PashupatiNath and BoudhaNath - Private/Small Group

4.9 (25 reviews) Kathmandu, Nepal
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

The private walking tour is NOT sold out, you can book for 1 person and can come with more people. The private tour with transportation is for max 3 people because of the vehicle limitation.
Also here you book for 1 person.

Your guide will contact you with 24h after your booking and we have 100% refund policy with cancelations.

This small tour of maximum 5 people, allows travelers to understand the basics, of Hinduism and Buddhism as well as the scenario of these religions in Nepal and the religious harmony among the peoples and fusion of the cuisine too.

In Pashupatinath our experienced guide will explain the last rites of Hindus along with 16 Samskaras while in Boudhanath travelers will be familiar with Buddhism and the teachings of lord buddha.

Options

Private Tour Pashupatinath

Private for your group

Walking Tour at PashupatiNath and BoudhaNath
Private Pick Up Transportation

with seperate driver
Pick Up from your hotel

What's included

  • English speaking guide
  • Pashupatinath (NRP 1000 about US$ 9) and Boudhanat (NRP 400 about US$ 4), to be paid in cash at the entrance.

What to expect

  1. Pashupatinath Temple
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Pashupatinath is the oldest Hindu temple of Kathmandu Valley and important among the Hindu devotee around the globe. Only Hindus are allowed inside the main temple, so we pass by towards Aryaghat (crematoria) situated on the bank of Bagmati River. We will go through many shops selling religious items to pilgrims, telling names and importance of them in Hinduism.
  2. The Crematoria
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Aryaghat, The Crematoria is famous among the tourists as they can see how the last rites of Hindu people are done. Here we will talk about Shodasha Samskaras (16 rites of passage in Hindus life) The concept of Trinity God and basics of Hinduisms, along with stories like how Lord Ganesha got the elephant Head.
  3. Mrigasthali Deer Park
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Here, we will talk about the journey of Lord Shiva to this place and how it got its name. And explore the area.
  4. Gorakhnath Mandir Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We will take a rest here and go ahead toward Boudhanath via Guhyeshwari Templetelling the story of Guru Gorakhnath and explain .
  5. 20m
    We will go ahead toward Boudhanath telling the story of Satidevi and the concept of Shaktipeeth. it takes 20 minutes to reach Boudhanath.
  6. Boudhanath Stupa
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    This is a second largest stupa of this kind in the world, famous for Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana Buddhism). Here we will Explore the basics of Buddhism like prayers flag and five elements, four noble truth, eightfold paths and thirteen steps to nirvana.
  7. Guru Lhakhang Monastery
    10m
    Here, we will see how typical Buddhist monastery looks like and talks about guru Padmasambhava and Dharma Chakra Pariwartana.
  8. Boudha Stupa Thanka Center
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Here at thanka center/school of thanka painting, we will learn about intricate Thanka art and concept of mandala and learn the basics about healing Bowls. After we finish at this place we will end the tour at Boudha gate which is one block away.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet all travellers at Gaushala Bus Stop. Our guide will be there at Gaushala Bus Stop 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. You can use the map provided along with this itinerary and locate the meeting point or Call/WhatsApp in given number.

End point

This tour ends at the Boudhanath Gate. Travelers are free to explore around the Boudhanath or go back to their place.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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