kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, Muktinath Tour

Highlight of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, Muktinath Tour –

Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, Muktinath Tour provides you the great chance to explore Nepal. Famous heritages listed under UNESCO sites like the tree Durbar squares (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan). Explore the beautiful natural sites of Pokhara: the Himalayas, Lakes, caves and many more. many ancient monuments and also get a religious relief through Muktinath.

Trip summarize –

Kathmandu, the most populated and central part of the country provides many monasteries and temples enlisted under the world heritage sites. It is also known as the “City of Temples” as we get an opportunity to visit temples in every step. Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Darbar Square, Patan Darbar Square. Kathmandu Durbar Square and Changunarayan are some of the heritages enlisted under world heritage sites. Tour starts from Kathmandu observing the monasteries and analyzing the local “Newari” culture of the region. Tour to the Pokhara, one of the beautiful cities provides many opportunities to explore natural adventures sites.

Here, you can visit the famous lakes: Rupa, Begnas, Fewa. Different caves: Mahendra, Bat, Gupteshwor cave known as Shiva cave. The marvelous views of stunning mountains like Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Langtang to the northern phrase. You can have the beautiful view of mirror image of Mt. Macchapuchrey on Fewa lake. It also provides a great opportunity for adventures like bungee jumping, paragliding, mountain biking etc. to the adventurous individuals. It also offers the panoramic views of sunset and sunrise from the hill station called “World Peace Pagoda” and “Sarangkot”. Lumbini, the main destination of Buddhists pilgrimage located at the 350 km south-west to the Kathmandu and the birthplace of lord “Buddha”. Here, you can explore the remaining stupas and monasteries. One of the world heritage sites Lumbini has many attractive ancient monuments including the pillar named “Ashoka”.

Likewise, Ashoka Pillar made by an Indian emperor “Ashoka”, ”Mayadevi (mother of Lord Buddha) Temple”, a statue of her appearance is made which is worshipped by the people. “Puskar” pond, a pond nearby the temple where Mayadevi took bath after giving birth to Lord Buddha. Muktinath, one of the famous temple and main destination of Hindus and Buddhists pilgrimages is derived of two words “Mukti” and “Nath”. “Mukti” means “salvation” and “Nath” means “god”.

Hindus also considered it as “Muktichhetra” whereas Buddhists considered it as the place where Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) mediated while on his way to Tibet. Situating in the foot of Himalayas, it provides marvelous views of stunning Himalayas. You can explore the “Vishnu Temple” built-in “Pagoda” style, an eternal blue flame keeps burning in the temple. 108 water sprouts among which 105th is Muktinath located in the backyard of the temple. Nearby a temple called “Jwalamai” can be observed. “Saligrams”, considered as the remaining of lord “Vishnu” is worshipped by “Vaishnavas” which is found in the bank of “Kaligandaki” river. The tour includes all the cultural, natural and religious adventures. So, it is best for the people who want to have such all rounded adventures.Once you finish the tour will finally back to Kathmandu.

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Day 1

Arrive at Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)

Welcome by the travel Staff, Meet with guides, Transfer to Hotel and briefing about the package, rest of the day free for your own leisure.

Day 2

Kathmandu – Namobuddha – Nagarkot

After breakfast drive to Namobuddha. Sightseeing of Namobuddha and drive to Nagarkot.On the way Bhaktapur durbar square sightseeing. Evening explore sunset view

Day 3

Drive back to Kathmandu

Breakfast at hotel enjoy sunrise views of the Himalayas , Full day Sightseeing (visit: BoudhanathStupa, Kopan monastery &SwyambhunathStupa )

Day 4

Kathmandu – Pokhara

Early in the morning explore Sun rise views and after breakfast drive to Pokhara via Kathmandu. Over night at Pokhara.

Day 5

Pokhara – Jomsom – Muktinath (Mustang)

After breakfast fly to Jomsom and drive to Muktinath, overnight at Muktinath.

Day 6

Muktinath - Jomsom

Breakfast drive to Jomsom and overnight at Jomsom.

