MUKTINATH DARSHAN OVERLAND

Day 1: ARRIVAL AT THE TRIBHUWAN INT`L AIRPORT IN KATHMANDU (1,345M) & TRANSFER TO HOTEL

Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan Int`l airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying our agency signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle en route we will visit Pashupatinath Temple. In hotel, welcome drink followed by tour briefing.

Destinations we cover :
• Pasupatinath Temple (one of the biggest, sacred and famous Hindu temple in Nepal)
Pashupatinath temple is also one of world heritage site listed by UNESCO. It is one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world. It is dedicated to a manifestation of Shiva called Pashupati (Lord of Animals) which is built in the familiar pagoda style during fifth century by King Prachanda Dev.
Meals: Dinner Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Pre-trip meeting &Drive Kathmandu -Pokhara (200km/6-7hrs.) & Sightseeing in Pokhara.

At around 7am, we host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu while you having breakfast and introduce your guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your tour. This includes a final briefing and preparations for the trip. For the meeting, please make sure you bring passport, two copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer. Please inform us in advance if you will be arriving late and therefore are unable to attend the pre-trip meeting.
After pre-trip meeting finishes, we drive for Pokhara (200KM / 6-7 hours) observing the scenic views on the national highway along the Trishuli River. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Evening walk around the tourist area of Lake Side and enjoy the view of western Himalayan ranges with Mt. Machhaphuchre.

Destinations we cover :

• Devi’s fall

Locally known as PataleChhango and in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley is where the stream flowing from Fewa Lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. This is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike.

• Gupteswar Cave

The revered Gupteswar Cave is situated 2 kms from Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Devi’s fall and the cave is almost 3 kms long. It has some big hall-sized rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all four. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.

• Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple

Situated at an altitude of 800m above sea level, it is the second largest lake in the kingdom. With the Barahi Island Temple in the middle of the lake it is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake.

Meals:

Breakfast ,Dinner Only I Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

DAY 03: Drive Pokhara-Beni-Jomsom (85+78=163km/ 10 hrs. approx.) & transfer to hotel. (165 kms)

Early morning breakfast & starts the drive to Jomsom. This is going to be a challenging drive for approximately
8.5 hours (time can vary according to road conditions and stops taken). The road is considered to be a “Rocky Road” – unpaved (no black top) or – gravel road.

The drive to Muktinath is by “4 WD Jeep” (Scorpio or similar), parallel to the river Kaligandaki river via the small settlements of Beni, Ghasa, Marfa, along the Kaligandaki Valley. This is an adventure trip. Spectacular mountain views are visible most of the time. The drive from Pokhara to Beni is around 85 km which is black topped 3-4 Hrs Drive (approx).Beni to Jomsom is 78 kms Gravel Road – 5 hours (approx).

Meals: Breakfast,Dinner Only I Overnight stay at hotel in Jomsom.

DAY 04: Visit & worship at Muktinath Temple, return back to hotel in Jomsom.

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to the Muktinath temple. Here if the Jeep cannot cross the Kaligandaki one will be requied to walk for around 15-20 min. If so, there will be a change of vehicle.
The drive takes around 2 hours. Holy bath those who can bear the chilled water coming out of 108 waterspouts. Visit & worship at the Muktinath temple. Later return to Jomsom the same way

Meals: Breakfast,Dinner Only I Overnight stay at hotel in Jomsom.

DAY 05: Drive back Jomsom-Pokhara& transfer to hotel.

Breakfast. Then, Drive back to Pokhara by same route & transfer to the hotel, rest. Evening free for our own time in which you can do shopping/walk around lakeside area.

Meals: Breakfast ,Dinner Only I Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara

DAY 06: Morning visit to Sarangkot for Sunrise view, drive back to KTM & transfer to hotel. (165 kms)

This morning you will go for an excursion trip to Sarangkot&Bindhabasini temple. Retracing the same path, drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Rest day at leisure. One can indulge in shopping or visit the
Casinos trying their lady luck.
Destinations we cover :
• Sarangkot is the most popular tourist destination from where the tourist can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the mountains. Sarangkot is only 13 kms from Lake Side, Pokhara. Sarangkot is the highest view point for a sunrise and it is just 1592m high. Sarangkot is cooler than Pokhara. Sarangkot can be reached easily by 45 to 60 minutes by a car ride to the top from Pokhara. Many tourists come to Sarangkot for sunrise view and go back.
• Bindebasini Temple
This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, was brought from India. Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offer a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the bazaar; hence a journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple
Meals: Breakfast ,Dinner Only I Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 07: DAY FREE FOR LEISURE ON YOUR OWN ACTIVITIES

After breakfast, A day free for Leisure, evening dinner at hotel
Meals: Breakfast ,Dinner Only I Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 08: Transfer to the airport for your final departure

After breakfast, our airport representative will drop you back to Airport for your final departure with “sweet memory” of Nepal.

Tour ends… Sweet memories remain!

Meals: Breakfast Only