Pashupatinath & Muktinath Yatra
Pashupatinath and Kathmandu's temples, plus a Pokhara base for the flight to Muktinath (weather permitting).
Trip at a glance
- Duration6 days / 5 nights
- Starts inKathmandu
- RouteKathmandu · Pokhara
- Places2 destinations
- CountryNepal
- Ideal forPilgrimage tours
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-4IXQ7S
Best time to visit: October to November and March to April




Trip overview
Pashupatinath and Kathmandu's temples, plus a Pokhara base for the flight to Muktinath (weather permitting).
The route spends 3 nights in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
- Arrive via Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Pashupatinath Temple: Sacred Shiva temple on the Bagmati
Day 2Kathmandu: Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath
- Boudhanath Stupa: One of the largest stupas in the world
- Swayambhunath: Monkey temple overlooking the city
Day 3Kathmandu: Evening aarti at Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Evening aarti at Pashupatinath
- Kathmandu Durbar Square: Royal palace square
Day 4Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Pokhara hotel
- Phewa Lake: Boating and lakeside cafés
Day 5Pokhara: Sarangkot and Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave
- Sarangkot: Sunrise over the Annapurnas
- Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave: Waterfall and cave
Day 6Depart from Pokhara
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Pokhara International Airport (PKR) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
- Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
- Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
- Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Kathmandu: Book the Everest flight for your first morning so there is a back-up day if weather cancels it.
- Pokhara: Paraglide from Sarangkot in the morning for the clearest views.
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