Pashupatinath Evening Aarati Experience in Kathmandu

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Experience one of Kathmandu's most atmospheric spiritual traditions with an evening visit to Pashupatinath Temple, its sacred cremation ghats, and the famous Aarati ceremony beside the Bagmati River.

Choose between a private or shared experience. Travel from your Kathmandu hotel to Pashupatinath, explore the temple surroundings with your guide, and learn about the religious & cultural importance of this sacred Hindu site. Observe the traditional cremation ghats along the Bagmati River and gain insight into Hindu funeral customs and spiritual beliefs. As evening approaches, join visitors and devotees beside the river to experience the Aarati, featuring traditional prayers, devotional music, lamps, incense, and ritual offerings.

After the ceremony, relax on the return journey to your hotel. This experience is ideal for travelers who want to explore Pashupatinath, learn about Hindu traditions, and experience the evening Aarati without committing to a full-day Kathmandu sightseeing tour.

What's Included

Bottled water
Government Taxes & Office Expenses
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Food & Drinks
Different fees may apply depending on the passport holder's nationality. Approximately

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will reconfirm the pickup time with you and arrange the pickup accordingly.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Pashupatinath Temple

    Explore the sacred Pashupatinath Temple complex and the surrounding Bagmati River area. Learn about the history, Hindu traditions, temples, shrines, and religious importance of this UNESCO-listed cultural site. Non-Hindu visitors cannot enter the main temple but can explore permitted areas around the complex.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Pashupatinath

    Pashupatinath Cremation Site: Observe the traditional Hindu cremation ghats along the sacred Bagmati River and learn about Nepalese Hindu funeral traditions, rituals, and the spiritual significance of Pashupatinath.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Experience the evening Aarati beside the sacred Bagmati River, where priests perform traditional prayers and rituals with lamps, incense, music, and devotional offerings. Join local devotees and visitors as the riverbank comes alive with this important Hindu spiritual ceremony.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Shepherd Holidays

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Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Religious Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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