4-Hour Pashupatinath Aarati & Boudhanath Kora Tour: Spiritual Kathmandu After Sunset

4 Hours Round trip from Hotel lobby Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Join the evening <em>kora</em> at Boudhanath Stupa amid prayer wheels and butter lamps
02 Witness the nightly Pashupati Aarati with fire rituals, chanting, and drumbeats
03 Experience Kathmandu's Hindu and Buddhist living traditions in one evening
04 Sit along the ghats of the Bagmati River for the Aarati ceremony
05 Travel with a private guide between two of Nepal's most powerful spiritual sites

Spend a soulful Kathmandu evening between two of Nepal's most powerful spiritual sites. With hotel pickup and a private guide, begin at Boudhanath Stupa to join the tranquil kora, the traditional walk around the stupa, as prayer wheels spin and butter lamps glow in the fading light. Continue to Pashupatinath on the banks of the Bagmati River to witness the nightly Aarati ceremony from the ghats. Experience the energy of fire offerings, chanting, and drumbeats honoring Lord Shiva before a comfortable return to your hotel.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Kathmandu

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Boudhanath Kora and Pashupatinath Aarati

Hotel pickup: Your guide and driver meet you at your hotel as the afternoon light begins to soften.
Boudhanath Stupa - Evening Kora: Join the gentle rhythm of the evening circumambulation around the stupa, as prayer wheels turn and butter lamps begin to glow against the dusk sky.
Drive to Pashupatinath: Continue to the banks of the Bagmati River as evening sets in.
Pashupatinath - Aarati Ceremony: Take a seat along the ghats to witness the nightly Aarati, a ritual offering of fire, chanting, and drumbeats performed in honor of Lord Shiva, illuminating the riverside temple.
Drop-off: Your driver returns you to your hotel once the ceremony concludes.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hotel lobby 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional English-speaking tour guide
Private air-conditioned car with driver
Parking fees
Bottled water
Pickup and drop-off from and to the hotel

What's Not Included

Entry fees to the monuments
Food and beverages
Items of a personal nature
Gratuity for the guide and driver
Any disruption caused by weather conditions

What to bring

A light jacket, as evenings can turn cool.
Cash for monument entry fees.
Comfortable walking shoes.

Know before you go

This tour is timed around sunset and the evening Aarati; exact pickup time will vary slightly by season.
Please dress modestly and maintain quiet, respectful conduct during both the kora and the Aarati ceremony.
Seating areas at Pashupatinath for the Aarati can be crowded; arriving a little early secures a better view.
Please ask before photographing sadhus up close.

Logistics