Nepal Spiritual Tour: Pharping & Kirtipur Highlights

Embark on a sacred journey through Nepal’s spiritual heritage with our Pharping Monastery & Asura Cave Meditation Tour. Immerse yourself in the mystical energy of these revered sites and experience the transformative power of meditation in Nepal.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kathmandu - The Pharping Monastery & Asura Cave Meditation Tour in Kathmandu provides a peaceful retreat into the spiritual essence of Tibetan Buddhism. Situated on the outskirts of the valley, this tour guides you to the revered Asura Cave, where it is believed that Guru Padmasambhava meditated and achieved enlightenment. The tour also includes a…
What's Included
  • Licensed local tour guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle
  • All land transportation by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Monument entry fees
  • Personal Expenses, Any meals and drinks, Donation for monastery etc.
  • Gratuities for guide and driver.
Additional Information

Experience the profound spiritual and cultural legacy of Nepal on this comprehensive full-day guided tour. Begin your adventure at Pharping Monastery, one of Nepal’s largest and most important monasteries, where you can observe lively Buddhist rituals, admire breathtaking architecture, and engage in tranquil meditation practices. Proceed to the revered…

Location
Kathmandu
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Curious40962636526
Mar 9, 2026
Great! - Great experience learned lots about history, culture, Buddhism , Hinduism. This is a great introduction to Kathmandu and the Nepal.
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Vacationer124667
Mar 3, 2026
Pleasant and rewarding - Half day very pleasant. The visit to a working monastery is impressive. Thanks to Dipesh for his explanations. Without him I would never have dared to enter for fear of disturbing religious activities. The walk in Kirtipur is peaceful.
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Stefan
Mar 1, 2026
Great guided excursion - We were on an excellent tour, our guide was very friendly and competent.
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Camper01497638681
Dec 27, 2025
Great tour - The tour was great. I was picked up right at the hotel and given a bottle of water. The tour lasted about five and a half hours. We visited many temples and monasteries, and my guide, Shankar Bhattarai, told me a lot about the history and religions of Nepal. Our driver, Sujan, navigated us confidently through the traffic. I can 100% recommend this tour.
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Heidicbcn
Dec 11, 2025
Lovely day trip away from the noise of the city - Depess was an excellent guide and I really enjoyed this tour. Pharping was about a 45 minute drive from the center of Kathmandu. It was a peaceful escape from the noise of Kathmandu.
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916katalinh
Nov 1, 2025
Wonderful trip - The trip was beautiful, and our guides were very kind and helpful. They made our day. Thank you, Lok - driver and Shankar - the guide.
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Keeshae1
Oct 9, 2025
Ask for Shankar- amazing guide for sacred places - If you are a Buddhist practitioner this is not to be missed. The caves and monastery were exquisite and Shankar gave us a beautiful guided experience with plenty of time to soak it all in and meditate.
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Elisebd9793vu
Mar 27, 2025
An Authentic Experience with Beautiful Views - I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Pharping Monestary and Asana Cave. My tour guide Deepak was great, knowledgeable and very personable. For me, it was one of the best experiences I’ve had over the last month while traveling in Nepal. I went early in the morning, I didn’t see many tourists until mid day. There are many steps in both locations and the views are worth it!
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Dominique
Feb 24, 2025
Tranquil Cave Experience - This tour was both enriching and deeply informational. I enjoyed it from start to finish with my nine-year-old daughter. Shankar, my tour Guide shared his vast knowledge and wisdom at calculated and appropriate times, whilst sharing the history of each stop along the way. I highly recommend this tour for solo, family, or group travelers. 10/10 guide, 10/10 experience. Thank you!
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Companion32427136448
Oct 23, 2023
Great Day with a Great Guide - Mr Keshar Jung Thapa was our excellent guide on this day tour. He is very knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble to make our tour enjoyable. We had a private tour and he was able to adjust things to include an insightful visit to the Dashain sacrificial celebration in the nearby mountains. We loved the visit to the Pharpsing monastery and the Asura Cave . He also gave us an in depth explanation of Nepalese culture and the Hindu/Buddhist philosophies. Totally recommend.
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From $42
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).