7N/8D Ayodhya-Pokhara-Muktinath-Manakamna-Kathmandu-Janakpur

After breakfast, get ready by 07:00 AM for a beautiful Pokhara sightseeing tour.  One of the highlights of your Nepal tour package. Today you will explore sacred temples, natural wonders, and the scenic beauty that makes Pokhara one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal. Lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant in Pokhara during the sightseeing tour. If you want to visit Sarangkot Sunrise & Paragliding, which is accessible through the Annapurna Cable Car from Sedi Bagar (near Phewa Lake) to Sarangkot, the price is NPR 800–1,000 round trip.

1) Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave: Near Devi's Fall  It's an ancient temple; it's a sacred limestone cave. which is devoted to Lord Shiva.  It costs 20 NPR to enter and takes 20-30 minutes to explore.
2) Devi's Fall: It's a waterfall near Gupteswor mahadev cave where water plunges into a deep gorge  It costs 30 NPR to visit and takes 20-30 minutes to see.
3) Pumdikot Mahadev Temple: It's a 51-foot statue of Lord Shiva on a 57-foot white stupa. here you will have a beautiful view  of Pokhara city
4) Bindhyabasini Temple: Visit this serene temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati.
5) Phewa Lake: It's the heart of Pokhara city; here you can enjoy boat riding.
6) Local market: Post Lunch In the evening, enjoy the boat ride in Phewa Lake and visit the Local Market of Pokhara, which is cheaper than Kathmandu.
7) Dinner: Dinner at the hotel and take a sound sleep.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel in Pokhara and drive towards Muktinath (170 km / approx. 6–7 hours). Please carry warm clothes as the route passes through high-altitude areas.  En route, travel along the banks of the sacred Kali Gandaki River, in which the Shaligram fossil was found. It is believed that it's a form of Lord Vishnu, with mountains like Leh witnessing numerous waterfalls and stunning views of the ancient village of Marpha. You will stay overnight in the Mustang Valley, around 20 km or 1 hour from Muktinath.

1) Kali Gandaki River: This holy river, also known as the Narayni River, as per Hindu mythology, is the only place where the holy Shaligram fossil stone (the stone used for the statue of Prabhu Shri Ram in Ayodhya), which is the form of Lord Vishnu, is found.
2) Kusma Suspension Bridge: This bridge is considered the highest suspension bridge in the world, located near the Kusma village. Here you can enjoy the 2nd highest bungee jump in the world, and you can enjoy the thrilling and beautiful views of the valley.
3) Rupse Waterfall: Enjoy the stunning waterfall from the height of 300 meters.
4) Lunch: En route, enjoy your lunch at a time and place of your choosing. (There are so many restaurants and markets along the way, but you will hardly find pure vegetarian restaurants en route to Muktinath Temple. That's why you should keep some dry fruits or homemade food with you for a comfortable journey.)
5) Murpha Village: The oldest Tibetan village in Nepal. Here you will see the old Tibetan culture and stunning eco-friendly stone houses. You can take lunch here also.
6) Lower Mustang Valley: This valley is very similar to Leh. The mountains and rivers give the stunning view of the valley. The night you are going to spend in this beautiful Mustang Valley.
7) Jomsom: It's a small city near the temple; if you need local transport or flights, you can take them from here.
8) Permit: A special permit is required for Muktinath. Before moving from Pokhara, make sure that individual have that permit 
9) Dinner: Have dinner in the hotel and take a sound sleep.

After breakfast

Check out from the hotel and proceed for darshan at Shri Muktinath Temple, a 1-hour drive from your hotel. Upon reaching the base station of Muktinath, where your vehicle will be parked, it's a 30-minute walk to the temple, requiring you to climb some stairs to reach the main temple. Alternatively, you can hire a pony for approximately ₹600 for a round trip or a palki (recommended for senior citizens) costing ₹3,000 to ₹4,000 at your own."

1) Shri Muktinath Temple: It is a beautiful wooden-crafted temple that is devoted to Lord Vishnu with Maa Laxmi and Saraswati. Have the darshan of the temple after a holy bath in Muktidahara and Pavitra Kund. The temple is associated with Shaligram Stone (a fossil found in Kali Gandaki River), which is form of Lord Vishnu
2) 108 Holy Water Spouts (Muktidhara): The main temple has 108 water spouts here. Pilgrims bath here for spiritual purification, believed to cleanse sins. The water is coming from the holy Gandaki River.
3) Laxmi Kund and Saraswati Kund: These kunds are located in front of the temple. After bathing in Muktidhara, you have to first bath in Laxmi Kund and then Saraswati Kund for spiritual significance.
4) Jwala Mai: A natural gas flame (Jwala Mai), burning eternally near the temple, symbolizes the divine presence. People burn agarbatti, dhup, and deepak while coming to the temple; they buy it from outside and bring it here.
5) Lunch & Dinner: After a bath and darshan from the temple, proceed straightaway for Pokhra for an overnight stay; in between, take lunch along the way. Dinner will be arranged in the hotel only.

