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The 10 most popular hindu temple tours, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator you book it through.
Evening small-group tour from Kathmandu’s Thamel to Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple for prayer wheels, sadhu sights, and aarti.
Most Popular“A great way to see Kathmandu if you are short on time. Rita was a lovely guide who was knowledgeable and helpful tailoring it to the needs of the group.”
Guided Pashupatinath evening aarti tour with Bagmati River lamps, mantras, temple views, and private 3-hour pickup/dropoff for $45.
Night aarti at Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Temple with a guide, golden roof views, and Bagmati River devotion—private 3-hour tour.
In-depth guided tour of Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Temple, crematorium and Bagmati aarti, with pickup, tickets and expert explanations.
“It was the best experience in pashupatinath. I was there already twice but this time I came to places I didn’t know existed. Nabil gave me a lot of in depth knowledge and I received blessings of 2 yogis. However 5 hours seems long, it flew by. It was def 1 of my Nepal highlights.”
Sunrise from Nagarkot, a guided day hike to Changu Narayan, hotel pickup, and breakfast included for $85 from Kathmandu.
“Unfortunately, due to bad weather this tour was not possible. My guide (Ghan) was helpful and supportive and offered an alternative. I still had a great day.”
Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath evening Aarati, Bagmati River cremation views, and temple-area monuments with pickup. Cultural, 2–4 hours.
“Very unique experience-well done and should not be missed. Please read up on the funeral practices of Hindus so you will not be surprised but will understand what is happening.”
Small-group Kathmandu tour linking Hindu last rites at Pashupatinath with Buddhist teachings at Boudhanath, plus thangka and stupa basics.
“Santosh is the guide to book with for this tour. He was knowledgeable with not only religion and history, but also culture and food.”
Guided Boudhanath kora and Pashupatinath Aarati, with Hindu cremation rites on the Bagmati ghats in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu walking tour to see Kumari, Shree Gha shrine, and UNESCO Durbar Square, with local market time and pickup.
“We had a great time with Badri. After doing a trek, we had some time to explore Kathmandu and decided it was easiest to find a local guide. Badri was really knowledgeable and kind. We went all over Kathmandu including Durbar Square as well as the ‘Money Temple’. Highly recommend Badri and the team for…”
Cold-start Nagarkot sunrise, a downhill hike through Nepali villages, and Changunarayan Temple history, all with lunch and private transport for $85.
“I am glad that i signed up for this tour, the sunrise was sureal (despite the freezing cold weather) and the hike was the best part- passing through villages, it was calming and amazing birds eye view. Highly recommended, also, make sure have some cash for the tip (for guide and driver).”
From the temple valley to the high passes, and every way to reach them.
