Nepal · BOUDHANATH STUPA
The stupa is circled clockwise by people at prayer from before dawn until late, and the streets around it are the centre of Tibetan Kathmandu. These 10 visits are usually paired with Pashupatinath; below is what each includes, how long it takes and what it costs.
Evening small-group tour of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple, with aarti, prayer wheels, local transport, and respectful views along the Bagmati River.
“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.”
3-hour Kathmandu small-group tour linking Hindu Pashupatinath rites and Boudhanath Buddhism, with an English guide and thangka 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.”
Guided Kathmandu tour of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath, with cremation rites, aarati, and market stops. Hotel pickup optional.
“Great tour - the guide was very well prepared and knew a lot about the place and its history. He was very easy to follow, very knowledgeable. The Aarati ceremony can be a bit hard to watch - very emotional and a bit dark. But a must experience if you’re in Kathmandu.”
Kathmandu in one day with Patan Durbar Square, Pasupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath, with hotel pickup and guide.
“It was a wonderful day spent exploring the most popular attractions in Kathmandu. Guide Keshar has a good personality, is well-informed, has deep knowledge of Buddhism/Hinduism and helped answer many questions related to the religions of the country. It is definitely worth it and highly recommended to do it with Keshar.”
Private 4-hour Kathmandu tour to Pashupatinath and Boudhanath UNESCO sites with pickup, guide, entrance fees, and time to soak it in.
“Perfect tour. 2 interesting places to visit and enough time to do so. Easy pick up and drop back to hotel. Guide waiting in hotel foyer.”
Half-day Kathmandu tour to Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa, with a licensed guide, hotel pickup, and kora rituals.
“Spent a wonderful day in Kathmandu visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa with Enticing Himalayas. Everything was well-organized, and our guide Prakriti made the experience memorable with his kindness and deep knowledge of the sites. Truly grateful for his care and insights. Highly recommend this tour with Prakriti!”
Private 3-hour tour of Kathmandu’s Boudhanath Stupa with pickup, guide commentary, entrance fees, and a quick Thanka art stop.
Guided tour of Kathmandu's Kopan Monastery, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath. Hotel pickup and entrance fees included.
Half-day yoga in Boudhanath, Kathmandu with hotel pickup, stupa viewing, and a guided session on asanas, mudras, and pranayama.
“I had a wonderful time experiencing meditation in such a peaceful environment where I genuinely felt in touch with the teacher. His energy radiates and makes you feel welcomed. It's also in a busy area but doesn't distract your yoga, which is explained move by move. Feel free to take ask questions!”
Private Kopan Monastery and Boudhanath Stupa tour with hotel pickup, A/C transport, bottled water, and UNESCO sights in Kathmandu.
“They never showed up, no communication or anything. We waited around for over 30 minutes. We even tried calling and texting with no answer.”
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