After breakfast at 07:00 AM, check out from the hotel and proceed towards Kathmandu. En route, visit the sacred Manakamana Temple, located approximately 105 km (around 3 hours) from Pokhara.Manakamana Temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, widely believed to fulfill heartfelt wishes of devotees. Darshan will be done via the Manakamana Cable Car from Kurintar, offering a scenic and comfortable ride to the temple. 

The round-trip cable car ticket is included in the tour package. After darshan, continue your journey towards Kathmandu.

1) 06 pax Maximum can sit in the cable car.
2) By 1300 hrs we will move for Kathmandu. 
3) By evening we will reach Kathmandu.
4) Check in to the hotel.
5) Take rest, or you can visit the Kathmandu market at your own in the evening (a vehicle will not be provided).
6) Have Dinner in the Hotel and take a sound sleep

After breakfast, get ready for the beautiful sightseeing of Kathmandu. It's the capital of Nepal. Here you will see the beautiful ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and beautiful sites:

1) Pashupatinath Temple: After breakfast we will go for the darshan of Pashupatinath Temple. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiv. No entry charges for darshan.
2) Jal Narayan Vishnu temple:  Also known as Budhanilkantha temple It's a 0.9 km or 20 min drive. Here you will have the darshan of the Lord Vishnu lying in the water.
3) Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple): You have to climb 365 steps for the darshan of the temple. Here you will see the beautiful panoramic view of the city. It's a symbol of harmony between Hinduism and Buddhism. 200 NPR Entry charges for temple darshan
4) Lunch: You can have your lunch in between while visiting your sightseeing according to your time and nearby place of interest.
5) Kathmandu Durbar Square: It is a complex of ancient, handcrafted wooden temples. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will have a small market also. There you will have the darshan of Lord Bhairav, and it is believed that Lord Devi gives live darshan here. 
6) Boudhanath Stupa: It's 6 km away from Durbar Square. Here you will see the biggest dome of the Buddha Stupa.
7) Dinner: Have dinner at your hotel and take a sound sleep.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Janakpur, also known as Mithila. It's located near the border of Bihar (Mujjafar Nagar District). Janakpur is the birthplace of Maan Sita. There is a small airport; from there you can board internal flights in Nepal. The distance from Kathmandu to Janakpur is around 222 km, or a 6- to 7-hour journey.

1.) Lunch: Have lunch somewhere in between as per your time.
2.) Dinner: Check in to the hotel, have your dinner, and take a sound sleep.

After Breakfast,

Check out of the hotel and drive for sightseeing in Janakpur. It will be done by E-Rikshaw.

1) Janki Mandir Rajmehal: A grand marble temple in Janakpur dedicated to Goddess Sita, built in royal architectural style.
2) Raj Devi Mandir: A revered Shakti temple where Goddess Rajdevi is worshipped as the guardian deity of Janakpur.
3) Shri Ram Chandra Mehal: Believed to be associated with Lord Rama, reflecting the divine connection of Ram–Sita in Janakpur.
4) Bhootnath Swarg Dwar: A sacred cremation site considered spiritually significant for attaining moksha (salvation).
5) 56 Koti Mehal: A historic palace believed to have housed King Janak and his royal court in ancient times.
6) Ganga Sagar: A holy pond near Janaki Temple where devotees take a sacred dip for spiritual purification.
7) Ram Sita Vivah Mandap: The sacred site where Lord Rama and Goddess Sita’s divine wedding ceremony is believed to have taken place.

                                                             Farewell

We will drive you to Gorakhpur for your final departure. As your journey concludes here, we hope it leaves you with cherished memories. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Thank you for choosing Serenity Soul Holidays for this Nepal tour package.  We kindly request your blessings, and we apologize for any inconveniences that may have occurred during the journey. We are committed to learning from any feedback and ensuring such issues are not repeated.

• If you want to visit the places not mentioned in the itinerary, like Nagarkot (near Kathmandu), Sarangkot Sunrise (near the Himalayan tour flight from Kathmandu), Gandruk Village (near Pokhara), and others, you have to take a customized Nepal tour package from us.

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