A 6 Nights / 7 Days pilgrimage by road from Kathmandu to the sacred shrine of Muktinath in the Mustang valley, taking in the temples of Kathmandu, the lakes of Pokhara and the dramatic drive up the Kaligandaki gorge to Jomsom.
Route: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Jomsom – Muktinath – Pokhara – Kathmandu
Tour Highlights
- Darshan at Muktinath Temple
- Baglung Kalika Temple & Galeshwor Mahadev
- Pashupatinath Temple & Boudhanath Stupa
- Patan Durbar Square & Swayambhunath
- Davis Falls & Gupteshwor Mahadev Caves
- Scenic Drive up the Kaligandaki Gorge
- ACAP Permit Fee for Jomsom Included
- Exclusive AC Vehicle Throughout
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu (Kathmandu 1,400 m)
- After immigration formalities at Kathmandu Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel.
- Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
02
Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing
- After breakfast, set out on a tour of Kathmandu city.
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.
- Later visit Patan Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa, which requires climbing 360 stone steps to reach the top.
- Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara (210 km / 6 hrs, Pokhara 827 m)
- After breakfast, transfer to Pokhara.
- En route choose between river rafting or a visit to Manakamana Temple, reached by cable car on a direct payment basis.
- On arrival check in at the hotel. Weather permitting, walk by the lake or go boating on Phewa Lake on a direct payment basis.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 4
Pokhara to Jomsom (180 km / 7 hrs, Jomsom 2,750 m)
- After breakfast, drive to Jomsom. The road after Beni is bumpy and unpaved.
- En route visit Baglung Kalika Temple and Galeshwor Mahadev.
- The drive from Pokhara to Jomsom is scenic, subject to clear weather.
- On arrival check in at the lodge. Overnight in Jomsom.
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Day 5
Muktinath Darshan, Return to Pokhara (180 km / 7 hrs, Pokhara 827 m)
- After breakfast, travel to Muktinath Temple by local vehicle, about an hour along the Kaligandaki river.
- From the base of the temple it is a walk of around 20 minutes up the stairs. Those unable to walk can hire a pony or motorbike on a direct payment basis.
- After darshan, return by the same route to Jomsom and continue to Pokhara. The drive is bumpy and unpaved in parts.
- On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight in Pokhara.
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Day 6
Pokhara Sightseeing, Return to Kathmandu (210 km / 6 hrs, Kathmandu 1,400 m)
- After breakfast visit Vindyavasini Temple, Davis Falls and the Gupteshwor Mahadev Caves, which are divided into the temple of Lord Shiva and a section about 100 metres below where the water from Davis Falls can be seen. During the monsoon access beyond the temple may be restricted.
- Later transfer back to Kathmandu and check in at the hotel.
- Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 7
Departure from Kathmandu
- After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return journey.
INCLUSIONS
- Pickup and drop from Tribhuvan International Airport
- 03 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu
- 02 Nights accommodation in Pokhara
- 01 Night accommodation in Jomsom
- ACAP fee for Jomsom included. A scanned passport size photograph and a copy of your passport or Voter ID are required
- Traditional non alcoholic welcome drink on arrival
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- 01 litre mineral water per day
- Hindi or English speaking guide for sightseeing
- Exclusive AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Vehicles are not at disposal and are available as per the itinerary only, on a point to point basis
- All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
- All current Nepal government taxes
- All toll taxes, driver allowance, parking charges and fuel included
- Hotel taxes as applicable
EXCLUSIONS
- 5% GST
- Air fare
- Lunch
- Insurance fee
- Monument entrance fees, payable on the spot
- Manakamana cable car tickets
- Boat ride fee on Phewa Lake
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone bills, bar bills, tips and gratuity
- Early check in and late check out charges, if any
- Anything not listed under inclusions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Indian nationals: no visa is required. A permit is issued at the entry point on production of a passport valid for at least six months from departure, or a Voter ID card, which is the only other valid document. Carry photocopies of your travel documents and four passport size photographs. Children need an original birth certificate in English and a student ID. Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence and downloaded e Voter ID are not accepted for travel to Nepal by air.
- Currency: Indian travellers may carry Indian currency in denominations of Rs 100 or smaller. Notes of Rs 500 and above are banned in Nepal. One Indian Rupee is approximately 1.6 Nepalese Rupees, and Indian currency is widely accepted.
- Documents: all guests must carry original valid identity proof. Scanned copies and photocopies are not accepted, and anyone without originals will be deported by immigration.
- Personal belongings: Nepal is a very safe place and your belongings are generally secure in hotels and vehicles, but we always suggest keeping your camera, wallet, passport and valuables with you.
- Clothing: pack according to the season and temperature at the time of travel, and carry hiking shoes.
- Respect local customs and dress modestly at religious sites.
