea
May 27, 2024
Fantastic Afternoon Exploring Interesting Sites - Great afternoon spent exploring significant Buddhist and Hindu sites. Yogi, our guide, was really informative and easy going! Fantastic way to see and understand a bit more about Kathmandu and Nepal as a whole.
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F9778khkarah
May 27, 2024
Great experience - Loved every moment of this tour, our guide was fantastic! The Stupa was beautiful and the sound healing was amazing. I also learnt a lot about Hinduism and their rituals, it was fantastic.
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Yogibetsy
May 27, 2024
Excellent Tour - This was a great tour with a knowledgeable guide. Our group really enjoyed the singing bowl experience. Thanks for a great experience.
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594blueyb
May 19, 2024
🐒 - I enjoyed the architecture covered with monkeys. Interesting to see a riverside cremation too. Great tour experience with local man Sanjeeb.
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832brooken
May 14, 2024
Kathmandu - I recommend this to anyone! Was a great afternoon exploring, I did this on my first day in Kathmandu and would do this again ☺️
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418sharonb
May 11, 2024
Saw monasteries, art school, views, lots of things and varietys! - Absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable guide and very friendly & professional. Lots of information, lots to see, plenty of variety
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Chrisandlisatravels
May 11, 2024
A must do if time isn’t on your side. - A great tour, well informed and at the right pace. Saw some amazing culture and sights, the cremation area is particularly thought provoking.
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215robbier
May 27, 2024
Informative. - Very informative, easy to understand and follow. Would not hesitate to recommend to others. Never felt hurried……….,.
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397phillipl
May 27, 2024
Saw a lot more and good to see it at night time - Was a really good trip. Learnt a lot more about haw things are done and why and what happens Our guide was really good and helpful and knowledgeable
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