Hindu Pilgrimage Tour

US$1020

per person

This Pilgrimage Tour offers you an enjoyable culture, exceptional traditions and holy pilgrimage which support to refresh your mind and whole body. In the past, people encoded several things artistically in the forms of temples and sculptures as a part of Nepali culture. Those things are valuable treasures for the Nepalese people now. One of the nearer and dearer sacred places for Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal is Pashupatinath temple, the holiest Lord Shiva shrine in whole South Asia. Every year, thousands of pilgrims from different corners of the world visit this sacred temple. Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Muktinath temple in Mustang district and the Gosainkunda pond in Rasuwa are of major significance for the pilgrimage tour. Most of the sacred pilgrimage destinations are situated in the remote places of Nepal and hence it also provides fair chances of trekking and hiking opportunities for ones interested in pilgrimage tour. This is almost like passing an examination, for if you are able to cross the trail you can worship the deities and get spiritual satisfaction.

Overview

Nepal is only Hindu Country in the world before it approved secularism just only a few years ago and it is very rich for Pilgrimage Tour. More than 80 percent of people are Hindus, this is the vast majority and Nepal has many pilgrimage destinations for Hindus and Buddhists because of the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The Hindu Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal takes you to different shrines where devotees worship their preferential Hindu god including Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and much more. Nepal is the land of Himalayas and Himalaya being the house of Lord Shiva and Parvati. During this tour, visitors can get to see many temples in different architectures and styles.

Veda holy book describes the holy Hindu scripture, there are close to 330 million gods and goddesses in Nepal. And no doubts, people have made various power centers like Jogeshwari, Pathibhara and so on, most of them are on the top of the mountains. Some of the pilgrimage places like Gosainkunda, Muktinath, Baraha Chhatra, etc. are situated in remote areas but they are exceptionally popular among Hindus as they constitute some of the important destinations for Hindu Pilgrimage Tour.

Major Destination of this tour

Hindu pilgrimage tour in Nepal initiates after your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport followed by transfer to your hotel on a private vehicle along with short pre-trip briefing. We start our Hindu pilgrimage tour in Nepal by visiting the greatest Hindu temple of Lord Pashupatinath around the northern corner of Kathmandu valley. Listed under UNESCO cultural world heritage site, Pashupatinath Temple is also the center of attraction for all the tourists visiting Nepal. On the same day, we also take a short drive towards Sanga nearby Bhaktapur, where the world’s tallest statue of Lord Shiva is located at the top of the hill. The entire place is beautifully managed and also there are special places like spas, yoga and meditation center in the resorts. On the second day of the tour, we visit the Dakshinkali temple in the southern and Narayanthan or Budhanilkantha temple of Lord Vishnu located on the northern side of Kathmandu valley.

The Hindu pilgrimage tour in Nepal is not only limited to Kathmandu valley only, further we will be visiting Manakamana temple on the way to Pokhara on the cable car. Upon reaching Pokhara, we take a short flight to Jomsom and visit Muktinath temple and Jwala Mai temple. After praying for salvation at Muktinath temple, we fly back to Pokhara for exploring the beautiful city. We will be on the doorsteps of Bindabashini temple, Tal Barahi Temple, Gupteshowr Cave and pray for the prosperity and good health of us and our loved ones. In this way, we finally end our week-long Hindu pilgrimage tour and drive back to Kathmandu followed by your international departure on an upcoming day.

Hindu pilgrimage tour in Nepal can be embarked during any season. Get glorified by the blessings of Lord Pashupatinath and other deities and make your Hindu pilgrimage tour in Nepal a trip worth remembering in years to come.

Brief Itinerary of Hindu Pilgrimage Tour

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing and worship in Pashupatinath temple & Kailashnath Mahadev
Day 03: Sightseeing and Worship in Dakshinkali temple & Narayanthan temple
Day 04: After breakfast drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Darshan
Day 05: Flight to Jomsom in the early morning from Pokhara and visit Muktinath Temple
Day 06: Flight back to Pokhara and Full day Pokhara Sightseeing
Day 07: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 08: Final Departure

7 Night 8 Days

3710 Meter+ Max. Altitude

Cultural Tours

Day Tours

Departure

Kathmandu
Fixed Departures

Daily
Difficulty Level

Easy
What to Bring

Normal Jacket, Some pair of T-shirts, Hlf paint, Paint, Hat, Normal Shoes, Trouser, Sun glasses, Camera, Notobooks,

Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel

Welcome to Hindu country Nepal! After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by our representatives and transferred to hotel. Free for rest of the day. Overnight at the hotel and we will provide welcome dinner for you.

