Nepal Pilgrimage tour – 8 days

What to expect from the Nepal Pilgrimage Tour?

Nepal, also known as the Land of Faith and the Heart of Asia, offers a spiritual and religious exploration to devotees from all around the world.

Nepal is equally renowned for its giant peaks and pilgrimage sites. The majority of people are Hindus and Buddhists. All of them are engaged in mediation and devotion to God.

A pilgrimage tour in Nepal is not just about visiting the religious places. It is an impactful way to immerse and dive yourself in the Nepalese culture, customs & traditions.

The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, itself also called the “City of Temples”. The city is immersed in thousands of temples and several World Heritage Sites.”

The 2015 earthquake destroyed several temples and monasteries in Nepal. However, we quickly came to our strength, and right now it is just as lively and vibrant as it has always been.

Whether you seek peaceful enlightenment, admire the sites, or simply want to take the blessings from God & Goddess, Nepal and its Pilgrimages provide you with different and unique experiences.

Best Time for the Spiritual Journey in Nepal

 Nepal is considered as the land of temples and sacred sites. Pilgrimage sites of Nepal are not just a tourist hub. However, it is all about experiencing, believing, and admiring the religious and cultural values.

The best time and season play a key role if you are planning for a religious tour in Nepal. Here are the details to follow.

Pilgrimage Tour in Spring: March to May, aka the 2^nd best season in Nepal for Pilgrimage tours. During this season, there are fewer chances of rain, clear skies, pure visibility, and a pleasant climate. Therefore, it is regarded as the ideal time for a pilgrimage visiting in Nepal.

Pilgrimage Trip in Autumn: A pilgrimage tour in Autumn is the best option for you. It is the most favourable time for any travellers.

During this season, the monsoon has just ended. You’ll feel a little cold in the morning & evening. It is the perfect time to take photographs and take joy in the pilgrimage sites of Nepal.

From Sep to November, the weather is pleasant and vibrant. Furthermore, you’ll be glad to see the major festivals of Nepal (Dashain & Laxmi Puja), which fall in October-November). During autumn, you’ll also see the Vivah Panchami in Janakpur –a pivotal event and marriage of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.

 Summer & Monsoon: Summer or Monsoon is not a favourable season for pilgrimage tours. During this time, there are high chances of rain which makes travel disruptions for the devotees.

From June to July, there are high temperatures, especially in low lowland belt (temperature ranges from 38 ° to 45 ° degrees), and 20 ° C to 30 ° C.

Therefore, monsoon & summer are not regarded as promising times for pilgrimage tours in Nepal.

Tour in winter:  A pilgrimage tour in winter is partially good, partially bad. During this time, there are low temperature ranges from 7 ° to 20 ° Celsius, especially in hillside places like Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Mustang areas.

Winter is a promising time to visit low areas, too. For instance, exploring Janakpur Dham & its pilgrimage sites is are best option for you.

Food & Meals Availability during the Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal

Food & Meals are a significant part of the Nepal Pilgrimage tour. During our pilgrimage tour, we are providing 3 courses of meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

 Breakfast (the first dish): Throughout the Nepal Pilgrimage tour, we offer a mix of Nepali, International, and Mithila Cuisines to our visitors. Here are the menu items

• Tea (milk, hot lemon, black, Himalayan)
• Coffee (Milk, Black)
• French Toast
• Muffins
• Puri, Jalebi, Tarkari
• Samosa Chat
• Juices & Coffee

The Power Meals – Lunch & Dinner:  Your body needs an ample amount of energy to conclude any trip or trek. In Nepal, Dal Bhat Tarkari, aka Rice, Lentils, and Seasonal Vegetables, is considered as national dish of Nepal. The majority of people in Nepal and India prefer this meal for their lunch & dinner. Aside from this, you also have several options.

Here are the lists of lunch & menu items during your Nepal Pilgrimage tour.

• Rice, Lentils, Vegetables
• Mithila dinner thali
• Chappatis, Lentils & Vegetables
• Mutton/Chicken/Fish curry
• Indian cuisines
• Pasta/Biryani/Spaghetti
• Burger
• Mo: Mo (Dumplings)

(Note: For the vegetarian pilgrims, we have a wide range of dishes and cuisines.)

Accommodation Facilities & Lodging Services

We are providing a wide range and different categories of hotels, lodges, and living facilities to the visitors and pilgrims. From a budget-friendly room to an Executive Suite, you’ll get every kind of living facilities with us. During the 8^th day’s pilgrimage tour, we’ll provide you 3-4 star hotel facilities to our visitors. Its facilities and services are:

• Supportive Staff Members
• Peaceful & friendly environment
• 24-hour room service
• 24-hour Front Desk services
• Free Laundry services
• In-house restaurant & dining
• Gymnasiums
• Sauna Bath
• Swimming Pool
• Saloons
• Well-Maintained security
• Meetings Hall & Conference Rooms.

The hotels and resorts of Nepal are amazing places for recreation, leisure, and entertainment. We always seek for the services of our customers and visitors. You may also upgrade the facilities to 5-star hotels.

Why is Travel Insurance necessary during Pilgrimage tours?

Travel insurance is extremely necessary and important when you travel to another country. It doesn’t matter whether for long days trekking or any pilgrimage tours.  It is useful for the visitors and assists them in several ways. Currently, we have four 8-day pilgrimage tours.

There is no need for uphill and downhill climbing, severe injuries, or any other other’s obstacles or problems. Despite that, we suggest you have travel insurance. Here are some important points.

