Shivaratri in Nepal Package

Shivaratri in Nepal Package

Arrival at

Kathmandu

Dept. From

Kathmandu

Difficulty

Low

Group Size

2-12

Destination

Nepal

Max. Alt.

1400 M

Shivaratri in Nepal Package

The rich cultural festival is amongst the key highlights of Nepal, for which travelers from all around the globe keep the country on their travel bucket list. Among bountiful festivals, Shivaratri is considered one of the biggest and most popular festivals in the country. Celebrated in the late winter of February/March, the festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the god of destruction and transformation. Millions of devotees visit Pashupatinath to celebrate the auspicious occasion with great fervor.Nepal Big Mountain presents Shivaratri Package for you to experience the true essence of the rich culture in Nepal. The Shivaratri package is a perfect opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the local traditions and culture in Nepal. The tour takes you on a spiritual journey to some of the most revered sacred sites of the country including Pashupatinath Temple. The trip fascinates you with ancient Hindu rituals and the history of the country.  In addition to visiting sacred sites in Kathmandu, the tour also takes you on a journey to the scenic city of Pokhara. The naturally fascinating city also offers to experience the dynamic and vibrant culture of Nepal. So, pack your bags, and let’s immerse in a mystical adventure.  

Why Choose NBM for Shivaratri Package?

Shivaratri festival deeply represents the rich cultural heritage in Nepal. NBM’s Shivaratri package offers you an opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating culture, customs, and traditions of Nepal, which provides a unique spiritual experience. Additionally, NBM representatives are experienced locals who are experts in the unique culture of Nepal inside and out. With NBM, you can ensure to have an authentic and unforgettable experience. Contact us today for the Shivaratri Package.

Highlights

  • Experiencing the festive energy by immersing yourself to celebrate Maha Shavaratri at Pashupatinath Temple.
  • Sightseeing in cultural landmarks in Kathmandu including Swayambhunath, Bouthanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
  • Exploring the scenic beauty of Pokhara visiting Phewa Lake, Gupteshwor Cave, Davis Falls, and Shanti Stupa. 
  • Enjoying the breathtaking view of sunrise over the Himalayas from Sarangkot, Pokhara.

Short Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 

Day 2: Night Exploration at Pashupatinath Temple (Maha Shivaratri)

Day 3: Travel to Pokhara 

Day 4: Pokhara Sightseeing

Day 5: Travel Back to Kathmandu

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

You will arrive in Nepal one day ahead of the auspicious Shivaratri festival. After arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport, an NBM representative will meet you and greet you. We will transfer you to a hotel in Kathmandu, where you can take some time for rest and refreshments. Our representative will brief you on our tour ahead.  

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2

Night Exploration at Pashupatinath Temple (Maha Shivaratri)

Enjoying early morning breakfast, you can visit Thamel, which is a popular tourist hub in Kathmandu. Here, you will explore the lively streets with colorful flags, tea shops, antics, and paintings. The place is great to buy some souvenirs or gifts.  

From Thamel, you will embark on a short sightseeing tour of some popular destinations in Kathmandu. Firstly, you can visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is also popular as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square. The site historically served as a palace to Malla Kings and Shah Kings and includes a complex of palaces, courtyards, and temples that fascinates you with its rich art and architecture.   

Next, you can visit Swayambhunath temple. The ancient Buddhist temple is also popular as the Monkey Temple. Here, you will witness amazing Buddhist stupas covered in prayer flags and surrounded by monasteries and shrines. The site offers glimpses of spirituality and culture in the country. 

Continuing the sightseeing tour, next, you will visit Boudhanath Stupa, which is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the country. This largest stupa in Nepal is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbolizes peace and tranquility. You will witness Buddhist monks ritually walking in the site, which provides a glimpse of the culture and tradition in the country.  

In the evening, we will embark on the journey to Pashupatinath temple, which has also been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once you arrive at the site, you will witness large crowds of devotees making their way to the temple. The environment is filled with the sounds of prayers and chants, which keeps you alert offering a unique experience. Plus, the astonishing architectural structures including ancient temples, shrines, and wooden windows captivate you. You will also witness an epic Aarti ceremony, performed by priests on the bank of the Bagmati River. It offers deep insights into Hinduism.   

Spend the night celebrating Shivaratri in Pashupatinath or return to a hotel in Kathmandu and stay overnight.

