Highlights
March-May, Oct - November
- Visit supreme GOD of the Hindus Pashupatinath
- Naturalist paradise Pokhara
- Historical and cultural Kathmandu valley
- Cable car and visit wish fulfilling Goddess Manakamana.
Hindu Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal Overview
Hindu Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal नेपालमा हिन्दु तिर्थ यात्रा
Nepal is the ultimate destination to the Hindu Pilgrims. Himalaya is the GOD Shiva’s abode and Pashupatinath temple is situate in Kathmandu. Beside that That GOD of Salvation Muktinath, Damodar Kunda the holy Kali Gandaki river flowing in Nepal’s pristine land.
The Hindu Pilgrimage tour
is designed including the holy place around the city, the beauty of nature and your comfort. Kathmandu is also known as a city of temple. The city has 7 UNESCO World Heritage Site including 3 Durbar Squares, 2 Hindu temple and 2 Buddhist Stupas. There are great Hindu temples like Pashupatinath (Shiva temple), Budanilkantha (Narayan temple), Goddess temple and any more. It has more than 2000 years old history and unique culture and tradition.
Pokhara 200km from Kathmandu is another main city of Nepal which is also known as a naturalist paradise. You can Annapurna panorama to the north just opening your window at hotel. While you will drive around city, the Fewa Lake, Seti river gorge, Siddha cave, Peace pagoda and a Bindabadini temple are amazing. The adventures like Bungy Jump, Zip flyer, Rafting, Paragliding, cycling, pony riding are there around downtown.
The Tour Guide:
We as a professional tour organizer, we understood that one good guide means a lot to make a good holiday. Our guides are professional, Fluent in English, good knowledge in History, culture, religion, people and all in general. They will have a license from Nepal government and long experience.
Transportation:
The road condition may not much smooth like your country. Thinking your holiday and comfortable, we will arrange the best available private transport to your holiday.
Hotel Accommodation:
There are all different types hotel in Nepal ranging 5* deluxe to tourist standard. We will choose the hotels as per your requirement.
Meals:
There are many restaurants to provide a good food including Veg/ non veg (Indian, Nepali, Chinese, Japanese, Halal and continental).
Price:
The price would be competitive as per the service and facilities.
The Optional tours: Damodar Kunda, Muktinath Temple, Godainkunda.
Day to Day Itinerary
Arrive In Kathmandu:
We will be waiting at Nepal airport to welcome with flower garland. Transfer to hotel and take rest and refreshment . After the refreshing drive to Pashupatinath temple to see the "Aarati Puja" and back to the hotel. We will take you to welcome Nepali dinner. Overnight in the Hotel.
Transfer: Pick up from Nepal airport
Accommodation: Hotel in the city
Taken care by: City tour guide.
Activities: Observe Aarati
Meal: Welcome Nepali diner
The Aarati
starts at 6 pm every evening and is the union of GOD and devotees. This is a ritual that allows everyone to be a part of it. The priests perform the Aarati by taking oil lamps and moving them in the circular motion and dedicating their act to the Divine. The devotees chant (Bhajan) a pray to GOD.
Pashupatinath temple:
The Supreme GOD Shiva temple (UNESCO world Heritage Site) is north east of Kathmandu. You can do Puja (offerings), meet holy man and cremating body. You are advised to visit in the evening if you wish to do Aarati (lighting butter lamp) and offering. Please mind that it may be difficult to wait without eating for a long time. The major festivals are Maha Shiva ratri, Haritalika, Bala Chaturdasi and Harishayani Ekadasi.
Kathmandu Sightseeing:
Enjoy your breakfast at Hotel and drive (9:30 am) to sightseeing (Buddhanilkantha, Swayambhunath Stupa, Patan durbar square). Lunch will be stop in restaurant in town. Evening back to Hotel for night rest. (If you are Hindu and wish to visit God in the morning our guide will pick you at 6:30 am and drive to Pashupatinath and back to hotel for breakfast and continue sightseeing).
