Swaminarayan Trail Tour

Duration: 
12 Days
Altitude: 
3,888m (12,752ft)
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Holiday Style: 
Pilgrimage Tour
Starts/Ends: 
In Kathmandu / In Delhi

Holiday Overview

Swaminarayan Trail Tour

This meticulously crafted itinerary is for everyone who would like to integrate themselves into those sacred sites visited and sanctified by Pujya Neelkantha Varni Swami Narayan. This spiritual journey begins in Kathmandu, the city of gods, goddesses, and lord Pashupatinath. It includes a visit to Pulah Ashram, Bharat Ashram, and Muktinath where Swamy Narayan resided for four months.  Ram Janmabhumi Ayodhya and Chhapaiya, the birthplace of Swamy Narayan are other highlights of the trip and eventually conclude in Delhi after visiting Akshardham.

Yatra Highlights:

  • Sacred sites sanctified by Pujya Swaminarayan on his journeys to Muktinath, such as Gaighat (Pokhara), Pulha Ashram (Muktinath), Bharat Ashram (Galeshwor Dham), Swaminarayan Dham (Butawal),
  • Visit Cultural Heritage sites of Kathmandu: (Pashupatinath temple, Patan Durbar Square Bouddhanath Stupa) and Budhanilkantha, the Jal Narayan and Doleshwor temple, the head of Kedarnath.
  • Pokhara, the city of natural beauty and serenity
  • Muktinath temple, one of the Divyadesam and the place of salvation
  • Chhapaiya, the birthplace of Neelkantha Varni and Delhi Akshardham
  • Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, and Ayodhya, the birthplace of lord Rama
  • Varanasi, the epicenter of Vedic education and ancient Sanatan culture

Swaminarayan Trail Tour

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Holiday Summary

Day 1:             Arrival Kathmandu

Day 2:             Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 3-6:          On Trip, Nepal

Day 7-10:        On Trip, India

Day 11:           Arrival Delhi

Day 12:           Depart home

Day-to-day Brief Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Darshan
( Altitude: 1,300m, Duration: 1 Hour )
Duration: 
1 Hour
Altitude: 
1,300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Visit Kailash representative will receive you at the international airport in Kathmandu and arrange immediate transfer to the hotel. Yatra briefing and Darshan of Pashupatinath temple in the evening.
Day 2
Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1,300m, Duration: 5 hours )
Duration: 
5 hours
Altitude: 
1,300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Guided sightseeing to UNESCO heritage sites; Patan, the city of fine arts, Bouddhanath, the Buddhist stupa / Tibetan center. Visit to Budhanilkantha (Jal Narayan), and Doleshwor temple, the head of Kedarnath.
Day 3
Fly to Pokhara and explore around
( Altitude: 800m, Duration: 4 Hours )
Duration: 
4 Hours
Altitude: 
800m
Destination: 
Pokhara
Fly to Pokhara, check in to the hotel. After lunch, visit Tal Barahi Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave and Gaighat where Neelkantha Varni Swyaminarayan stayed for 4 days when he was on his way to Muktinath.
Day 4
Fly to Jomsom, drive to Muktinath, then Kalopani
( Altitude: 2,530m, Duration: 8 Hours )
Duration: 
8 Hours
Altitude: 
2,530m
Destination: 
Kalopani
Morning scenic flight to Jomsom (altitude 2680m, 25 minutes) following the Kaligandaki valley and drive to Muktinath (Pulah Ashram) for holy bath, Puja and darshan. Visit the holy site where Neelakantha Varni meditated for 4 months. After lunch at Ranipauwa, drive back to Kalopani via Kagbeni visit, check in to the hotel.
Day 5
Drive to Pokhara via Bharat Ashram
( Altitude: 800m, Duration: 8 Hours )
Duration: 
8 Hours
Altitude: 
800m
Destination: 
Pokhara
In the morning enjoy the scenic view of Mt. Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Neelgiri and Tukuche peaks. After breakfast drive to Pokhara following the holy Kaligandaki River. On the way, visit Bharat Ashram (Galeshwor Temple). Overnight stay in a hotel in Pokhara.
Day 6
Fly Bhairahawa, visit to Lumbini
( Altitude: 150m, Duration: 6 Hours )
Duration: 
6 Hours
Altitude: 
150m
Destination: 
Lumbini
After early breakfast, fly to Bhairahawa then drive to Butawal to visit Swamy Narayan Muktinath Dham, at Naya Gaun. This is the place where Swamy Narayan stayed on his journeys to Muktinath. After lunch, drive to Lumbini, visit Maya Devi temple, the birth place of lord Buddha, the sacred garden and Peace Stupa.
Day 7
Drive to Chhapaiya
Duration: 
7 Hours
Destination: 
Chhapaiya
Today enter from Nepal to India via Sunauli border. After driving 6 Km from Lumbini to Sunauli and completing border formalities on Nepal and India sides, continue driving to Chhapaiya, the birthplace of Neelkanth Varni.
Day 8
Drive to Ayodhya
Duration: 
6 Hours
Destination: 
Ayodhya
Morning explore Chhapaiya and afternoon drive to Ayodhya. Visit Ram Janam Bhumi, Hanuman Garhi, Dasharatha Bhawan, Sarayu river etc.
Day 9
Drive to Varanasi
Duration: 
7 Hours
Destination: 
Varanasi
After breakfast, drive to Varanasi, the ancient city of Vedic culture and civilization. Overnight in a hotel. Attend evening Ganga Aarati from the boat.
Day 10
Sightseeing at Varanasi
Duration: 
4 hours
Destination: 
Varanasi
Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Vishalakshi Temple, Annapurna temple, Manikarnika Ghat, Lalita Ghat etc. There will also be sometime to stroll around.
Day 11
Fly to Delhi, visit Akshardham Temple
Duration: 
4 hours
Destination: 
Delhi
Fly to Delhi and check-in to hotel. After taking rest for some time, visit Akshardham Temple and participate in various activities performed inside the temple premises.
Day 12
Trip concludes and final departure
Duration: 
1 Hour
Trip concludes, Visit Kailash Treks will provide airport transfer.

What's Included

  • All ground transports as per itinerary including airport picks up & drops by private vehicles.
  • Flight fares from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Jomsom, Pokhara-Bhairahawa and Varanasi to Delhi.
  • Twin sharing Hotel accommodation (4-5 star hotels and resorts)
  • All guided sightseeing with applicable entry fees and applicable government permits and taxes
  • All veg meals (breakfast, Lunch and dinner) and bottled mineral water for drinking
  • Service of highly experienced and knowledgeable team leader and supporting staff
  • Travel duffel bags, rain Poncho, Sun Hat, First Aid Medical Kit and simple medicine
  • Specially assistance to disable and senior citizen

What's not Included

  • Nepal and India Visa Fees (if applicable) and international flights
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal gears and equipment, Puja offerings etc.
  • Pure personal nature expenses, e. g. drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc.
  • Tips and gratitude to guide, driver and supporting staff
  • Expenses caused by factors that are beyond our control such as: flight delays and cancellations, road blockades, vehicle mal-function etc.

Holiday Extensions

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

  • Kamakhya, Kolkata Kali, Gangasagar and Baijanath Jyotirlinga
  • Mathura, Vindraban and Agra
  • Hastinapur, Kurukshetra and Amritsar
  • Chitrakut and Prayagraj

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