Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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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.
Additional 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
What To Expect
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
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, Hotel Moonlight to drive to Boudhanath Stupa.
Options
Private Spirutual Tour
Private Spiritual Tour: Departure at 3 PM
Small Group Spiritual Tour
Departure at 3 PM
What‘s 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
Lunch/Dinner
Alms to Sadhus and Monks/Palm reader’s fees.
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Must Try!!
zibs2026,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such an incredible time!! My guide Kalpana was phenomenal, so knowledgeable, friendly and joyful to be around. The driver was amazing as well. I highly recommend this tour! I'd totally do it again haha. Thats how much fun I had.
Can’t miss in Kathmandu
brentd746,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour and is a can’t miss if in Kathmandu! Shreejan was a great and informative guide!
A Perfect 6 hours in Kathmandu
Storyteller699609,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Yogi was amazing and very knowledgeable and the sights we visited were just extraordinary.
Easy Hotel Pickup
M4611PUmatts,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great guided tour with hotel pickup, Plenty of time to look around and get heaps of photos at each location. Great knowledgeable local guide.
Incredible experience to learn about this amazing country
stevenpC7983CZ,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant and wonderful. Learned more than I could have imagined. Please do this tour if you can.
Great trip
lukekS1754RN,May 6, 2026
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5.00Great way to spend the day our guide was very knowledgeable
Insightful
212carriev,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an insightful, personal tour with with Shreejan that gave me different perspectives on the city. Much appreciated!
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TeeBee1289,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rita was a fantastic guide. Very informative. She looked after us well even though it rained!
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D6364IJannew,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour, Rita was a friendly and informative guide. We learnt heaps!
Great experience
federicovG6753GH,Apr 28, 2026
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5.00The tour was thorough and very special to spend one on one time with Shreejan. He was very kind and I felt in good hands all along.
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