Maha Shivaratri Tour 2026

Maha Shivaratri Tour is the Hindu festival of Maha Shivaratri which is celebrated in February in honor of the deity. The Hindu calendar dates the festival to the fourteenth day of the first half of the lunar month of Phalguna (15 February 2026). A major Hindu festival, Shivaratri, especially Maha Shivaratri celebrates Lord Shiva and is marked by night-long vigils, fasting, and worshipping the Shiva Lingam with offerings of Bael leaves, milk, and water, symbolizing spiritual purification, enlightenment, and Shiva's union with Parvati. Pashupatinath temple, located in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a major pilgrimage site where millions of devotees observe rituals like chanting "Om Nam Namah Shivaya" Maha Shivaratri tours include pilgrimages to Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple and other sacred sites to experience the Hindu festival celebrating Lord Shiva.

Maha Shivaratri Tour, Offering all-night vigils, cultural immersion, chanting, devotional music, and an opportunity to witness Sadhus performing rituals like Rudra Abhishek, often with guided tours, local transportation, and accommodations included. Visitors can participate in or observe fasting, prayers, yoga, and vibrant local celebrations on these tours, providing deep insight into ancient Hindu traditions.

The key aspects of a Shivaratri tour

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