# Kathmandu: ISKCON Aarti & Budhanilkantha Half-Day Tour

**Category:** City Tour
**Location:** Budhanilkantha, Nepal
**Duration:** 4 hours
**Price:** from USD 32 per participant

## About

Begin your spiritual journey with a pickup from your hotel in Kathmandu. Choose between a morning or evening option to suit your schedule.

If you choose the morning option, start with a visit to the ISKCON Temple. Attend the Mangala Aarti, a peaceful and meditative ceremony. Listen to soft bhajan chanting and learn about the Bhakti philosophy. Interact with monks and engage in a spiritual discussion.

Next, drive to the Budhanilkantha Temple. Witness the massive statue of Vishnu in Yoganidra (cosmic sleep), carved from a single stone over 1,000 years ago. Reclining on the cosmic serpent Sheshanaga, the statue is one of the largest in the world. Hear fascinating legends, including the royal prophecy and discovery story.

If you choose the evening option, start with a visit to the Budhanilkantha Temple. Explore the sacred site in a quieter, reflective setting. Learn the history and symbolism of the Sleeping Vishnu.

Continue to the ISKCON Temple and attend the Sandhya Aarti, an energetic evening ritual. Experience vibrant kirtan chanting and engage in a monk interaction session.

After your spiritual journey, return to your hotel in Kathmandu.

## What's included

- Visit to ISKCON Temple Kathmandu with Guide
- Attend Aarti ceremony (morning or evening option)
- Experience Bhajan & Kirtan chanting
- Learn the philosophy of Krishna & Radha
- Interact with monks (Q&A + spiritual discussion)
- Explore Budhanilkantha Temple
- Witness the Sleeping Vishnu statue
- Return transfer
- Feel the energy of the Aarti ceremony at the ISKCON Temple
- Witness the massive Sleeping Vishnu statue at Budhanilkantha
- Learn about the philosophy of Krishna and Radha from the monks
- Choose between a morning or evening tour to suit your schedule
- Enjoy a spiritual journey through Kathmandu’s sacred sites

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## Booking

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