Kathmandu – Pokhara – Muktinath – Janakpur Tour 2012

Kathmandu has often been by some as a flawless jewel in a unique setting. No other place in the world has the concentration of culture, art and tradition that exists in the Kathmandu valley (1300m.). Kathmandu is the crossroads for the many ethnic groups of Nepal and for visitors from all over the world every year. Nestled in the central hills of Nepal, Kathmandu is at once medieval and modern. The Kathmandu valley sprawls at the junction of two sacred rivers, Bagmati and Bishnumati. Just cross the Bagmati River to the south is Patan, on ancient city of temples, while Bhadgoon with its thousands of homes and temples shrines lies six miles to the east. More then two hundred years ago these three cities housed the Royal places of three different kingdoms that divided the valley palaces surviving today.


They say there are more temples than houses in Kathmandu valley in past. Great temples with heavily carved exteriors, massive white-domed Buddhist stupas and hundreds of smaller Buddhist chaityas small temples with low, ornate archways-and tiny temples containing once lone idol all are an integral pieces of the unique mosaic that is Kathmandu city. To really discover the Kathmandu valley you need to begin exploring from well beyond the city limits, and travel in from the outside of Nepal in order to touch its roots. Fortunately there are many very beautiful walks within the Kathmandu valley that combine cultural experience and natural heritage. Kathmandu city is the capital city of Kingdom of Nepal. In Kathmandu you can visit Machendra Nath Temple, Pasupati Nath temple Akash Bhairabv temple, Katmandu Darbar Square, Kumari Temple, Kasthmandap, Ashok Vinayak, Jaishi Dewal, Tundikhel, Martyr's memorial. Bhadrakali temple, Singha Darbar, Narayanhiti Darbar, Kaiser Library, Budhanilkantha . Balaju Water Garden, Sowaymbhunath temple, The National Museum, Natural History Museum, Guheswary Temple, Chabhil, Chandra vinayak and Buddhanth temple.

Pokhara city

Pokhara valley at an elevation of 900 meter from sea level & 200 Kilometers west of Kathmandu valley, is the second largest valley in Nepal. A scenic mountain side drives approximate 5 hours by privet Land transfer and about 7 hours from local pubic buses or a 35 minutes gratifying flight will get you to Pokhara city. Very famous for lakes Fewa, Rupa and views of the magnificent high Himalayan Peaks, Pokhara valley or city visit for those who would really like to break away as they go boating in the calm and serene waters of the Phewa Lake, or Paragliding, mountain flight or take day trekking/hiking nearby hill Sarankot or other beautiful hills and if time permits short treks into the village of Himalaya in Nepal.

Muktinath Darshan

The very famous Muktinath temple is lies in the district of Mustang, Kandaki zone of Nepal and is situated 47 km north east of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3800m.of above sea level. The temple is situated on a high mountain snow line range and is visited during good weather. During the festival of Janai Purnima, Bijaya Dashami Hindu devotees gather here to pay homage to lord Muktinath. The visitors get lodging facilities at Dharmasala and Lodges, hotels in Rani Pouwa. Another famous temple of Jwaladevi, the goddess of flame, is situated about hundred meters south of Muktinath temple.

Janakpur
Janakpur is more commonly Janakpurdham, is a city in Nepal which is situated in Tarai and 300m. from sea level. Janakpurdham is the administrative headquarters of the Dhanusa District of the Janakpur Zone and has a population of approximately 85,000. The city is located about 400 km south-east of Kathmandu valley, 20 km from the Indian border at 26° 42' 44" N, 085° 55' 18" E Janakpurdham has a major tourists industry due to its significance in the Hindu religion.