Kathmandu pokhara muktinath tour

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Pashupati Nath Temple, situated 5 km east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva is considered one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world. Also it is one of the Biggest and famous Hindu Lord Shiva's Temple in the world. so every year thousands of Hindu pilgrimage & Tourist visit in the Temple . The two-tiered pagoda with golden roofs and 4 silver doors houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple existed before 400 A.D. It is listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Guheswari or Guhyeshwari Temple It also spelled Guheswari or Guhjeshwari, is one of the revered holy temples in Kathmandu, Nepal. This temple is dedicated to Adi Shakti. The temple is a Shakti Peetham near the Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River ,where, according to mythology, a portion of Sati Devi, Lord Shiva’s consort, fell when a grief-stricken Shiva wandered aimlessly across the earth carrying her dead body on his shoulders following her self-immolation.

Budhanilkantha The largest of Vishnu’s stone statues, (Budhanilkantha)Jal Narayan lies at the foothills of the Shivapuri hills, 8 km north of the Kathmandu city center. The large granite figure of Lord Vishnu, reclining on a bed of serpents known as ‘Nagas’, seems to float in a pond. This shrine dates back to the 5th century.

Manakamana Temple (15 Minute by cable car- ropeway ride up to Hill). The Manakamana Temple situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The name Manakamana originates from two words, “mana” meaning heart and “kamana” meaning wish. Venerated since the 17th century, it is believed that Goddess Manakamana grants the wishes of all those who make the make the pilgrimage to her shrine to worship her. The Manakamana temple lies 12 km south of the town Gorkha. The temple is located on a distinguished ridge 4,272 ft above sea level.

Pokhara Programme Wake up Early in the morning drive to Sarangkot for Sunrise view (optional). Return to Hotel for breakfast and start your halfday sightseeing of Pokhara such as Bindvabashini Temple which is famous for hindu pilgrimage, the Davi’s fall locally known as Patale Chhango ( hell’s fall ); is lovely waterfall lying about two km south west of Pokhara Airport on the Siddartha Highway and Gupteswar Cave is a sacred cave, situated opposite of Davi’s fall the cave is almost 3 kms long. and the picturesque Fewa, Begnas and Rupa lake enhanced its beauty. For the Mountain Lovers Pokhara offers the magnificient views of Mt Fish Tail locally name “ Machhapuchre “ 5 peaks of Mt Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Himanchuli and other peaks. Pokhara Valley is such a place in the World to provide such a dramatic views in the subtropical setting and its colorful bazaars. Later visit & take the opportunity to shop for souvenirs.

Muktinath is a sacred place both for Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley (behind of the Grate Himalayan) at an altitude of 3,800 meters, on the way Annapurna Trekking route ,Mustang, Nepal. Mukti Kshetra (51 shakti pitham )which literally means the "place of liberation or moksha" or where the temple of Muktinath is situated, is mentioned in the Hindu Scriptures such as the Ramayana, Barah Purana and Skanda Purana. There are 108 sacred water spouts (springs) where pilgrims take a ritual bath. Nearby is a temple called Jwala Mai considered sacred and worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists. An eternal blue flame keeps burning in the temple. Every year thousand of Hindus devotes comes to this Temple from around the world. This Temple is one of the famous holy places for Hindus & Buddies , so every year thousand of tourist visits this Temple. In this temple there is mix in culture Hindu God & Buddies priest (Jhum- buddies lady monk Aani ). Jhuma ( Priest) of this Temple is not allowed to marry. The place partly owes its fame to the fossil stones, called Shaligram - considered holy by Hindus - found along the Kali Gandaki River. The fossil stones are said to represent Lord Vishnu in stone form. The temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is simple in architecture and built in pagoda style. It is believed to have been constructed at the beginning of the 19th century. As the idol of Vishnu is considered to date from the 16th century.Many Hindu pilgrims from Nepal and India visit the site to worship Lord Vishnu . Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, which in Tibetan means 'Hundred Waters'. Although the temple is has a Vaishnava origin, it is also revered in Buddhism.

Itinerary

Day 01 Airport pickup/ Transfer to Hotel/Short briefing about this tour .Overnight hotel Kathmandu.
Day 02 After Breakfast, Sightseeing In Pashupati Nath Temple, Guheshwori Temple ,Jal Narayan evening free for shopping O/N Kathamandu.
Day 03 After Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple(15 Minute by cable car- ropeway ride up to Hill) .O/N Pokhara.(200km).
Day 04 Early morning flight to Jomsom then drive to Muktinath temple (By Jeep) giving plenty of Time for yatris to do pooja, bath etc . Afternoon drive back to Jomsom O/N Jomsom .
Day 05 After Breakfast Fly back to Pokhara/fress up & sightseeing in Bindavasini Temple, Fewa lake Barahi Temple, Devi"s fall & Gupteshwor Mahadev after lunch Drive/fly back to Kathmandu . O/N Kathmandu.
Day 06 Transfer to Airport /Departure onwards your journey

Inclusions

  • 3 nights Hotel 3 star in Kathmandu. 1 Night Hotel 3star in Pokhara.
  • 1 Night Hotel Nilgiri view in Jomsom .
  • Airport pick up/drop,1 Half Day sightseeing In Kathmandu.
  • 1 Half Day sightseeing in Pokhara.
  • Kathmandu--Pokhara-Kathmandu surface transfer.
  • Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara both ways Air Ticket.
  • Jomsom –Muktianth-jomosm Jeep (sharing) transport .
  • Veg. Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara(in Jomsom breakfast & dinner meal)
  • English/ Hindi Speaking Nepali Guide,ACAP-Muktinath permit .

Exclusions

  • Sightseeing entrance Fee and Manakamana cable car tickets.
  • Pony /horse riding or bike service fee In Muktinath Temple .
  • Tips, Personal expenses (beverage, phone call, cold drink).
  • International tickets, travel insurance