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 15 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.”
Explore Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Temple, Hindu crematorium, and Bagmati river aarti with expert guides, included admission, and pickup.
“This is a must do in depth tour that is tailored to you! My guide was compassionate, attentive and knowledgeable and he did everything to make sure I got what I wanted out of this tour. I could never have done this on my own. I learned so much from him. This was absolutely amazing!”
Witness the Pashupatinath evening aarti in Kathmandu, with Bagmati River rites and hotel pickup, plus an expert Shiva guide.
“Very unique experience-well done and should not be missed. Please read up on the funeral practices of Hindus so you will not be surprised but will understand what is happening.”
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 !!”
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.”
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.”
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.”
A private 3-hour night tour to Pashupatinath’s Aarati in Kathmandu with pickup, A/C transport, and a licensed English guide.
“Madhu was punctual. He was congenial and gave us a lot of information about Aarati ritual. He showed us photos of his recent wedding which was interesting.”
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”
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 agrĂ©able”
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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