Religious Tour in Nepal

We will pick you up from the Sunauli-Nepal border on Nepal's side and drive you to Kathmandu. It will be a pleasant ride to Kathmandu in a private vehicle. You will pass through bustling city and serene landscapes on your way to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, we will drop you at your hotel to rest for the night.

• Distance: 267km
• Highest Altitude: 1400m/4593ft
• Duration: 6/7 hrs
• Accommodations: 5-star hotel in Kathmandu

Get up early morning as we will drive to Pashupatinath temple. The Pashupatinath temple is a temple complex with a large area. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to Lord Shiva. Along with the temple of Lord Shiva, many small temples of other deities are in the area. The temple has many monkeys roaming around, so be careful about your baggage. Also, you can see many sadhus in the area. The temple is alongside Holy River Bagmati, so cremation rituals in very common in the temple.

We will then have our breakfast and ride to Chandragiri Hills, a fantastic viewpoint South-West of Kathmandu valley. It is 2551 meters above sea level. We will ride a cable car to the top. We can see the panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges. The Chandragiri also has a pagoda-style Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple. The temple is beautiful with many idols of other deities. There are structures like an amusement park for children, food stalls, gift stores, and restaurants near the temple.

We will move towards the two famous stupas of Kathmandu, Bouddhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa. These are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Bouddhanath Stupa (Khasti Chaitya) is a 36 meter tall white mandala. It represents peace and beauty and is a beacon of the Buddhist religion. The enormous monument has giant eyes at the top with Buddha images around it. The place is famous for Tibetan cuisines. Swayambhunath stupa is also a beacon of the Buddhist belief that stands on top of a hill. It is notable for the long uphill staircase, a big Vajra near the entrance, and a white Mandala in the middle. Hinduism and Buddhism mingle very well in Swayambhunath as many temples of Hindu gods and goddesses can be found there.

Lastly, we will be visiting the two durbar square of Kathmandu valley: Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. They are also UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur Durbar Square), the courtyard of the former royal palace, has many religious, cultural, and archaeological sites like Shiva Parbati Temple, Maju Dega, Hanumandhoka, Basantapur Tower, Kalbhairav, Sweta Bhairav, Taleju Temple, Kotilingeshwara Mahadev Temple, Kastamandap, Kumari Ghar, and many more. The Patan Durbar Square also consists of Krishna Temple, Bhimsen Temple, Vishwanath Temple, and Taleju Bhawani Temple. After our long day exploring Kathmandu valley, we will return to our hotel for the night.

• Distance: -
• Highest Altitude: 1400m/4593ft
• Duration: -
• Accommodations: 5-star hotel in Kathmandu

Today we will visit Manakamana Temple on the way to Pokhara. You can see the river, terraced farms, and hills on the way to Pokhara. It will be a beautiful journey to Pokhara due to such scenic surroundings. We will stop at Gorkha to reach Manakamana temple (1360m). We can see many mountains like Annapurna II, Lamjung, and Baudha (part of Manaslu) from Manakamana. We will get to the temple via cable car. The temple is a traditional pagoda-style two-story which houses Goddess Bhagwati. It is said that if one worships there, their wishes will come true. After worshipping the deity, we will continue our journey to Pokhara.

• Distance: 205km
• Highest Altitude: 820m/2690ft
• Duration: 7/8 hrs
• Accommodations: 5-star hotel in Pokhara

On this day, we will go to Muktinath in our private vehicle. We can observe beautiful hills, rivers, and mountains along the way to Muktinath. We will check in to our lodge/teahouse, and if there is time, we can go to the Muktinath Temple, but it is better if we do it early morning tomorrow.

• Distance: 176.6km
• Highest Altitude: 3800m/12467ft
• Duration: 7/8 hrs
• Accommodations: Lodge/Teahouse

Today we will visit Muktinath temple in the early morning. You can worship God Vishnu in the temple. Muktinath Temple is a sacred Hindu temple. The temple lies in the Thorong La pass, a popular route for trekkers. The temple is at an altitude of 3800 meters above sea level. After your visit, we will head back to Pokhara.

• Distance: 176.6km
• Highest Altitude: 820m/2690ft
• Duration: 7/8 hrs
• Accommodations: 5-star hotel in Pokhara

Today, we will get up before sunrise and visit Sarangkot (1600m) for a great view of the mountains as the sun rises through them. The panoramic view of Phewa Lake, the city of Pokhara, and mountains like Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre are phenomenal. After the sunrise, let's drive to Bindhyabasini temple before our breakfast. The temple is the oldest in Pokhara and worships Goddess Bhagwati.

Then we will have our breakfast and move towards a newly created spot, Pumdikot Mahadev Temple. At the altitude of 1500 meters, Pumdikot Hill has 51 feet long Shiva Statue and a theme park. The theme park has 108 steps and Shiva Linga is placed there. As in Sarangkot, the view from the Pumdikot View Tower is beautiful.

Finally, we will visit Davis Falls, an underground waterfall, and Gupteshwor Cave where lies a Mahadev Temple. Then we will return to the hotel.

• Distance: -
• Highest Altitude: 1600m/5249ft
• Duration: -
• Accommodations: 5-star hotel in Pokhara

It is the last day of your pilgrimage trip. So before leaving, we will visit Tal Barahi Temple in the middle of Phewa Lake. It will be an early morning visit as we will ride a boat in the lake to reach the temple. The temple houses Goddess Durga. We will drive you back to the Sunauli border. If you want to extend your travel with us, you can let us know, and we will arrange new tours and treks for you. We hope you had a serene trip with us. We wish to hear from you more in the future.

• Distance: 184km
• Highest Altitude: 820m/2690ft
• Duration: 6/7 hrs
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