Pilgrimage Tour - 7 Days

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Trip Highlights

  • Group Size: Min – 1
  • Season: Round the year
  • Max Altitude: Around 3710 m
  • Grade: Hard and Moderate
  • Accommodation: Home Stay  and Hotel
  • Duration: 7 days
  • Itinerary: Date can be customized as per your interest.

Trip Overview

Adventure Outdoor offers the best Pilgrims tour in Nepal, including Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Lumbini and Jomsom-Muktinath. The highlights of this tour is Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath, in Kathmandu. In Lumbini, you will visit birthplace of Buddha, Maya devi temple and other unique design of monastery of different region. The followings are the descriptions of World heritage sites temple that are covered during our Tour. Pashupatinath Located 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath sanctuary is one of the holiest sanctuaries of Hindus, devoted to Lord Shiva. Arranged in the midst of a lavish green normal setting on the bank of the hallowed Bagmati River, the sanctuary worked in pagoda style has a gilled rooftop and luxuriously cut silver entryways. Guests are allowed to see the sanctuary from the east bank of the Bagmati River, as access to the sanctuary is entirely illegal to all non-Hindus. Pashupatinath is the focal point of the yearly journey of thousands of Sadhus and explorers from Nepal and India upon the arrival of Shivaratri which falls in the long stretch of February/March. The temple has been engraved in the World legacy list. Pashupatinath, a standout amongst the most noteworthy altar of Shiva sanctuaries on the subcontinent which is place of thousands of lovers, Saddhus (Holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body a large portion of the occasions in the heavenly riverbank of Bagmati. Many monkeys are chuckling with you and set aside an opportunity to investigating encompassing territory.

Swoyambhunath Found around 4 kilometers west of traveler center point Thamel, this Buddhist Stupa, likewise prominently called ‘Monkey Temple’ is said to be more than 2000 years of age. The arch formed white washed Stupa is made out of block and earth supporting an elevated tapered tower topped by an apex of copper plated. According to Lord Buddha lay on each of the four sides of the cone shaped base. This slope is a mosaic of little Chaityas and Pagoda and is the most imperative Buddhist site in Nepal. Appreciate the perspectives of rambling Kathmandu from the highest point of this world legacy site landmark.

Bouddhanath Boudhanath is also known as Boudha which is 7 kilometers from Kathmandu center. It is home to one the most basic stupas outside of Tibet and one of the greatest stupas on earth; the fifth century Boudhanath stupa. Enveloping the stupa is a beguiling yard that contains the Tamang Gompa among different standard shops revolving singing dishes, Thankas, request of wrangles more. There are in like manner a huge number bistros and guesthouses in the brisk area. Boudhanath bear the 2015 tremor in any case wide fixes were required and did all through 2016. On the fourteenth of November 2016, the fixes were done and celebrated with the entry of appeal to hails around the stupa.

Trip Itinerary

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day 1

Adventure Outdoors’s representative will meet you upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport

Adventure Outdoors’s representative will meet you upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport, and transfer you to hotel. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner with cultural show. For dinner, you will be served excellent Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country's rich food culture.

day 2

Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites within Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we begin our sightseeing tour by visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites within Kathmandu. Kathmandu Durbar Square showcases Nepalese art and architecture at its best. The architecture is typical of the Malla dynasty who ruled over Nepal from the 12th to the 18th century. Pashupatinath Temple is situated on the banks of Bagmati river and is one of the major temples of Lord Shiva. The Bauddhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in South Asia which is built on the ancient trade route to Tibet.

Kumari (The Living Goddess) Ghar

At the West end of the square is a beautiful house full of woodcarvings of different Gods and Goddesses. This house, called Kumari Ghar, is three story high and is home to Kumari, the famous living Goddess of Nepal. Both Buddhists and Hindus equally venerate her. Kumari is a young pre-pubescent girl regarded as the manifestation of the goddess Taleju. She is chosen from a Buddhist family, especially from Shakya and Bajracharya clan of Newari community. During the festival of Indra Jatra, the head of the country visit the Kumari Ghar for blessings.

