Hindu Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal

We will begin our full day sightseeing tour with visit to Pashupatinath temple, the most sacred Hindu shrine of Lord Shiva, followed by short half an hour drive towards Sanga around huge statue of Kailashnath Mahadev on top of the hill.

Pashupatinath is the greatest hindu shrine in the world and temple itself is the biggest Hindu temple of Lord Shiva located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Almost every hindu pilgrims wants to bow their head in front of Pashupatinath temple at least once in their lifetime. The cremation site, nearby jungle, river and whole surroundings are the major attractions around the Pashupatinath. The temple is even listed in the UNESCO world heritage site. Large number of devotees including national and international celebreties, delegates have visited Pashupatinath temple.

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. There are exclusive facilities for tourists on resort with health club, meditation center, spa, yoga center with deluxe rooms. Overnight at Hotel.

Today after having our instant meal, we will leave for Dakshinkali temple, the famous temple of goddesses “Kali” and believed to be the most powerful Hindu goddesses with lots of blessings to offer. Located at 22 kilometers south of Kathmandu valley, we will be there at our private vehicle driving through beautiful forested lands, valleys, rivers and settlements along the way. The temple was built in the time of Malla regime in Kathmandu when goddess kali appeared in the dream of King and he ordered to construct the temple. Every Saturday and during Dashain festival, large number of hindu pilgrims from all over visits the temple with great belief. Animals like male goat and cockerels are sacrificed in large number in the name of goddesses.

Narayanthan temple also known as Budhanilkantha temple is the sacred temple of Lord Vishnu situated at northern side of Kathmandu. After short drive towards 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. Majorly the hindu pilgrims crowd can be seen during chaturmasya festival in Oct/Nov when it is believed that Lord Vishnu wakes up from his sleep. After being at the major hindu pilgrimage sites we get back to hotel for overnight stay.

We begin our day with scenic 100 kms drive towards Kurintar for visiting “Manakamana” temple also known as wish granting goddesses. “Manakamana” in Nepali literally means “your wishes comes true” and it is believed that the wishes of all the pilgrims comes true after worshipping goddesses. Upon arrival at Kurintar, we will ride cable car, the short and easiest way on the top. It takes approximately 10 minutes to arrive at top. The beautiful scenery awaits on the way.

After visiting Manakamana temple, we return downhill through the cable car and continue drive towards Pokhara for next 100 kms. You will be mesmerized by the scenic views of valleys, rivers on the way and the astounding views of Annapurna Himalayas and lakes. After checking in at hotel, we go for boating on Phewa Lake for beautiful sunset views. Overnight at Hotel.

We will be having early breakfast today as we have to catch a short 30minutes light from Pokhara to Jomsom. Upon checking in at hotel in Jomsom, we head towards Muktinath temple on Jeep (20 kms). Jeep only reaches till ranipauwa, from where we have to walk for around 45 minutes to finally arrive at Muktinath temple, the greatest pilgrimage site for hindus all over the world. Muktinath is the god of salvation and it is believed that after taking holy bath around 108 waters sprouts inside the temple, the one gets salvation. Further we will visit Jwala mai temple where the natural gas emerges lighting the eternal flames which is believed to be created by Lord Brahma himself. We end our day after getting back to our jeep in Ranipauwa which takes us back to hotel in Jomsom for overnight stay.

Early morning we will schedule a flight to Pokhara and check in at hotel. Today we will explore around the scenic lake city Pokhara. Initially we visit Bindabashini temple, the holy site where the goddesses Bindabasnini fulfills the wishes of her devotees. Next attraction would be Devis’ fall, the spectacular water fall 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 island temple in the middle of Phewa Lake. After exploring all the religious and touristic sites of scenic Pokhara valley, we will stroll around the lake side for individual activites. Overnight at hotel.

Finally, we head back to capital city Kathmandu on a scenic 200 kms drive. Crossing the valleys, rivers, with beautiful views of gorges, ridges and settlements we arrive at Kathmandu and check in at hotel for rest. Further exploration of Kathmandu valley till end of the day. And pack for the flight back home tomorrow.

Last day at Kathmandu, you will be transferred to international airport on our vehicle and farewell. You will be flying back home with the great feeling of peace and enlightment by visiting numerous Hindu pilgrimage sites around the beautiful country Nepal.