Maha Shivaratri Tour 2026

A Maha Shivaratri Tour will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal on 15 February 2026 in honor of the Hindu deity Pashupatinath. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival occurs on the fourteenth day of the first half of the lunar month of Phalguna (February). Shivaratri, particularly Maha Shivaratri, is a major Hindu festival celebrating Lord Shiva and is characterized by nightly vigils, fasting, and worshipping the Shiva Lingam with offerings of Bael leaves, milk, and water, symbolizing the union of Shiva and Parvati as well as spiritual purification. Millions of devotees' chant "Om Nam Namah Shivaya" at the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, where the festival celebrating Lord Shiva is celebrated. Maha Shivaratri tours include pilgrimages to Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple and other sacred sites.

Maha Shivaratri Tour offers all-night vigils, cultural immersion, chanting, devotional music, and the chance to witness Sadhus performing rituals like Rudra Abhishek, often with guided tours, local transportation, and accommodations included. During these tours, visitors have the opportunity to participate in or observe fasting, prayers, yoga, and vibrant local celebrations, providing a deep understanding of ancient Hindu traditions.

Shivaratri tour highlights

• Main Location: The Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the hub of massive celebrations in Kathmandu.
• Activities: Watching rituals, devotional singing (bhajans), Tandav dances, fasting, and observing Sadhus covered in ash.
• Logistics: Typically, the tours run for a few days, starting a few days before Shivaratri, and include guided tours, local transportation (walking or local vehicles due to road closures), and hotel accommodation.