Kathmandu,Lumbini,Pokhara & Mustang Muktinath

After your breakfast at hotel of your stay, we will drive you to Lumbini 287 Kms / 7-8 hrsunder normal road traffic condition (by Prithvi Highway and East West Highway).

On arrival at Lumbini, check in hotel.

After your breakfast at hotel of your stay, we will take you for a sightseeing tour of Lumbini- the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

Lumbini: Lumbini is the place where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in 563 BCE. Siddhartha Gautama, who achieved Enlightenment sometime around 528 BCE, became Lord Gautama Buddha and founded Buddhism. Lumbini is one of many magnets for pilgrimage that sprang up in places pivotal to the life of Gautama Buddha. Listed in the World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 1997, Lumbini has a number of temples, including the Maya Devi Temple and several others. Many monuments, monasteries and a museum- the Lumbini International Research Institute, are also within the holy site. There is the Puskarini, or the Holy Pond, where Buddha’s mother took the ritual dip prior to his birth and where he had his first bath. At other sites near Lumbini, earlier Buddhas were, according to tradition, born, then achieved ultimate Enlightenment and finally relinquished their earthly forms. Among the pilgrims in the ancient times was the Indian emperor Ashoka, who erected one of his commemorative pillars there. The site is now being developed as a Buddhist pilgrimage centre, where the archaeological remains associated with the birth of the Lord Buddha form a central feature.  Lumbini is one of the holiest places of one of the world’s great religions, and its remains contain important evidence about the nature of Buddhist pilgrimage centers from as early as the 3rd century BC. Here, you will visit:

Ashoka Pillar: built in the year 259BC, this pillar was built by King Ashok, who was Buddhist. When he constructed this pillar, the King exempted the villagers from paying tax and gave out 100 golden coins to the people. In the seventh century, the pillar was struck by lightning and split into two parts. The site was lost for six centuries and covered with dense forest before being re found in 1895. The place was cleared and the pillar reconstructed.

Maya Devi Temple: This temple is supposed to be dedicated to Maya Devi, who is Buddha’s mother, which seems natural as Lumbini in famed as the birth place of Buddha. The temple was built during the 2nd century. Next to the temple there is a pool where Maya Devi used to bathe, now days the Japanese Buddhist Federations is re constructing new temple at this site.

The Sacred garden: is the beautiful area around the Asoka pillar where you can spend time in peace relaxing and wondering around.

Monasteries: many countries have built monasteries in this area, it’s possible to walk around and visit them as you like.

Later, drive to Pokhara

Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty.  At an elevation lower than that of Kathmandu, it has much more tropical feel to it; a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diverse flowers that prosper in this environment. The enchanting city with several beautiful lakes offers stunning panaromic views of Himalayan peaks. The valleys surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forest, gushing rivers, emerald lakes and of course, the views of world famous Himalayas. The serenity of the lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic.

Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

After your early breakfast at the hotel of your stay, we will drive you to Pokhara airport for flight to Jomsom. On arrival at Jomsom, drive to Muktinath – 25 kms/ 1 hour 30 minutes by local sharing bus/ jeep.

After temple visit, drive back to Jomsom.

Overnight stay at hotel in Jomsom.

After breakfast, fly back to Pokhara.

In the afternoon, enjoy sightseeing of Pokhara city that includes visit to:

Devi's fall: Locally known as Patale Chhango (Hell's fall), Devi's fall is an amazing waterfall lying about 2 km south-west of Pokhara airport on the highway to Tansen. It was named after Devi, a Swiss woman who was swept away when the floodgates were accidently opened, never to be seen again.

Seti Gorge: Seti Gorge is one of the important places to visit in Pokhara. The Seti Gandaki flows right through the city. The river flows underground at many places and up to 250 meters deep at some places. There is a local myth that the entire Pokhara valley floats on the Seti River.

Mahendra Cave: located north of Pokhara, the area is known as Batulechaur. Regular microbuses and taxis are available to go to Mahendra Cave from Main town of Pokhara. Tourist can hire taxi or book sightseeing from hotels. Mahendra Gufa is one of the most popular visiting spot in Pokhara Nepal. 95% tourists go to visit Mahendra Cave. Tell your Taxi Driver to take you Mahendra Gufa no other Gufa. Mahendra Gufa is completely different from other Gufa.

Bindabasini temple: Bindabasini Mandir is of great religious importance to Hindus living in the Pokhara region. It is a vital hub of religious fervor. The temple itself is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, who is Pokhara’s chosen guardian deity. Durga, also known as Shakti or Kali has numerous manifestations and at the Bindabasini temple, she is seen as Bhagwati, a bloodthirsty aspect of the goddess. Durga appears in the form of a Saligram. A Saligram, according to Hindu mythology is a propitious stone. It is said that the temple was created after the goddess ordered king Khadag Bum Malla to set up her statue here. The Bindabasini temple was then founded in BS 1845. Since its establishment, Bhagwati has been an object of worship here on a daily basis. Animal sacrifices are typically presented at the temple on Saturdays and Tuesdays. The Hindu festival of Dashain sees large numbers of believers coming to offer sacrifices at Bindabasini Mandir. Indeed, there is little space for tourist during the festival of Dashain.

Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave: Gupteshwor Mahadev is a beautiful cave just opposite to David Fall. A giant stalagmite within this cave is honored as a Shiva lingam and the devout flock here to pray. Entry tickets allow you to enter the temple. For some extra money, you can also obtain entry to the tunnel behind, which comes out at a wet cavern right behind the gushing Devi's fall. Once inside the cave, look up at the ceiling and you will see detritus and branches in cracks in the rock. These have actually been pushed up there by floodwaters that fill the cave during the monsoon.

Boat ride on Phewa Lake: Spend a quiet time boating in the ultimate lake where the reflections of Mount Annapurna and Machhapuchhare range falls. You will also see a variety of fishes while boating. An island temple is located at the middle of the lake. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake. It is hard to escape the draw of Phewa Lake and any visitor with even a few spare minutes should endeavor to take a boat out on the water to fully experience the wonderful views of the reflected mountains.

Return to hotel in the evening.

Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

After your breakfast at the hotel of your stay, we will drive you back to Kathmandu- 205 kms/ 6 hrs.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

After your breakfast at hotel of your stay, or depending on your flight schedule, our representative or chauffeur will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours before departure of your return flight.