ॐ Shree Pashupatinath · Kathmandu, Nepal

Visit Pashupatinath. Packages for darshan, aarti and pilgrimage.

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How to visit Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath is a living place of worship on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu. It is open to visitors, but a visit goes better with some preparation: when to go, what to wear, which parts are open to you, and how to move through the crowds.

Visiting Pashupatinath: the essentials
Who can visitEveryone can visit the outer premises, the ghats and the surrounding complex. Only Hindus may enter the inner sanctum of the main temple.
What to wearModest clothing, with shoulders and knees covered. Leather items are restricted in some inner areas.
Best timeEarly morning aarti is the quietest time for darshan. Maha Shivaratri brings the largest gathering of the year.
Our packages8 visit packages, from a half-day darshan to a multi-day valley pilgrimage.
How to requestSend the form on this page. A request is not a confirmed booking, and nothing is paid through the form.
Official statusIndependent service. Not the official website of PADT or the Government of Nepal.
Visit Packages

Choose the visit that fits you.

Each package has its own page with the plan, what it may include and what to know before you go. If you are not sure which one suits you, send a request and we will help you choose.

Most requested

Pashupatinath Darshan Assistance

A calm, well-prepared darshan for first-time visitors.

Half a day (about 3–4 hours)

 Evening visit

Evening Aarti Experience

Witness the evening aarti on the banks of the Bagmati.

An evening (about 2–3 hours)

 Worship in person

Puja and Darshan Package

Take part in a puja at Pashupatinath and take darshan on the same visit.

Half a day (depends on the puja chosen)

 Full day

Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Heritage Day Tour

Pashupatinath together with the sacred sites close to it.

A full day

 Seasonal

Maha Shivaratri Visit Package

Plan ahead for the largest gathering of the year.

1–2 days around the festival

 Unhurried

Family and Senior Citizen Visit

A gentler pace for families, children and elders.

Half a day, with extra time for rest

 From abroad

Overseas Pilgrim Package

A planned pilgrimage for Hindus travelling from abroad.

2–3 days

 Multi-day

Kathmandu Valley Pilgrimage

Pashupatinath at the heart of a wider pilgrimage in the valley.

3–4 days

Compare the packages

PackageBest forTypical lengthPrice
Pashupatinath Darshan Assistance First-time visitors who want to know what to expect and not feel lost in the crowd. Half a day (about 3–4 hours) Quoted before you commit
Evening Aarti Experience Visitors who want to experience the evening lamp offering and the atmosphere of the ghats. An evening (about 2–3 hours) Quoted before you commit
Puja and Darshan Package Devotees who want to perform or attend a puja in person, such as Rudrabhishek, while visiting. Half a day (depends on the puja chosen) Quoted before you commit
Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Heritage Day Tour Travellers who want Pashupatinath as part of a wider day of Kathmandu's sacred heritage. A full day Quoted before you commit
Maha Shivaratri Visit Package Devotees who want to be at Pashupatinath for Maha Shivaratri and need help planning around the crowds. 1–2 days around the festival Quoted before you commit
Family and Senior Citizen Visit Families with children, and senior or less mobile pilgrims who want a gentler pace. Half a day, with extra time for rest Quoted before you commit
Overseas Pilgrim Package Hindus travelling to Nepal from abroad who want one point of contact for the whole visit. 2–3 days Quoted before you commit
Kathmandu Valley Pilgrimage Pilgrims with several days who want to visit more of the valley's sacred sites alongside Pashupatinath. 3–4 days Quoted before you commit

Lengths are typical and are adjusted to your plans. Temple entry and official PADT puja rates are set by the temple and are separate from our fees.

How It Works

From your first message to your arrival.

1

Choose a package

Pick the one that fits, or tell us you are not sure and we will help you choose.

2

Tell us your plans

Your arrival date, group size and anything you would like added. Rough answers are fine.

3

We confirm what we can arrange

We reply with what is possible for your dates, and the price, before anything is agreed.

4

You approve, then you visit

We proceed only after you have reviewed and accepted the arrangement, and arrange what was agreed.

Request a Visit Package

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Choose a package and share your dates. We will reply by email or WhatsApp with what we can arrange and the price. This is a request, not a booking, and nothing is paid through this form.

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Before you travel: what to know

  • Inner sanctum: only Hindus may enter the main temple's inner sanctum. The outer premises, ghats and surrounding complex are open to all visitors.
  • Dress: modest clothing is expected, with shoulders and knees covered. Leather items are restricted in some inner areas.
  • Timing: early morning aarti is the quietest time for darshan, and Maha Shivaratri brings the largest gathering of the year.
  • Rules can change. Check the official PADT website or ask us before you travel.

Cannot travel? You can also request a puja from anywhere.

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions.

Only Hindus may enter the main temple's inner sanctum. The outer premises, the ghats and the surrounding complex are open to all visitors.

No. We reply with what we can arrange and the price, and we proceed only after you approve it. Nothing is paid through the request form.

Modest, respectful clothing is expected, with shoulders and knees covered. Leather items are restricted in some inner areas.

Early morning aarti offers the quietest darshan, while Maha Shivaratri brings the temple's largest gathering of the year.

You can request one on our puja booking page or mention it in your visit request. Availability depends on the ritual and date, and we confirm it with you first.

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