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8-Day Hindu Pilgrimage From Kathmandu To Pokhara

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Architecture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Nepali

Description

Embark on an enlightening journey through Nepal, exploring revered Hindu sites like Pashupatinath temple and the towering Kailashnath Mahadev statue. Discover Pokhara's charms, including Bindabashini temple, Devi's fall, Gupteshwor cave, and Tal Barahi temple. Conclude with a return to Kathmandu for shopping before departing from Tribhuwan International Airport, filled with cherished memories of Nepal's rich cultural heritage.

Highlights
  • Explore revered Hindu sites like Pashupatinath temple
  • Discover the breathtaking beauty of Pokhara
  • Experience serenity with a sunset boating excursion on Phewa Lake
  • Soak in the spiritual ambiance of Muktinath temple
  • Day 1: Arrival and Hotel Transfer in Kathmandu expand_more
    • Welcome to the Hindu country Nepal! After you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by our representatives and transferred to the hotel.
    • Free time for the rest of the day.

    Accommodation: Hotel Thamel Park or similar

  • Day 2: Pashupatinath And Kailashnath Mahadev Tour expand_more
    • We will begin our full-day sightseeing tour by private vehicle with a visit to Pashupatinath temple, the blessed Hindu shrine of Lord Shiva, followed by a short half an hour drive towards Sanga around a massive statue of Kailashnath Mahadev on top of the hill.
    • After exploring the Pashupatinath temple, we head towards Sanga, nearby Bhaktapur, to visit Kailashnath Mahadev. And it is the world's tallest Shiva statue standing at 143 feet height.

    Accommodation: Hotel Thamel Park or a similar hotel

    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 3: Dakshinkali And Narayanthan Temple Visit expand_more
    • Today after breakfast, we will leave for Dakshinkali temple, the well-known temple of goddesses Kali, believed to be the most powerful Hindu goddess, with many blessings to offer.
    • Located 22 kilometers south of Kathmandu valley, we will drive through beautiful forested lands, valleys, rivers, and settlements in our private vehicles.
    • After a short drive towards the base of Shivapuri hill, we arrive at Budhanilkantha temple, where we can worship the sleeping statue of Lord Narayan(Vishnu), which is 5 meters long in a small pond.
    • After visiting the important Hindu pilgrimage sites, we return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Accommodation: Hotel Thamel Park or a similar

  • Day 4: Pokhara Drive via Manakamana Darshan expand_more
    • We begin our day with a scenic 100 km drive towards Kurintar to visit Manakamana temple, also known as wishes granting goddesses.
    • Upon arrival at Kurintar, we will ride a cable car, the fast and easiest way to the top. It takes approximately 10 minutes to arrive at the top. The beautiful scenery waits on the way.
    • After visiting Manakamana temple, we went downhill by cable car and continued driving towards Pokhara for the next 100 km. (we will not provide this service for solo travelers).
    • You will be mesmerized by the scenic views of valleys and rivers on the way and the astounding views of the Annapurna Himalayas and lakes.
    • After checking in at the hotel, we go boating on Phewa Lake for beautiful sunset views.

    Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.

    Accommodation: Paradise Boutique Pokhara

    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 5: Flight to Jomsom and Muktinath Temple Visit expand_more
    • After breakfast in the early morning, we have to catch a short 25 minutes flight from Pokhara to Jomsom.
    • Upon checking in at the hotel in Jomsom, we head towards Muktinath temple on Jeep (20 km).
    • Jeep only reaches Ranipauwa, from where we have to walk for around 45 minutes to arrive at Muktinath temple, the most important pilgrimage site for Hindus worldwide.
    • Further, we will visit Jwalamai Temple, where the natural gas emerges, lighting the eternal flames believed to be created by Lord Brahma himself.
    • We end our day after returning to our jeep in Ranipauwa, which takes us back to the hotel in Jomsom for an overnight stay.

    Accommodation: Local guest house

    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 6: Pokhara Sightseeing expand_more
    • Upon arrival in Pokhara and check-in at the hotel, today we will explore the scenic lake city of Pokhara.
    • Initially, we visit Bindabashini temple, the holy site where the goddess Bindabasnini fulfills the wishes of her devotees.
    • The next attraction would be Devi's fall, the spectacular waterfall in the region.
    • And we will visit Gupteshwor cave, which is named after Lord Shiva.
    • Further, a boat ride will take us to the Tal Barahi temple or the island temple in the middle of Phewa Lake.
    • After exploring all the religious and tourist sites of scenic Pokhara valley, we will stroll around the lakeside for individual activities.

    Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 7: Return Drive to Kathmandu expand_more
    • Finally, we head back to Kathmandu's capital on a scenic 200 km drive.
    • Crossing the valleys and rivers, with beautiful views of gorges, ridges, and settlements, we arrive at Kathmandu and check in at the hotel for rest.
    • You have free time for shopping in the evening.
    • We will provide a farewell dinner with a cultural dance.
  • Day 8: Final Departure from Kathmandu expand_more
    • This is the last day in Kathmandu; you will be transferred to the Tribhuwan International Airport in our private vehicle for farewell.
    • You will be flying back home with an incredible feeling of peace and enlightenment by visiting numerous Hindu pilgrimage sites around Nepal.
What's Included
  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • All entrance fees during sightseeing
  • Achievement Certificate, T-shirt, and Tour Map
  • Departure information, visa extension procedure and international flight reconfirmation
  • Company service charge and all applicable government tax
  • Transport 
What's Excluded
  • Visa Fee, International Airfare and all other costs incurred before arrival in Nepal
  • Lunch and Dinner except Welcome or Farewell dinner provided by the company in Kathmandu
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks with all personal expenses
  • Manakamana Cable Car ticket
  • Tipping for guides (tipping is not mandatory but highly expected)
  • Any other unseen expenses which are not mentioned in cost, includes part
Know before you go
  • Pashupatinath is the most significant Hindu shrine in the world, and the temple itself is the biggest Hindu temple of Lord Shiva, located on the banks of the Bagmati River.
  • Almost every Hindu pilgrim wants to bow their head in front of the Pashupatinath temple at least once in their lifetime.
  • The main attractions around the Pashupatinath are the cremation sites, nearby jungle, river, and surroundings.
  • The temple is even listed as the UNESCO world heritage site.
  • Many devotees, including national and international celebrities and delegates, have visited the Pashupatinath temple.
  • The temple was built in the Malla regime in Kathmandu when the goddess Kali appeared in the dream of the King, and he ordered the construction of the temple.
  • Every Saturday and during the Dashain festival, many Hindu pilgrims from all over visit the temple with great belief.
  • Animals like male goats and cockerels are sacrificed in large numbers in the name of goddesses.
  • Narayanthan temple, also known as Budhanilkantha temple, is the holy temple of Lord Vishnu situated on the northern side of Kathmandu.
  • The Hindu pilgrim crowd can be seen during the Chaturmasya festival in October/November, when it is believed that Lord Vishnu wakes up from his sleep.
  • Manakamana in Nepali means your wishes come true, and it is believed that the wishes of all the pilgrims come true after worshiping goddesses.
  • Muktinath is the god of rescue, and it is believed that after taking a holy bath, around 108 glasses of water sprouts inside the temple, the one gets salvation.
Meeting Point

Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 20 USD 2400 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 2400 / person