Hindu Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal

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Country
Nepal

Duration
8 Days

Maximum altitude

Activity
Trekking

Difficulty
Easy

Best Season
Year Around

Accomodation
Included

Meals
Included

Start/End Point

Tour Overview

Hindu pilgrimage tour in Nepal is made for those who want to visit the holy places of Hinduism in Nepal. Many Hindu sacred books describe Nepal as the land of God and Goddesses, and it has a lot of Hindu pilgrimage sites. The tour offers you some renowned holy sites to visit and also the worship (Puja) at those temples. This holy tour provides sightseeing to places like Pashupatinath, Changu Narayan temple, Manakamana, Pokhara, and Muktinath via Jomsom, Devghat, and Janakpur.

Hindu pilgrimage tour in Nepal starts with visiting the Pashupatinath temple. Visiting and worshiping at Pashupatinath is like visiting the Hindu version of Mecca for every Hindu worshiper. The Pashupatinath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the three major gods in Hinduism, and has a history dating back to before 400 A.D. The temple is situated on the bank of the Bagmati River. On the same day, you will travel to Changu Narayan Temple. This temple is one of the oldest temples and has a holy belief in Lord Vishnu. Another beautiful holy temple in this tour is Manakamana, which lies in Gorkha district. People believe that the goddess Bhagwati grants wishes to all those pilgrims who worship in this temple. An exciting place of this Nepal pilgrimage tour is Muktinath temple, which is a sacred place both for Hindus and Buddhists. Muktinath temple lies in Muktinath valley, which is in Mustang district, at an altitude of 3710 meters. Worshiping God and taking a bath at 108 spouts and the view of the Himalaya make this place really an amazing land. Sightseeing came to an end at Janakpur, which is the birthplace of Goddess Sita. This is the place where Ram and Sita got married in ancient times.

Devghat is a small town located in central Nepal. The town is located at joint at Seti Gandaki and Krishnan Gandaki rivers, and it is one of the holiest places in Hindu mythology as well as a holy place for Hindu gods. This river contains the rare Saligram Sheela (holy stone), which Hindu devotees worship as Lord Vishnu in India. The place is 7 km away from Narayaghat, and it is very famous for the cremation of human dead bodies. On the banks of these rivers, many cremation processes are going on. The area boasts many natural features due to the geography and climate, including tropical forests, wild animals, and birds. Devghat is home to various temples and caves of Hindu gods, Goddesses, and many saints. Various temples of different Hindu gods and goddesses are still found in the place along with a few caves like Sita Cave and Bashistha Cave. Devghat has a couple of ashrams where various religious activities are performed all year round.

Hindu pilgrimage tour in Nepal not only makes you monotonous with worshiping and visiting the temple, but the tour also has such places that are really heaven lap of the Annapurna mountain. Pokhara is the city of paradise, which is a gateway to Jomsom by plane, and Jomsom is the gateway to the Muktinath temple, which is the route of the famous Annapurna Circuit trekking. This place is so beautiful that you can view the entire range of Annapurna range along with Machhapuchhre and Dhaulagiri.

Tour Highlights

Climb to Swayambhunath, the self-originated Buddhist stupa, famed for its watchful eyes and panoramic views.

Visit Boudhanath, among the world's largest stupas, standing majestically on an octagonal base amid prayer.

See Budhanilkantha's magnificent stone sculpture of Lord Vishnu, reclining on a bed of cosmic serpents.

Discover Changunarayan, the Kathmandu Valley's oldest temple, built in classic pagoda style with exquisite carvings.

Pray at Manakamana, the wish-fulfilling goddess temple, reached by a scenic hillside cable car ride.

Explore Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, founder of Buddhism, with serene monasteries and gardens.

Seek blessings at Muktinath, the sacred temple of salvation, set high in the Himalayan Mustang region.

Enjoy Pokhara, the famous city of lakes, with Phewa Lake and stunning Himalayan mountain views.

