Nepal is one of the best places to go if you are looking to go on a pilgrimage holiday. From the holy Himalayan mountain range to some of the most historically religious places, the country has it all for the pilgrims. Additionally, a lot of the pilgrimage sites in Nepal are also listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. Pilgrims from all around the world have found themselves blessed and have felt a remarkable divinity after they completed their pilgrimage holiday in Nepal.
With Eco Holidays Nepal, you can now go on a pilgrimage holiday in Nepal to Kathmandu, Manakamana, Muktinath, and Pokhara. These places include some of the most worshipped gods and goddesses in Hindu and Buddhist culture. While Nepal has been declared a secular state by the government, the dominance of Hindu culture is quite major.
Make sure to read till the end of this article to learn more about pilgrimage holidays to Nepal with Eco Holidays Nepal!
Overview of Pilgrimage Holidays to Nepal with Eco Holidays Nepal
In Eco Holidays Nepal, we have been specializing in providing our clients with the best experience during their tours. For pilgrimage holidays in Nepal, we will be taking our valued clients to some of the major places considered pilgrim havens, like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Manakamana, and Muktinath.
Kathmandu
In Kathmandu, there are plenty of places you will be visiting. In the Kathmandu Durbar Square area, you will be visiting the beautiful architectural marvels, which are also great places for pilgrims. These places include Basantapur’s Bhairav statue, Pashupatinath temple, Swoyambhonath temple, and Bouddhanath stupa. These places have, since the earliest time, been blessing pilgrims who come to visit Nepal from foreign countries. A lot of these pilgrimage sites do not cost you any sum of money, which in itself shows the value of religion in the country.
When in Kathmandu, you will definitely appreciate the presence of the living goddess Kumari, a child goddess who is considered to be the reincarnation of goddess Taleju (manifestation of goddess Durga). The beauty of Swoyambhunath, or the monkey temple of Kathmandu, is another place where you can find devotees lining up. The place becomes all the more special as numerous monkeys have made the place their habitat. As for the Pashupatinath temple, the temple was built several years ago and has great significance for Hindu devotees, with Lord Shiva being the main god worshipped here. The temple is also a crematorium, which is situated on the banks of the Bagmati River. Bouddhanath stupa is another holy pilgrimage, which is the biggest stupa in Nepal, where several Buddhist and Hindu devotees come to pay their respects and prayers throughout the year.
Manakamana Temple
Manakamana temple, located in the Gorkha district, is one of the holiest temples in Nepal. There are lots of animal sacrifices in the temple throughout the year. Goddess Manakamana has been said to be the one who fulfills the wishes of her devotees, whoever worships her with their heart. You can see the views of mountains like Manaslu and Ganesh Himal from atop this temple. Moreover, you will be getting to the temple from a cable car, which will take you 2.8 km.
Pokhara
Pokhara has some of the best pilgrimage sites in Nepal. During your visit to the city, you will be going to Mahendra Barahi Temple, Phewa Lake, Davi’s Fall, Gupteswor Cave, and World Peace Pagoda. These places are famous among both Hindu and Buddhist devotees from all around the world.
Muktinath temple
Muktinath temple in the Mustang district of Nepal has been visited by many Hindu pilgrims from all around the world. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple holds a very strong significance among the devotees of the religion. A temple with an idol of Lord Vishnu, 108 water spouts, and a natural flame that never goes out are some of the best aspects of Muktinath. With magnificent mountain views, one can pray to god and get the most divine experience. Furthermore, the water sprouts are famous for having erased the sins of people. Several devotees can be seen bathing in the sprouts.
With Eco Holidays Nepal, you will be getting perfect accommodation with the best of divine experience. We very much value our client’s convenience, choices, and comfort, and we never compromise on anything regarding these aspects. Partner up with us and get both a sacred and enjoyable time of your life.
