Hindu Pilgrimage Tour is an exciting journey to the popular Hindu sites in Nepal. The kingdom was the only Hindu country in the world until 2008. The most-visited sites are Pashupatinath, Muktinath, Dakshinkali (Kathmandu), Manakamana (Gorkha), Bindyabasini (Pokhara), Gosainkunda (Rasuwa), Gadhimai (Bara), Halesi Mahadev (Khotang), Badimalika (Bajura), Dhola Mandali (Dhading), Devghat (Chitwan) Janakpurdham (Janakpur) Pathivara (Taplejung), Palanchowk Bhagavati (Kavrepalanchok District), Dolakha Bhimsen (Dolakha), Dupteswor Mahadeva (Nuwakot), and Supa Deurali (Arghakhanchi).
Hindu Pilgrimage Tour remains worth its 81% followers of Hindu with religious harmony. Two types of vegetarian and non-vegetarian Hindus live in Nepal. Nepalese never quarrel on any subject of religion. Devotees offer holy rice, incense, flowers, colours, lamps, clothes, fruits and money to temples. Three major gods are popular in the Hindu religion, Brahma (creator), Vishnu (protector), and Shiva (destroyer) with female power, Goddess Saraswati, Laxmi, and Parvati. The elephant-headed God, Ganesh as the remover of obstacles believes the first worshiper God. Each God and Goddess have their transport and weapons. The deities have peaceful and angry forms according to the Hindu epic. The pilgrimage tour is affordable with visitor time and budget. The package includes a professional guide and a friendly driver with a car.
Hindu Pilgrimage Tour is popular among theists who believe in rebirth, God, Goddess, and Karma. The Gita, Vedas, Ramayana, Mahabharata are holy books of Hindus. Four Purusartha, Dharma (moral values), Artha (economic values), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (spiritual) are included in this religion. Kamasutra carving temples are found in the world heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley. The lunar calendar fixed the bright fortnight and dark fortnight with festival dates. The Hindus celebrate multiple annual festivals, such as Dashain and Tihar. The trip details are below.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1337m)
Day 02: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Dakshinkali tour in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple (1335m)
Day 04: Tal Barahi and Bindya Basini and GuptesworeTemple tour in Pokhara (830 m)
Day 05: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2710 m) then drive to Muktinath (3750 m)
Day 06: Visit the Muktinath Temple and drive to Jomsom
Day 07: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (830 m)
Day 08: Drive to Sarangkot and drive to Kathmandu (1350 m)
Day 09: Departure to Tribhuvan International Airport
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1337m)
When the flight arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport, take a 6 km drive with our guide, takes 25 minutes to reach the hotel. Check-in hotel and guide will brief the programs. Stay overnight at a hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Dakshinkali tour in Kathmandu
After breakfast you will visit, the Pashupatinath Temple (5th century) which is the home of the destructor God Shiva. The holy River Bagmati and cremation activity on its bank, Hindu holy man, Shiva lingam in the shrine, Assamese monkey and deer can meet there. The 17th-century Guheswori Temple is believed Satidevi's secret part that had fallen into the age of truth. Boudhanath is the second largest Stupa in the world, built in the 5th century with a Tibetan settlement, monasteries and handicraft shops around here. Dakshinkali is a Hindu Temple (17th century), located 22km south of Kathmandu with worship by the sacrifice of a male animal. This is a picnic and local shop of vegetables and fruits and teashop. Drive back to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple (1335m)
Take an early breakfast and drive to Kurintar (287 m) with the 104km paved road. Stay in a queue to ride the cable car (established 1998) 2.8km long with a view of Trisuli River, village, pine forest and hill that takes a 10-minute. Walk 10 minutes to reach the Manakamana Temple (17th century, Temple of wish fulfilment Goddess) which views snow-capped mountains including Manaslu, Annapurna and Ganesh Himal. Back to the car, take lunch on the way, and drive next to the 100km to Pokhara with the beautiful views of the landscape, river mountain and highway town. Stay overnight at a hotel with breakfast in Pokhara.
Day 04: Tal Barahi and Bindya Basini and GuptesworeTemple tour in Pokhara (830 m)
Visit the Goddess Tal Barahi Temple situated middle of the Phewa Lake, on a small island with a boating trip. The views are snow-capped mountains, forests, city and village. Drive to the Bindya Basini Temple (17th century) located north of town with a view of the Annapurna Himalayan range. The Shiva and Ganesh Temple are here. Drive back to the David Fall and Gupteswore Temple. Drive back to the hotel and explore Lakeside. Stay overnight at a hotel with breakfast in Pokhara.
Day 05: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2710 m) then drive to Muktinath (3750 m)
Take an early breakfast and departure to the airport. Fly to Jomsom (2710 m) in a 20-minute flight with the scenic beauty of Pokhara Valley, Annapurna Himalayan ranges and Dhaulagiri (8167 m), glacier and Kali Gandaki Valley. Ride a Jeep to Muktinath. Stay overnight at the lodge with Breakfast in Muktinath.
Day 06: Visit the Muktinath Temple and drive to Jomsom
Visit early morning to the Muktinath Temple early (17th century), the protector God Vishnu was released from his sins here at the age of truth. The 108 holy springs are 3800 m high above the sea. The two small holy pools lie south of the temple. Walk a few minutes to the east to see the Jwala Mai Temple with two natural fires. The views of Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and Kali Gandaki are superb here. Drive back to Jomsom and stay overnight at a hotel with breakfast in Jomsom.
Day 07: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (830 m)
Fly 20 minutes in the morning with scenic views of the Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Annapurna (8091 m), Ghorepani, forest-clad hill, Pokhara Valley, Phewa Lake and the World Peace Stupa. Transfer to the hotel, check-in and take a rest. Stay overnight at a hotel with breakfast in Pokhara.
Day 08: Drive to Sarangkot and drive to Kathmandu (1350 m)
Drive in the morning to Sarangkot for sunrise and the Himalayan views such as Manaslu (8163 m), Annapurna I (8091 m) and Fishtail (6993 m). Drive back to the hotel, take breakfast, check out then, drive back to Kathmandu. The 204 km paved road takes 6 hours, passing through the highway into town, river valley and Himalayan view. Enjoy a farewell dinner with the cultural show. Stay overnight at a hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu.
Day 09: Departure to Tribhuvan International Airport
The airport is 6 km away, which takes a 25-minute drive and requires the airport 3 hours before the flight. We wish you a safe flight.