Day 3

Travel to Pokhara

Waking up early in the morning, you will relish breakfast in your hotel. Shortly, you will check out and drive toward Pokhara. You will arrive in Pokhara after a 6 to 7 hours drive from Kathmandu. Upon arriving in Pokhara, you will check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing in the hotel. You can also walk around the lakeside area in the afternoon for refreshments. 

Stay overnight at a hotel in Pokhara. 

Day 4

Pokhara Sightseeing

You will start the day with the breathtaking sunrise view from Sarangkot. For this, you will visit the site in the early morning. Upon reaching the site, you will witness the panoramic view of snow-capped mountains, including the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. After enjoying the sunrise view, you will return to the hotel and relish breakfast.

Next, you will visit Phewa Lake, where you will enjoy boating on freshwater lakes. The boating goes through the magnificent view of Himalayan shadows in crystal clear water. Then you will take a short break for lunch before you will move ahead to visit Davis Falls. At the site, the high-flowing water plunges through gorges over rocks, presenting a magnificent show. 

From Davis Falls, you will continue sightseeing at some other amazing sites in Pokhara such as Bindabasini Temple, Gupteshwor Cave, and Shanti Stupa.

After exploring Pokhara throughout the day, you will return to your hotel in Pokhara and stay overnight.

Day 5

Travel Back to Kathmandu

After Breakfast, you will pack up and return to Kathmandu on a 6 to 7 hours scenic drive. You will check into a hotel in Kathmandu and take some time to freshen up and relax. In the afternoon, you can wander around Thamel and enjoy a lively street market. Consider buying some souvenirs as a memory back home. 

In the evening, we will host a farewell dinner in an authentic Nepali restaurant. While relishing a delicious dinner, you will also enjoy a cultural dance show presented in the venue. 

Stay overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu. 

Included

  • Airport Pickup and transportation to the hotel.
  • Transportation from hotel to Airport for departure.
  • Accommodation in 3-star rated properties in Pokhara and Kathmandu. (You can upgrade to 4-star or 5-star with an additional price)
  • Grounded transportation for sightseeing in Pokhara and Kathmandu.
  • Entrance fees on sightseeing sites.
  • Government taxes.
  • English or Chinese-speaking guides.
  • Farewell dinner on the last day of your tour.
  • One bottle of water per individual during the city tour.

Not Included

  • Expenses on bar, beverage, and dessert.
  • Personal expenses
  • Extra accommodations prior to and after the tour.
  • Any other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.

