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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesHindi, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Experience one of Kathmandu's most atmospheric spiritual traditions with an evening visit to Pashupatinath Temple, its sacred cremation ghats, and the famous Aarati ceremony beside the Bagmati River.
Choose between a private or shared experience. Travel from your Kathmandu hotel to Pashupatinath, explore the temple surroundings with your guide, and learn about the religious & cultural importance of this sacred Hindu site. Observe the traditional cremation ghats along the Bagmati River and gain insight into Hindu funeral customs and spiritual beliefs. As evening approaches, join visitors and devotees beside the river to experience the Aarati, featuring traditional prayers, devotional music, lamps, incense, and ritual offerings.
After the ceremony, relax on the return journey to your hotel. This experience is ideal for travelers who want to explore Pashupatinath, learn about Hindu traditions, and experience the evening Aarati without committing to a full-day Kathmandu sightseeing tour.
Options
Aarati Experience (Private)
Private Vehicle & Guide
Pickup included
Aarati Experience (Shared)
Shared Vehicle & Guide
Pickup included
Bouddhanath + Pashupati Aarati
Private: Extra BoudhanathStupa
Pickup included
What's included
Bottled water
Government Taxes & Office Expenses
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Food & Drinks
Different fees may apply depending on the passport holder's nationality. Approximately
What to expect
Pashupatinath Temple
1h · Admission ticket not included
Explore the sacred Pashupatinath Temple complex and the surrounding Bagmati River area. Learn about the history, Hindu traditions, temples, shrines, and religious importance of this UNESCO-listed cultural site. Non-Hindu visitors cannot enter the main temple but can explore permitted areas around the complex.
30m
Pashupatinath Cremation Site:
Observe the traditional Hindu cremation ghats along the sacred Bagmati River and learn about Nepalese Hindu funeral traditions, rituals, and the spiritual significance of Pashupatinath.
45m
Experience the evening Aarati beside the sacred Bagmati River, where priests perform traditional prayers and rituals with lamps, incense, music, and devotional offerings. Join local devotees and visitors as the riverbank comes alive with this important Hindu spiritual ceremony.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will reconfirm the pickup time with you and arrange the pickup accordingly.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