Sightseeing and worship in Pashupatinath temple & Kailashnath Mahadev

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 short half an hour drive towards Sanga around a 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 pilgrim 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. A large number of devotees including national and international celebrities, 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 the resort with health club, meditation centre, spa, yoga centre with deluxe rooms.

Sightseeing and Worship in Dakshinkali temple & Narayanthan temple

Today after having our breakfast, we will leave for Dakshinkali temple, the well-known temple of goddesses “Kali” and believed to be the most powerful Hindu goddesses with lots of blessings to offer. Located 22 kilometres 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, a large number of Hindu pilgrims from all over visit the temple with great belief. Animals like male goat and cockerels are sacrificed in large number in the name of goddesses. Narayanthan temple is also known as Budhanilkantha temple is the holy temple of Lord Vishnu situated at the northern side of Kathmandu. After 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. Majorly the Hindu pilgrims crowd can be seen during the Chaturmasya festival in October/November when it is believed that Lord Vishnu wakes up from his sleep. After being at the major Hindu pilgrimage sites we get back to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Darshan

We begin our day with scenic 100 km drive towards Kurintar for visiting “Manakamana” temple also known as wishes granting goddesses. “Manakamana” in Nepali literally means “your wishes come true” and it is believed that the wishes of all the pilgrims come true after worshipping goddesses. Upon arrival at Kurintar, we will ride a cable car, the short 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 return downhill through the cable car and continue to drive towards Pokhara for next 100 km. You will be mesmerised by the scenic views of valleys, rivers on the way and the astounding views of Annapurna Himalayas and lakes. After checking in at the hotel, we go for boating on Phewa Lake for beautiful sunset views. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.

Flight to Jomsom in early morning from Pokhara and visit Muktinath Temple

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 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 rescue and it is believed that after taking a holy bath around 108 glasses of water sprouts inside the temple, the one gets salvation. Further, we will visit Jwalamai Temple where the natural gas emerges lighting the eternal flames which are 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 the hotel in Jomsom for an overnight stay.

Flight back to Pokhara and full day Pokhara Sightseeing

Upon arrival in Pokhara and check in at the hotel. Today we will explore the scenic lake city Pokhara. Initially, we visit Bindabashini temple, the holy site where the goddesses Bindabasnini fulfils the wishes of her devotees. Next attraction would be Devis’ 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 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 lakeside for individual activities. Overnight at hotel.

Drive back to Kathmandu

Finally, we head back to capital city Kathmandu on a scenic 200 km drive. Crossing the valleys, 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 farewell dinner with cultural dance.

Final Departure

This is the last day in Kathmandu; you will be transferred to the Tribhuvan International Airport on our private vehicle and farewell. You will be flying back home with the great feeling of peace and enlightenment by visiting numerous Hindu pilgrimage sites around the beautiful country Nepal.

Tour Location

Cost Includes:

Pick up and drop from International and Domestic Airport during this package with one official representative
Private tourist vehicles will be available as per itinerary
Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara Flight ticket
4 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, 3 Night hotel accommodation in Pokhara and 1 Night hotel accommodation in Jomsom at three-star hotel on twin sharing basis
Welcome or Farewell dinner (one time during Nepal trip)
An experienced and well trained English Speaking guide
Salary, Insurance, whole accommodation of guide
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

Cost doesn’t include:

Visa Fee, International Airfare and all other cost incurred before arrival in Nepal
Lunch and Dinner except Welcome or Farewell dinner provided by company in Kathmandu
Alcoholic and soft drinks with all personal expenses
Tipping for guides (tipping is not mandatory but highly expected)
Any other unseen expenses which are not mentioned in cost includes part

Hindu Pilgrimage Tour