Private Tour of Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath

Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 4-hour private sightseeing tour of the World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu will give you an opportunity to witness the ancient art, culture and traditions of different time periods in Nepal. On this tour, you will learn about the different dynasties who ruled in Kathmandu. In addition, you will get to go to the sacred Hindu Temple Pashupatinath, and the Buddhist site Boudhanath Stupa.

What's included

  • Monument fees
  • Expert tour guide
  • Transportation by deluxe private vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Pashupatinath Temple
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Your expert English-speaking tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 10:30am or 1:30 pm to take you for your 4-hour sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley that includes Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.

    First stop is Pashupatinath. The sacred Hindu shrine Pashupatinath is located on the bank of the Bagmati river to the eastern side of Kathmandu. Believed to be built by Supuspa Deva, a Licchivi King, Pashupatinath was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The main temple of Pashupatinath was built using Pagoda style architecture with four main doors. The two levels of the roof are made of copper with a gold coating and they have a gold pinnacle. The inner sanctorum is the place where the main idol is placed, and the outer sanctorum is an open corridor like space. Though some of the buildings in the Pashupati area are damaged, the main building was untouched by the earthquake of April 25th, 2015 earthquake.
  2. Boudhanath Stupa
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Then, head over to Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath is located on the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, is the largest stupa in the world and is a sacred site for Buddhist pilgrimages. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, Boudhanath is on the ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha. Founded by Licchivi King, Boudhanath has had minor damage caused by the earthquake on the 25th of April, 2015.

    After that, your Kathmandu sightseeing tour ends and you will be transferred back to your hotel at 2:30 pm or 5:30 pm

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We are happy to pickup with in Kathmandu city and Airport

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 13 years
  • We offer two different start time for this trip. Please let us know which time i.e 10:30 am or 01:30 pm is appropriate for you.
  • We offer pickup and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city. Please provide us the name of Hotel.

Cancellation policy

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