About the Maha Shivaratri Visit Package
Maha Shivaratri brings the temple's largest and most vivid gathering of the year. It is a deeply moving time to be there, and also the hardest to manage without a plan: crowds, restricted movement and long waits.
This package is about planning early and realistically. We help you decide when to go, what to expect, and how to look after yourself and your group.
| Best for | Devotees who want to be at Pashupatinath for Maha Shivaratri and need help planning around the crowds. |
|---|---|
| Typical length | 1–2 days around the festival. Adjusted to your plans. |
| Price | Quoted before you commit. Temple entry and official PADT puja rates are set by the temple and are separate from our fees. |
| How to request | Use the form below. A request is not a confirmed booking, and nothing is paid through the form. |
| Official status | Independent service. Not the official website of PADT or the Government of Nepal. |
Highlights
- Planning that starts well before the festival
- Honest guidance on crowds and waiting times
- A plan for the day that suits your group
- Help with stay and transport near the temple
What this package may include
These are the usual inclusions. We confirm exactly what is included, the timings and the price in your quote, before you commit.
- Advice on dates and timing, which follow the lunar calendar
- A plan for the day, including when to arrive
- Guidance on what to carry and what to leave behind
- Help finding a place to stay close to the temple
- Support on the day, as agreed in your quote
How it works
- We talk through your hopes and your group's needs
- We confirm the festival dates and the likely arrangements
- We agree a plan and what we can arrange
- On the day we help you move through the crowds
- We help with the journey home
Good to know
- Festival dates change every year with the lunar calendar.
- Arrangements for crowds are set by the temple authorities and can change at short notice.
- Accommodation near the temple fills early. Please contact us well in advance.
- Rules at the temple can change. You can check the official PADT website or ask us.