The 14 Best Pilgrimage and Spiritual Tours from Kathmandu

1.Kathmandu Spiritual Sites: Bodhnath & Pashupatinath Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $60Our pick

This four-hour small-group tour links Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple by public transport and on foot. Your English-speaking Nepali guide explains Buddhist and Hindu customs, leads you through the evening Aarati ceremony, and helps you navigate the crowds. Guides may include Rita, Amit, Subash, or Bipin.

“You are an amazing guide Bipin. He knows this town, it's little alleyways and the best locations for that special photo. Loved it, recommend it.”

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2.2 Stupas and Kopan Monastery Spiritual Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 115 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five hours visiting Jamchen Vijaya Stupa, Kopan Monastery, and Boudhanath Stupa with a private English-speaking guide. Expect hotel pickup, car transport, Buddhist teachings, time for meditation, and a chance to stop for Nepalese food. Guides have included Pooja, Karma, Aneel, Pranav, and Razz.

“The guide's explanations were very clear and easy to understand. The monastery was amazing. It was a great tour. The guide was great.”

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3.Shamanism Tour in Nepal – One-to-one Consultation with Sharmans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $40Best value

Near Thamel, guide Siddhartha introduces you to Himalayan Bon Shamanism before a private consultation with a local shaman. Expect a 60 to 90 minute visit, translation, temple rituals, and spiritual counseling. Come with an open mind, and remember that the consultation may not address every promised topic.

“It was a great experience. The guide explained what to expect before the session. However, I felt like the description in Viator is not precisely what I got. For example health issues in the past was not discussed.”

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4.Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour In Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $150

Join an English-speaking guide and driver for a one-day Buddhist pilgrimage through Kathmandu Valley. Visit Boudhanath Stupa, Kopan Monastery, and Swayambhunath, with private transport, a small group of up to 10, and time for a Nepalese dal-bhat lunch.

“This tour is absolutely amazing I would recommend to anyone visiting Nepal, you are given the absolute best tour guide who is able to answer any question you have about anything to do with culture and Buddhism. I am very grateful I did this!!”

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5.Spiritual Nepal: Expert insight into Multifaith Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 4 hours · from $150

Join an English-speaking guide such as Rozit, Bini, Subash, or Bidhya for a four-hour private visit to Boudhanath and Pashupatinath. Walk the Buddhist Kora, turn prayer wheels, meet Sadhus, witness riverside cremations, attend Aarati, and choose a palm reading.

“I totally can recommend this tour to everyone. You don't have to be spiritual or super religious at all and you will still this tour to the fullest. the tour was really well organized by the guide and the driver. It was impressive to get a better understanding of the two religions and what role they play on a life of a Nepalese. As I was lucky that it was just me on the tour we were a bit more flexible and grab some food on a nice rooftop restaurant with an amazing view on the stupa and stopped by a traditional painting mandala school as well. Overall such a…”

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6.6 Days Muktinath Tour Package in Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $700

This six-day journey combines Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing with a flight to Jomsom, a shared jeep to sacred Muktinath at 3,710 meters, and visits to Pashupatinath, Manakamana, and more. Mr Hari is named in the tour feedback as a key organizer. Expect a small group of up to 15.

“Upper mustang is always a good idea! I will recommend this trip to my friends and family. See you soon for next adventure!”

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7.Lumbini Pilgrimage Tour by Flight- 2 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $499

Fly from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa, transfer to Lumbini, and explore the birthplace of Buddha with a private guide. You’ll visit Maya Devi Temple, Puskarini Pond, the Ashoka Pillar, monasteries, World Peace Pagoda, and other key sites before returning to Kathmandu the next day.

“The pilgrimage to Lumbini was the trip of a lifetime to see the birthplace of Lord Buddha. We strongly recommend the Alpine Club of Himalaya Nepal under the leadership of Sujan Lamichhane for your travel and trekking needs. He picked”

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8.Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Tour 2025

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 15 days · from $4,013

Travel from Kathmandu to Tibet in a small group of up to 10, visit Lake Mansarovar, and complete the three-day Kailash Kora over Droma La Pass. English-speaking guides, permits, transport, and most breakfasts are included. Mr. CarKey provides pre-trip support, while lodging ranges from 3-star hotels to basic guest houses.