Admire UNESCO World Heritage Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares, rich with temples, palaces and artistry.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu.

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, meet our representative, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing welcome evening.

Day 2

Kathmandu valley sightseeing.

Explore Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar Square, guided through the valley's sacred temples and living heritage.

Day 3

Drive to Kurintar. Visit Manakamana. Drive to Pokhara.

Drive to Kurintar, ride the cable car to Manakamana Temple for blessings, then continue to Pokhara.

Day 4

Fly Pokhara to Jomsom. Drive to Muktinath.

Fly 25 minutes to Jomsom (2,720m), then drive 2 hours to Muktinath (3,710m) for darshan.

Day 5

Visit to Muktinath Temple. Drive to Jomsom.

Perform darshan at Muktinath Temple, bathe in the sacred springs, then drive back to Jomsom.

Day 6

Fly Jomsom to Pokhara. Leisure.

Take a scenic morning flight back to Pokhara, then enjoy a relaxing afternoon at leisure by Phewa Lake.

Day 7

Sightseeing Shopping. Fly to Kathmandu.

Enjoy Pokhara sightseeing and shopping, then take a short flight back to Kathmandu for overnight.

Day 8

Departure.

Enjoy a leisurely walk around Thamel, pack for departure, then transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport.

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Price Includes

Airport to hotel pick and drop by private vehicle
Three night accommodation in Kathmandu at three star hotel with breakfast
Two night accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
Sightseeing to Kathmandu Valley as mentioned in itinerary
English speaking license holder tour guide
Accommodation food, drinks, salary, airfare , transportation of tour guide
Pokhara- Jomsom- Pokhara airfare
Pokhara- Kathmandu airfare
Two night accommodation in Mountain Lodge
Annapurna conservation area project permit fees
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
Transportation Jomsom- Muktinatha-Jomsom by bublic Jeep
Transportation Kathmandu- Manakamana-Devghat-Pokhara by private car
All additional government tax
Pokhara sightseeing as mentioned in itinerary
Farewell dinner at Nepali Restaurant with cultural show

Price Excludes

Nepal entry visa fee (USD 25 for 15 days/ USD 40 for 30 days from date of issue) (You may easily get Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
Entrance fees of sightseeing spots
International air fare
Travelers insurance
Kathmandu and Pokhara valley sightseeing entrance fees
All kind of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
All meals(Lunch and dinner)(Approx 10-12 USD)
Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
Tips to guide and porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness, strike etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst tour

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Tour FAQs

We suggest you drink Euro-guard filters water now several guest houses have this system or bring chlorine tablets to purify the normal water available in the guest houses along the way. Also, boiled filter water is available in the tea house they are using gas or electric boiler. For water ask to lodge people which might cost little during the whole period of trekking. Although mineral water is available in most places which is a better choice and there is no provision to dispose of the plastic bottles, we encourage the guests to do what they can protect the environment

We offer you an experienced tour guide. He is in charge of your overall travel packages. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns, and questions. He is well trained in all aspects of the tour, first aid, and emergency procedure. He is selected in terms of his professionalism.

We suggest you bring the following equipment when you come to Nepal for the tour. The list can be adjusted according to your needs, name of tour and time of your tour.

Hand sanitizing lotion Reading/writing material Camera & Binoculars Protein bars, chocolate, dried fruits, candies, and snack foods. Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets Money: traveler’s cheques/cash/credit card Spare Boot Laces Sleeping Bag Lightweight Towel Toiletries Day pack to carry your personal needs during the day Torch/flashlight – headlamp style is ideal Sunscreen and lip balm Refillable water bottle – Min 1 Litre Hat Gloves – wool or fleeced Scarf Sewing Kit Wind and Waterproof Jacket & Pants Umbrella especially in summer (May to September) Comfortable trekking shoes Running shoes or sandals for evening Wool jumper / sweater / fleece. Lightweight Fleece Jacket T-Shirts 2 or 3 – Long Sleeved Pants – lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable) Socks: thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination – ensure boots fit Medicine (Prescription drugs if you are taking daily, lip salve, aspirin, band-aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea) Note: If you don’t have good equipment and are not available in the home country, it can be bought or rented from trekking shops in Kathmandu, Nepal. The equipment is often top quality. Although daily rental charges are reasonable, a large deposit may be required.

