Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Pashupatinath Temple is one of the 8 UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley. Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia. It was built in the 5th century. However, it is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium when a Shiva lingam was discovered here. Visitors other than Hindus can see it from across the river. The inner sanctum has a Shiva lingam and outside sits the largest statue of Nandi the bull, the vehicle of Shiva. Hundred of Shiva lingams are within the compound. The big Maha Shivaratri festival in spring attracts thousands of devotees from within Nepal and from India.
HIGHLIGHTS • Learn Hinduism / ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional art historian guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Pashupatinath Arean Entrance TICKET
Lunch
Gratuities
Itinerary
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Pashupatinath
Double roofed pagoda style temple has a gilded roof, four sides covered in silver and wood carvings of the finest quality. Cremation of Hindus take place on raised platforms along the river. The site and events at cremation is not for those who have weak heart; however the visitors are still seen curiously watching.
4 hours
Half-Day Tour to Pashupatinath Temple
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Kathmandu
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Pashupatinath Temple is one of the 8 UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley. Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia. It was built in the 5th century. However, it is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium when a Shiva lingam was discovered here. Visitors other than Hindus can see it from across the river. The inner sanctum has a Shiva lingam and outside sits the largest statue of Nandi the bull, the vehicle of Shiva. Hundred of Shiva lingams are within the compound. The big Maha Shivaratri festival in spring attracts thousands of devotees from within Nepal and from India.
