Upon arrival at the TIA, Kathmandu, meet and greet with our office representative. Then, you will be transferred to the designated hotel. Our representative will escort you to the hotel. and assist you with the check-in process. The day you will visit one of Nepal’s most sacred religious Shiva temples, Pashupatinath. It is Kathmandu’s most visited temple of Lord Shiva. Its main attraction is the unique Shiva Linga, which displays the eight faces of Lord Shiva. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
You will begin your trip by travelling to the City of Lakes, the gateway to the Himalayas—Pokhara. The trip takes you through various tiny villages, terraced fields, infrequent rural towns, different vistas, and grassy hills. If the weather is nice, you’ll be able to see snow-capped mountains straight outside your window. After around 7-8 hours of driving from Kathmandu, you will arrive in Pokhara.
Optional with extra cost: En route, you have the option of rafting in the Trishuli River or visiting the Manakamana Temple, “Goddess of Fulfilling Wishes,” where you are taken on a 10-minute cable car ride.
Pokhara, located at the banks of Phewa Lake, is the tourism capital of Nepal. The valley offers beautiful weather, a laid-back atmosphere, colourful markets, sophisticated restaurants, a peaceful lakeside, and spectacular mountain views. In the evening, one can go for a walk around the lakeside, stroll around the market, or relax on the shores of Phewa Lake.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
On the day, you will have a packed breakfast from the hotel, check out, and transfer to Pokhara domestic airport for the flight to Jomsom. Jomsom is the home of the famous pilgrims’ site, Muktinath, and the headquarters of the Mustang district. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in at the hotel
(Please do note that Jomsom is a small village in the mountains. Only basic accommodation is available here. The clients will have to walk from the airport to the hotel, which takes about 5 minutes.
Later, through transfer to Muktinath,. The path is a dirt road, so the ride will be bumpy. The drive takes about 1.5 hours one way. Upon arrival at Muktinath, it is another 30-minute uphill walk from the base to the temple.
Muktinath is a Vishnu temple sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists, located at the base of the Thorong La mountain pass in Mustang, Nepal. Located at an altitude of 3,710 meters, it is one of the world’s highest temples. It is a great example in the world as a sacred place shared in harmony by devotees of two world religions. The Tibetan-Buddhist pilgrims call the holy site “Chumig Gyatsa,” meaning ‘Hundred Waters’ named after the 108 sprouts at the site.”
Darshan on your own, Muktinath. Darshan and shower in the 108 sacred taps of the temple and dip in the 2 kundas [paap (sin) and punya (salvation)]. It is believed that showering in the 108 water sprouts and dipping in the kunds will keep us healthy and prosperous.
After the darshan, back to the hotel. The rest of the day is leisure. Enjoy the scenery of snow-capped mountains and the deserted landscape with the chilly weather and howling wind. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jomsom.
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. After some rest, proceed with the sightseeing of:
Pumdikot Shiva Statue: Statue Pumdikot is one of Nepal’s tallest (108 ft) Lord Shiva statues in Pokhara, located at 1500 m above sea level. You can see a small statue of the deity Ganesh circling the statue, as well as 108 Shiva lingams. The place is also a viewpoint, which offers you a mesmerizing view of Phewa Lake in the middle of Pokhara Valley, where the panoramic view of the giant Himalayas ranges from 6000 to 8000 meters, enhancing its beauty.
Devi’s Fall, also known as Patale Chango. This is due to the waterfall seeming to fall into Patal Lok (Hell) before it vanishes into a cave. The fall’s water reappears a few kilometres on the southern side, where it merges with a river called Phusre Khola.
Gupteshwor Cave, situated just across from Devi’s Fall. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. The cave was discovered in the 16th century and is rumoured to be the longest cave in Nepal, with a length that exceeds 2950 meters. The cave is a combination of Devi’s fall upstream and the cave downstream.
Tal Barahi Temple—also known as Lake Temple. The temple is a blend of spiritual significance with natural beauty, offering visitors a unique and culturally enlightening experience in the beautiful scenic setting of Phewa Lake. As the temple is located on the island of Phewa Lake, boats are available to hire near the lakeside.
Phewa Tal- Phewa Tal is the second largest and most visited lake in Nepal. The lake is one of the freshwater lakes of Pokhara that has an island temple in the centre of the lake, “Tal Barahi.” Its perfect balance of natural beauty, cultural richness, and recreational opportunities makes the lakeside atmosphere lively
Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
On the 5th day, after breakfast at the hotel check out and retracing the same path, you will drive back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. The rest of the time is leisure. Indulge in shopping and explore the local market in the evening. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Breakfast at the hotel, and you will be free until departure. You will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight for the upcoming onward trip. Reaching the airport, the Muktinath trip ends with a memorable experience in Nepal.
