KTM-POK-JANAKPUR-MUKTINATH

Kathmandu, Pokhara, Janakpur, and Muktinath is a popular tour package of Nepal Scenic and Culture Tour which concludes with an overwhelming moment around the high hills of Pokhara with great views of the Annapurna Himalaya, and then returning to Kathmandu after a fantastic holiday around the best part of Nepal with excellent services of Adventure Great Himalaya. It is a lovely and pleasurable vacation to see the most beautiful and scenic locations in Nepal. Nepal is a beautiful nation that contains many holy sites especially of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. The Hindu temples of Pashupatinath, Manakamana, and Muktinath are well-known and significant sites. The capital of Nepal is known as the city of temples, so it is significant for all Hindu religious people around the world.

Kathmandu consists of seven World Heritages Sites listed by UNESCO includes the Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu), Patan and Bhaktapur, the Buddhist stupas of Swoyambhu stupa and Bouddha stupa and the Hindu temples of Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan.

Janakpur, the birthplace of Goddess Sita, also known as Janaki, is Lord Ram's consort. The main Janaki temple is completely constructed in a bright white unique style of classical and neo-classical design architectures with rich mithila style architectures.

Janakpur Dham is a significant and holy Hindu pilgrimage site. Every year, thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and other countries visit the Ram Janaki temple to worship Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. The main ceremonies are held in Janapur during Ram Nawami, Bibaha Panchami, Dhahain, and Tihar. Aside from the main Janaki temple, the most visited pilgrimage sites include Ram Mandir, Laxman Mandur, Bibaha Mandap, Ganga Sagar Lake, and Dhanusa Sagar nearby temple. Another pilgrimage site in Janakpur is Dhanusa Dham, which is about 25 kilometers away from the main Janaki Temple. Janakpur is 225 kilometers south of Kathmandu and 20 kilometers from the Indian border.

Muktinath is also a popular pilgrimage site for both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. This is a Vishnu temple in Mustang Valley, Nepal, at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass. At 3800 meters above sea level, it is the world's highest temple. The name "Mukti" means receiving the place which is free from the cycle of birth and death, which is the home of Lord Vishnu, who is the preserver of the whole universe.

Another well-known Hindu pilgrimage site is Manakamana Temple, where visitors must embark on an exciting journey by cable car. The temple is located in the area of Gorkha, which is highly revered by Hindu pilgrims. The syllables "MAN" and "Kamana," which together denote the soul (heart) and the satisfaction of demands or wants, respectively, make up the term "manakamana." Ancient myth states that a trip to the temple will eventually bring about their desired dreams. The mighty Hindu goddess Bhagawati is worshipped here.

·        Pashupatinath Temple:

Pashupatinath temple is most revered Hindu temple in Nepal which is situated on the banks of holy river Bagmati. This temple lies 5km to the east of city center. Prachanda Deva, a Licchavi ruler and a devoted follower of Shiva, is thought to have constructed the temple. It is designed in the Pagoda style with gilt roofing and richly carved silver doors dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Millions of Hindus visit the temple each year to pray and worship Pashupatinath as it is stunning and revered location worth seeing. If you ever travel to Kathmandu, Nepal, make sure you experience this breathtaking ritual. 

·        Boudhanath Stupa

Boudhanath stupa is one of the most important pilgrimage site of Nepal listed as the largest stupas in the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Around the 14th century, the Boudhanath Stupa is believed to have been created just after the death of Gautam Buddha. The structure of the building consists of a giant dome, on the top which sits a Buddhist pyramid tower. All of this sits on top of huge steps shaped like mandalas themselves. The stupa rapidly became an focal point to worship and offer. 

·        Swayambhunath Stupa

The Swayambhu Purana claims that the valley was completely covered by a huge lake from which a lotus sprouted. The name Swayambhu, which means "Self-Created," began to be used for the valley. The name derives from a perpetual, self-existent flame (svyabhu), over which a later-erected spa was constructed.  This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and has numerous shrines and monasteries on its premises. With the inclusion of Hindu temples and deities on this Buddhist site, the stupa has served as a symbol of faith and unity for millennia. The temple is located just 5 km away from Kathmandu.

