Nepal Pilgrimage Tour
Nepal has many holy pilgrimage sites for Both Hindu and Buddhist religious groups which are manly visited by devotes time to time during the especial occasion. Generally some of the most visited sites ever crowed by pilgrimage groups.
Tour Highlight- Visit major worship sites in Nepal for Spiritual devotees
- Explore City of Janakpur in Eastern terai region of Nepal with rich hindu history and worship site for pilgrims.
- Visit local famous worship site of Manakamana on mountain top.
- Travel to Buddhist heritage and worship site of Jomsom and Muktinath which is located at higher altitudes in the mountain.
- Visit popular worship sites in Pokhara and Kathmandu including world-heritage sites (UNESCO).
You will get to visit worship and pilgrimage sites in four different cities/districts in Nepal. Rich hindu religious legendary temples in Janakpur, near India border, will give you a true ancient Hindu culture experience. Similarly world-famous trekking and worship sites in Jomsom and Muktinath will allow you to view gorgeous mountainous landscape but also bring peace of heart at the pureness of the Buddhist traditions and natural lakes. At the same time, popular worship sites in Pokhara and Kathmandu including world-heritage sites (UNESCO) will also be covered.
Additional information
Hotel | 1 Star, 2 Star, 3 Star, 4 Star, 5 Star |
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Available Options | Mountain Flights, Cable Car |
Kathmandu Arrival – Overnight at Kathmandu
Fly to Janakpur and Janakpur excursion
Breakfast – Flight to Janakpur from the domestic airport.
Janakpur is located near the Indian border and is geographically in eastern terai of Nepal. Since ancient times, Janaki Temple (beautiful white marble infrastructure) has been a religious attractions for hindus, as Sita, the wife of legendary hero Ram was born in Janakpur. Pilgrims can visit Janakpur throughout the year however, most prefer to visit during the festivals of Ram and Sita marriage function (Bibaha Panchami) and Ram Navami.
Fly to Kathmandu and exploring Kathmandu
Breakfast – free time till flight to Kathmandu.
Upon reaching Kathmandu, visit Patan Durbar Square, a charming historical residence of Newari ancestors. There is an option to visit World Heritage Sites like Boudhanath Stupa too, or Swayambhunath Stupa, located on a hilltop and also known as Monkey temple where Buddhists worship.
Drive to Manakamana and Pokhara
Breakfast – A scenic 6 hour drive through nature’s best to Pokhara with refreshing landscapes of hills, valleys and Trishuli River. En route, you will have an option of visit the locally popular Manakamna Temple of worship by cable car ride. Manakamana, temple of goddess, has reputations of getting the wishes of devotees fulfilled. Arrive Pokhara(Lake City), check into the hotel. During sunset, enjoy 1 hr boat ride in Phewa Lake, walk around the tourist hub in lake side and relax for evening.
Fly to Jomsom and Muktinath temple
Breakfast – Flight to Jomsom, (30 mins mountain view flight). After refreshing in the hotel, drive to Muktinath Temple by Jeep. Devotees can take a holy bath in 108 water spouts, Kundas (lakes) and get blessings from Lord Narayan. Return to Jomsom for the night.
Fly to Pokhara for more Pokhara sightseeing
Breakfast – Flight back to Pokhara from Jomsom.
After refreshment, proceed for rest of day sightseeing of Lake city,Pokhara, covering Bindabasini Temple, Devi’s Fall, Seti George and Gupteswor Mahadev Cave.
Evening – Go walking or biking in Phewa Lakeside tourist attraction, and relax.
Drive back to Kathmandu
Breakfast – Scenic drive back to Kathmandu observing local livelihood in the hills and lush valleys.Arrive Kathmandu and check into hotel. Options to explore the area for short walk around the city like thamel, for leisure, entertain or shopping.
Kathmandu excursion
Breakfast – Explore more of the capital city’s tourists attraction and worship sites such as Pashupatinath Temple, Doleshwor Mahadev (head of Kedarnath), and Budhanilkantha Temple. Evening is free time for leisure and relaxation
Final departure
Breakfast, and options to explore the area for short walk around the city for leisure.
Airport drop off will be 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
Cost Includes
- All Govt. Taxes
- Hotel based on twin sharing with Breakfast
- Private Vehicle with Driver
- Local SIM card with local mobile number
Cost Excludes
- Nature of personal expenses & Tips
- Entrance fee (Approx. USD 40)
- Lunch & Dinner
- Mountain flight (USD 230)
- Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual cost.
- Anything not specified in the Cost Include section