6 Day Pilgrimage and Adventure driving Tour

Arrival meet-and-greet at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu by an Om Holidays Tour & Trek representative.

Private vehicle transfer to your hotel accommodation to check in, unpack, and recover from your journey.

Short rest followed by an evening meeting with your tour coordinator and mountain driver for introductions and a comprehensive briefing on travel logistics, mountain road conditions, high-altitude precautions, and temple etiquette.

Free evening to relax or take a gentle stroll through the lively streets, cafes, and handicraft markets of Thamel.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Wholesome breakfast followed by a guided cultural sightseeing pilgrimage across the valley's premier spiritual monuments:

• Pashupatinath Temple: Visit Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine along the holy Bagmati River; observe traditional Vedic rituals, holy sadhus, and centuries-old temple courtyards from permitted vantage points.

• Boudhanath Stupa: Walk the sacred circumambulation (kora) alongside Tibetan monks and devotees around one of the world’s largest spherical stupas, surrounded by prayer wheels and colorful prayer flags.

• Patan Durbar Square: Explore the ancient Malla royal city of Lalitpur, famous for exquisite Newari stone and wood craftsmanship, the 17th-century Krishna Mandir, and historical palace courtyards.

• Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple): Ascend the historic hilltop stone stairway for 360-degree panoramic views over Kathmandu Valley beneath the all-seeing eyes of the Buddha.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon for packing and final preparation for the overland journey.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Early morning departure from Kathmandu by private vehicle, following the winding Prithvi Highway along the Trishuli River valley.

Arrive at Kurintar and board the Manakamana Cable Car for a 10-minute aerial ride gliding over forested hills, terraced farms, and river confluences.

Visit the sacred Manakamana Temple (1,302 m), dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati (an incarnation of Parvati), revered for granting the wishes of devotees.

Offer prayers, receive temple blessings, and take in panoramic views of the Ganesh Himal and Manaslu peaks.

Descend by cable car back to Kurintar and continue the scenic drive along the Marsyangdi and Seti river valleys to Pokhara.

Check into your hotel in Pokhara and spend the evening enjoying a peaceful lakeside walk along Phewa Lake with views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).

Driving Distance: Approximately 200 km | Driving Time: 7–9 hours (including cable car excursion).

Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara.

Morning breakfast before embarking on an overland journey into the rain-shadow of the Himalayas.

Drive past Nayapul and Kusma to Beni, where the highway transitions into the rugged mountain road following the Kali Gandaki River.

Pass the natural hot springs of Tatopani and drive beneath the cascading waters of Rupse Chhahara.

Ascend past the cliffside village of Ghasa, marking the transition into the Tibetan-influenced Buddhist culture of Mustang.

Watch the lush subtropical landscape give way to windswept pine canyons and sculpted rocky bluffs as you enter Lower Mustang.

Arrive in Jomsom (2,720 m), the commercial hub of Mustang set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri.

Check into your hotel, rehydrate, dine on warm local meals, and rest.

Driving Distance: Approximately 160–180 km | Driving Time: 8–10 hours.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Jomsom.

Early morning drive from Jomsom across the wide riverbed of the Kali Gandaki toward Kagbeni and the Ranipauwa plateau.

Ascend to the sacred sanctuary of Muktinath Temple (3,760 m – 3,800 m), revered by Hindus as Mukti Kshetra (the Place of Salvation) and by Buddhists as Chumig Gyatsa (Hundred Waters).

Walk or take an optional pony ride to the main temple complex to participate in sacred rituals:

• Take a holy cleansing bath beneath the 108 carved stone water spouts (Muktidhara).

• Pay homage at the sanctum of Lord Vishnu (Saligram).

• Visit the adjacent Jwala Mai Temple, where a sacred natural flame burns continuously over flowing spring water.

Take in sweeping views across the barren Mustang plateau and the snow-covered massif of Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167 m).

Drive down the valley to the medieval Thakali village of Marpha (2,670 m).

Stroll through Marpha’s stone-paved alleys, whitewashed mud-brick buildings, and apple orchards; visit the local Buddhist monastery and sample authentic local apple cider or dried apples.

Return to Jomsom for dinner and a restful evening.

Driving Distance: Approximately 50 km round-trip | Driving Time: 3–5 hours.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Jomsom.

Early morning departure from Jomsom following the descending trails of the Kali Gandaki canyon.

Retrace your overland route past Marpha, Ghasa, Rupse Chhahara, and Tatopani back to Beni.

Rejoin the paved highway winding back into Pokhara for a brief lunch and refreshment break.

Continue eastward along the Prithvi Highway back toward the Kathmandu Valley, enjoying sunset views over the mid-hill river basins and terraced fields.

Arrive in Kathmandu in the evening and transfer directly to your hotel or onward international departure terminal.

Driving Distance: Approximately 350–380 km | Driving Time: 12–15 hours (subject to road conditions and highway traffic).

Conclude your 6-Day Manakamana, Pokhara, Jomsom & Muktinath Pilgrimage with Om Holidays Tour & Trek.