Kathmandu: Evening Aarati Tour at Pashupatinath Temple

The tour starts from your location in Kathmandu and drives to the Pashupatinath temple. Our guide will brief you about the temple, then attend the Arati in front of the temple.
Feel the spiritual beauty of the evening aarati at Pashupatinath Temple, one of Nepal's most famous Hindu shrines. This night ritual, held on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, is a mesmerizing blend of devotion, culture, and tradition. The aarati ceremony includes chanting Vedic mantras, the rhythmic ringing of bells, priests waving oil lamps in intricate patterns, burning incense, and live music featuring classical instruments and devotional hymns.

The tour starts with a pick-up from your Kathmandu hotel in the late afternoon, followed by a drive with spectacular views to Pashupatinath Temple. Upon arrival, an experienced guide will take you through the temple complex, highlighting fascinating information about the history, religious significance, and architectural beauty of the place. Afterwards, you will be provided with free time to explore this site yourself and enjoy the serenity of the atmosphere.

At about 6 pm, the evening aarati ceremony starts on the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. The surrounding turns into a kaleidoscope of flickering lights of oil lamps, and with the air thick with the drone of prayers and music, one gets plunged into a mood of unmatched spirituality. In this unique cultural experience, one gets an insight into how deeply traditional and ritualistic the Nepalese Hinduism is.

Finally, after the aarati, you are driven back to your hotel in Kathmandu for this tour to come to an end in as emotional as it gets unforgettable.

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.

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.