The Kathmandu-Pokhara pilgrim tour to the five most important Hindu temples in Nepal is a luxurious 6-day package. The tour starts with a visit to Pashupatinath Darshan in Kathmandu and then proceeds to Dakshinkali, Manakamana, Bindhya Bashini, and Varahi.
Pashupatinath, the most important Hindu temple in Nepal, is located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River northwest of Kathmandu and holds significant spiritual importance for Hindus worldwide. The temple features a gold-plated roof, bejeweled doors, intricate flowered motifs, and high-quality woodcarvings.
The pagoda-like temple, built on a 24-meter platform, stands in an open courtyard and has entrances on all four sides. While non-Hindus are barred from entering the temple, they can still view it and its surroundings from the opposite bank of the river.
Dakshinkali is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Kali, located at the confluence of two sacred streams in a rocky cleft in the forest, and is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus.
Manakamana is a significant temple in the middle hills, dedicated to the wish-fulfilling Hindu Goddess. It overlooks terraced fields, the Trisuli and Marshyangdi river valleys, and offers a vantage point for viewing the Manaslu, Himalchuli, and Annapurna massifs to the north. Accessible via a cable car station in Cheres, it provides a quick 10-minute ride to the temple.
Bindhya Basini, located north of Pokhara, was founded in the 17th century and is sacred to the Hindu Goddess Durga, worshipped in the form of Shaligram.
Varahi, founded in the 18th century, stands on a small island in Phewa Lake. Accessible by boat, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his boar incarnation and is home to many cooing pigeons.
Important Note:
Your safety is of paramount importance to us at the Female Guide Holiday. We have the absolute authority to cancel the trip or change the itinerary, when deemed necessary or when we have reason to believe your safety is at stake. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, natural disasters, and such, can contribute to changes in the itinerary when traveling in remote mountainous regions. In these extreme situations, we kindly request that you offer your full cooperation to the trusted leader of the group appointed by the Female Guide Holiday. However, we assure you that we will make every effort to keep to the above itinerary.
Itinerary
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, where our representative will warmly welcome you and assist with hotel check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring this historic and vibrant city. Meals: Welcome Dinner.
In the morning, we will visit Pashupatinath Temple for prayer, followed by a visit to Dakshinkali Temple for prayer and sightseeing in the area. We will return to Kathmandu for the night stay. Meals: Breakfast.
Early in the morning we start drive to Kurintar, 120 km from Kathmandu. Get to the temple through a 10 minutes cable car ride for experiencing the true divinity in Manakamana Temple. The Goddess Manakamana Devi is worshiped with complete rituals. After lunch in the hotel, we drive along the Trishuli River to Pokhara. Meals: Breakfast
In Pokhara we visit to Bindhya Basini Temple north of Pokhara which was founded in 17th century and sacred to Hindu Goddess, Durga. Afterwards, we visit the Pokhara’s most famous Hindu Temple, the two-tiered Pagoda-style Varahi Temple that stands on a small island in the Phewa Lake, Nepal’s second largest lake. Meals: Breakfast
We take a 25 minutes scenic flight back to Kathmandu. This is a leisure day which can be utilized buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. In the evening you will be invited to join FAREWELL reviewing great photos and share experiences of the trip. Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc. Meals: Breakfast
Note: Flights are not included in this tour
