3 Hours Walking Tour at PashupatiNath and BoudhaNath

Languages
English

This small tour of maximum 5 people, allows travelers to understand the basics, of Hinduism and Buddhism as well as the scenario of these religions in Nepal and the religious harmony among the peoples and fusion of the cuisine too. In Pashupatinath our experienced guide will explain the last rites of Hindus along with 16 Samskaras while in Boudhanath travelers will be familiar with Buddhism and the teachings of lord buddha.

Inclusions and Exclusions

English speaking guide
Pashupatinath (NRP 1000 about US$ 9) and Boudhanat (NRP 400 about US$ 4), to be paid in cash at the entrance.

Itinerary

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath is the oldest Hindu temple of Kathmandu Valley and important among the Hindu devotee around the globe. Only Hindus are allowed inside the main temple, so we pass by towards Aryaghat (crematoria) situated on the bank of Bagmati River. We will go through many shops selling religious items to pilgrims, telling names and importance of them in Hinduism.

Extra Charge 15 Minute
The Crematoria

Aryaghat, The Crematoria is famous among the tourists as they can see how the last rites of Hindu people are done. Here we will talk about Shodasha Samskaras (16 rites of passage in Hindus life) The concept of Trinity God and basics of Hinduisms, along with stories like how Lord Ganesha got the elephant Head.

Extra Charge 30 Minute
Mrigasthali Deer Park

Here, we will talk about the journey of Lord Shiva to this place and how it got its name. And explore the area.

Included 15 Minute
Gorakhnath Mandir Temple

We will take a rest here and go ahead toward Boudhanath via Guhyeshwari Templetelling the story of Guru Gorakhnath and explain .

Included 30 Minute

We will go ahead toward Boudhanath telling the story of Satidevi and the concept of Shaktipeeth. it takes 20 minutes to reach Boudhanath.

Free 20 Minute
Boudhanath Stupa

This is a second largest stupa of this kind in the world, famous for Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana Buddhism). Here we will Explore the basics of Buddhism like prayers flag and five elements, four noble truth, eightfold paths and thirteen steps to nirvana.

Extra Charge 45 Minute
Guru Lhakhang Monastery

Here, we will see how typical Buddhist monastery looks like and talks about guru Padmasambhava and Dharma Chakra Pariwartana.

Free 10 Minute
Boudha Stupa Thanka Center

Here at thanka center/school of thanka painting, we will learn about intricate Thanka art and concept of mandala and learn the basics about healing Bowls. After we finish at this place we will end the tour at Boudha gate which is one block away.

Included 15 Minute

No availability for the selected date.

Please select a different date to see available packages.