15/12/2014
NATURE & PILGRIMAGE TOUR- 06 Nights 07 Days
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
DAY 01: KATHMANDU ARRIVAL
Upon arrival, you are greeted by our representative at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Welcome drink & Refreshment, then after a tour to the Kathmandu City. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan & Kathmandu. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU FULL DAY
Breakfast
AM: Sightseeing tour to Swoyambhunath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple.
Pashupatinath is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The temple served as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. The temple is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.
PM: Sightseeing tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
It is in the heart of old city Kathmandu in Basantapur. There are around 50 temples in the vicinity including the temple of Royal titular deity, Taleju Bhawani. The Durbar is divided into two courtyards, the outer comprising Kasthamandap, KumariGhar, and Shiva-Parvati Temple, and the inner consisting of Hanuman Dhoka and the main palace with two museums. Dinner & Overnight Stay at the Hotel.
DAY 03: KATHMANDU – POKHARA
Breakfast
AM: Overland Transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
On the way, visit to Manakamana Temple.
Manakamana is the name of a Hindu Goddess. It is believed that the Goddess fulfils the wishes of the people. The term ‘mana’ means the ‘heart’ or ‘soul’ and ‘kamana’ means the ‘wish’. The most popular temple of Manakamana is in Gorkha. The others are in various places like Manakamana. It is said that a King of Gorkha was blessed by the goddess to get victory over small kingdoms and make a big Gorkha. Manakamana of Gorkha is a popular place for a specific fair called Panchami. The temple was initially inaccessible and one had to ride on horseback for 2–3 days. Now it is easily accessible by Cable Car. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Dinner & Overnight Stay at the Hotel.
DAY 04: POKHARA – JOMSOM – MUKTINATH – JOMSOM
Breakfast
AM: Transfer to Pokhara Domestic Airport, board and fly to Jomsom.
Jomsom is also known as Dzongsam or New Fort is a town located at an altitude of 2800m in Mustang District, Nepal Along the banks of Kali Gandaki River there are rocks holy to the Hindus. The soaring peaks of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri form a backdrop. As the district headquarters, it is primarily an administrative and commercial center with government officials and merchants rubbing shoulders with the local residents of the region, known as Thakalis. Upon arrival, drive from Jomsom to Muktinath in a Jeep. Muktinath is a sacred place both for Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley at an altitude of 3,710 meters at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass (part of the Himalayas), Mustang district, Nepal. The Hindus call the sacred place Mukti Kshetra, which literally means the "place of salvation". Mainly the temple is with a predominant Sri Vaishnava origin and worshipped by Buddhists. Perform religious activities in Muktinath Temple and drive back to Jomsom. Dinner & Overnight Stay at the Hotel.
DAY 05: JOMSOM – POKHARA
Breakfast
AM: Scheduled Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.Upon arrival, drive to the hotel and check in.
PM: Sightseeing tour to Barahi Temple, Phewa Lake, Devi’s fall and Gupteshwor Cave.
Locally known as Patale Chhango (Hell's fall), Devi's fall (also known as Devin's or David's) is an awesome waterfall lying about 2 km south-west of Pokhara airport on the highway to Tansen & Lumbini. Just across the road Gupteswar Gupha, a sacred cave, lies which is almost 3 km long.Phewa Lake situated in lakeside, the second largest lake in the kingdom, and roughly measuring 1.5 km by 4 km, is the center of all attractions in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, the two storied pagoda is dedicated to the boar manifestation of Ajima, World. Dinner & Overnight Stay at the Hotel
DAY 06: POKHARA – KATHMANDU
Breakfast
AM: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and rest. Evening: Free for shopping. Dinner & Overnight Stay at the Hotel.
DAY 07: KATHMANDU DEPARTURE.
Morning is free for shopping or visits close by areas. Beautiful memories of the land and an exotic holiday. In the noon check out from the hotel & proceed to Kathmandu Airport for the back home journey with sweet memories of your holiday. We will wait for you again and promise to deliver dreams to destinations.
Tour ends... Sweet memories remain!
