Hindu funeral ceremony tour

Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Japanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Hindu funeral ceremony is quite interesting than other religion. Hinduism believes in reincarnation, their karma determines their next life, better life. In Hinduism the dead body is cremated in the bank of the holy river, especially every Hindu people wish to cremate their death body in the bank of Bagmati river at Pashupati temple. Bagmati is a holy river, locals believes that cremated death soul will directly go to the heaven.

After cremation, the family member does follow for 12 days as mourning period. Along the days, the family members are not allowed to eat certain vegetables, meats. The family members are only allow wearing white cloths and white shoes. Using the leather wears is prohibited. On the 12th days, the Hindu priest will come and organize puja ceremony with using specific mantra in the name of the decreased one. After that, the family members are allowed to come to their normal lifestyle.

What's included

  • Private tour by private transpotation
  • Tour guide salary and government taxes
  • Professional tour guide
  • International flight and entry visa fees
  • Airport drop and pick up
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Meals during the sightseeing
  • Entry fees for sightseeing
  • All the cost which is not in cost inclusion.

What to expect

  1. 4h · Admission ticket not included
    Pasupatinath temple is located in the bank of Bagamati river. It is very sacred place for the Hindu religion. Besides the Bagmati river death ceremony organize regularly by the Hindu people. It is quite interesting for the non Hindu people,it is believed that a Hindu cremated here would be reborn as a Human in his next birth.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We pick up all the travelers from Thamel hotel and nearby the area

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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.
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