What does the 11-day Hindu Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour cover?

The tour covers Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu Durbar Square), Manakamana Temple by cable car, Pokhara (Barha Temple, Bindyabashini, Gupteshwor Mahadev), flight to Jomsom, Muktinath Temple at 3,749m with 108 holy waterspouts and sacred flame, Kagbeni, and Lumbini (birthplace of Buddha, Mayadevi Temple, Tilaurakot).

Hindu Buddhist Pilgrimage Nepal Tour

Q: Why is Muktinath sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists?

Muktinath sits at 3,749m in Mustang and is one of the rare sites genuinely sacred to both faiths. For Hindus it is the abode of Lord Vishnu (Muktinath means Lord of Salvation), with a pagoda temple, 108 waterspouts (cow-headed), and sacred flame believed ignited by Brahma. For Buddhists it is known as Chumig Gyatsa (hundred waters), an important Dakini pilgrimage site and one of 24 Tantric places.

Q: How do you get to Muktinath?

This tour flies from Pokhara to Jomsom (25-minute scenic flight over the Himalayas), then treks approximately 2 hours to Kagbeni, and continues to Muktinath the following day. The flight is subject to weather conditions and should be booked with buffer days.

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Hindu Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Nepal: 11 Days, Muktinath, Lumbini and Kathmandu

Nepal has a higher concentration of pilgrimage sites per square kilometre than almost any other country. This 11-day tour covers the main circuit: Kathmandu Valley heritage temples including Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha; Manakamana Temple by cable car in Gorkha; Pokhara's main temples including Gupteshwor Mahadev cave; Muktinath at 3,749m in Mustang, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists, where 108 cow-headed waterspouts pour sacred water and an eternal flame burns on water; and Lumbini, the UNESCO-listed birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, where the Mayadevi Temple marks the exact spot.

Muktinath is the physical and spiritual centrepiece. The combination of the Vishnu pagoda, the 108 waterspouts, the sacred flame (water, fire, and earth combined in one spot), and the altitude makes it unlike any other pilgrimage site in Nepal. Getting there requires a scenic 25-minute flight from Pokhara to Jomsom followed by a day's journey through the Kali Gandaki valley, the world's deepest gorge. Lumbini closes the circuit on the return, a complete contrast: flat Terai plains, the Mayadevi Temple, the Ashoka Pillar from 249 BCE, and the international monastery zone where Buddhist nations from across the world have built their national temples. For a standalone Muktinath trip, see our Muktinath Kaligandaki Tour. For Kathmandu-only pilgrimage, see our Kathmandu Pilgrimage Tour.

Hindu Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Nepal at a Glance

Duration: 11 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu) | Tour Type: Pilgrimage tour — Hindu and Buddhist combined | Best Season: October-November, March-May | Key Sites: Pashupatinath, Manakamana, Muktinath (3,749m), Lumbini

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Hindu Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Itinerary: Day by Day

Day 01: Arrival in Nepal [1350m].

Day 02: Visit to Pilgrimage sites; Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Budhanilkhanta.

Day 03: Transfer to Pokhara, On the way Visit to Manakamana Temple by Cable car.

Day 04: Visit to Barha Temple, Bindyabashini Temple with Gupteshwor Mahadev Darshan.

Day 05: Fly to Bhairahawa and drive to Lumbini.

Day 06: Lumbini Sightseeing tour.

Day 07: Fly back to Kathmandu - visit Boudhanath.

Day 08: Sightseeing of Pharping Monastery.

Day 09: Drive to Dhulikhel and hike to Namobuddha [1750m].

Day 10: Monastery sightseeing tour - hike to Panauti village.

Day 11: Departure from Nepal.

Hindu Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Cost

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All accommodation throughout the trip.
All hotels are with breakfast.
Transfers to and from international airport.
All transport whilst in Nepal between stated destinations.
Sightseeing tours with english speaking guide.
Entry fees to temples and tourist sites in Kathmandu.
All taxes and our service charge.

Cost Exclude(s)

Nepal Visa fee (You can apply online or in Kathmandu airport on your arrival).
Your International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
Beverages and alcholoholic drinks.
All personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills etc).
All other additional charges for additional services.
Tips for guide and driver(Tipping is expected ).

Trip Start Dates:

This tour start dates are flexiable. We can organize this trip on the dates requested by you.

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Hindu Buddhist Pilgrimage Nepal Tour is a well designed program. But again if you like to give any changes on it, it is possible. If you wish to discuss any aspect of this tour or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions - Hindu Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Nepal

What does the 11-day tour cover?
Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu Durbar Square), Manakamana Temple by cable car, Pokhara temples (Barha, Bindyabashini, Gupteshwor Mahadev), Jomsom flight, Muktinath (3,749m), Kagbeni, and Lumbini (Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Tilaurakot).

Why is Muktinath sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists?
For Hindus: abode of Lord Vishnu with 108 sacred waterspouts and eternal flame. For Buddhists: known as Chumig Gyatsa (hundred waters), one of 24 Tantric pilgrimage places, important Dakini site. Both faiths actively worship here.

How do you get to Muktinath?
25-minute scenic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, then trek to Kagbeni, then Muktinath the following day. Jomsom flights are weather-dependent — build buffer days into the itinerary.

Can this tour be shortened?
Yes. The Muktinath section can be done as a standalone trip. See our Muktinath Kaligandaki Tour.