Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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Embark on a spiritual adventure through Kathmandu's rich heritage that takes you on an unforgettable, multifaith journey!
Start at Boudhanath, where you'll immerse yourself in Buddhism. Partake in kora, rotate prayer wheels, visit the monastery, and pay your respects like the locals. Then, explore the vibrant Hindu culture at Pashupatinath, one of Hindus' holiest sites. Glimpse the life of the sadhus, witness people get their future read by a local palm reader, witness cremations along the Bagmati River, and partake in the mesmerizing Aarati ritual – an enchanting offering of lights at Pashupatinath Temple.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that there has been significant damage to some of the sites visited on this tour due to the earthquakes in April and May 2015
Maximum group size is 12.
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
Local Impact:Your Spiritual Nepal tour includes entrance fees to the UNESCO-listed Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, which helps preserve local cultural heritage and ensures these important sites are maintained.
Local Impact: If you choose the option of offering butter lamps at Boudhanath, have your palm read (varies 7.5$ to 9$/pp) during the tour, and take pictures or interact with sadhus (cost 7.5$) (guide will also assist the guests in negotiating with the palm readers and Shadus accordingly.), it supports the local communities and readers and sustains the lives of sadhus who would otherwise have no access to tourist money.
All the sights we visit in Boudanath and Pashupatinath are renovated
The approximate walking distance is approximately 2 km
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Boudhanath Stupa
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world and a centre of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Rotate the prayer wheels along with local Buddhists
Thamel
Thamel is the starting point of the tour. A vibrant tourist centre, it has everything from hotels to restaurants to shops, spa, clubs, you name it. You will board your vehicle at the meeting point at Thamel, Hotel Moonlight to drive to Boudhanath Stupa.
What‘s Included
Join a Local English-speaking Nepali guide
Get an expert insight into Hinduism and Buddhism
Take part in the evening "Arati" – an offering of lights to the Lord at Pashupatinath Temple.
Visit the two UNESCO Heritage Sights - Boudhanath & Pashupatinath
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Visit to a local palm reader to learn your future (Palm reader's fees not included)
Transportation costs (from meeting point to Boudhanath & from Pashupatinath temple to the endpoint)
Witness the cremation ceremony
Lunch/Dinner
Alms to Sadhus and Monks/Palm reader’s fees.
Gratuities
Options
Small Group Spiritual Tour
Departure at 3 PM
Private Spirutual Tour
Private Spiritual Tour: Departure at 3 PM
Reviews
183 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wholesome Experience
nishagopal,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ritu was amazing, she explained things well and answered the questions promptly. The experience was wholesome! I highly recommend people taking this tour.
Awesome
howellg2022,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide Shreejan was awesome, very knowledgeable and kind. I learned a lot from this tour and got a lot of insight into the culture of Nepal.
A great tour
sacha w,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day with Yogi, exploring interesting cultural sights. Really interesting tour! Would definately recommend to anyone interested in the spiritual culture in Nepal
Had a brilliant time
benwG7655IX,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very helpful guide from kathmandu urban advemtures yogi very informative throughout the whole tour and very comfrable getting to each of the sites in a nice vehixle
Great cultural experience
miloslavap191,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yogi was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable and showed me a lot of cool things. I enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend the tour!
Spiritual tour
V9931PZshellyd,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience doing the spiritual tour. Our guide Rita was very informative and gave us plenty of time to spend taking g in the sights and sounds. Would recommend.
A great introduction to Nepalese culture
kaseywanders,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Thankyou to Rita for a great evening out on this tour. We were able to see two key cultural sites and learn about traditional rituals and practices.
Very good
caitlinbZ3775PX,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shreejan was our tour guide and provided us with lots of interesting information and facts about Nepal. It was an engaging experience.
Cultural, spiritual and historical tour
avalU910NJ,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went with Rita and it was amazing. She was so informative and was very excited to share the culture and the history of the places we visited. She made me feel very safe the whole time and I did not have to worry about anything as she handled everything. I could not recommend this tour enough
5 star ⭐️ experience with Rita
Z8983SXmonican,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the best tour experience with Rita. Rita was both knowledgeable and friendly throughout the tour. I enjoyed our conversations on culture and religion. She made me feel like a VIP and would recommend Rita for her five star experience to everyone! I would book for another experience soon.
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