PashupatiNath and BoudhaNath - Private/Small Group
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The private walking tour is NOT sold out, you can book for 1 person and can come with more people. The private tour with transportation is for max 3 people because of the vehicle limitation. Also here you book for 1 person. Your guide will contact you with 24h after your booking and we have 100% refund policy with cancelations. 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
What's included
- English speaking guide
What's not
- Pashupatinath (NRP 1000 about US$ 9) and Boudhanat (NRP 400 about US$ 4), to be paid in cash at the entrance.
Itinerary
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.
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.
Here, we will talk about the journey of Lord Shiva to this place and how it got its name. And explore the area.
We will take a rest here and go ahead toward Boudhanath via Guhyeshwari Templetelling the story of Guru Gorakhnath and explain .
We will go ahead toward Boudhanath telling the story of Satidevi and the concept of Shaktipeeth. it takes 20 minutes to reach Boudhanath.
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.
Here, we will see how typical Buddhist monastery looks like and talks about guru Padmasambhava and Dharma Chakra Pariwartana.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet all travellers at Gaushala Bus Stop. Our guide will be there at Gaushala Bus Stop 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. You can use the map provided along with this itinerary and locate the meeting point or Call/WhatsApp in given number.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 5 travellers
- Operated by
- Amazing Kathmandu Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kathmandu
- Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 2812 experiences we list in Kathmandu.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 286 of 2812.
- 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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