Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour

Name: Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 60.56 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (204 reviews)

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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.

Included

Join a Local English-speaking Nepali guide
Visit the two UNESCO Heritage Sights - Boudhanath & Pashupatinath
Get an expert insight into Hinduism and Buddhism
Take part in the evening "Arati" – an offering of lights to the Lord at Pashupatinath Temple.
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Visit to 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

Not included

Lunch/Dinner
Alms to Sadhus and Monks/Palm reader’s fees.
Gratuities

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What you'll do

Boudhanath Stupa
Kathmandu, Nepal
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
1h 25mAdmission included
Thamel
Kathmandu, Nepal
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.
15 min
Pashupatinath Temple
44621 Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu, Nepal
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.
2h 20mAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

Pickup details

Hotel Marshyangdi, Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

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

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