Hindu funeral ceremony tour
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Hindu funeral ceremony is quite interesting than other religion. Hinduism believes in reincarnation, their karma determines their next life, better life. In Hinduism the dead body is cremated in the bank of the holy river, especially every Hindu people wish to cremate their death body in the bank of Bagmati river at Pashupati temple. Bagmati is a holy river, locals believes that cremated death soul will directly go to the heaven. After cremation, the family member does follow for 12 days as mourning period. Along the days, the family members are not allowed to eat certain vegetables, meats. The family members are only allow wearing white cloths and white shoes. Using the leather wears is prohibited. On the 12th days, the Hindu priest will come and organize puja ceremony with using specific mantra in the name of the decreased one. After that, the family members are allowed to come to their normal lifestyle.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private tour by private transpotation
- Tour guide salary and government taxes
- Professional tour guide
What's not
- International flight and entry visa fees
- Airport drop and pick up
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Meals during the sightseeing
- Entry fees for sightseeing
- All the cost which is not in cost inclusion.
Itinerary
Pasupatinath temple is located in the bank of Bagamati river. It is very sacred place for the Hindu religion. Besides the Bagmati river death ceremony organize regularly by the Hindu people. It is quite interesting for the non Hindu people,it is believed that a Hindu cremated here would be reborn as a Human in his next birth.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Himalayan Smile Treks and Adventure Pvt. Ltd
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kathmandu
- Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 2812 experiences we list in Kathmandu.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu is Nepal's ancient, colourful capital, a valley city of temples, stupas and royal squares and the gateway to the Himalaya.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, the old royal square, is crowded with pagoda-roofed temples and palaces, and nearby lives the Kumari, the city's living child goddess. Thamel, the travellers' quarter, is a tangle of lanes selling trekking gear, prayer flags and handicrafts, busy with cafés and rooftop restaurants.
Top-ranked sights in Kathmandu: Namche Bazaar, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur).
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