Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Evening Aarati & Cremation
ID: GYG1195675-1834876
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience the spiritual energy of the Pashupatinath Temple at sunset on a guided tour with a local guide. Witness the powerful evening Aarati ceremony and explore the ancient courtyards and shrines.
Join a licensed local guide for an unforgettable spiritual journey at Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal’s holiest Shiva site. This tour takes you along the sacred Bagmati River as the sun sets and the temple comes alive with chants, music, bells, incense, and devotion.
Walk through the ancient courtyards and explore lesser-known shrines. Learn why this temple is one of the world’s most important Hindu pilgrimage sites, and hear stories of Lord Shiva, Hindu beliefs, life, death, and rebirth.
From a respectful distance, witness the open-air cremation ghats and understand how Nepali culture celebrates the journey of the soul. Then experience the powerful evening Aarati ceremony where priests perform synchronized fire dances, conch blowing, and mantra chanting—an uplifting moment that stays in your heart.
Meet Sadhus (holy men), try a simple tika blessing, and take in the mystical atmosphere of devotion by the river. Ideal for those curious about spirituality, culture, rituals, and real Nepali life.
Highlights
- Feel the spiritual energy of the Pashupatinath Temple at sunset
- Witness the powerful evening Aarati ceremony with fire dances
- Explore the ancient courtyards and lesser-known shrines
- Learn about Hindu beliefs, life, death, and rebirth from your local guide
- Meet Sadhus, try a simple tika blessing, and take in the mystical atmosphere
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Respectful distance required at cremation ghats
Ideal for those curious about spirituality and culture
INCLUDED
- Licensed local guide
- Evening Aarati ceremony
- Visit to Pashupatinath Temple
- Exploration of ancient courtyards and shrines
- Stories of Lord Shiva and Hindu beliefs
- Witnessing open-air cremation ghats
- Meeting Sadhus
- Tika blessing
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
