Char Dham of Nepal

Duration: 
12 Days
Altitude: 
3,810m (12,497ft)
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Holiday Style: 
Pilgrimage Tour
Starts/Ends: 
In Kathmandu

Holiday Overview

The Himalayas have always been considered a sacred land as it is known to be the abode of yogis and sages. There are numerous significant pilgrimage and spiritual sites located in and around the Himalayas. Every place in the Himalayas, from the alluring temples, fast-flowing rivers, beautiful lakes, dark caves, and towering mountains, is deemed holy and auspicious. This tranquil abode is known as the Tapasthali, the meditation places of sages, and is highly revered in the Vedas and Puranas. Lord Shiva, great sages, and deities have sanctified many of the locations in the Himalayas.

Like in India, there is also a provision for Char Dham Yatra in Nepal, which includes Pashupat Kshetra (Pasupatinath/Guheshwari), Mukti Kshetra (Muktinath/Gandaki Chandi), Baraha Kshetra (Barahswamy/Mata Sita) and Ruru Kshetra (Rishikesh/Ruru Kanya). There sacred sites are highly revered by Himavat Khanda of Skanda Purana.

Yatra Highlights:

  • Pilgrimage to Char Dham of Nepal, Pashupat Kshetra (Mokshya Dham), Mukti Kshetra (Galeshwor Dham), Baraha Kshetra (Chatara/Janakpur Dham) and Ruru Kshetra (Devghat Dham)
  • Darshan and Puja of highly revered Adi Jyotirlinga Pashupatinath, Doleshwor Temple- The head of Kedarnath Jyotirlinga and the place of salvation Muktinath.
  • Kathmandu sightseeing, UNESCO heritage sites and Nepali culture and traditions
  • Holy dip at the confluence of the Trishuli and the Kali Gandaki at Devghat (Harihar Kshetra)
  • Pokhara, the city of natural beauty and lakes in Shukla Gandaki Valley.
  • Measure the length and breadth of Nepal, from its plane Tarai, Mid Hills to the high Himalayas to experience its natural and cultural diversity.

Holiday Summary

Day 1-2:          Arrival and Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 3-10:        On Tour

