Kathmandu Spiritual Hiking

Name: Kathmandu Spiritual Hiking
Brand: Asian Heritage Treks and Expeditions
SKU: ab70c671-eb0d-45fd-b0d3-4c8c74a8785b

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Summary

In the early morning, between 7 AM and 8 AM, our team will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the premise of Budhanilkantha, starting point of hiking. Visit and pay homage to the sleeping Lord Vishnu from the outer periphery of the complex’s pond (non-Hindus are not permitted inside), a visual trick that makes the god appear to float above the water’s surface while your guide explains the background of this unique Hindu figure. Then start hiking to Chunikhel which takes about one and half hour. In Chunikhel, you can see the old traditional houses of Newar community. Later move forward to Kapan Monastery which is one of the most popular monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Here, a large number of foreigners arrive here to study Buddhism and meditation. Afterward, hike to Pullahari Monastery which is just one hour walk away from Kapan Monastery. It has its own unique history dating back to 1986 AD. Then start descending to Gokarneshwor Mahadev Temple. In late August or early September, people go to this temple to bathe and make offerings in honor of their fathers, living or dead, on a day called Gokarna Aunsi. On finishing the excursion, our team will come pick you up and then transfer you to your hotel.

Tour info

Duration

1 day

Why take this tour?

This package combines four of Nepal's most fascinating Buddhist and Hindu religious sites in the outskirt of Kathmandu Valley, which takes about 5 to 6 hours hiking. Travel to Budhanilkantha, the start of your hiking point, where you’ll visit the sacred site of sleeping Hindu deity Vishnu, followed by hiking to Chunikhel village, mostly inhabited by the Newar community. Hike to Kapan Monastery and Pullahari Monastery and finish the hike by visiting Gokarneshwor Mahadev Temple. All of these sites provide majestic hilltop location, offering magnificent views of Kathmandu Valley.

What’s included?

Driver and local tour guide
Transportation by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tipping
Food and drinks
Donations
What is not mentioned in inclusions.

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 24h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Asian Heritage Treks and Expeditions

About operator:

Asian Heritage Treks and Expeditions, a dynamic and professional agency with 15 years of experience, provides tailor-made tours and treks according to your wishes and needs. Our extensive network allows us to organize and arrange tours for all types of budgets and durations, not only in Nepal but also in India, Tibet, Bhutan and many more.