Hindu funeral ceremony tour

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Private tour by private transpotation
Tour guide salary and government taxes
Professional tour guide
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.

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up all the travelers from Thamel hotel and nearby the area

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
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    Pashupatinath Temple

    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.

    4 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Himalayan Smile Treks and Adventure Pvt. Ltd

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Cancellation Policy

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

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