Pilgrim Treks In Nepal

Trekking in Nepal is as old as the Gods themselves. Travel on beautiful routes that are centuries old by you or with porters, horses or yaks. Cross rivers, gorges and the snow line to energies your body and mind. Cleanse your soul in holy lakes. Contemplate life with 8000 meter peaks towering over you.

Breathe fresh air and drink from glaciers as Buddhist Sherpas share legends, epics and parables of the land you walk on. Rejunvenate your body walking up the majestic mountains and fell "top of the world" as you conquer your fatigue and discover your inner strengths. Climb into your tents at night and dream of photographing the yeti well maybe a baby yeti See you at base camp!

Some well-known pilgrimages sites are:

Barah Chhetra: is one of the four great Hindu pilgrimages. This is the spot where Barah, the boar incarnation of Lord Bishnu, protector of the universe, fought with the demon Hiranakshya and killed him. Apart from the main shrine dedicated to Barah, there are many other temples that bear the image of Bishnu’s boar incarnation. Barah Chhetra is located at the confluence of the mighty Saptakoshi and Koka rivers, a few kilometers from the industrial town of Biratnagar in east Nepal. A religious fair takes place here in November.

Halesi Mahadev Janakpur: Dhanushadham is a historical and religious site dating back to the time of the great Hindu epic Ramayana. Located 18 km to the northeast of Janakpur in south central Nepal, it was here that Lord Ram broke asunder Shiva’s divine bow - a condition for obtaining the hand of Sita in marriage. According to the epic, one of the three pieces fell in present-day Dhanushadham. During the Makar Sankranti festival, hundreds of thousands of devotees from different parts of Nepal and India throng the Dhanusha temple at Dhanushadham to worship the fossilized bow fragment. In addition to the Dhanusha temple, there are two other temples dedicated to Ram and Ganesh in the vicinity.

Pathibhara Manakamana: The temple of Manakamana lies atop a 1,302-m hill. The deity is one of the manifestations of the Hindu Goddess Bhagawati who is believed to have the power to fulfill wishes. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in Nepal. Manakamana is situated 125 km to the west of Kathmandu. It is a steep three-hour hike to the hilltop from Abu Khaireni on the Kathmandu-Gorkha highway. Or you can take the cable car at Cheres, 104 km from Kathmandu on the highway to Pokhara. Package tours are available, and you can be back the same day. There are hotels at Manakamana if you want to stay the night.

Gorkha: is the birthplace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the Great, and the founder of modern Nepal; hence it is the ancestral home of Shah Kings of Nepal. Situated on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, there is a beautiful palace known as Gorkha Durbar. The palace is said to have been built by King Ram Shah. King Prithvi Narayan Shah began his campaign to unify the kingdom from this palace of Gorkha. There are two attractive temples of Gorakhnath and Kali inside the palace precinct. Gorkha Durbar is certainly one of the most outstanding examples of Nepalese architecture. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple of Gorakhnath, where from the town derives its name. The world famous Gurkha soldiers hail from this place. Gorkha can be reached in about four hours from Kathmandu and in about two hours from Pokhara.

Lumbini: is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace, compassion, and non-violence. It is situated in Kapilvastu District of Lumbini Zone the western Terai of Nepal, 250 km southwest of Kathmandu. The broken Ashokan pillar, remnants of an old monastery, images of Buddha’s mother Maya Devi, etc are still preserved in Lumbini. It is accessible by air from Kathmandu to Bhairahwa from where one can reach Lumbini in about 3 hours by bus or car from Tansen via Bhairahwa. From Kathmandu it takes about eight hours by bus or car.

Muktinath: is one of the important places of pilgrimages for the Hindus. The famous temple of Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang. The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather. Muktinath is situated about 18 kilometers northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3,749m. There are three ways to get Muktinath from Kathmandu. The first way is to take a direct flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Muktinath by chartered helicopter; The second is to fly / drive Kathmandu – Pokhara and Pokhara - Jomsom then hike for a couple of hours via Kagbeni. The next is to trek all the way from Pokhara. Actually Pokhara is the starting point for trek to Jomsom and it takes about 13 to 15 days.

Gosainkunda: One of the most famous religious places of pilgrimage of Nepal is Gosainkunda. This is a noted religious lake situated at an altitude of about 4360 m to the northwest of Helambu beyond a pass at 4602 meters. The best approach to Gosainkunda is to trek through Dhunche, 132 km northeast of Kathmandu. On the east and west of Kunda, there are other 9 famous lakes such as Saraswati Kunda, Bhairav Kunda, Sourya Kunda, Ganesh Kunda, etc. We are trying to promote this special site, by bringing pilgrims by Chartered Helicopter.

Tilicho (Bhusunda Tal Ram): At nearly 5000m above sea level, Lake Tilcho, situated high up in the scenic Manang Valley is the collected glacial melt of the entire northern slopes of Annapurna and Throng Peak. Tilicho is not a prohibited area but by virtue of its remoteness and altitude, few tourists take off the popular Annapurna circuit to hike up to the lake which lies within the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Those that do make the trip, roughly a day and a half walk from Manang Village, are treated to a spectacular view of the icy ramparts of Annapurna and Tilciho peak, carved by glaciers which plunge down to the lake itself. The shores of this idyllic, crystal-clear lake, dotted with wild flowers in spring, are ideal for camping. Trekkers, coming in from Manang village, usually spend a night at Khangsar, a small village on the way, before they make their way along the rugged and picturesque route to the base of the lake where there are a couple of lodges. Access to Tilicho is also possible from Jomsom, in Mustang. The route from Jomsom, consists of a rugged two-day trek, through misty meadows, rugged terrain, and finally the Mesogondala Pass.

Tansen: Amar Narayan Temple Built in 1807 AD by Amar Singh Thapa, the temple of Amar Narayan is considered an important landmark of Tansen. It is built in typical Nepali Pagoda style for its historical and architectural significance. The intricate works of wood carvings in the temple are simply marvelous. The temple is surrounded by one meter wide stone wall-locally known as the ‘Great wall of Palpa’. Inside the temple-complex there are the temple of Lord mahadev, ponds, parks, rest houses and a natural water spring. Every morning and evening devotees gather in the compound and chant ‘Bhajans’ ( holy recitals) in chorus.

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