THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular kathmandu spiritual tours in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.
Kathmandu’s spiritual evening tour to Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple, with aarti, prayer wheels, and Bagmati cremations.
Most Popular“A great way to see Kathmandu if you are short on time. Rita was a lovely guide who was knowledgeable and helpful tailoring it to the needs of the group.”
Chandragiri cable car views and the Monkey Temple in one guided Kathmandu day, with included momos and optional zipline.
5-hour Kathmandu Buddhist tour: Jamchen Vijaya Stupa, Kopan Monastery meditation, and Boudhanath Stupa, with English guide and hotel pickup.
A 5-day Bhutan culture and short-trek circuit from Paro with Tiger’s Nest, dzongs, monastery mornings, and a local farm dinner.
“I traveled with Bhutan Best Inbound Tours earlier this month and had the joy of having Tandin Dorji (as my guide) and Pema (our driver) accompany me around the Paro area. They went above and beyond the scheduled itinerary and Tandin Read more”
Hike from Shivapuri into Nagi Gumba, meet nuns, and share lunch with a view of Kathmandu Valley, with transfers and park fees included.
“Simple and effective! Basically you walk up a mountain after a thoughtful discussion with your guide on religion/spirituality. Then meet a few nuns at the top and enjoy a nice meal. Maybe they can't speak English but you enjoy the purity of a a simple but valuable experience.”
Hike from Dhulikhel to Namobuddha’s monastery with lunch. Thousand steps, Himalaya views, and an optional peaceful overnight stay.
A private, hotel-pickup day tour through Kathmandu’s Hindu and Buddhist landmarks, with clear guide stories and a realistic spiritual feel.
“If you are interested in Nepali life, history, culture, temples, and want to learn more about the underlying spirituality that is the pulse of Nepal - then this is the tour for you. Our guide Indra was extremely knowledgable and answered all of our questions. A tour not to be missed!”
A short, small-group walk from Thamel to Swayambhunath, mixing temple stops, legend stories, and big Kathmandu views.
“Santosh took me through a walk in the neighborhood of Thamal on the way to monkey temple. A very enriching walk through the neighborhood to understand the past and current of Kathmandu that I'll recommend for anyone who's intereRead more”
A small-group Kathmandu Valley tour hitting UNESCO Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath with a guide and air-conditioned transport.
“It was an ok tour. Only stopped at three places (which was clear in the itinerary). No info given in between....the guide and driver just spoke to each other in Nepalese, so I played on my phone and looked out the window. Entrance fees were 2000 rupees (1000 each at 2 stops).”
Scenic Dhulikhel views, Namobuddha monastery, and Panauti’s Newari temples on a guided day trip from Kathmandu with pickup.
“Excellent tour of an awesome working monestary. The old village was interesting and scenery along the was beautiful.”
Kathmandu evening tour to Pashupatinath for a Bagmati River Aarati, with guide, temple time, photos, and hotel transport.
Scenic cable car to Chandragiri Hill for Himalayan views, then Swayambhunath Monkey Temple with a guide and lunch box from Kathmandu.
Private hike from Kathmandu to Namobuddha and Thrangu Tashi Yangtse monastery, with Dhulikhel stops, temple steps, and included lunch.
“Very nice hike and Namobuddha was an interesting sight to see. I was unlucky with the weather on the day as it was very cloudy but there would have been some amazing views to see from Namobuddha. I had a great day and I recommend it”
Private Chandragiri Cable Car and Swayambhunath tour from Kathmandu: a quick cable ride to Bhaleshwor Mahadev plus hilltop Monkey Temple sights.
“We recommend this trip highly for those looking for a nice half day trip with a fun cable car ride, nice views of the city and surrounding hills and several interesting temple visits. On a day with less haze, views of the Himalayas would have beRead more”
Night aarti at Pashupatinath: golden roof, silver doors, Bagmati River rituals with pickup, English guide, and entry included for 3 hours.
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