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.
Explore Jamchen Vijaya Stupa, Kopan Monastery, and Boudhanath with an English guide, hotel pickup, meditation time, and easy Kathmandu logistics.
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
