Half-Day Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa Tour from Kathmandu

Half-Day Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa Tour from Kathmandu

Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanth Stupa are two major UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley. On this tour, you will explore sacred Pashupatinth temple, located on the bank of Bagmati River. You will have opportunity to observe Hindu funeral rituals at cremation Bhasmeshwor Ghat and Arya Ghat on the riverbank. After Pashupatinath, you will go to Bouddhanath Stupa. It is considered as the center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. You will learn from your guide about the spiritual traditions at each place as you experience two sacred sites near Kathmandu. Includes private guide and air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit: Oriental Journeys, 11 Tokha, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

A vehicle from Oriental Journeys with your guide pick-up you at your chosen place in Kathmandu.

Your sightseeing tour commences with a visit to Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatinath is a Shiva temple which means “Father of Living Beings”. It is located at the bank of Holy River Bagmati. Only Hindus are permitted inside temple complex. Non Hindus can visit other temples located in area. Pashupatinth is considered as patron of Nepal and official deity.  Some of the temple has erotic wood carving masterpieces. Go to the other side of the river to observe the entire view of Pashupatinath temple area and observe Hindu rituals inside temple complex.

Bagmati River is regarded as the holiest river and most of the rituals here take place at the bank of the river. The staircase area is the best place to observe prayers and to fulfill your spiritual experience. Pashupatinath Temple area is best place to observe the funeral rituals of Hindus of Nepal.

After completing your sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple you will drive to Bouddhanath Stupa. It lies at a close distance from Pashupatinath at the northern part. Boudhanath Stupa is also a UNESCO listed heritage site. It is encircle by traditional Tibetan settlements and the stupa is decorated with colorful prayers flag and prayers wheel. Buddhnath is perhaps the holiest spiritual and Tibetan center outside Tibet. Visit other monasteries dotted in Boudhanath Stupa to see Tibetan traditions, culture and prayers rituals.

After completing this 4-hour private tour of 2 UNESCO Heritage sites, you will get transferred back to your hotel located in city center.