Kathmandu · PASHUPATINATH & BOUDHANATH TOURS
20 reviewed
Good pashupatinath & boudhanath tours book out early in Nepal, and the best go first. Ranked below are the 15 finest, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock it in before the season fills.
Evening tour links Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple, with prayer wheels, sadhu sights, and the aarti light ritual.
“Grateful to have a guide to take us there. Nice chap and concerned that we 'got our money's worth'. He was patient and took great care of us. I would recommend this tour in a heartbeat”
Guided evening tour of Pashupatinath Temple and the Bagmati River aarti, with hotel pickup, photo time, and a 3-hour plan.
“Ramesh was a fabulous guide. We have no hesitation in recommending this tour. Ramesh is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He provided us with liads of additional insights into Hindu culture and rituals. We had an amazing experience.”
3-hour guided night visit to Pashupatinath in Kathmandu. See golden roof, silver doors, and Aarti. Pickup and entry ticket included.
“Guide was Madhu. Picked up on time, in a really comfortable car. Madhu was really enthusiastic about showing us around the temple area. He also shares a lot of information about the temple and provides many historical stories along the way. It was a moving experience watching a live cremation, alongside the Aarti light celebration.”
A guided 4–5 hour look at Pashupatinath Temple, Hindu crematoria, and Bagmati river Sandhya Aarati in Kathmandu.
“This is a must do in depth tour that is tailored to you! My guide was compassionate, attentive and knowledgeable and he did everything to make sure I got what I wanted out of this tour. I could never have done this on my own. I learned so much from him. This was absolutely amazing!”
See Pashupatinath evening Aarati at Kathmandu’s sacred Shiva temple, plus Bagmati River ceremonies and local monuments with pickup and a guide.
“It was rich, and full of informations, deep into history and local rituals. Thanks to our guide 🙏🏻”
A small-group, 3-hour walk through Pashupatinath and Boudhanath, explaining Hindu samskaras, cremation rites, and Buddhist symbolism with a guide.
“Santosh is the guide to book with for this tour. He was knowledgeable with not only religion and history, but also culture and food.”
Guided half-day in Kathmandu linking Boudhanath’s kora with Pashupatinath Aarati and cremation rites, plus local market time.
“The tour and cultural activities at Pashupatinath Temple was unique. My guide Pranav was very knowledgeable in the culture and history and speaks perfect English. Highly recommend.”
Evening Pashupatinath Aarati by the Bagmati River with an English guide, hotel pickup, and riverside views of Shiva devotion.
“Razz my guide speaks perfect English and is super kind and caring. I learned not only about Hinduism today but also the religious significance behind the whole cremation process. Loved the Aarati ritual as well. Would recommend.”
A guided one-day Kathmandu loop covering Patan, Pashupatinath, Boudhnath, and Swayambhunath, with pickup and entry tickets included.
“We booked a private day tour for our family of 4 to take us around Swaymbhu, Patan Square, the crematorium and Bodhnath. We wanted to do the same tour but with Bodhnath in the evening and Mosaic organized it the way we wanteRead more”
Private half-day tour of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath in Kathmandu with hotel pickup, English guide, and entrance fees included.
“My guide and driver were super! Highly recommend this small travel company for your stay in Kathmandu. Witnessed a cremation at Pashupatinath by the river, not for everyone, but grateful for the experience. Boudhanath more peaceful altRead more”
A 5-hour private tour blending Bhaktapur Durbar Square UNESCO architecture with Boudhanath Stupa kora and Tibetan culture, from Kathmandu.
“Spent a wonderful day in Kathmandu visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa with Enticing Himalayas. Everything was well-organized, and our guide Prakriti made the experience memorable with his kindness and deep knowledge of the sites. Truly grateful for his care and insights. Highly recommend this tour with Prakriti!”
3-hour private Boudhanath Stupa tour in Kathmandu with hotel pickup, guide commentary, entrance fees, and a short thanka stop.
“Very nice tour with Kabita, who was knowledgeable and kind. While you could come here alone, you will miss a lot of the places and not have the full experience of learning the significance and all there is to see. It’s a very good, short tour if yoRead more”
Watch open cremations at Pashupatinath, then join the evening Shiva Aarati by lamplight on the Bagmati River. Private, 3 hours.
“My guide Bhum Raj was excellent. He was knowledgeable and thorough and his educational qualifications added to our very good conversation on this tour. Pashupatinath itself is out of this world amazing -- we went in the early evening and once it became dark the fast flowing river, burning funeral pyres and mass audience on stone bleachers was like something out of Indiana Jones for a Canadian like me. Pashupatinath is one of the very great things I've experienced across a lot of travelling and it alone makes the trip to Nepal a unique global experience.”
Private Kathmandu day tour to Kopan Monastery and Boudhanath Stupa with hotel pickup, English guide, UNESCO visit, and mineral water.
“They never showed up, no communication or anything. We waited around for over 30 minutes. We even tried calling and texting with no answer.”
See Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath at night: guided UNESCO riverside visit, evening aarti, and open-air cremation rites, with private transport.
“Santosh was a great guide, the information he provided and the guidance he shown so I was able to respect other cultures, for me was beneficial. Thank you”
