NEPAL
Nepal's classics.
10 of the most popular spiritual & monastery tours in Nepal. What each one involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
Evening UNESCO tour in Kathmandu: spin prayer wheels at Boudhanath, then watch aarti at Pashupatinath with a small local group.
“Terrific experience, made it very easy to visit two sites. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking to learn a ton about Nepal, Hinduism, and Buddhism.”
Gondola up Chandragiri Hills for Everest View Tower views, Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, Nepali momos, then Swayambhunath Monkey Temple.
“Our Monkey Temple and Cable Cat tour with Biraj was amazing! Biraj was a great guide, very interesting and friendly. We highly recommend booking :)”
Explore Jamchen Vijaya Stupa, Kopan Monastery, and Boudhanath with an English guide, hotel pickup, meditation time, and easy Kathmandu logistics.
“Aneel was a lovely, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and positive guide. He enlightened me on various aspects of Buddhism and showed me many different sites and Stupas. As a native he is extremely encultured in Nepalese culture and gives you insight that only a local can provide. It was a lovely, informative day out; highly recommended!”
Hike to Nagi Gumba and meet resident nuns for lunch in Shivapuri National Park. Views, Buddhist insights, and easy pacing.
“Simple and effective! Basically you walk up a mountain after a thoughtful discussion with your guide on religion/spirituality. Then meet a few nuns at the top and enjoy a nice meal. Maybe they can't speak English but you enjoy the purity of a a simple but valuable experience.”
Walk Kathmandu’s myth trail at Swayambhunath with a small-group guide, hilltop stupa views, and Hindu-Buddhist temple stories for $15.
“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”
A guided evening visit to Pashupatinath Temple, then the Bagmati River Aarati with lamps, chants, and classic music at dusk.
“A really complet tour at Pashupatinathi Temple and explanation of all ceremony of Aarati. Anjan is a great guide that helped me to understand better the Hindu religion. Well speaking English. I highly recommend!”
Private Chandragiri Cable Car and Swayambhunath Temple tour from Kathmandu with tickets, guide, pickup, and a tasty momos brunch.
“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 tour to Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Temple for the Aarti ceremony, guided history, and hotel pickup in a 3-hour private visit.
“Super interesting visit to this Hindu temple. Learned an awful lot that was fascinating! Unfortunately our driver was quite late and we missed the beginning of the ceremony but it was still a good visit.”
Visit Boudhanath Stupa, Kopan Monastery, and Swayambhunath in one guided Kathmandu Buddhist pilgrimage day with private transport and included tickets.
“This tour is absolutely amazing I would recommend to anyone visiting Nepal, you are given the absolute best tour guide who is able to answer any question you have about anything to do with culture and Buddhism. I am very grateful I did this!!”
A 4–5 hour, in-depth Pashupatinath tour with a PhD-supervised guide, a crematorium visit, and Sandhya Aarati by the Bagmati River.
“This tour is one of my favorite activities in Nepal, totally MUST DO and it’s a very unique experience. Guide is very professional and know all of the knowledge about local life and Hindu culture. Ceremony is unforgettable and when you Read more”