Weather and climate vary as per season in Nepal.

Autumn is the most popular time to trek. During this time, the weather is clear with mild to warm days and cold nights. However, in the higher altitude, the nights drop into freezing temperature. In this season, the mountains views are clear.

It is also possible to trek during winter, from December until the end of February. Daytime temperatures will be cooler; however, the nights will often be very cold. The days are generally clear but occasional winter storms can bring snow as low as 2500m. Early October through late November is also the busiest period for trekking. But in mid-winter (January through March), trekking is more challenging in the high altitudes with semi-regular snowfall followed by more winter storms, which break the long fine periods. The mid-December to mid-February is the coldest time.

During this period the mornings are usually clear but afternoon cloud build-up brings occasional showers. The days are a mix up with warm and rain, which displays wildflowers like rhododendrons. The whole country is lush and an abundant green at this season. This period instigates the second most popular and pleasant trekking season as this is rice-planting time. Late-march into April is especially beautiful. It is also a good time for climbing as the high passes are usually snow free and the mountain views are still clear in April. Up to May, the weather becomes hazy and disturbed with the clouds.

From June to early September, is the monsoon season. Generally, the morning is cloudy and cloud wisps form on random ridges and peaks. Trekking at this time of year is generally difficult and uncomfortable as the weather is hot and it rains almost every day. The trails become muddy and are often leech-infested and the mountains are usually obscured by cloud. During April and May, there is an expectation of thunderstorm, hail shower and strong winds among the fine periods. There are, however, possibilities for summer trekking in the trans-Himalayan regions of Mustang, Dolpo, and Tibet. These regions lie in a rain-shadow and therefore receive significantly less precipitation than the more southerly areas.

You can recharge your batteries with electricity or solar power sources. In Nepal 220 – 240 volts 50 MHZ (50 Cycles per Second) power is supplied. Just need to have a plug adaptor in case of socket fitting, which you can buy in Kathmandu before the trip since the plugs in Nepal might be different. You might have to pay a small amount fee/hour for recharging facilities.

We are committed to providing the best services which will give you a once in a lifetime journey in this connection, we perform our duties honestly and seriously to make your journey very smooth and pleasant. The entire programs are conducted strictly under the rules and regulation of the country’s own policies. Himalayan Smile Trek and Adventures Pvt. Ltd shall not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstance such as govt. restriction, Landslide, road blockage, and flood and other natural calamities, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident. Any extra cost due to those reasons incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the sports.

Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate in any of our trips. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Himalayan Smile Treks and Adventures Pvt. Ltd. shall have no liability for loss, theft of or damage to baggage or personal effects. We also let you know that Nepalese Insurance Company does not have a travel insurance policy for foreign nationals. They have this policy only for Nepalese national. We advise you when you come to Nepal; please bring your insurance documents.

For trekking Nepal, you don’t need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. However, we suggest you some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking before you embark on the journey. We advise you to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information before departure. We recommend you to carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. We advise you to carry sufficient drugs which you are taking daily for specific health problems.

All foreign nationals, except Indian citizens, need visas to enter Nepal. Nepalese visa can be obtained from Nepalese Embassy or consulate in your home country or it can also be obtained at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival. Most of our guests take Nepal Visa after they arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. To get Nepalese visa you should bring a valid passport and two passport size photos. The validity and visa fee is as follows: Visa Valid Fee 15 days US$ 25 30 days US$ 40 90 days US$ 100

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