“I booked the Everest Base Camp Trek with Peregrine Treks when I arrived in Kathmandu, and after that great experience, I booked the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with them as well. When I booked, a Peregrine representative collected my original passport for the Tibet Travel Permit and Chinese Group Visa. After 4 days, I received my passport back, along with a photocopy of the visa and permit. The trip was fantastic! Tibet felt like a completely different world compared to Nepal and India. The landscape, people, and culture were so distinct, I couldn’t believe how much it changed within 20 miles. The accommodation was basic, and the Nepal side roads were…”

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9.Namobudhha Buddhist Pilgrimage & Dhulikhel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $65

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Kathmandu to Namo Buddha and Dhulikhel in eight hours. Visit the stupa and monasteries, walk old Newari streets, see the Kali Temple, and enjoy Himalayan views. An English-speaking guide is included, but confirm this before departure.

“Questo tour prevede solo il taxi. Per fortuna ce ne siamo resi conto e l’operatore ci ha trovato una guida all’ultimo minuto. Per fortuna perché il driver non sapeva nemmeno le strade… invece Sarita é stata una guida magnifica! Ci ha spiegato un sacco di cose e il suo inglese era perfetto, a differenza di altre guide trovate qui in città. 5 stelle per lei, per il driver no…”

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10.Dhulikhel – Namobuddha Spiritual Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $91

Travel from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel, then walk through woods, fields, and villages to Namobuddha Monastery. Guides such as Razz, Sudhir, and Pranav bring cultural context, while an optional meditation session and old stupa add a quiet spiritual note. Expect about 9 to 14 km of walking and 1,000 steps.

“Very nice hike, was a bit longer than expected. We hiked about 8,7km in 2,5 hours. The last part mainly on a street but with beautiful view of the surroundings. The monastery looks very new. They have a cafe outside of the monastery (directly across) as well as a cafe inside in the direction of the tigers den.”

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11.Healing Day tour – Shaman Healing

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $80

Meet your English-speaking guide at your Thamel hotel and drive to a shaman’s studio in Kathmandu. You’ll learn the basics of Nepali shamanism, receive a consultation and ritual, share lunch or snacks with a Nepali family, and may visit a Buddhist temple. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

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12.Experience Shamanic Healing and Purification

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $80

From Thamel, an English-speaking guide takes you by private black cab to a traditional Shaman temple in Kathmandu. You receive a one-on-one consultation and healing session, with translation, purification, water, and hotel transfers included. Allow a full day, though the actual temple time can vary.

“It was my first time, and the experience was amazing. The guide explained everything, and made easy to follow. They arrive on time 👍”

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13.Manakamana Darshan- Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $180

This private day trip takes you from Kathmandu to Kurintar by comfortable vehicle, then up to Manakamana Temple by cable car in about 10 minutes. An English-speaking guide explains the temple’s story, while permits, taxes, lunch, and cable car tickets are included. Expect a long road day.

“What a brilliant day! Our driver was excellent and Deepak, our guide, gentle, knowledgeable, and great company. The road is an education in itself, such a small bumpy strand keeping so much of Kathmandu fed, fueled and generally suppli”

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14.Spiritual Journey to Kailash Manasarovar 16 Days Overland Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $3,999

Travel from Kathmandu across the Nepal-Tibet border to Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash. Kashyap and his support team guide a small group of up to 10, with permits, vegetarian meals, altitude checks, and three days for the Kailash Kora.

“I travelled from USA and joined the group in Kathmandu for my Kailash mansarovar yatra with Kashyap and his team. He has been a pillar of strength and support to me in this spiritual journey and making sure I am comfortable and well looked after. He was a motivator to”

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