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. After a short briefing on the trip, the rest of the day is leisure. In the evening, you can stroll around Thamel’s local market, a tourist hub. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
The second day of your trip will start with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. On 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.
Then, you will visit the holiest shrine of Buddhists and the largest stupa in the world, Bouddhatha. The stupa’s massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and Asia. It represents the Tibetan culture in Kathmandu. In the stupa, there are giant pairs of eyes looking out from the four sides, which refer to Buddha’s eyes and the wisdom eyes. These eyes symbolize the all-seeing ability of the Buddha.
Swyambhunath Stupa, the golden spire of the 5th century, is popularly known as “The Monkey Temple.” It is an ancient religious structure atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley.
Patan Durbar Square is a medieval royal palace of the Lalitpur Malla king that consists of three different courtyards, i.e., Mulchowk, Sundari Chowk, and Keshab Narayan Chowk, which is an exquisite example of Nepalese art, culture, and architecture. The square has a huge collection of pagado-styled ancient temples; fine art and architecture carved and inscribed on wood and metal by our ancestors; statues; and idols.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
On the third day, you will be 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.
Early breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive towards Jomsom. Jomsom is the home of the famous pilgrims’ site, Muktinath, and the headquarters of the Mustang district.
Enjoy the scenic drive through beautiful hilly, narrow highway roads and rugged terrain, observing the unique desert-like landscapes, beautiful snow-capped mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and forested trails of the Mustang region. En route, we will visit Rupse Falls. 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. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jomsom.
Early in the morning, you will have a 1.5-hour jeep drive to Muktinath. Enjoy the deserted landscape of Mustang. You need to climb for 30 minutes to reach the Muktinath temple.
Muktinath Temple 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 at Muktinath Temple. After Darshan, following the same route, return to the hotel and drive back to Pokhara via. Tatopani Hot Spring. It is a natural hot spring that is believed to have some medicinal and healing powers due to the high mineral content in the water. (The Pond is not private, so you might find people bathing and relaxing in the pond.)
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel, and the rest of the day is leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
Breakfast at the hotel. Later, you will go on the excursion of
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.
Situated just across from Devi’s Fall is Gupteshwor Cave. 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.
Bindhabasini Temple. The temple is considered the oldest temple in Pokhara and is dedicated to the goddess Bindhyabasini, a Bhagawati who is the avatar of Kali. Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offer a good view of the Himalayas.
Later, we will visit the Bat Cave- The Bat Cave (Chamero Gufa in Nepali) is a solutional cave in Pokhara, Nepal. It is known for its habitat of horseshoe bats inside the cave, over the walls and ceiling. The cave is made of limestone.
Mahendra Cave- The cave is known for its fascinating natural cavern, limestone formation, and intriguing underground chambers. The cave holds historic significance as it is believed to have been a hiding place during times of conflict. It provides a unique underground adventure.
Gurkha Museum: It is a museum with interactive multimedia exhibits dedicated to the history of Nepal’s Gurkha soldiers.
Seti River Gorge– Seti River is well-known for its misleading river course and its milky foam. The water cuts a bottomless gorge right across the almighty Mahabharata range, then runs a deep abyss in the middle of the town.
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 stay 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
