Nepal Pilgrimage Tour

Overview:

Embark on the Sacred Nepal Pilgrimage Tour Uncover the timeless spiritual essence of Nepal with the Nepal Pilgrimage Tour—a meticulously designed journey that intertwines faith, culture, and nature. Your pilgrimage begins with an exciting flight to Biratnagar, the legendary city of King Birat, followed by a journey to Janakpur, the divine birthplace of Sita Mata. Traverse through the sacred realms of Dev Ghat, the confluence of spirituality; marvel at the tranquility of Valmiki Ashram, where the Ramayana was composed; and experience the eternal liberation of Gajendra Moksha Dham.

Tour Highlights

Pashupatinath Temple
Janakpur Dham
Valmiki Ashram
Lumbini
Muktinath Temple
Kaushiki and Baraha Kshetra
Scenic Overland Journey
Chitwan Wildlife Safari

Tour Facts

Total Duration : 10 Nights/11 Days
Max. Elevation : 3,585m/11,760ft
Trip Grading : Moderate
Best Months : March to June and October-December
Journey Starts/Ends : Kathmandu
Accommodation : Hotels, Guest Houses and Resorts

Itinerary Outline

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Meet and greet followed by transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy a welcome dinner. (Full board accommodations).

Day 02: Spiritual Exploration in Kathmandu Valley

Pilgrimage to Pashupatinath Temple, the most sacred Shiva Temple and the Holy Bagmati Ganga.
Pay homage to Budhanilkantha, where majestic sleeping Vishnu cradled in a sacred pond at the base of the Shivapuri hills; and Doleshwar Mahadev, revered as the head of Kedarnath, located in the serene hills of Bhaktapur.
Historic city Tour of Bhaktapur, renowned for its spectacular art and architecture.

Day 03: Fly to Biratnagar, Discover Baraha Kshetra and Janakpur

Morning flight to Biratnagar, the historic city of King Birat, rich in culture and ancient lore.
Explore Baraha Kshetra, the sanctified confluence where Lord Vishnu manifested in Varaha form (Boar incarnation) to restore cosmic harmony; and Kaushiki Kshetra, the sanctified Koshi region, revered for Sage Kaushika’s profound penance as chronicled in the Bhagavat and Markandeya Purana.
Journey to Janakpur Dham to uncover the sacred Janaki Temple, Ram Temple, Ram Janaki Vivaha Mandap, Dhanus Sagar Dham, Ganga Sagar and Parshuram Kunda and immerse in the ancient Mithila culture of King Janak’s Kingdom, as depicted in the Ramayan.
Overnight stay in Mithila Dham.

Day 04: Journey to Chitwan via Matihani Math

Visit Matihani Math, the first educational school of Nepal, with its profound historical and spiritual significance.
Drive through picturesque landscapes to Chitwan, the legendary Chitta Van from the Ramayana, where the epic’s divine tales are said to have unfolded.
Overnight stay in a Jungle Resort, Chitwan.

Day 05: Dev Ghat Darshan and Jungle Safari

Morning visit to Dev Ghat, a sacred confluence of rivers and spiritual site, in the bank of Narayani River.
Afternoon Jungle Safari to encounter the exotic wildlife of Nepal.
Overnight stay in a Jungle Resort, Chitwan.

Day 06: Explore Valmiki Ashram and Lumbini

Pay homage to Valmiki Ashram, where the Ramayana was written, and Gajendra Moksha Dham, the sacred site where Lord Vishnu granted liberation to the elephant king Gajendra, symbolizing divine grace and salvation.
Drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Overnight stay in Lumbini.

Day 07: Explore Lumbini and Fly to Pokhara

Visit Maya Garden, the World Peace Stupa, and other key attractions in Lumbini.
Evening flight to Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna region.
Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 08: Overland Adventure to Muktinath

Scenic drive (6-7 Hrs.) to Muktinath Temple, passing Pulastya Pulhashram Galeshwor Temple, Shaligram Darsan, Shaligrama, the revered fossil stone, symbolizing Lord Vishnu, worshipped as a sacred representation of the divine, Kagbeni, the sacred confluence and the meditation site of Kagbhusundi (crow bird); and the Gandaki Kshetra, naturally and culturally vibrant region.
Marvel at stunning Himalayan views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri ranges.
Overnight stay in Kagbeni/Muktinath.