• Helpful in all kinds of medicine & emergency medical services
• Totally refund of money if your trip is cancelled
• It covers the damage to personal belongings and baggage.
• It helps you to cover expenses if the flight is not on time or is delayed.
• A complete financial solution to your trip.
• Also helpful in the loss of a passport
• Dental treatment

How will my trip, an 8-day Nepal Pilgrimage tour?

The 8-day tour is likely to involve visiting promising and sacred religious sites of Nepal. You’re pleasant and enjoyable tours start after arriving in Nepal.

On the first day of the trip, as per the itinerary, we’ll have a brief discussion about our trip. On the second day, we’ll fly to Pokhara and over there, we’ll have several sightseeing and exploring the cultural sites.

Similarly, on the third day, we’ll fly to the elegant city of Nepal, Jomsom. After reaching this place, we’ll visit the Muktinath temple – the place of salvation.

Subsequently, on the 4th day, we’ll return back to the capital city of Nepal. Prior to returning to Kathmandu, during our way, we’ll explore and take blessings from “Manakamna Mata aka Goddess” in Manakamna Temple.

On the 5th day of our Nepal Pilgrimage tour, we’ll have sightseeing in Kathmandu. Some of them are UNESCO Heritage places: Pashupati Nath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and several others.

On day 6th, we’ll fly to Janakpur and visit the Janaki Temple (birthplace of goddess Sita), and Vivah Mandap, and the Ram Temple. Consequently, on next day after returning to Kathmandu, we will see the promising sights of Bhaktapur.

Eventually, I say through No Mad Adventure, your trip will be amazing, extraordinary and unforgettable.\

Highlighted Sites during the 8-day Pilgrimage tours

UNESCO Sites in Kathmandu & Bhaktapur

Kathmandu valley is itself the home of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. During our pilgrimage tour, we’ll visit all 7 sites.

PashupatiNath Temple:  Pashupati Nath Temple is a UNESCO-listed site. It is a promising place for Hindu devotees and deities. It is situated on the bank of the Bagmati River.

Swayambhunath Temple: Swayambhunath Temple, aka Monkey-God Temple, is situated in the northeast of the Kathmandu valley. This sacred site is equally pious for Buddhists and Hindus.

Mahabouddha Stupa: Maha Bouddha Stupa is one of the unique and largest spherical Stupas in the world. It is one of the most recognizable tourist sites and was listed by a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

Patan Durbar Square: Patan Durbar Square is a promising place for cultural immersion. It also shows the artistry and architecture of the Newar community people.  Patan Museum, Krishna Mandir, Mangal Bazar, MahaBuddha Temple and Bhimsen Mandir are some of the major attractions of this Durbar.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square:  Bhaktapur Durbar Square is another tourist site in Nepal. This place is popular for its several temples, vibrant culture, and architectural beauty and designs. Nyatpola Temple, 55 Windows, Vatsala Temple and Pottery Square are major attractions of the site.

Changu Narayan Temple: Changu Narayan is another ancient Hindu and Buddhist temple. This sacred site is only a few kilometres away from Bhaktapur Square. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu “Incarnation of Narayan”

Sights & Pilgrimage of Pokhara

 Bindabasini Temple: Shree Bindabasini Temple is located in Pokhara city. On the 2^nd day of your tour, you’ll be able to visit this place. This sacred site is dedicated to Goddess Durga.

Tal Barahi Temple: Tal Barahi is a temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is situated at the centre of the Phewa Lake. One has to use a water boat to reach this blessed place.

Davis Falls: Davis Falls, Pokhara, offers a stunning waterfall experience to its visitors. In the Nepali language, it is known as Patale Chhango.

Gupteshwor Cave:  Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, also called “Bhale Dulo,” is one of the most recognized places in Pokhara. It is also considered one of the longest caves in Southeast Asia.

Pilgrimage Sites in Janakpur Dham

 Janaki Temple: Janaki Temple, also known as Naulakha Mandir, is a site dedicated to Goddess Sita (wife of Lord Rama). It is the place connected with Ramayana from the Treta Yuga.

Ram- Sita Vivah Mandir: Ram-Sita Vivah Mandir, also known as “Madwa” or Mandap. It is the place where Lord Rama marries Devi Sita in 5103 BCE.

Ram Mandir: Ram Mandir Janakpur is a historical site dedicated to Lord Rama. This place is only 8-10 min walking distance from Janaki Temple.

Rajdevi Mandir: Rajdevi Mandir is a family goddess deity of “King Janak” (former ruler and king of Janakpur). It is a belief that after worshipping at the Janaki temple, one should take blessings from Rajdevi Mata.   During Dashain (10 days of the Goddess Durga festival), more than 15,000 goats were sacrificed at this site.

Aside from this, there are several ponds in Janakpur named: Anurag Sagar, Ganga Sagar, and Dhanush Sagar.

Some other Pilgrimage Sites

 Manakamna Devi Temple: Manakamna Temple is only a 3-hour drive from the capital city, Kathmandu. It is situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal.

This pilgrimage site is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. It says, if you wish anything of Manakamna Devi with a clean and pure heart, the goddess will fulfill your every dream. It is also called the “Wish-Granting God”. You may visit this place from the Cable Car, which takes 10 minutes to reach this sacred site.

Muktinath Temple: Shree Muktinath Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The elevation of this place is 3,710 meters above sea level.

Shree Muktinath Temple is equally significance for Hindus and Buddhists. This sacred site is also known as the place of “Salvation, aka “Moksha”.

At this place, there are 108 water sprouts, also known as Mukti Dhara. It is a belief that cleanses the body and soul and eventually leads to salvation.