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Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour

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Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour
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About This Tour

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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What's Included

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

What's Not Included

Lunch/Dinner
Alms to Sadhus and Monks/Palm reader’s fees.
Gratuities

Additional Information

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

Meeting Point

Hotel Marshyangdi, Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu

Special Instructions

Dress Code A moderate amount of walking is involved; 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!) When packing be aware that dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. Review us How did we do? Your experience matters! Let us know by leaving a review.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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