A Cultural Exploration of Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath
I'm a passionate tour guide with a love for history and culture, always eager to share the hidden gems of my city. In my free time, I enjoy exploring local historic monuments, architecture, art scenes, hiking in nature, and trying out new walking tours. I believe that every story has a connection to our past, and I'm excited to help you discover them on our journey together!
Pickup
For our Sightseeing Tour, we will meet at the entrance of Garden of Dreams. Or at the Hotel Lobby.
Description
This tour offers a unique glimpse into the harmonious coexistence of Buddhism and Hinduism in the heart of Kathmandu. We’ll begin at **Pashupatinath**, nestled along the sacred Bagmati River. This temple complex showcases a variety of temples, ashrams, inscriptions, and impressive sculptures that highlight its rich spiritual heritage.
Next, we’ll visit **Boudhanath Stupa**, the largest stupa in Nepal. Here, you’ll experience a vibrant atmosphere as people circumambulate the stupa, accompanied by the presence of monks and nearby monasteries, creating a sense of peace and community.
The entire tour will last approximately 2 to 3 hours. I will meet you at our designated location in Kathmandu, and once our group is assembled, we’ll walk together to Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. During our visit, I’ll share insights into Hindu beliefs, explain the significance of Pashupatinath, discuss Buddhist principles, briefly cover the history of both sites, and highlight the major festivals celebrated in this enchanting city.
#NOTE:
- The entrance fee in Pashupatinath Temple is NRs 1000. (Free for Indian Citizens)
- We have to walk for approximately 25 minutes to reach Baudhanath stupa.
- The entrance fee is NRs 400 in Baudhanath. (For SAARC -NRs 100)