Nepal is the land of God and Goddess. It has several ancient pilgrimage sites for many religions. Kathmandu valley is with hundreds of historical monuments including Pashupatinath Temple, Swoyambhunath Stupa, Bauddhanath Stupa, and hundreds of other famous Hindu and Buddhist deities. Wish to fulfill goddess Manakamana temple on the way to Pokhara and Muktinath Temple, God of Salvation in the base of Annapurna Himalayan ranges is a famous destination for Hindu pilgrimage. similarly, Dakchhinkali temple, Halesi Mahadev in Khotang, Baraha Chhetri, Gosaikunda in Langtang National Park, Tansen, Tengboche Monastery in Everest region, Sworgadwari, Pathivara, Gajendra Moksha, Balmiki Ashram, Triveni Dham are the others famous pilgrimage destinations in Nepal.
Birthplace of Buddha -Lumbini, birthplace of Janaki Janakpurdham is a most visited and important pilgrimage destination in Nepal. There are many other pilgrimage sites that are still in the priority of devotees. Kathmandu valley and its periphery have several meditated caves related to Buddhism. The Matrika cave Halesi and Namobuddha are the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal. Damodar Kunda lies in the Upper Mustang region at an altitude of 4,890 is a remote pilgrimage site in Nepal. Helicopter chartered or long days camping trekking are only options to reach there.
Nepal is also the gateway to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, the residence of Lord Shiva. Pilgrimages from various parts of the world visit Kailash Mansarovar every year via the route of Nepal. They make a holy visit to Pashupatinath before leaving for Kailash. Most of the Indian pilgrimage keen to visit Pashupatinath, Muktinath, and Kailash Mansarovar in their one plan. Nepal Highland Treks is also one of the trip organizers of Kailash Mansarovar.
Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal can describe Hindu Pilgrimage Tour and Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour. This kind of tour can be combining with some other natural exploration activities like Trekking in Nepal, Rafting, Jungle Safari, etc.
