Kathmandu Half-Day Tour (Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa)
Boudhanath and Pashupatinath are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The former is the largest Buddhist Stupa (3rd largest in the world) while Pashupati is the most sacred Hindu site in Nepal. The Kathmandu half day tour (4 Hrs) is a quick and enjoyable way to see these two World Heritage Sites.
The tour begins with a private car in Kathmandu and a quick, luxurious ride to Pashupati to explore the many temples along the banks of the Bagmati River.
Next stop the tour now enters the immense Boudhanath Stupa. This is home to the largest Tibetan community outside of Tibet. A small-group tour includes a private guide. The tour starts either at 9 am or 2 pm as per your confirmation.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, 44621 Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
To understand the people of the Kathmandu Valley as well as Nepal requires a look at the religious backgrounds of the people of Nepal. Two of the most important religious sites are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Pashupati and Boudhanath.
The tour begins with a private car coming to the hotel in Kathmandu. The drive to Pashupati is quick and relaxing in the private car. The first stop is Pashupatinath, which is the holiest place in Nepal and one of the holiest places in all of Hinduism.
The place is located on the bank of the Bagmati River where numerous cremation ghats send the dead's ashes onto the next world. There are many temples on both sides of the river, along with colorful Sandhu priests who serve the needs of the faithful. A private guide takes visitors on a tour to explain the significance of the temples and religious symbolism of this holy place.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, 44621 Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
This is Temple area of the largest Hindu Temple, where you will explore surrounding areas. Indian & Hindus are allowed to go inside the main Temple.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Crematoria, Kathmandu Nepal
It is a place inside Pashupatinath Temple where you can see the cremated of the dead body. You can observe how the Hindu religion cremated the dead body in the river bank. It is another interesting part to explore.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Aarya Ghat, Pashpatinath Marg, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
This is a cremation place of Bagmati River where you will visit during the Pashupatinath Temple visit.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mrigasthali Deer Park, Pashpatinath Marg, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Mrigasthali deer park is one of another attraction for tourist. It is the upper part of Pashupatinath where you will have a chance to see the deer at the fenced park.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
From Pashupati, it is a quick trip to Boudhanath. This is the largest Buddhist Stupa in Nepal and the third-largest in the world. It is hard to appreciate the immense size of the Boudhanath Stupa until it is seen in person.
Boudhanath is home to the largest Tibetan community outside of Tibet. The stupa is surrounded by numerous Buddhist monasteries.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Boudha Stupa Thanka Center, Boudha Rd 6, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
While you visit Bouddhanath Stupa, you can visit Bouddha Stupa Thanka center if you like to see how the Thanka is painting. It is an amazing art of Buddhist literature.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Private Guide and private tour"
"Full tour of Pashupati Temple area"
"Meet Sandhu Priests"
"Boudhanath Stupa Tour"
"Largest Tibetan Community outside of Tibet"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"All Entrance Fees"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all hotels inside the ring road including Boudha area.
Airports- Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu Nepal
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.