Transport: Private car/ van as per group size
Accommodation: Hotel in the city canter
Meal: Breakfast at the Hotel
Taken care by: Our city tour guide
Activities: Kathmandu sightseeing tour
Budhanilkantha Temple:
This is the biggest stone sculpture in Nepal, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The main statue is made of single black stone is 5 m tall and 13m long. Budanilkantha temple is situated to the north of Kathmandu. The Hindu visit this temple to pray for Lord Vishnu to fulfill their wishes. The Hindu observe the biggest festival on Haribodhini Ekadasi (October/ November) at Budanilkantha.
Swyambhunath (Eyes of GOD):
The temple is situated to the south west of Kathmandu on a hilltop. This is one of the holiest sites to Buddhist Pilgrimage. The ever seeing Buddha Eyes are painting in the middle of the main stupa which is wisely looking to the valley. Swyambhu offers a beautiful view of the Kathmandu valley. The temple is mainly built according to Vajrayana tradition (Newa Buddhism) and other small temples are scattered around the main stupa.
Drive To Pokhara 5-6 Hr:
After breakfast at hotel drive to Pokhara (7:00AM) on the through scenic highway way. On the way ride a cable car (visit Manakamana Devi temple). And continue to Pokhara. Overnight in the Hotel. Lunch will stop in some restaurant in Highway.
Transport: Private car/ van as per group size
Accommodation: Hotel in the Lake side
Meal: Breakfast at the Hotel
Taken care by: Our city tour guide
Activities: Drive to Pokhara and visit Manakamana Devi temple.
Manakamana Temple and Cable car:
The cable car distance from starting point to end is 3km and it take 10 min to reach other station. The Manakamana is a Hindu Goddess temple and it is believe that the Goddess grant its devotees wishes. The goddess is an incarnation of Parbati. The temple is situated at a altitude of 1300m , Grant wishes to the devotees
Note: You can take a domestic flight (25m) to Pokhara. Or if you are driving and do not want to ride a cable car, you can do a Rafting (3hr) and continue to Pokhara.
Pokhara Sightseeing:
Early morning (5AM) drive to Sarangkot (view point) to see Annapurna Himalayan view and the first ray from Himalaya. Back to Hotel for breakfast and drive to sightseeing (Bindabasini temple, Siddheshwor cave, David falls and Seti River gorge. Evening free to look around lake side. Night rest at Hotel.
Transport: Private car/ van as per group size
Accommodation: Hotel in the Lake side
Meal: Breakfast at the Hotel
Taken care by: Our city tour guide
Sagarangkot:
It is a view point to see the Annapurna Panoramic view and sunrise. This view point is just 40m drive from Pokhara to the north.
Drive Back To Kathmandu:
Enjoy the last morning in Pokhara. After breakfast drive through the scenic highway to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel and take an easy evening/ shopping. Night rest at Hotel.
Transport: Private car/ van as per group size
Accommodation: Hotel in the City canter
Meal: Breakfast at the Hotel
Taken care by: Our city tour guide
Activities: Drive back to Kathmandu.
Note: You can take a domestic flight (25m) back to Kathmandu.
Fly Back To Home:
Take an easy morning around downtown. Take a breakfast at your hotel and later in the afternoon we will transfer to airport for the final departure. Sweet home.
Transport: Private car/ van as per group size
Meal: Breakfast at the Hotel
Activities: Transfer to airport.
Note: Single supplement will be extra
Whats Included?
Accommodation
- Accommodation in the Hotel on BB.
Other
- English speaking city tour guide.
- Manakamana Cable car ticket.
Whats not Included?
Not Included
- Monastery or temple entrance fees.
- International flights, visa and departure taxes
- Travel insurance (if any lost, damage or cancellation)
- Tips and gratuities (crew will expect the tipping)
- Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu/ Pokhara
- Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of AATE
Travel Infos
About Hindu Pilgrimage Tour
The tour is not just to the Hindus but inclusive of Hindu, Buddhist, Culture, Nature and history within the itinerary. If you have any special request or wish to add or remove any items form the package, you can tell us and our tour manager will design as per your requirement.