Pashupatinath Temple and Bodhnath Stupa Tour from Kathmandu

After meeting your guide at a centrally located Kathmandu hotel, ride with your guide to Pashupatinath via public transportation.

Once there, you’ll have a chance to meet the bearded, ash-smeared holy men known as sadhus. Your guide will be on-hand to teach you about Hindu beliefs and the importance of Shiva, the 3-eyed god who is Nepal’s patron deity. Next, you’ll hop a local bus to the stupa of Boudhanath, which draws pilgrims from all over the world. You can join Buddhists in circling the world-famous landmark, rotating prayer wheels as you go.

Your guide will also introduce you to resident monks, who will share insights into local Buddhist traditions. For an even deeper immersion into Nepal’s spiritual traditions, upgrade to have your stars read in consultation with a famous local astrologer.

• Cover both UNESCO-listed religious sites in a single outing
• Travel by local transportation for a slice of everyday Kathmandu life
• Upgrade to include a reading with a famous local astrologer
• Observe the mesmerizing evening prayer called "Aarati" on the riverbanks of Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath—dedicated to Shiva, the patron deity of Nepal—is one of the world’s holiest Hindu temples, and Boudhanath is a 14th-century Buddhist stupa located within Nepal’s “Little Tibet.” This tour visits both UNESCO-listed religious sites in Kathmandu. You’ll even have a chance to meet a well-known Nepali astrologer for an optional reading. A small group makes for an intimate atmosphere, and the tour includes all entrance fees for a seamless experience.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended
Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout Kathmandu; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees are recommended
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.
Please bring comfortable walking shoes and your own water-bottle. (If you’re travelling during monsoon season you might want to carry a rain-proof jacket or an umbrella!)
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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.
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.
Effective Sept 1, 2021, travellers 18+ must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Children 6-17 must present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or lateral flow) conducted maximum 72 hours prior, proof of recovery dated up to 9 months or proof of vaccination. View full policy at the website
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers