Pashupatinath Evening Aarti & Boudhanath Stupa Tour

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Highlights

  • Explore the sacred Boudhanath Stupa and learn about Tibetan Buddhist traditions
  • Walk around one of Kathmandu Valley’s most important Buddhist landmarks
  • Discover the religious and cultural significance of Pashupatinath
  • Witness the evening Bagmati Aarti by the sacred Bagmati River
  • Experience the meeting of Hindu and Buddhist traditions in Kathmandu Valley
  • Learn about local rituals, beliefs, and everyday spiritual practices from your guide
  • Enjoy a private experience with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • A relaxed 4-hour afternoon and evening experience

Spend an afternoon exploring two of Kathmandu Valley’s most important spiritual landmarks, offering a glimpse into Nepal’s rich Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Begin at Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and important centre of Tibetan Buddhism. Walk around the stupa with your guide, observing the prayer wheels, butter lamps, and pilgrims while learning about its rituals and symbolism. Continue to Pashupatinath, one of Nepal’s most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites along the Bagmati River. Learn about its traditions and spiritual significance before witnessing the Bagmati Aarti in the evening, when lamps, chants, bhajans, and prayers come together in a moving expression of devotion. The ceremony begins around 6:00 pm. Together, these sacred sites reveal the deep spiritual traditions and harmony of Kathmandu Valley.

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  • • 3:00 pm | Hotel Pick-up and Departure

  • • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Boudhanath Stupa

    • Guided walk around Boudhanath Stupa

    • Learn about Tibetan Buddhist traditions, rituals, and symbolism

    • Time to observe the surroundings and local devotional practices

  • • 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Pashupatinath Temple

    • Explore the Pashupatinath area with your guide

    • Learn about the temple, Bagmati River, and local Hindu traditions

    • Visit the viewpoints available to non-Hindu visitors

  • • 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm | Bagmati Aarti

    • Witness the evening Aarti ceremony by the Bagmati River

    • Experience the chanting, bhajans, lamps, and devotional atmosphere

  • • 6:45 pm – 7:00 pm | Return

    Drop-off at the hotel, marking the end of the experience

Trip Includes & Excludes

  • All Transfers, Sightseeing and Ground Transportation by A/C Vehicle
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees to Monuments
  • Meals During Tour (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Other Personal Expenses
  • Tips and Gratuities

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  • What time does the experience start?
    The experience generally starts at 3:00 pm with hotel pick-up. The exact pick-up time can be reconfirmed according to your location.
  • Is hotel pick-up and drop-off included?
    Yes. Round-trip transfers from and back to your hotel are included for the private experience.
  • Is this a private experience?
    Yes. The experience is designed as a private experience, allowing you to explore the sites at a comfortable pace with your guide.
  • Is a guide included?
    Yes. An English-speaking guide accompanies the experience and provides information about the cultural, historical, and religious significance of the sites.
  • Are meals and drinks included?
    No. Meals and beverages are not included in the experience. Personal expenses and tips are also excluded.
  • Can the experience be arranged for couples, families, or groups?
    Yes. As a private experience, it can be arranged for different types of travelers and group sizes. The exact arrangements can be discussed when making an enquiry.
  • Is the itinerary fixed?
    The suggested schedule is designed around the evening Aarti, but timings may vary depending on traffic, weather, and local conditions.
Duration 4 Hours
Trip Code : TZ-6874
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