Pashupatinath Temple and Bodhnath Stupa Tour from Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal
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Duration
4h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

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.

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Important info

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.. 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

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What's included
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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 Sights - Boudhanath & Pashupatinath . 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
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What's not included
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Lunch/Dinner. Alms to Sadhus and Monks/Palm reader’s fees.. Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Intrepid Urban Adventures - India
Meeting Point

Hotel Marshyangdi, Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu