Stay : 8-day Hindu pilgrimage from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Embark on an instructive journey through Nepal, exploring revered Hindu sites such as the Pashupatinath temple and the imposing statue of Kailashnath Mahadev. Discover the charms of Pokhara, including the Bindabashini temple, Devi waterfall, Gupteshwor cave and Tal Barahi temple. Finish with a return to Kathmandu for some shopping before departing from Tribhuwan International Airport, filled with precious souvenirs of Nepal's rich cultural heritage.
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8 days
From 2400 € to 2600 €
Detail of the stay : 8-day Hindu pilgrimage from Kathmandu to Pokhara - 8 days
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu
Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu
Welcome to the Hindu country of Nepal! After arriving at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met by our representatives and transferred to the hotel.
Free time for the rest of the day.
Accommodation : Hotel Thamel Park or similar
Day 2: Visite de Pashupatinath et Kailashnath Mahadev
Visit to Pashupatinath and Kailashnath Mahadev
We begin our full-day tour by private vehicle with a visit to Pashupatinath temple, the blessed Hindu shrine of Lord Shiva, followed by a short half-hour drive to Sanga around a massive hilltop statue of Kailashnath Mahadev.
After exploring the Pashupatinath temple, we head to Sanga, near Bhaktapur, to visit Kailashnath Mahadev. And it's the world's tallest Shiva statue, measuring 143 feet in height.
Accommodation: Hotel Thamel Park or similar hotel
Meals : Breakfast
Day 3: Dakshinkali and Narayanthan Temple Visit
Dakshinkali And Narayanthan Temple Visit
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
Pokhara Drive via Manakamana Darshan
We start our day with a scenic 100 km drive to Kurintar to visit the Manakamana temple, also known as the wish-granting goddesses.
On arrival in Kurintar, we take a cable car, the quickest and easiest way to reach the summit. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the top. Beautiful scenery awaits on the way.
After visiting the Manakamana temple, we got off the cable car and continued our drive to Pokhara for the next 100 km. (We will not be providing this service to solo travellers).
You'll be fascinated by the panoramic views of valleys and rivers along the way, as well as the breathtaking views of the Annapurna Himalayas and lakes.
After checking in at the hotel, we take a boat out on Lake Phewa to admire the magnificent sunsets.
Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
Accommodation : Paradise Boutique Pokhara
Meals : Breakfast
Day 5: Flight to Jomsom and Muktinath Temple Visit
flight to Jomsom and Muktinath Temple Visit
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: Visit Pokhara
Visit Pokhara
Upon arrival in Pokhara and hotel check-in, we'll explore the picturesque lake town of Pokhara today.
First, we visit the Bindabashini temple, the holy place where the goddess Bindabasnini grants the wishes of her devotees.
The next attraction is Devi Falls, the region's spectacular waterfall.
And we'll visit the Gupteshwor cave, named after Lord Shiva.
In addition, a boat trip will take us to the Tal Barahi temple or the island temple in the middle of Lake Phewa.
After exploring all the religious and tourist sites in the picturesque Pokhara Valley, we'll stroll down to the lakeside for individual activities.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Back to Kathmandu
Back to Kathmandu
Finally, we return to the capital of Kathmandu on a scenic 200 km route.
Crossing valleys and rivers, with beautiful views of gorges, ridges and settlements, we arrive in Kathmandu and check into our hotel for a rest.
Free time for shopping in the evening.
We'll organize a farewell dinner with a cultural dance.
Day 8: Final departure from Kathmandu
Final departure from Kathmandu
This is your last day in Kathmandu; you will be transferred to Tribhuwan International Airport in our private vehicle for your farewell.
You'll return home with an incredible sense of peace and enlightenment as you visit the many Hindu pilgrimage sites around Nepal.
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