Temple, shrine & monastery tours
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 14 temple tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the fun part.
Review of Kathmandu’s Bodhnath and Pashupatinath tour, with public transport, evening Aarati, local guides, pricing, walking tips, and honest advice.
“Exceptional tour. I had a very knowleageable guide all to myself. I was the only one tourist that day. We actually went for plam reading on top of the program.”
Ride Chandragiri’s cable car, enjoy Himalayan views and momos, then explore Swayambhunath on a private Kathmandu tour.
“Swayambhu and Chandragiri are two must-see places for any Nepal visit. This tour was very convenient and our guide, Prakash, was very friendly and knowledgeable and made for an overall great experience!”
Visit Jamchen Vijaya Stupa, Kopan Monastery, and Boudhanath with a private guide on a peaceful five-hour tour from Kathmandu.
“Pooja is truly an amazing guide and anyone would be lucky to experience Nepal with her. Thank you for all the knowledge and wisdom shared ❤️”
Hike from Kathmandu to Nagi Gumba, meet Buddhist nuns, share lunch, and enjoy valley views on this private half-day Nepal experience.
“We had the privilege of designing a trip to Nepal. Santosh of GAP-Nepal was our contact person. He was very patient with our changing ideas and really worked to find us a great trip. I would recommend this organization as a good place to Read more”
Review of Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Aarati tour, with evening rituals, temple history, guide tips, value, timing, and practical advice.
“Ramesh was a fabulous guide. We have no hesitation in recommending this tour. Ramesh is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He provided us with liads of additional insights into Hindu culture and rituals. We had an amazing experience.”
Ride Chandragiri’s cable car, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev and Swayambhunath, and enjoy Kathmandu views, a guide, transport, and lunch.
“We had an amazing experience on the Chandragiri Cable Car Ride. The views were absolutely stunning and the ride was smooth and well organized. Our tour guide, Putnam, was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly and made the whole trip enjoyable and stress-free. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Kathmandu!”
Review of Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Aarti Night Tour, with temple history, cremation ghats, guide details, price value, and practical tips.
“Super interesting visit to this Hindu temple. Learned an awful lot that was fascinating! Unfortunately our driver was quite late and we missed the beginning of the ceremony but it was still a good visit.”
Walk from Kathmandu’s Garden of Dreams to Durbar Square and the Monkey Temple with a local guide, markets, temples, and 365 steps.
“Die Tour war sehr interessant! Ich würde sie jedem weiterempfehlen!”
Visit Boudhanath and Pashupatinath in Kathmandu, with Buddhist rituals, Hindu cremations, Aarati, local markets, and expert guides.
“I had my tour organized by sudhir and he was my guide. It was super rich tour with full of information and spiritual feelings . I hope you will be lucky as how i was to get guided by a super friendly and professional guide the same way i was.. very recommended”
Review of Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Evening Aarati Tour, with temple insights, Bagmati River prayers, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Razz my guide speaks perfect English and is super kind and caring. I learned not only about Hinduism today but also the religious significance behind the whole cremation process. Loved the Aarati ritual as well. Would recommend.”
Ride Chandragiri Cable Car, visit Bhaleshwar Mahadev Temple, zipline, and explore Kathmandu’s Monkey Temple with a private guide.
“Our guide Ramesh was great. Would recommend this tour to others”
Review of the 5-hour Bhaktapur and Boudhanath tour, with sacred sites, Newari culture, private transport, guide tips, and honest value advice.
“Spent a wonderful day in Kathmandu visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa with Enticing Himalayas. Everything was well-organized, and our guide Prakriti made the experience memorable with his kindness and deep knowledge of the sites. Truly grateful for his care and insights. Highly recommend this tour with Prakriti!”
Review of Pokhara’s 3-hour private tour to the Peace Pagoda, Devi’s Falls, and Gupteshwor Cave, with tips on value, timing, and sights.
“The Peace Pagoda absolutely worth seeing, lovely views and scenery across the Lake and to the mountains. The falls and Caves were so so, think because it was the dry season falls weren't as impressive as maybe closer to rains. main issue with the tour was the provider. Agreed the time via text the day prior agreeing 1030am, on the day 1030am, came and went and had heard nothing. Contacted them around 1945am to check, no reply until a little after 11am, saying the driver thought time was 12 (this was 2 messages under the one where we agreed 1030am). eventually picked up after 1130am with driver blaming owner/orangiser. So…”
Review of Pashupatinath’s evening temple tour and Aarati ceremony, with cremation ghats, river rituals, guide details, price, and booking advice.
“Immersion totale, tres belle visite et un guide très agréable”