·        Kathmandu Durbar Square

The UNESCO World Heritage Site KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE is one of three squares in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. Durbar Square (durbar translates to "palace" or "a prince's court") is an important location for Buddhist and Hindu rituals, holy ceremonies, royal events, and kingly coronations. Kathmandu Durbar Square, surrounded by fountains, ancient statues, small ponds, and a series of courtyards such as Mohan Chok and Sundari Chok, is a meditative, religious site for spiritual seekers.

·        Tal Barahi Temple

The Tal Barahi Structure is a two-story pagoda temple on a small island in Pokhara's Phewa Lake that is also known as Lake Temple or Varahi Temple. Goddess Varahi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga, is worshipped here by both Hindu and Buddhist worshippers. King Kulmandhan Shah allegedly erected the temple in response to his dream. With wood, bricks, and stone as its main building materials, the main temple has a large enough premises to hold a sizable number of devotees. It is constructed in the traditional pagoda style.

·        Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave

One of the longest caverns in Nepal, measuring more than 2,000 meters, is the Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, also known as Bhalu Dulo in the local language. A thunderous sound of water can be heard inside the cave, which is located across from Davi's fall. The cave was supposedly discovered in the 16th century, according to local legend. There weren't any of the contemporary decorations we see now back then. It wasn't until 1991 AD that the cave's main entrance was built.

·        Bindhyabasini Temple

From the east and northeast, stone steps lead up to the Bindhyabasini temple, which is perched on a little hill in Pokhara. One of the most important and tallest Shaktipiths in western Nepal is Bindhyabasini. Between the main ancient market and Bagar, it is located in a little hillock at a height of 3,000 feet. A Saligram-shaped image of Goddess Durga can be found inside the temple. Hinduism uses a saligram, which is a sacred stone, as a form of worship.

·        Manakmana

The wish-fulfilling goddess Manakamana Temple, who is only known to her follower LakhanThapa, is said to have been the queen of Gorkha King Ram Shah (A.D. 1614–1636), according to legend. Manakamana An incredibly well-liked trend among both locals and visitors in Nepal is the CABLE-CAR. Visitors are transported to the temple of Goddess Manakamma, who is reputed to have the ability to grant wishes, via cable car after a 10-minute ride. About 125 kilometers west of Kathmandu is the Manakamana Temple. At Cheres, 104 kilometers from Kathmandu on the road to Pokhara, a cable car journey begins.

·        Janakpur

Janakpur, known as the cultural center for Hindus in Nepal's Terai plains, It has held a special significance for Indian travelers for centuries. Similarly, Janakpur is of particular interest to Thai visitors because the Late King Bhumibol expressed a special affinity for Janakpur as a Mithila cultural center. Every year, the Royal Household of Thailand receives mangoes from the Janakpur orchards. These fruits, which are plentiful during the peak summer months of May to mid-June, are prized for their sweet taste and distinct flavor.  Janakpur is about 390 kilometers and a 10-hour drive from Kathmandu.

·        Muktinath

Temple is a Hindu and Buddhist sacred site located in Muktinath Valley at an elevation of 3,710 meters at the foot of the Thorong La pass in Mustang district, Nepal. Mukti Kshetra, which literally means "place of salvation," is the Hindu name for the sacred site. The temple is primarily of Sri Vaishnava origin and is worshiped by Buddhists. This temple is regarded as the 105th of the 108 available Divya Desam. Prior to the arrival of Buddhism, this location was known as Thiru Saligramam. This houses the Saligrama sila, which is thought to be the naturally occurring form of Sriman Narayana (The Hindu God head). It also happens to be one of the 51 Sakthi peetams. The central shrine of Sri Muktinath is the most important among them.