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.