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Kathmandu: Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath Evening Tour

By Himalayan Planet Adventures P. Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$252 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the spiritual heart of Kathmandu on an evening tour
  • Observe the rituals and ceremonies at the Pashupatinath Temple complex
  • Walk the sacred kora route around the illuminated Bouddhanath Stupa
  • Enjoy a set dinner at a rooftop restaurant with views of the stupa
  • Learn about the cultural and spiritual significance of each site from your guide

Activity location

    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

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Kathmandu: Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath Evening Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$251.75 x 1 AdultAU$251.75
Total
Price is AU$251.75
Until Sun, 17 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Private vehicle with professional driver
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    Entrance fees to Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed cultural guide
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    Dinner at a rooftop restaurant near Bouddhanath Stupa
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All government taxes and service charges
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic drinks during dinner
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    Tips for guide and driver
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    Personal expenses
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    Donations at temples or monasteries
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional food or drinks not included in the dinner arrangement

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Begin with a comfortable hotel pickup, followed by a scenic drive to Pashupatinath Temple, the holiest shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Set along the sacred Bagmati River, this ancient complex offers layers of spiritual symbolism, traditional rituals, and cultural heritage.

From the riverbanks, observe the evening flow of devotees, sadhus, cremation rites, and temple activities. With a knowledgeable guide, explore the outer periphery of the temple and learn about its architecture, meaning, and enduring cultural role.

As dusk approaches, continue towards Bouddhanath Stupa, the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The stupa transforms dramatically at night as butter lamps glow, prayer flags rustle, and monks circumambulate the kora path. Join the peaceful ritual walk and absorb the tranquil atmosphere shaped by centuries of Buddhist devotion.

Your evening concludes with a delightful rooftop dinner overlooking the illuminated stupa. This vantage point provides a serene setting for reflection, photography, and an unforgettable dining experience. After dinner, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal