Temple, shrine & monastery tours
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 temple tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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.”
Review of Pokhara’s Sarangkot to World Peace Stupa hike, with sunrise views, village trails, a Fewa Lake boat ride, and practical tips.
“Amazing view with the sun rises over the mountains, the “little” trekking down quite hard with knee problems like me but with the support from my guide, I finally made it. My guide Shambhu is a good guy, not over talked, just appropriate but good.”
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 Pokhara’s private five-hour tour to Fewa Lake, David’s Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, the Mountain Museum, and World Peace Pagoda.
“Flight got cancelled due to bad weather, but no refund. Communication is bad.”
Review of Pokhara’s $10 World Peace Pagoda sunset tour, with hotel pickup, Himalayan views, practical tips, value advice, and FAQs.
“Such a cool experience! Our tour guide shared so much history of Pokhara and we left feeling amazed at the sights”
See Pokhara’s lake, mountain museum, waterfall, cave, and Peace Pagoda in five hours with a private driver-guide for $40.
“Great day! All ypu need to see in 1 day with time left over to shop. Bidur was an amazing guide and the drive was excellent as well. Had a detour to Helping Hands (quality items made by people with disabilities). Had lunch on top of the Read more”
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.”
Review of Pokhara’s 5-hour private tour, covering Phewa Lake, Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, and World Peace Pagoda.
“This was an amazing tour and I had the most informative guide Roshan from linkage travel. The wealth of knowledge he shared just made the trip perfect. If you want to understand Nepal this is the tour and the guide.”
