The 8 Best Boudhanath Stupa Tours in Kathmandu

1.Sacred Pashupatinath: Aarati,Cremation Rites & Boudha Stupa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $11Our pick

Visit Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple for kora, cremation rites, local markets, and Aarati with a multilingual guide.

“This was an unforgettable experience! And having Pranav as my guide made all tue difference! I met him at the designated meeting point, and from there he took me on a journey I will never forget. He is extremely polite, friendly and VERY knowledgeable. He took me around the huge temple and explained me everything with so much passion. Then, the highlight of the evening: the Aarati ceremony. He made sure we got a nice place to see with all and also explained every single step of the ceremony. It was an emotional journey I will never forget. Make sure you book this tour and I hope you are lucky…”

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2.PashupatiNath and BoudhaNath – Private/Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $15

Explore Hindu and Buddhist traditions in Kathmandu with a small-group guide, cremation rituals, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Tibetan art.

“Santosh is the guide to book with for this tour. He was knowledgeable with not only religion and history, but also culture and food.”

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3.Private Half-Day Tour of Boudhanath and Pashupatinath Temples in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $47

Visit Kathmandu’s sacred Pashupatinath and Boudhanath with a private guide, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and four focused hours.

“My guide and driver were super! Highly recommend this small travel company for your stay in Kathmandu. Witnessed a cremation at Pashupatinath by the river, not for everyone, but grateful for the experience. Boudhanath more peaceful altRead more”

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4.Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $60

Visit Bhaktapur’s Newari squares and Boudhanath’s Tibetan quarter on a private five-hour Kathmandu tour with guide and transport.

“Parkriti was amazing, a very knowledgeable guide, she comes with a wealth of information of the area and also all of Nepal. I recommend Parkriti very highly as a guide. 5 stars”

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5.Half Day Boudhanath Stupa Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $55

Explore Boudhanath Stupa with private transport, a local guide, prayer rituals, monasteries, and a short Thanka art visit in Kathmandu.

“Very nice tour with Kabita, who was knowledgeable and kind. While you could come here alone, you will miss a lot of the places and not have the full experience of learning the significance and all there is to see. It’s a very good, short tour if yoRead more”

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6.Kopan Monastery and Boudhanath Stupa Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $80

Visit Kopan Monastery and Boudhanath Stupa from Kathmandu with private transport, a local guide, Buddhist insight, and hotel pickup.

“They never showed up, no communication or anything. We waited around for over 30 minutes. We even tried calling and texting with no answer.”

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7.Kopan Monastery, Swayambhu and Boudha Nath Stupa Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $70

Visit Kopan Monastery, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath with a private guide, hotel transport, entry fees, and time for a rooftop lunch.

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8.The Boudhanath Yoga Experience in Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $110

Practice Buddhist-inspired yoga beside Boudhanath Stupa with hotel pickup, private transport, a trained instructor, and a 2.5-hour class.

“I had a wonderful time experiencing meditation in such a peaceful environment where I genuinely felt in touch with the teacher. His energy radiates and makes you feel welcomed. It's also in a busy area but doesn't distract your yoga, which is explained move by move. Feel free to take ask questions!”

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