# Pashupatinath Evening Aarati and Boudhanath Tour

> The Pashupatinath evening aarati and Boudhanath tour shows Kathmandu at its most atmospheric. Walk the evening kora around Boudhanath stupa as the butter lamps are lit, then join devotees on the banks of the Bagmati for the aarati ceremony at Pashupatinath, with bells, chanting and oil lamps.Guide, transport, entry fees and dinner included.

## Trip facts
- **Destination:** Nepal
- **Duration:** 1 days
- **Difficulty:** Easy
- **Activity:** Cultural tour
- **Max altitude:** About 1,400 m / 4,593 ft
- **Best season:** Year-round
- **Group size:** 1–15 people
- **Accommodation:** None (evening tour)
- **Meals:** Dinner
- **Price:** from US$45 per person
- **Web page:** https://himalayanhiking.com/pashupatinath-evening-aarati-tour
- **Book:** https://himalayanhiking.com/booking?trip=pashupatinath-evening-aarati-tour

## Overview
**Quick answer:** an evening tour of Boudhanath and the Pashupatinath aarati, from US$45 per person including dinner.

See our guides to [Pashupatinath](/places/pashupatinath-temple) and [Boudhanath](/places/boudhanath-stupa).

### At a glance

FactDetailsDurationAbout 4 hoursSightsBoudhanath, Pashupatinath aaratiTimeLate afternoon to eveningCostFrom US$45 per person

## Highlights
- Boudhanath kora at dusk
- Pashupatinath aarati ceremony
- Guide to explain the rituals
- Dinner

## Day-by-day itinerary
### Day 1: Boudhanath and Pashupatinath at dusk
Pick-up in the late afternoon. Kora around Boudhanath as the lamps are lit, then the aarati at Pashupatinath. Dinner before returning to your hotel.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Dinner_

## What is included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private vehicle
- Licensed guide
- Entry fees
- Dinner
- All government and local taxes

## Not included
- Drinks
- Donations
- Tips

## Useful information
### Etiquette

Dress modestly, walk clockwise around the stupa, and be respectful near the cremation ghats.

### Entry

Non-Hindus cannot enter the main Pashupatinath temple but can watch the aarati.

## Packing list
- Modest clothing
- Light jacket
- Camera

## Frequently asked questions
### What is the aarati?
An evening ceremony with lamps, bells and chanting on the Bagmati at Pashupatinath.

### Can non-Hindus attend?
Yes, from the riverbank, though not inside the main temple.

### How long is the tour?
About **4 hours**.

### How much does it cost?
From **US$45 per person**.