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.
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Kathmandu Half-Day Tour (Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa)
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Pashupatinath Temple
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.
Pashupatinath Temple
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.
The Crematoria
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.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Inside Ring Road including Bouddha area)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entry Fee (~USD 10-12 PP)
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private Guide and private tour
- Full tour of Pashupati Temple area
- Meet Sandhu Priests
- Boudhanath Stupa Tour
- Largest Tibetan Community outside of Tibet
- All Entrance Fees
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Additional Information
We pick up from all hotels inside the ring road including Boudha area.
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