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Spiritual Nepal

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Highlights:

• Get spiritual at the holy Hindu temple of Pashupatinath
• Interact with the ‘Sadhus’- Hindu Holy Men.
• Learn a thing or two about Buddhism from the monks at Bodhnath.
• Get an acquaintance with the famed astrologer who can chart out your future to your amazement!

Tour style:Local Life & Culture, Heritage & History
Inclusion:

English speaking guide, Entry fees to Pashupatinath & Bodhnath, Local transport.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for guide, alms to holy men and monks, Astrologer’s fees.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 6-7 hours approx
• Meeting point:

  Himalayan Encounters, Courtyard, Kathmandu Guest House, Thamel, Kathmandu

• Start time: 9.00 AM-10.00 AM
• Finish point:

  Himalayan Encounters, Courtyard, Kathmandu Guest House, Thamel, Kathmandu

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Kathmandu Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.

• Dress standard:

  When packing be aware that dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. In many rural areas in Asia women will need to wear modest clothing even to swim. Singlets, tank tops and topless sun bathing are all unacceptable. When visiting religious sites men often need to wear long trousers and women a long skirt or sarong.

• Child policy:

  Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusively

• Language: English

Itinerary:

Meet up with your guide and walk to the nearest bus-stand (20 mins approx). Jump on local transport to one of the holiest temples for Hindus all around the world- Pashupatinath (20 mins approx). Join your guide through the spiritual journey as they provide an insight into the Hindu religion, the cycle of birth and death and the story behind the Sadhus - Hindu Holy Men, who renounce their hedonistic social life to devote their life to Shiva (Hindu God of Destruction) to whom the temple is dedicated. Witness one of many cremations along the banks of Bagmati river and on the sanctimonious grounds of temple. Interact with soot-smeared, saffron-clad, dreadlocked Sadhus.

 

Spiritually high, travel by local transport to reach the largest Buddhist Stupa in Nepal (possibly, in the world). Follow the pilgrims circumventing the Stupa spinning the prayer wheels. Offer prayers to Lord Buddha lighting a traditional butter lamp at the main entry way to the Stupa. Converse with one of the resident monks and learn more about the Buddhist philosophy.

 

Food for thought, time to fill the stomach! Lunch at a roof-top restaurant commanding an enticing view of the Stupa.

 

Following lunch walk in to the abode of one of the most sought after astrologers in Nepal. Be amazed by how he deconstructs the mystery that is you and your future.

 

Return a transformed person!

 

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

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