Pashupatinath Temple Hindu Crematorium and Aarati In-Depth Tour
★★★★★
4.9
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Duration
4–5 hours days
Group size
Small group
Languages
Difficulty
Easy
About this tour
Led by expert guides with advanced qualifications in the heritage of Pashupatinath, this immersive private tour goes far beyond a standard temple visit. Visitors explore Hindu theology, the history of one of the world’s oldest Shiva temples, and the cultural significance of cremation along the sacred Bagmati River, culminating with reserved seating at the Sandhya Aarati evening ceremony.
What's included
- Private vehicle transport (hotel pickup and drop-off)
- Expert guide service throughout (English/Hindi)
- Entry/admission to Pashupatinath Temple
- Crematorium ghat viewing access
- Reserved seating at Sandhya Aarati evening ceremony
- Bottled water
- All fees and taxes
Not included
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional but encouraged)
- Donations to sadhus or temple offerings (personal choice)
- Any meals or snacks
Itinerary
D01
Hotel Pickup
Kathmandu
D02
Pashupatinath Temple Complex (2 hours)
Pashupatinath Temple
D03
The Hindu Crematorium – Bagmati River Ghats (1 hour)
Bagmati River Ghats
D04
Sandhya Aarati Ceremony (1–2 hours)
Pashupatinath, Bagmati River
D05
Hotel Drop-Off
Kathmandu