The 8 Best Boudhanath Stupa Tours

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

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

Explore Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple, join the kora, witness cremation rites, and experience Kathmandu’s sacred traditions.

“Great tour - the guide was very well prepared and knew a lot about the place and its history. He was very easy to follow, very knowledgeable. The Aarati ceremony can be a bit hard to watch - very emotional and a bit dark. But a must experience if you’re in Kathmandu.”

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2.PashupatiNath and BoudhaNath – Private/Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $15

Explore Hindu and Buddhist traditions in Kathmandu on a three-hour small-group tour of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath.

“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 Pashupatinath and Boudhanath in four hours with a private guide, vehicle, entry fees, hotel transfers, and insight into Hindu and Buddhist Nepal.

“This tour was perfect! I took the private half day tour on my last day in Nepal. My guide Mr. Bishnu arrived on time. He explained the history and background in great detail. He took the time to make sure I understood what he was saying. I dRead more”

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4.Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa

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

Explore Bhaktapur’s Newari streets and Boudhanath’s Tibetan Buddhist circle on a private, guide-led five-hour tour from Kathmandu.

“Spent a wonderful day in Kathmandu visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa with Enticing Himalayas. Everything was well-organized, and our guide Prakriti made the experience memorable with his kindness and deep knowledge of the sites. Truly grateful for his care and insights. Highly recommend this tour with Prakriti!”

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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 wheels, 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

Review of Kathmandu’s private Kopan Monastery and Boudhanath Stupa tour, with practical advice on guides, value, timing, and what to expect.

“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 pickup, entrance 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 Buddhism-inspired yoga beside Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, with hotel pickup, private transport, meditation, breathing, 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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