Nepal is widely known as a sacred land located in the land of Himalayas. The holy Himalayas and the world popular pilgrimage sites like Pashpatinath, Swyombhunath, Muktinath etc attract thousands of pilgrims every year. After pilgrimage tour in Nepal, pilgrims find themselves blessed and achieved a remarkable divinity in their life.
The Pilgrimage Holidays to Nepal combines four major pilgrimage sites in Nepal: Kathmandu, Manakamana, Muktinath and Pokhara. These all sites are Hindu pilgrimage sites in Nepal since Nepal is a Hindu Kingdom although the government has declared as a secular state.
First of all, this Nepal Holiday Package offers an opportunity to explore Kathmandu city. Kathmandu City tour takes us to UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore Swyombhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, Kahtmandu Durbar Square and acknowledge ancient art and architecture, history, religion and civilization. Kathmandu Durbar Square is close to Thamel. A massive statue of Kaal Vairab gives a cosmic and spiritual thrill during this visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Among all, the prominent attraction is Kumari, the living goddess. Swayambhunath temple, also known as monkey temple is on a hillock which offers us beautiful view of entire Kathmandu valley. We can see huge eyes of Buddha printed on the temple which stands for knowledge and peace. The serene setting of the temple with lush forest is astonishing to visit.
Bouddhanath Sutpa is the largest stupa in the world. It is located on the northern belt of Kathmandu in Bouddha. This massive stupa is very impressive and we begin to ponder who really built it. Pashupatinath Temple is a world famous Hindu Temple located on the bank of Bagmati River. We can also observe holy cremation on the bank of Bagmati river. This is the only cremation site for Hindu in Kathmandu valley.
Similarly, the same package takes us to Manakamana temple, a popular Hindu Pilgrimage site located in Gorkha district. The temple is very impressive. People sacrifice pigeons and goat at the temple and donate the blood to the goddess. The premise of the temple is not only popular for pilgrimage site but also a viewpoint for incredible Manaslu and Ganesh Himal views. We enjoy 2.8 km cable car ride while visiting Manakamana temple.
The Pilgrimage Holidays to Nepal also provides an opportunity to explore Pokhara city. This serene city of lakes, caves and water fall absolutely pleases us during our stay in Pokhara. We visit Mahendra Barahi Temple, Phewa Lake, Davi’s Fall, Gupteswor Cave and Phewa Lake. If the time permits, we visit World Peace Pagoda too.
Muktinath (3,710m) is a popular Hindu Pilgrimage site located in Mustang district of Nepal. It is the Vishnu temple located at the highest altitude of the world. The temple has idol of lord Vishnu, 108 water spouts and a natural flame which never goes out. The water spouts are considered to wash out all the sins. So, people to take a holy bath at Muktinath Temple. The temple and its premises also offer us magnificent views of mountain summits.
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