NEPAL
Nepal, trip by trip.
The 15 most popular temples & stupas 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“You are an amazing guide Bipin. He knows this town, it's little alleyways and the best locations for that special photo. Loved it, recommend it.”
Cable car to Chandragiri Hills, momos and Swayambhunath monkey temple. A 5-hour private Kathmandu tour with optional zipline.
“From all the tours we ever got, this trip was one of the most enjoyable experiences. Guide and driver arrived on time, both spoke excellent English, car was immaculately clean. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and filled us in on many facts and stories in connection to our chosen tour. Throughout the day he…”
A 5-hour Kathmandu Buddhist tour visiting Jamchen Vijaya Stupa, Kopan Monastery, and Boudhanath, with guided history and meditation time.
“Pranav Shrestha is a fabulous guide. He is open and curious and the conversation can flow in so many different directions. Pranav gives such insight to Nepalese culture ancient and modern in addition to the details of spiritual origin stories and practice. I felt like I was being guided by a friend.”
Small-group Swayambhunath tour from Thamel with a local guide, temple legends, 365 stairs, big Buddha idols, and hilltop views in 3 hours.
“Santosh took me through a walk in the neighborhood of Thamal on the way to monkey temple. A very enriching walk through the neighborhood to understand the past and current of Kathmandu that I'll recommend for anyone who's intereRead more”
Guided Pashupatinath evening aarti tour with Bagmati River lamps, mantras, temple views, and private 3-hour pickup/dropoff for $45.
“Ramesh was a fabulous guide. We have no hesitation in recommending this tour. Ramesh is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He provided us with liads of additional insights into Hindu culture and rituals. We had an amazing experience.”
Small-group Kathmandu Valley tour with an English guide: UNESCO temples at Pashupatinath, Durbar Square, and Boudhanath for about 7 hours.
“It was an ok tour. Only stopped at three places (which was clear in the itinerary). No info given in between....the guide and driver just spoke to each other in Nepalese, so I played on my phone and looked out the window. Entrance fees were 2000 rupees (1000 each at 2 stops).”
Chandragiri cable car views plus Bhaleshwor Mahadev and Swayambhunath Monkey Temple, with lunch and hotel pickup from Thamel.
“Guide asmita is a lovely and very comfortable person”
Private cable car to Chandragiri Hills for Bhaleshwor Mahadev views, then Swayambhunath temple and 360 views with pickup.
“We recommend this trip highly for those looking for a nice half day trip with a fun cable car ride, nice views of the city and surrounding hills and several interesting temple visits. On a day with less haze, views of the Himalayas would have beRead more”
Night aarti at Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Temple with a guide, golden roof views, and Bagmati River devotion—private 3-hour tour.
“it was an incredible experience the whole tour was just divine i wanted to even pay more it was that good the tour guide was so informative and really nice everything 100/10”
In-depth guided tour of Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Temple, crematorium and Bagmati aarti, with pickup, tickets and expert explanations.
“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and patient. This tour provides plenty of time to walk around and through the temple. We were able to learn and understand many new things about Hinduism and local traditions. We highly recommend this to her to understand culture and tradition in Kathmandu.”
Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath evening Aarati, Bagmati River cremation views, and temple-area monuments with pickup. Cultural, 2–4 hours.
“Mahesh Ji was so knowledgeable and very accommodating. He just knows a lot and was explaining things in a very detailed manner. I walked all around the city with him and enjoyed the tour! Highly recommended.”
Guided Boudhanath kora and Pashupatinath Aarati, with Hindu cremation rites on the Bagmati ghats in Kathmandu.
“The tour and cultural activities at Pashupatinath Temple was unique. My guide Pranav was very knowledgeable in the culture and history and speaks perfect English. Highly recommend.”
Small-group Kathmandu tour linking Hindu last rites at Pashupatinath with Buddhist teachings at Boudhanath, plus thangka and stupa basics.
“Our tour of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath was great, largely thanks to our guide Santosh! When we mentioned wanting to see the aarati ceremony, he adjusted our tour schedule to accommodate this special experience.”
Kathmandu walking tour from Garden of Dreams to Durbar Square, then the UNESCO Monkey Temple climb and 365 steps back to Thamel.
“Die Tour war sehr interessant! Ich würde sie jedem weiterempfehlen!”
Cable car to Chandragiri Hill plus UNESCO Monkey Temple and a Thanka school stop, with Bhaleshwor Mahadev views from $48.
“Mr. Prakash Was an excellent guide!!!!! This was a wonderful full day enjoying the beauty of Nepal! The incredible weather allowed us to enjoy views of the Himalayas. We had the opportunity to zip line!! So much fun. Then we proceedRead more”
From the temple valley to the high passes, and every way to reach them.
