Nepal Temple Tour

Nepal is known as the abode of the gods. For many years a secret, unknown country, it was, in the 1950s, faced with making a leap from the 11th century to modern times. Visited first by mountaineers and trekkers, it later became the haunt of hippies.

Located between 3,000 and 10,000 ft above sea level, "This Himalayan Country" is comprised of the Mahabharat Hills and numerous fertile valley boast itself as a only Hindu Kingdom in the world. Nearly 90% of the total populations claims to be Hindu, though in Nepal there is a fine line between Hinduism and Buddhism. Many Temples and shrines that are ostensibly dedicated to Hindu deities are frequented by Buddhist also. There are lot many destinations which is equally important to Hindu and Buddhist Religion follower, we have tried to summarize few of them. Team member of Indian Religious Tours - A Unit of Ulltimate Travels would be glad to customize your Nepal Temple Tour Program: -

Changu Narayan Temple
Preached on a ridge in the eastern part of the Kathmandu valley, Changu Narayan is one of the oldest temple in Nepal, because it is a bit off the beaten track, this temple is little visited by tourist and though it is possible to get here by a paved road, it is much more interesting to walk from Bhaktapur. Request Broucher for Nepal Temple Tour

Muktinath Temple Tour :
This Sanskrit name itself has religious overtone and a sort of emotional ring to it for the devout Hindus. The name is synthesis of two words - Mukti and Nath. Mukti means Salvation or Nirvana and Nath mean god or Master. Mukti Holds grate significance for all spiritual people in the south Asian sub continent. Muktinath (the provider of salvation) has been one such holy site, where thousands of devotees flock for attaining the much sought after moksha (Freedom) from the cycle of birth and rebirth. It is an ardent wish or a dream if you may say, of every Hindu to get Mukti-Nirvana from this cycle taking births over and over again. It is belief of the Hindus that this world is "MAYA" (an illusion) and the earliest one gets out of it the better and a visit to Muktinath will help them achieve that goal. Since then it called Muktinath. Request Broucher for Nepal Temple Tour

Dakshinkali Temple
Located in a dark wooded valley 12 miles south of Kathmandu is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Kali. Every Saturday and Tuesday, hundred of Hindu visit the temple to offer animal scarifies. Request Broucher for Nepal Temple Tour

Budha Nil Kantha Temple
This beautiful 15 foot stone statue of God Vishnu is anywhere from 900 to 1400 years old and is said to have been found by a farmer plowing his fields. The statue, which rests in the middle f a small rectangular pond, depicts Lord Vishnu reclining in a bed of snake. Request Broucher for Nepal Temple Tour

Bajra Jogini Temple
A few miles farther east than Changu Narayan along the same road is the village of Sankhu. The temple is surrounded by sacred forest and is a very tranquil spot. Bajra Jogii is a Tantric goddess, though she is worshipped by Hindu and Buddhist alike. Request Broucher for Nepal Temple Tour

Manakamana Devi Darshan
Manakamana is the name of a Hindu Goddess. It is believed that the Goddess fulfills the wishes of the people. The term 'mana' means the 'heart' or 'soul' and 'kamana' means the 'wish'.The most popular temple of Manakamana is in Gorkha. The others are in various places like manakamana. It is said that a King of Gorkha was blessed by the goddess to get victory over small kingdoms and make a big Gorkha. Manakamana of gorkha is a popular place for a specific fair called Panchami. The temple was initially inaccessible and one had to ride on horseback for 2–3 days. Now it is easily accessible by Cable Car.Request Broucher for Nepal Temple Tour

Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu
Located on the banks of the Bagmati River, Pashupatinath is Nepal's Holiest Hindu temple dedicated to the God Shiva in his aspect of Pashupati, "the lord of the animals", this imposing two-story pagoda contains a giant shiva lingam that is the object of much worship. However, the temple is surrounded by a sprawling compound all of which is off limits to non-hindus. Despite this restriction, this extensive temple complex, which sprawls up and down both banks of the river, is a fascinating place to visit. Request Broucher for Nepal Temple Tour

Boudhanath, Kathmandu
Across the valley from Swayambunath, each of Kathmandu, is an even larger Stupas, the largest stupa in Nepal, though its location on a wide plain is not nearly so spectacular, legend has it that the stupa was built after an old woman asked her king for enough land to built a shrine to the Buddha. Request Broucher for Nepal Temple Tour

Syambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu
With the legends of Manjushri, Syambhunath Stupa has its own ancient religious feeling for all the Buddhist religion follower. According to Lipi, Ancient Nepalease Literature Syambhunath is called as "Self Created Lord". Whatever, The legends or the Lipi said, Syambhunath has its own religious belief and values. Request Broucher for Nepal Temple Tour