Day 11:           Back to Kathmandu

Day 12:           Departure from Kathmandu

Day-to-day Brief Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
( Altitude: 1,300m, Duration: 4 Hours )
Duration: 
4 Hours
Altitude: 
1,300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Visit Kailash’s staff will receive you well at the airport and arrange immediate transfer to the hotel for check in, briefing on immediate and further arrangements. Pashupatinath and Guheshwari darshan in the evening.
Day 2
Guides sightseeing in Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1,300m, Duration: 6 Hours )
Duration: 
6 Hours
Altitude: 
1,300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Morning Rudravishek at Pashupatinath temple, after breakfast, guided sightseeing in Kathmandu including Doleshwor (the head of Kedarnath), Budhanilkantha (Seshasayan Vishnu), Bouddhanath (Buddhist center and biggest stupa) and Kumari, the living goddess of Nepal.
Day 3
Fly to Biratnagar, drive to Baraha Chhetra then to Janakpur
( Altitude: 78m, Duration: 8 Hours )
Duration: 
8 Hours
Altitude: 
78m
Destination: 
Janakpur
After early breakfast, fly to Biratnagar, the place of King Virat, drive to Baraha Kshetra at the bank of holy Kaushiki river near Chatara Dham. After darshan, drive to Janakpur, check in to the hotel. Evening attend Aarati at Ganga Sagar.
Day 4
Janakpur sightseeing and drive to Chitwan
( Altitude: 189m, Duration: 8 Hours )
Duration: 
8 Hours
Altitude: 
189m
Destination: 
Chitwan
After breakfast, visit Janaki Temple, ancient Ram Mandir, Ram-Janaki Vivah Mandap, Dhanusha Dham. After lunch at Janakpur, drive to Chitwan National Park, overnight in a resort.
Day 5
Visit Devghat and drive to Pokhara via Manakamana darshan
( Altitude: 800m, Duration: 7 Hours )
Duration: 
7 Hours
Altitude: 
800m
Destination: 
Pokhara
After breakfast, drive to Dev Ghat to have a ritual dip in the confluence of the Trisuli and the Kaligandaki Rivers. After visiting Sita Mata's meditation cave, drive to Pokhara, check in to the hotel. In between visit Manakamana Temple, the wish fulfilling goddess, by cable car.
Day 6
Drive to Ridi, the Ruru Kshetra and explore around
( Altitude: 1,346m, Duration: 6 Hours )
Duration: 
6 Hours
Altitude: 
1,346m
Destination: 
Ridi, Gulmi
After having breakfast, drive to Ridi, the Ruru Kshetra and check in to a basic hotel / guesthouse. Evening explore around, attend Aarati.
Day 7
Drive back to Pokhara
( Altitude: 800m, Duration: 6 Hours )
Duration: 
6 Hours
Altitude: 
800m
Destination: 
Pokhara
Early in the morning visit the Rishikesh temple, the holy confluence for a holy dip. After breakfast drive to Pokhara, check in to the hotel. Late afternoon sightseeing in Pokhara.
Day 8
Fly to Jomsom, drive to Muktinath (3,810m), back to Kalopani
( Altitude: 2,680m, Duration: 7 hours )
Duration: 
7 hours
Altitude: 
2,680m
Destination: 
Jomsom
Fly to Jomsom by regular flights than drive to Muktinath (a Divyadesham and Mukti Dham, also known as Pulhashram), for Darshan, holy dip and bathe at 108 Gaumukh Jaldhara. After lunch at Muktinath, back to Kagbeni, the confluence of Muktinath and Kaligandagi rivers. Perform Shraddha or Tarpan to the departed soul and drive back to Kalopani for overnight stay in a resort.
Day 9
Drive back to Pokhara via Galeshwor Dham
( Altitude: 800m, Duration: 6 Hours )
Duration: 
6 Hours
Altitude: 
800m
Destination: 
Pokhara
After having breakfast with the breathtaking sunrise view over mountains from Kalopani, drive back to Pokhara. On the way, visit the Galeshwor Dham aka Bharat Ashram.
Day 10
A leisure and sightseeing day in Pokhara
( Altitude: 800m, Duration: 3 Hours )
Duration: 
3 Hours
Altitude: 
800m
Destination: 
Pokhara
Guided sightseeing in Gupteshwor Mahadev cave, Davis Fall and boating at Fewa Lake to have darshan of Barahi Mandir. Visit Pumdikot hill to see the big Shiva statue and grand view of Pokhara and mountains. Overnight stay in the same hotel. Free time for shopping.
Day 10
Fly to Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1,300m, Duration: 2 Hours )
Duration: 
2 Hours
Altitude: 
1,300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
After breakfast fly to Kathmandu., check in to the hotel. Free time for shopping and explore around.
Day 12
Trip concludes, departure
Duration: 
1 Hour
Visit Kailash will provide a private vehicle for the airport drop.

What's Included

  • All ground transports including airport pickup and transfer services by private vehicles.
  • Knowledgeable guide to escorts the trip and supporting staffs
  • Guided sightseeing with entrance fees as per the itinerary in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Janakpur, Devghat etc.
  • Kathmandu-Biratnagar, Pokhara –Jomsom, and Pokhara-Kathmandu flights
  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner as per itinerary
  • Travel duffel bag, rain poncho, sun hat etc.
  • TIMS and ACAP permits fee for Muktinath and all applicable taxes.
  • First aid medical kit with simple emergency medicine
  • High altitude assistance and support to senior citizens

What's not Included

  • International flight fares, Nepal Visa Fees and Travel & Medical insurance
  • Personal expenses, e. g. bar bills, bottled drinks, laundry service etc.
  • Personal clothes and equipment
  • Tips and Gratitude to the staffs and offering / dakchhina at puja
  • Any other costs not mentioned above in cost includes section

Holiday Extensions

Following extensions are available to add to your itinerary either before or after the trip.

  • Lumbini and Valmiki Ashram Trip
  • Helicopter trip to Gosaikunda
  • Damodarkunda by Helicopter
  • Everest Base Camp Heli Sightseeing
  • Mountain Flight

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