Pashupathi Nath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located in Kathmandu the capital of Nepal. The temple is in Pagoda shaped and houses the Linga of Shivji. The Shivji has five faces representing the various aspects of Shivji. The direction represents the avatars of Shivji north, south, east west and Zenith. They are Sadyojata, Vamadeva, Tatpurusha, Aghora and Ishana. Unlike other lingam the pouring and offering of Ganga Jal and Milk is only possible during the ritual by main priest during Rudra Abhisheka.
The abhisheka timing is from 9 to 11 Am and abhisheka is done based on direction of the mukh is viewed. The temple is located on the banks of Bhagmati River.
What to Expect
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal Kingdom and one can find immense potential to explore the country side. There are places like Pokhra and Chitwan which can be added for longer duration. For pilgrimage tourist there are places like Changunarayan Temple in Patan City, Janakpur Dham in Janakpur, Halesi Mahadev Temple, Manakamana Temple and Muktinath Temple. There are many Buddhist Pilgrimage center as well like Lumbini the birth place of Lord buddha, Ramagrama Stupa, Swaymbhunath, Bodhnath, Namo Buddha etc.
Nepal as we know is known for Mount Everest you can take Everest Darshan by flight or challenging trekking to Mount Everest. There are number of other tourist attraction which can be explored like Wilderness, Pilgrimage sites, Cultural and Heritage Sites, camping, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Bird Watching, Ballooning, Paragliding, Ultralight Airport etc.
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport where the vehicle will be waiting at the arrivals and the office personnel / driver will be there with a pla card ready. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. Kathmandu is the center of Nepal’s history, art, culture and economy. It has a multiethnic population within a Hindu and Buddhist Majority.
Drive to the hotel. Check – in and have the rest of the evening for leisure.
One can go for local shopping / casinos / local Nepali folk dance / etc.
Accommodation: Kailash Kuti Inn/Similar
You will be taken to Pashupatinath Temple first. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is listed as one of the World Heritage Sites. The main temple is built in the Nepalese Pagoda style architecture. It has four main doors all covered with silver sheets. There is a main idol in the center of the four gates and only four priests are allowed to touch the idol. Cremation at Pashupatinath is of spiritual experience where individual physical essence is released from its physical form, allowing it to be reborn.
You will then continue to Bouddhanath Stupa. Standing more than 120 feet tall Boudhanath is also amongst the tallest Stupa in Asia. Boudhanath is the heart of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. On each side of the rectangular top of this stupa, there is a pair of eyes. These eyes reflect the awareness of Lord Buddha upon all of the people.
After completing the sightseeing, drive back to the hotel.
Accommodation: Kailash Kuti Inn/Similar
(Duration of the sightseeing will be about 3 hours approx.)
After breakfast, you will leave for sightseeing.
A UNESCO world heritage site, Patan City, known as Lalitpur and the ‘The Beautiful City’, was once home to kings who resided in luxurious palaces in Durbar Square. The Ashoka Stupa, with enigmatic painted eyes, is the most inspiring of the four stupas in Patan and the Mahabuddha, the Temple of the Thousand Buddhas, teems with terracotta Buddhist representations.
The Swayambhunath Stupa is one of the crowning glories of Kathmandu Valley architecture. The entire structure of the stupa is deeply symbolic: the white dome represents the earth, while the 13-tiered, tower-like structure at the top symbolises the 13 stages to nirvana.
After completing the sightseeing, drive back to the hotel.
Accommodation: Kailash Kuti Inn/Similar
After breakfast, check out from the hotel in Kathmandu. Drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is at an altitude of 2175 m and it takes approx. 1.5 hours to reach Nagarkot from Kathmandu. It is an uphill drive. It is a village in central Nepal, at the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. It’s known for its views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest to the northeast, which are especially striking at sunrise and sunset. The surrounding scrubland is laced with trails and home to many butterflies.
Accommodation: Himalayan Villa/Similar
After breakfast, check out from the hotel in Nagarkot. Drive straight to the international airport to board a flight for onward journey. Depending on your flight departure time, you will be driven to the international airport. The reporting time at the airport will be 3 hours prior to the departure time. Return home with beautiful memories.
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