Nepal is home to Muktinath – the revered place of salvation or “Mukti”. It is one of the most sacred places for Hindus. It is one of the 8 “Ashta Svayam Vyakta Kshetras” which has great importance for Hindus specially to Vaisnavas.
In this 5N 6D Nepal Package Tour we will visit this sacred place beautifully located in the foot of the Thorong La Mountain pass in Mustang.
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be transferred to hotel and check in. Tour briefing and discussed about tour planning. After refreshment; drive to Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath evening Aarati. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel
Pasupatinath Temple
The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous and sacred Hindu temple complex that is located on the banks of the Bagmati River, approximately 5 kilometers north-east of Kathmandu in the eastern part of Kathmandu Valley, the capital of Nepal.
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath is a stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. Located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, the stupa’s massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal.
Post Breakfast & drive for Pokhara observing the scenic views on the national highway along the Trishuli River Enroute can visit Manakamana Temple by using cable to reach over there. After Pooja and Darshan; drive to Pokhara. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Evening walk around the tourist area of Lake Side and enjoy the view of western Himalayan ranges with Mt Fishtail. Return to hotel and overnight.
Manakamana Temple
Named the Manakamana Devi temple after the incarnation of Bhagwati, who grants the wishes of pilgrims of deepest purest heart, according to the Hindu tradition. The temple rests on a 1300-meter hill, west of the city of Kathmandu. Like many other hill top temples, Manakamana Temple also overlooks the Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers.
After breakfast transfer to Pokhara airport for flight to Jomsom. Arrive in Jomsom Airport and transfer to Hotel. Short walk to Jeep stand for drive to Muktinath by Jeep. Take off from Jeep and walk up to Muktinath Temple. Arrive in Temple after Darshan and worship, walk back to Jeep station and drive back to Jomsom. Overnight stay is at Hotel in Jomsom.
Muktinath Temple
Muktinath is one among the most ancient Vishnu temples. There are two holy water ponds in front of Muktinath Mandir Laxmi Kunda and Saraswati Kunda. It is believed that by taking bath in these ponds the ‘negative karma’ gets washed away. Hindus call this shrine Muktikshetra meaning place of salvation and Buddhist call this place Chumig Gyatsa meaning place of 108 waterspouts.
Fly back to Pokhara. Arrive in Pokhara & transfer to Hotel. Check in to Hotel and continue sightseeing of Pokhara Covering: – Devi’s fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Seti Gorge and 01 hour boating on Fewa Lake to visit Taal Barahi Temple. Overnight is at Hotel in Pokhara.
Devi’s Fall
The waterfall has a length of 500 meters and depth of 100 feet. Though the waterfall flows all year round it is best viewed from June to September. An interesting note about the waterfall is that it runs down some rocks before disappearing into an underground tunnel leading to Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Gupteshwor Cave
The cave is said to be have been discovered in the 16th century. The main cave entrance was not constructed until 1991. The main cave contains two chambers with several shrines located throughout. The largest of these shrines is dedicated to Shiva. There is lighting in the cave that has a power back-up though bringing your own head torch is recommended.
Seti Gorge
The Seti originates from the snow fields and glaciers around the twin peaks of Api and Nampa in the south facing slopes of the main Himalayas. It is the Deep Gorge with the milky white water.
Taal Barahi Temple
Tal Barahi Temple, also known as Lake Temple or Varahi Temple is a two-storey pagoda temple located on a small island on Phewa Lake in Pokhara. Dedicated to Goddess Varahi, who is an incarnation of Goddess Durga, both Hindu and Buddhist followers visit here for worship.
After breakfast, we drive ahead to Kathmandu. The entire day in the capital is free for shopping and relaxation (cost on your own).
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Breakfast & check out from hotel. Timely transfer to the airport for flight to your onward destination with sweet memory of Nepal
