Nepal · PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE
Pashupatinath is a working Hindu cremation ground on the Bagmati, not a heritage attraction, and non-Hindus cannot enter the main temple. A guide is the difference between understanding what is happening at the ghats and standing in the wrong place with a camera. These 14 cover the evening Aarati and the wider complex, with prices and start times.
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 evening tour to Pashupatinath for the Bagmati River aarti, with a licensed English guide, pickup, and ticket included.
“Both the guide Ramesh and the driver Santosh were polite and friendly. Ramesh was very knowledgeable, we had good time.”
A 3-hour Kathmandu night visit to Pashupatinath Temple for an Aarti ceremony, guided by English-speaking staff with hotel pickup.
“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.”
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.”
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.”
Evening Pashupatinath Aarati by the Bagmati River with an English guide, temple views, and a calm 3-hour ritual watch.
“THE TOUR GUIDE GUY WAS CHEATED US.. HE BRING US TO PASUPATHI TEMPLE 🛕 AREA..WE WANT SHOPPING THERE TO BUT RURTRACHAI..THIS TOUR GUY COMMUNICATE WITH THE SHOP GUY TO SELL HIGH PRICE TO MAKE COMMISSION FOR HIM...SUCH OFF BAD ATTITUDE AND ASS HOLE GUY !! UNPROFESSIONAL GUY.. WE BOUGHT THE RURTRACHAI 40,000 NEPALI MONEY..IT'S WAS CRAZY N CHEATED US..VERY SAD AND UN ACCEPTABLE..TAKE IMMEDIATELY ACTION ON HIM AND KICK HIM OUT FROM THIS COMPANY...SUCH OF ASS HOLE GUY !!”
3-hour night tour of Pashupatinath in Kathmandu with hotel pickup, guided visit, and Hindu aarti by the Bagmati River, $35.
“We were very disappointed, because we waited 1h and weren’t picked up as arranged. No chance to get in contact with the agency. We did the temple on our own. Was a better idea.”
See open cremations at Pashupatinath and watch the evening Shiva Aarati on the Bagmati River, with Kathmandu pickup and drop-off.
“My guide Bhum Raj was excellent. He was knowledgeable and thorough and his educational qualifications added to our very good conversation on this tour. Pashupatinath itself is out of this world amazing -- we went in the early evening and once it became dark the fast flowing river, burning funeral pyres and mass audience on stone bleachers was like something out of Indiana Jones for a Canadian like me. Pashupatinath is one of the very great things I've experienced across a lot of travelling and it alone makes the trip to Nepal a unique global experience.”
See Pashupatinath Temple at night with an English guide, aarti by oil lamps, and open-air cremation viewing from the UNESCO Bagmati riverside.
“Santosh was a great guide, the information he provided and the guidance he shown so I was able to respect other cultures, for me was beneficial. Thank you”
Private 5-hour Kathmandu tour: join the Boudhanath kora, witness Hindu cremation rites at Pashupatinath, then return with a guide.
“Here is a possible review that you can write: I had a wonderful time visiting Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa with Enticing Himalayas and Guide Anish. Pashupatinath is the most sacred Hindu temple in Nepal, dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Pashupati, the protector of animals. The temple complex is located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, where cremations take place daily. I was amazed by the architecture, the rituals, and the atmosphere of devotion and reverence. Anish was very knowledgeable and respectful, explaining the history and significance of the temple and its surroundings. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest and most impressive Buddhist stupas in…”
Evening aarti at Pashupatinath Temple with hotel pickup, a guided temple walk, Bagmati River ceremony viewing, and return transfer in Kathmandu.
“Tour guide was nice. We mostly wanted to see the ceremony not the cremation yet he sat us in a bad spot although we were there early. We asked should we move a few times but he assured us it was a good spot...it wasn't. We had to interrup repeatedly his conversation with a young woman he randomly started talking to for us to ask questions which made us feel awkward and annoyed.”
See the Pashupatinath night Aarti and open-air cremation along the Bagmati River, with a guide, entrance fees, and private transport.
“Santosh was a great guide, the information he provided and the guidance he shown so I was able to respect other cultures, for me was beneficial. Thank you”
A 3-hour private evening tour at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, with guided temple walkthrough, Bagmati ghats, and sunset Aarati ceremony.
“Immersion totale, tres belle visite et un guide très agréable”
Evening Pashupatinath Bagmati Aarati in Kathmandu with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. See the 6 pm riverside ritual.
“Razz my guide speaks perfect English and is super kind and caring. I learned not only about Hinduism today but also the religious significance behind the whole cremation process. Loved the Aarati ritual as well. Would recommend.”
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