Kastha Mandap

One of the popular temples of Kathmandu Durbar Square is Kasthamandap, locally known as Maru Sattal, built in 12th century. It is believed the city of Kathmandu was named after Kasthamandap temple, which is one of the largest and well-known pagodas. Kastha means wood and Mandap means pavilion. And it is said that the whole temple was built from just a single Sal (shorea robusta) tree. A statue of Gorakhnath stands in the center of this temple while the statues of God Ganesh guard the four corners.

Kal Bhairav

Kal Bhairav is one of the largest stone idols in Kathmandu located in Hanuman Dhoka. The statue, which is 3.7m high, depicts the terrifying manifestation of Shiva. It is believed that people will die if they speak lie in front of this statue. The statute is believed to be sculpted in 5th or 6th century.

day 3

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple.

Located on a 1300-meter slope, 105 kilometers toward the west of Kathmandu, the Manakamana Devi temple is an exceedingly revered sacrosanct place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, a manifestation of Parvati. The name Manakamana is gotten from two words, Mana, which means heart and Kamana, which means wish. It is trusted that the Goddess Bhagwati rewards the individuals who make the journey to her premises by allowing their desires, and she is particularly famous with Newari love birds who petition God for children. To reach Temple, we use cable car which takes only 12 minutes to reach there. Then we drive to Pokhara. Check-in hotel, and in evening enjoy lake side walking.

day 4

Fly to Jomsom and trek to Muktinath via Kagbeni

Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom, it is of 20-25 minutes fly. Only in the morning, flights are available. While flying, you can enjoy by seeing Himalayan range. From Jomsom, either hike or drive to Mukthinath. Feel the tranquility of religious center. It is recommended to wear warm clothes.

Muktinath

Muktinath is a standout amongst the most aged Hindu temples of God Vishnu. The Pagoda style Muktinath Temple is image of the religious valuable interaction between the two Hindus and Buddhists. Hindu views Muktinath as Vishnu whereas Buddhists see as Buddha. The primary holy place of Muktinath is a pagoda - molded temple devoted to the Lord Vishnu. The statue is of gold and is tall enough to contrast a man. The portrays metal statues of master Vishnu, goddess Laxmi, Saraswoti, Janaki, Garuda, Lava-Kush and Sapta Rishis.

 

The focal hallowed place of Muktinath-Chumig Gyatsa is viewed as one of the eight most sacred sanctums for Hindu Vaishnavas known as Svayam Vyakta Ksetras which is said to have ascended without anyone else, the other seven being Srirangam, Srimushnam, Tirupati, Naimisharanya, Totadri, Pushkar and Badrinath. It is additionally one of 108 Vaishnava hallowed places. There is an old Buddhist priest present in the temple.

day 5

Fly back to Pokhara

Pokhara is a beautiful city having beautiful lakes. Enjoy lunch in lake site. In afternoon, explore Pokhara city. Additionally, you can go for adventurous sports like Paragliding, Zip drive. Davis Fall, Gupteswor cave, Peace pagoda and boating in Fewa lake. Evening enjoy Nepali food with cultural show.

day 6

Fly/Drive to Kathmandu

Enjoy sunrise in Sarangkot in early morning. You can trace Himalayas during sunrise. Back hotel and have breakfast and check out from hotel. Drive to Kathmandu and visit monkey temple in the way to hotel.

day 7

Day 07: Departure

Transfer to TIA before 2 hours to fly.

What’s Included

The Trip Cost Includes

  • Accommodation as per itinerary on twin sharing basis
  • Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • A professional and experiences guide including his salary, foods, accommodation and Insurance)
  • Transportation
  • Entrance fees
  • Flight ticket from Pokhara to Jomsom and Jomsom to Pokhara

The Trip Cost Excludes

  • Beverages such as tea/coffee, cold drinks, alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Extra meals, Wi-Fi, laundry, phone call etc.
  • Tips