Pashupatinath Darshan Yatra from Nepalgunj

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Highlights & Route

Pashupatinath on the bank of the Bagmati is one of the most revered Shiva temples anywhere, and for many families in north India it is closer than they think. Nepalgunj sits just across the border from Rupaidiha in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, a day’s drive from Lucknow, Bareilly or the Kumaon towns. From there a short domestic flight puts you in Kathmandu within the hour. This two-day programme is built around that convenience: reach Nepalgunj on your own, and we take care of everything from the flight onward.

Day one gives you Budhanilkantha, where a five-metre image of Vishnu reclining on the serpent Ananta floats in a tank, and the great white stupa of Boudhanath, the largest in Nepal and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day two begins before dawn at Pashupatinath itself. Indian nationals enter the main courtyard free of charge and can take darshan of the four-faced lingam in the sanctum, offer abhishek through the temple priests, and watch the cremation ghats and sadhus along the river.

The pace is gentle. There is no trekking and little walking, so grandparents and small children manage comfortably. Because Indians need no visa for Nepal, the paperwork is minimal: a passport or Voter ID card is all an adult has to carry. The yatra ends with a drop at Kathmandu airport, from where you can fly home or extend your stay with us for Muktinath, Pokhara or Janakpur.

Route

Nepalgunj (fly) → Kathmandu → Budhanilkantha → Boudhanath → Kathmandu (night) → Pashupatinath → Kathmandu airport

Good to know before you book

Indian citizens do not need a visa for Nepal. Adults should carry a valid passport or an Election Commission Voter ID; children under 15 and seniors over 65 may use Aadhaar with another photo proof.
Only Hindus are permitted inside the inner courtyard of Pashupatinath; entry for Indian nationals is free, while other foreign visitors pay a fee.
Indian notes of Rs 100, Rs 200 and Rs 500 are permitted in Nepal up to Rs 25,000 per person (Nepal Rastra Bank, July 2026). Carry Indian notes within that limit or change money into Nepali rupees on arrival.
Nepalgunj to Kathmandu is a 50-55 minute flight on a small aircraft; baggage limits are usually 15-20 kg, and morning flights can be delayed by weather.
The best months are October to April; monsoon rains from June to September often disrupt domestic flights.
Dress modestly for the temples, and keep shoulders and knees covered; leather belts and bags are not allowed inside Pashupatinath.

Yatra Highlights

Early-morning darshan at Pashupatinath, Nepal's holiest Shiva temple
Reclining Vishnu at Budhanilkantha and the great stupa of Boudhanath
Domestic flight from Nepalgunj included, with one night in a Kathmandu hotel

Day 1 :

Fly Nepalgunj to Kathmandu, Budhanilkantha and Boudhanath

Reach Nepalgunj airport by your arrival point (airport, railway station or hotel) at the agreed time. Our representative helps with check-in for the morning flight to Kathmandu, a scenic 50-55 minute hop with Himalayan views on the left side if the sky is clear. On landing you are met and driven to the hotel for check-in and a short briefing on the next day's temple visit.

After lunch (on your own) the afternoon is given to two shrines on the northern side of the valley. At Budhanilkantha, at the foot of the Shivapuri hill, a large black-stone Vishnu lies on the coils of Ananta in a water tank; the image is believed to be about 1,400 years old and is one of the most striking in Nepal. From there it is a short drive to Boudhanath, where you walk the kora clockwise round the white dome with its all-seeing eyes, spin the prayer wheels, and watch monks and local families circling at dusk. There is time to browse the lanes for singing bowls, thangkas and rudraksh before dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 2 :

Pashupatinath darshan and departure

An early start, around 5 am, for Pashupatinath. The temple opens at about 4 am and the pre-dawn hour is the quietest time for darshan. Enter through the western gate, where Indian nationals show their ID and pass without a ticket, and join the queue to the main sanctum with its gilded roofs and silver doors. The Shivalinga here has four carved faces and a fifth, unseen, facing upward. You can offer bel leaves and milk, arrange a rudrabhishek through the temple priests if you wish, and then walk along the Bagmati past the Arya Ghat and the row of small Shiva shrines on the far bank. The temple complex also holds the Guhyeshwari Shakti Peeth, a few minutes' walk upstream, which most yatris include.

Return to the hotel for breakfast and check-out. Depending on your onward flight time, we can add a stop at Swayambhunath or a short walk in Thamel before dropping you at Kathmandu airport, your departure point (airport, railway station or hotel).

Overnight: Not applicable (departure day)

Night	Place	Hotel (or similar)	Room type
1	Kathmandu	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I reach Nepalgunj from India?

Nepalgunj is about 6 km from the Rupaidiha border post in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. Most yatris drive or take a bus to Rupaidiha from Lucknow (around 5-6 hours) or from Bareilly and the Kumaon side, walk or take a rickshaw across the border, and then a taxi to the airport. Nanpara is the nearest Indian railway station. Tell us your plan and we will suggest a pick-up time.

Do I need a visa or passport for Nepal?

No visa is needed for Indian citizens. For the flight and hotel you must carry an original passport or an Election Commission Voter ID. Aadhaar alone is accepted only for travellers under 15 or over 65, along with another photo ID. Driving licences and PAN cards are not accepted for adults at Nepali airports.

Can non-Hindu family members enter Pashupatinath?

The inner courtyard with the main temple is open to Hindus only. Others can view the complex from the eastern bank of the Bagmati, which gives a good view of the temple roofs and ghats. Budhanilkantha and Boudhanath are open to everyone.

What is the best time to visit?

October to April has clear skies and reliable flights. Mahashivaratri (in February or March) draws lakhs of devotees and is a special experience, but expect long queues and book months ahead. June to September is monsoon, when flights from Nepalgunj are often delayed.

Is lunch included?

No. Only dinner on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2 are part of the package. Pure vegetarian restaurants are easy to find in Kathmandu and our team will point you to good ones near the hotel.

Can I pay in Indian rupees in Nepal?

Rs 100 notes are accepted almost everywhere at a fixed rate of 1.6 Nepali rupees. Higher-denomination Indian notes (Rs 200, 500 and 2,000) are not legally accepted in Nepal, so change money at the airport or carry small notes. Indian debit and credit cards work at most ATMs and shops.

Can this yatra be extended?

Yes. Popular add-ons are a day for Swayambhunath and Patan, a Muktinath darshan via Pokhara and Jomsom, or a Janakpur visit. Ask us for a combined quote.

Is the return flight from Kathmandu included in this package?

No. The package includes only the one-way flight from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu, with airport taxes. On Day 2, after Pashupatinath darshan, we drop you at Kathmandu airport, and your onward flight home or your travel back to India is booked and paid separately. The Nepalgunj flight is a small aircraft with a baggage limit of about 15 to 20 kg.

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Pashupatinath Darshan Yatra from Nepalgunj

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