Day 7

Jomsom - Pokhara

Breakfast at the Hotel fly back to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel, after refreshment, half-day sight-seeing of Pokhara City (Visit: Seti Gorge, Davis Fall &Mahadev Cave, Vindabasini Temple), Return back to the hotel, refresh and have lunch at the Hotel. Go the lakeside and enjoy an hour of boating at the fantastic Phewa Lake of with Fishtail Mountain on the background. Walk around the touristy area of Lakeside.

Day 8

POKHARA – LUMBENI (Birth place of Lord Buddha)

Breakfast at the Hotel. Drive to Lumbini via TansenBazzar, reach at Lumbini and Check into the Hotel. Evening visit Maya devi Temple and sites of birth place of Shakyamuni Buddha. Over night at hotel.

Day 9

Lumbini - Kathmandu

Breakfast at hotel, visit sites of different monasteries from different countries and drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 10

Kathmandu Sightseeing

After breakfast sightseeing tour of Chovar, Kirtipur ,visitDakishankali and Pharping around in the evening fare well dinner with culture program.

Day 11

Finally Departure to Airport

Final day in Kathmandu, you can visit around Thamel, to purchase some souvenirs and we will departure to airport. Or you can join another trip.

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Benefits

Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Muktinath Tour is culturally offering. You can dig into the history of Lord Gautam Buddha, Get view of MT. Fishtail, take bath with 108 taps and see culturally important monasteries and temples. Attractions in Pokhar are many adventurous activities ranging from Paragliding, Ultra-flight, Canoeing, Bungee Jumping to Rafting.

Tour Group Size

We organize Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Muktinath tour for any number of people. If the group consists of more than 16 pax, we will split the group and arrange accordingly. We will assign one group leader. This arrangement ensures that the group can still go ahead as scheduled itinerary despite any member gets sick while touring

Experience and Health Requirements

Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Muktinath tour is very easy and no technical skill is needed. Tourist who has asthma, allergy or any other diseases related to hurt, lungs should take more precaution while on the tour.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance while touring is not mandatory but it is safer and risk free if you have one. Insurance companies in Nepal do not provide travelling insurance for the foreigners and the trekkers need to get the travelling insurance from one of the international insurance companies. Sunrise Adventure Trek will have accident insurance for the staffs

Accommodations

Accommodation in Kathmandu will be arranged on twin sharing basis on BB plan except the extra cost for the single supplement (depending on the room availability) according to the choice of the standard of the hotels before and after the tour. Accommodation during most of the tour will be arranged at standard twin sharing or according to availability and your need.

Meals

While on tour, meals are provided three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Unlike other trekking companies, Sunrise Adventure Trek allows tourists to choose the food from the menu. When the group is too big for the hotels to provide individual dishes, set menu will be arranged in most places. We use the hotels which serve hygienic, nutritious and good food for the tourists for them to get enough energy for rest of the day.

Equipment and Packing List

Except for winter (January & February), clothing can be casual. And Femalae tourists should consider not showing flesh because of the culture in Nepal. While choosing the equipment tourists need give emphasis on two simple aspects: Lightweight and Functional. The items should be lightweight, dependable, and adaptable to a variety of extreme weather conditions.

Clothing and personal

- T – shirts, Hiking Shorts, under garments & some of your personal choice of clothing is enough for touring. But rain coat during rainy season and Sweaters as well as warn clothes for winter is necessary. Foot Wear - Hiking boots - Light and comfortable camp shoes - Thin, lightweight inner socks. - Thick, warm wool hiking socks Accessories - Sunglasses with UV protection. - Books, dairy, pen, walkman and any other game instruments Toiletries and Personal Hygiene - Quick drying small towel - Toothbrush / paste - Soap - Face and body moisturizer - Sun block for lips - Wet wipes - Feminine hygiene products - Anti bacterial hands wash

Trek Leader(s) and Staff

All of our touring leaders and guides are licensed under Nepal government. Their in-depth knowledge about culture, custom, the geological surroundings as well as their professionalism, sincerity, and their hospitality make your dream of successful, an enjoyable & memorable event in your life. Their attitude and the efforts will be always concentrated on the less harm to the local culture, custom, nature and the eco-system.

Season

Touring in Nepal, can be done all year. But the best season are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather with blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month with less focus on January and February as this month’s are colder than usual.