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.
“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.”
Gondola up Chandragiri Hills for Everest View Tower views, Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, Nepali momos, then Swayambhunath Monkey Temple.
“Excellent trip - all at the pace we wanted to - no rushing. Our guide was superb, friendly and very knowledgeable. His English was excellent also. Would definitely recommend.”
Explore Jamchen Vijaya Stupa, Kopan Monastery, and Boudhanath with an English guide, hotel pickup, meditation time, and easy Kathmandu logistics.
“I really enjoyed the day, Razz was a great guide and as a solo traveller it is such a good way to see and understand Nepal and it's spiritual side”
Hike to Nagi Gumba and meet resident nuns for lunch in Shivapuri National Park. Views, Buddhist insights, and easy pacing.
“We had the privilege of designing a trip to Nepal. Santosh of GAP-Nepal was our contact person. He was very patient with our changing ideas and really worked to find us a great trip. I would recommend this organization as a good place to Read more”
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.
“great experience. our guide Rajat was fantastic - so knowledgeable and friendly”
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.
“A unique experience and great way to experience local culture. Nabin was very knowledgeable and provided an abundance of interesting information. The tour winded through Pashupatinath with smells of incense and sounds of bellRead more”
