Pashupatinath Temple
Sacred Hindu temple complex on the Bagmati River with dozens of temples and open-air cremations, best known for its evening aarti ceremony.
Pashupatinath Temple appears in 9 of the 17 Kathmandu vlogs we indexed, first in 2017, most recently in 2026.
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- Nomac Guides
15 BEST THINGS TO DO in Kathmandu Nepal in 2026 ๐ณ๐ต
The evening ceremony lasts about an hour; local guides typically ask around 1,000โ2,000 rupees.
- Cal McKinley
10 Amazing Things to do in Kathmandu, Nepal | Go Local
A dirt path at the top left of the temples leads to where the monkeys sleep, and they will often eat crackers from your hand.
- Exotic Vacation
How to Spend 3 Days in KATHMANDU Nepal
Entrance is about 10 USD.
- Traveling Butler
The Kathmandu, Nepal City Guide, for Tourists by Tourists | Ep. #09 | Essentials to Know
Non-Hindus can't enter the main temple; hiring a guide at the entrance is strongly recommended, and shoulders and knees should be covered.
- Whatโs Next Ab?
Solo in Kathmandu - NOT What I Expected | This is what Kathmandu is REALLY LIKE
Foreigners pay 1,000 rupees, while Indians enter free; no electronics are allowed inside.
- Before You Go
Kathmandu Nepal Travel Guide: 13 Best Things to Do in Kathmandu
Dress appropriately; the open-air cremation rituals along the riverbank are a powerful sight.
- Midlife Travel Tales
Kathmandu, Nepal: Is this Asia's Most Underrated City?
Foreigners pay 1,000 rupees, so arrive early; the doors close in the afternoon and a late visit isn't worth the fee.
- Gypsy in Sneakers
Best Things to do in KATHMANDU, Nepal
Cremation ceremonies can be watched respectfully from a distance; be mentally prepared for the experience.
- Travel with Fawn
Top 10 things to do in Kathmandu
Some parts are open only to Hindus. Visitors can watch cremations and the evening aarti ceremony at sunset.
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