Hindu Pilgrimage Tour

Region: Annapurna Region

Region

Annapurna Region

Duration

9 Days

Accomodation

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Group size

1-10

Best months

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Overview

Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest religions, is still practiced widely today, with hundreds of temples and shrines scattered across Nepal. The Hindu Pilgrim Tour takes you to the most culturally and spiritually significant Hindu sites located across Nepal.

This Hindu Pilgrim Tour is specially designed to for spiritual people centered around Hinduism. Pilgrims can visit the various temples devoted to the Gods and Goddess and pay homage in these holy sites. Nepal is home to many important sacred and oldest Hindu religious sites. These places hold significant religious values for Hindu believers. It is believed that visiting these sites can help devotees connect with divine and spiritual enlightenment.

Hindu Pilgrimage Tour takes you to various holy sites across Nepal, namingly Pashupatinath, most important site in the world, Krishna temple in Patan, Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple in Chandragiri, Manakamana temple dedicated to Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, second tallest sitting Shiva statue (1,500m) in Pumdikot, Kailashnath Mahadev statue (143ft) fifth tallest Hindu deity statue in Sanga and Doleshwor Mahadev temple a important Hindu temple of Lord Shiva.

This Hindu pilgrimage tour can be a life – changing experience. It gives and opportunity to learn about the Hindu culture and history of Nepal. This tour can guide you towards spiritual enlightenment and help you connect with the divine.

Trip Highlights

Visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of the oldest and most sacred Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Learn about Hinduism the oldest practiced religion in the world.
Visit Krishna Temple a 17^th century Shikhara style temple located in Patan Durbar Square.
Experience sunrise over panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range.
Pay respects to Bhaleshwor Mahadev a Hindu temple located atop of Chandragiri hill in south west of Kathmandu valley.
Worship Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati in Manakamana Temple.
Visit the second tallest sitting Shiva statue (1,500m) in Pumdikot.
Visit the fifth tallest Hindu statue of Kailashnath Mahadev (143ft) dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Visit Doleshwor Mahadev temple an important Hindu temple of Lord Shiva
Explore the culture, religious practices of the Hindus.

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu. [1,400m]

Day 2

Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.

Visit Pashupatinath one of the important Hindu temple sites in the world.
Visit Budhanilkantha temple, the largest reclining stone statue of Lord Vishnu on a bed of snakes in the middle of the pond.
Visit Krishna Temple a 17^th century Shikhara style temple.

Day 3

Visit Chandragiri and then drive to Pokhara.

Visit the Bhaleshowr Mahadev temple a Hindu temple located in Chandragiri hill in the south-west side of Kathmandu valley.
Watch the sunrise and the panoramic views of the Himalayan range from Chandragiri hill.

Day 4

Drive to Jomsom via Tatopani.

Relax in the natural hot spring of Tatopani.
Relish the famous apple of Jomsom.
Explore Rupse Falls and the valley.
Prepare for the next day tour to Muktinath.

Day 5

Drive to Muktinath and back to Pokhara.

Visit the sacred shrine of Muktinath dedicated to Lord Vishnu and considered one of the 108 Divya Desams.
Take a scenic drive back to Pokhara through the Kali Gandaki gorge.
Experience the nightlife of Pokhara city.

Day 6

Explore Pokhara city. (Pokhara Sightseeing tour)

Visit the second tallest statue of Lord Shiva (108ft) in Pumdikot.
Watch the panoramic sunrise views of the Annapurna mountain range and the valley from Pumdikot hill station.
Explore the Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave recognized as one of the largest caves in Nepal.
Visit Bindhyabasini Temple one of the oldest Hindu temple in the city of Pokhara.
Visit the Tal Barahi Temple located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Lake.

Day 7

Drive Manakamana and then to Bhaktapur.

Visit Manakamana temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati.
Explore Bhaktapur and enjoy the famous “Juju Dhau” sweet curd a local specialty.

Day 8

Explore Bhaktapur sightseeing around Bhaktapur.

Visit the main Durbar square complex and explore the surrounding temples.
Visit Nyatapola temple one of the tallest monuments within the city built in the 18^th
Visit the Bhiravnath temple and explore Dattatreya square.
Visit Doleshwar Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Visit Kailashnath Mahadev statue (143ft) fifth tallest Hindu deity statue in Sanga.
Visit Changu Narayan temple one of the oldest temples of Nepal devoted to Lord Vishnu.

Day 9

Final Departure.

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What's Included

Airport pick up & drop off service in a private vehicle.
3-star deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Pokhara twin sharing room with breakfast.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with tea/coffee during the tour.
Experienced, English-speaking, government-licensed tour guide.
Staff cost including their food, accommodation, salary, flight, insurance, equipment etc.
Cultural sites Entry Fee and boating Fee.
Nepali SIM card for the entire trip.
All Local and Government taxes, administrative charges. [13% Government Tax]

What's Excluded

Nepalese visa fee.
Excess baggage charge(s).
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Extra Lunch and evening meals during the tour.
International flights.
Travel insurance, evacuation, hospitalization, and repatriation.
Personal expenses. (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, bottled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for tour guide(s) and driver(s).