The 6 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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