• Kathmandu: Boudha and Pashupati Aarati with Priest
  • Kathmandu: Boudha and Pashupati Aarati with Priest
  • Kathmandu: Boudha and Pashupati Aarati with Priest
  • Kathmandu: Boudha and Pashupati Aarati with Priest

Kathmandu: Boudha and Pashupati Aarati with Priest

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ID: GYG1162317-1781631
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Country: Nepal

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

Experience a spiritual awakening in Kathmandu with a visit to Bouddha Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Explore the temple with a Hindu priest and witness the evening Aarati ceremony.
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Kathmandu. Head to Bouddha Stupa, where you’ll be accompanied by an English-speaking guide. As evening descends, take part in the sacred kora (circumambulation), walking clockwise around the stupa alongside monks, nuns, and devoted pilgrims. Watch as thousands of butter lamps (choemey) illuminate the courtyard, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere beneath fluttering prayer flags.

Next, move to Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated along the holy Bagmati River. Explore the area with a priest, who will explain the Aarti process and the cremation rituals that happen side by side. This experience offers a profound insight into ancient Hindu traditions and the deeper meaning of life itself.

As evening sets in, the temple transforms into a captivating scene filled with glowing oil lamps, rhythmic chants, and deeply moving rituals during the evening Aarti ceremony—an experience that is truly unforgettable.

Highlights

  • Experience the sacred kora at Bouddha Stupa, surrounded by monks and nuns
  • Explore Pashupatinath Temple with a Hindu priest and learn about the Aarati
  • Discover the depth of Nepalese spirituality at a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Enjoy a smooth transfer from your hotel in Kathmandu with a guide

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts after lunch around 3 pm
The activity involves walking during the kora
The Pashupatinath Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The tour provides insight into Nepalese spirituality and cultural heritage
INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup
  • English speaking guide
  • Visit to Bouddha Stupa
  • Participation in kora
  • Visit to Pashupatinath Temple
  • Evening Aarti ceremony
  • Explanation of aarati and cremation process
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for the guide & priest

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.