Sacred Nepal Darshan Yatra

Your pilgrimage begins with a warm welcome at the Sunauli border, where you’ll meet your guide and group before setting off on the scenic Siddhartha Highway. The first day journey covers about 200 km, taking you through lively towns like Butwal and Tansen, with a drive of 6–7 hours. The journey winds past lush valleys, patchwork farmlands, and classic Nepali villages, with the snow-capped Himalayas coming into view along the horizon. You’ll travel along narrow, twisting mountain roads flanked by riverbanks and steep, terraced hillsides. By evening, arrive in lakeside Pokhara, where the beauty of Bindhyabasini Temple and a calming aarti at Barahi Temple cap off your first day’s spiritual journey.

• Border welcome
• Siddhartha Highway drive
• Bindhyabasini Temple
• Barahi Temple aarti

Set off for Jomsom through the Kali Gandaki Valley, with spectacular views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Tukuche peaks rising high above the river and villages along the way. We pass the towns of Balung, Beni, and Lete. You’ll see small villages and green hills, with farmers waving and smiling everywhere. Stop at Tatopani Hot Springs where you can dip your feet in the gentle, warm water and relax. Explore the Marpha village, walk around its friendly streets, and meet some local families. By evening, reach Jomsom, where the air is fresh and cool. Your guide takes everyone to the Kali Gandaki River where pilgrims collect Shaligram stones, which are considered gifts from God.

• Kali Gandaki Valley drive
• Tatopani Hot Springs
• Marpha village
• Shaligram stone collection

Today is the day to visit Muktinath Temple. Head towards the temple from Jomsom, about 25 kilometers away. The drive takes around 1 hour through a scenic valley. Once we reach the last stop, you’ll need to walk for about 10 minutes to get to Muktinath Temple. If anyone finds walking difficult, horses are available. At the temple, take a holy bath under 108 water spouts. Your guide will help you with prayers at the eternal flame and inside the temple. Please note that photography inside the temple is not allowed. After visiting, drive back to Pokhara, stopping for tea or photos along the way. By evening, reach Pokhara and relax by the lake.

• Muktinath Temple darshan
• 108 water spouts holy bath
• Jwala Mai eternal flame
• Return to Pokhara

Drive to Sarangkot for sunrise. The road is quiet, and when we arrive, you can see the snowy mountains slowly turning golden as the sun comes up. After breakfast, visit Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave — the entrance looks small from outside, but inside it is cool and dark, and your guide points out the sacred Shiva lingam. Next, drive 20 minutes uphill to the World Peace Pagoda and enjoy the scenic views of Pokhara. The afternoon is free for you to walk by the lake, chat with locals, or relax at a cafe with your group. Optional activities include shopping for souvenirs at local markets, boating on Fewa Lake, paragliding for adventure seekers, or guided cycling around Pokhara.

• Sarangkot sunrise
• Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
• World Peace Pagoda
• Optional activities

The journey to Kathmandu follows the Prithvi Highway alongside rivers and hills, passing through growing towns and stretches of countryside. En route, stop at the Manakamana cable car station. The cable car ride offers wide views of valleys and farms below as you ascend to the hilltop temple. At Manakamana Temple, join fellow pilgrims for prayers and observe local rituals and offerings to the goddess. Stop for lunch at one of the highway stops before continuing toward Kathmandu. By evening, reach your hotel close to Pashupatinath Temple.

• Manakamana Temple cable car
• Temple prayers
• Drive to Kathmandu

Your guide will take you to Pashupatinath Temple for the sunrise darshan, where you can join the morning aarti and receive blessings in a calm, respectful setting. Visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest in Nepal. Walk around the stupa with monks, spin the prayer wheels, and take part in the gentle rhythm of prayers and chants. Visit Budhanilkantha Temple to see the statue of the sleeping Vishnu and hear the fascinating legends your guide will share. Continue to Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, where you’ll enjoy wide city views and a peaceful, reflective atmosphere.

• Pashupatinath Jyotirlinga darshan
• Boudhanath Stupa
• Budhanilkantha Temple
• Swayambhunath

Rise early for a visit to the Dakshinkali Temple, located about 22 km south of Kathmandu in a quiet forest valley. It takes roughly an hour by road from the city. Here, you’ll join fellow pilgrims to offer your last prayers to Goddess Kali, the fierce and protective form of the Mother Goddess. After breakfast, choose your departure option: if you’re flying out, our team will drop you off at Kathmandu Airport. If you’re returning to India by road, we’ll drive a comfortable journey back to the Sunauli border. Your guide assists all the way.

• Dakshinkali Temple
• Airport transfer or Sunauli border return