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Viet Anh
Viet Anh
2023-01-03
The tour gave me such an amazing experience, especially about the cultural, historical and religious values of Nepalis. 2 colleagues and me went on 1 tour of NBM Travel, in 4 nights and 5 days in Nepal (Limbini, Nagarkot, and Kathmandu). Mr Sujit, the Manager was very supportive in arranging a customized tour for us, meeting all our requirements. He is very responsive and professional, with quite good connections to help us (our domestic flight was delayed, he managed to get us on board of an earlier flight)Mr Subash, the Tour Guide, was also responsible and hospitable. He always tried to make us enjoy the trip. He is also expertised in his job, knowing a lot of information about the tourist attractions. He was very ready to help when we want to buy local fruits, and very collaborative when we want to change the schedule.The tour gave me such an amazing experience, especially about the cultural, historical and religious values of Nepalis. In our tour, we also planned to see the Himalayan Ranges from our Hotel in Nagarkot and from Chandragiri Hills, but the weather was so cloudy during our stay. It may be a good reason for our come back to Nepal next time and enjoy the hospitality of NBM Team.
Ciara M
Ciara M
2022-05-13
Fantastic We had such a fantastic experience in Nepal with this tour company. We were overwhelmed by how welcoming and warm Sudarshan and his team were from the moment we arrived. We felt so comparable and taken care of in the beautiful Nivas Botique home in Kathmandu. The rooms are beautiful and very comfortable. We enjoyed delicious, complimentary authentic Nepalese meals and had such a fanatic stay here. We travelled to Pokhara for 2 nights in very comfortable private transportation. We had a fantastic 2 days of activities including paragliding and white water rafting, all organised for us. We couldn’t have asked for a better trip and I couldn’t recommend using this travel company more. We will definitely be back in the future!
Rory N
Rory N
2022-05-08
Amazing Trip! We spent 4 fantastic days in Kathmandu and Pokhara with NBM travel. Our trip included paragliding, sight seeing and an Everest flight. Management went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, safe and ensure that we had the best time. Would highly recommend this travel company!
JIAOTU
JIAOTU
2021-08-29
绝美风景,期待下次再见 不同于之前在国内看到的雪山,喜马拉雅山系的雪山绵延不绝,又高又长,能见度好的时候能看到一片的雪山,感觉自己第一次离雪山那么近,超震撼的感觉。看到了鱼尾峰的鱼尾巴,好美!雨林里山中的空气超级好,刚好走的那段路像原始丛林一般,很美空气很新鲜,竟然有点爱上这种雨中漫步的感觉~选的旅行社的老板人真的很好!安排的十分妥当,爱上这种异国他乡的快乐啦哈哈!不过这是我们第一次相遇,但绝对不是最后一次相聚!
YU J
YU J
2021-08-28
很棒的旅游体验-Kathmandu 一直有想去尼泊尔旅行的想法,前些日子终于下决心仔细研究了,人生地不熟的,问了朋友的朋友有没有旅行社推荐,就推荐了这家,英文名NBM中文名大山旅游,老板中文名也叫大山,感觉对中国文化很有研究,让我们这种出国游的感觉很安心。老板很靠谱,给安排了懂中文的向导,沟通很顺利,人也很亲切。不得不说尼泊尔景色真不错,适合放松身心,有机会的话还会再来,也会多推荐大山旅游的。
Tina B.
Tina B.
2019-12-14
Great if you have limited time to visit the city I was in Nepal in November and after a trek of 10 days I only had 1 and a half day to visit Kathmandu. I found out many places to visit in Kathmandu are far from each other (5 to 10 km) and walking between places is not an option (heavy traffic). So I decided to book a private tour (I was a solo traveller) and had a great experience. My guide Raj took me to all the important places , UNESCO sites, and explained everything about the place we were visiting. I would recommend this tour to anyone who has limited time to explore the city. -1 point as the guides will take you to shop/restaurant they have an agreement with, I didn't mind the shop as they don't force you to buy anything, but I would have wanted to choose the restaurant by myself
Hari r
Hari r
2019-07-25
Cable Car Trip near Kathmandu Me and my friends travelled Kathmandu this July and we went for a short distance trip to Chandragiri Hill. Cable Car took us to Chandragiri hill, which is best to escape from hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. The view of Kathmandu was beautiful as rain cleared up the sky. The guide we were provided was professional and he told us incredible stories of the hill. Overall it was fantastic trip.
Bindu B
Bindu B
2019-07-25
Trekking, Local, culture views and sites 5 days in Nepal trek was awesome. We went to Sundarijal, then to Chisapani walking a lot of stairs and then to Nagarkot. We could see beautiful peaks from Dhaulagiri to Everest. People at Sundarijal seem very friendly. All in all, our trek was very nice and we enjoyed it very much.
Stephanie H
Stephanie H
2019-07-18
Amazing Trip! Thank you to the folks at NBM Travel for an awesome trip to Nepal! Shristi was incredibly helpful with coordinating everything and answering all of my silly logistical questions from the moment I booked the trip. My tour guide Mani provided so much support on the tour, from sharing his knowledge about Nepali culture and history, to helping me find souvenirs at a good price, to rearranging our itinerary when we had weather delays. I chose this tour specifically to learn about the many cultures and lifestyles of Nepal and was not disappointed. Each location was so different from the last - Kathmandu is the chaotic capital, Chitwan is a gorgeous jungle where you’ll see animals that you’d never expect to see up close in real life (still can’t believe how close I was to crocodiles and a rhino!), and Pokhara feels like a cute beach resort. We were unable to go to Lumbini due to weather, so we spent an extra day in Pokhara and an extra day in Kathmandu, which worked out fine for relaxing and shopping. Even the bus rides between cities were interesting because you could see examples of life in the countryside and some really cool landscapes. There was a decent balance of sightseeing and free time, and I really liked each of the hotels we stayed at. If you are interested in learning about Nepal beyond trekking, this is a great introduction. They have such an interesting diversity and unique history, I wish more people knew about it!If you go in July, like I did, you’ll likely catch some rain (monsoon season), so make sure you pack accordingly! Rain boots, rain coat, and quick dry pants worked well on rainy days and the boat tour/jungle trek in Chitwan, plus a few pairs of comfortable pants and a pair of sandals for sunny days. Don’t let the name “monsoon” scare you off from coming if this is the only time of year you can go. You’ll still see, do, and eat a lot! (Make sure you have dal bhat and momo while you are here...they are the best!)
Swostika M
Swostika M
2019-07-08
Exciting trip in cable car Had a experience of such a steep cable car. The trip was exciting and the mountain view was worth the travel.

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