Muktinath-Pashupatinath Darshan Yatra is probably the best
pilgrim tour that attracts tourists and devotees from India and abroad to pay a
spiritual visit. This religious tour includes visits to various temples and
shrines. Along with this, the pilgrims and travelers are also provided with the
opportunity to visit the valley with seven heritage sites that is further
identified as the Cultural World Heritage Site. A visit to Pashupatinath, Manakamana
and Muktinath temples is included in the Yatra package.
Muktinath Pashupatinath Darshan Yatra is also considered of huge significance according to the Hindu
religion. Attractions like Ashokan Pillar, Eternal Peace Flame, Pillar Edict of
Aśoka, Bodhi tree and pond, Burmese Lokamani in Lumbini and Lumbini Garden, are
visited, making the Yatra a wholesome experience for the devotees and
travelers.
Here is a brief description of the destinations and
attractions covered under the Muktinath Pashupatinath Darshan Yatra:
Gorakhpur:
The trip details begin with visit to the Gorakhnath Temple
in Gorakhpur. This temple sprawls over an area of 52 acres. The Garbh Griha is
the attracting feature of the temple. Here, sage Gorakhnath is pictured in deep
meditation posture as an incarnation of Lord Shiva. At the meditation site, the
holy Charan Paduka is also placed. Mansarovar is also a holy pond located in
the east of the Gorakhnath Temple. The managing authorities of the temple have
converted it into a boating site.
There is a huge crowd of devotees visiting
the temple every day. On Tuesday and Saturday, the number of devotees gets
increased to a great extent. Khichari Mela is also one of the attracting
features that gather devotees from all round the globe. This festival usually
falls in the January month.
Pokhara:
As the devotees and travelers move ahead to reach Pokhara,
on the way, they could enjoy sightseeing tour at Sunouli. Thereafter, Lumbini,
Lord Buddha’s Birth Place, is also covered on the way, excursion to this World
Heritage Site includes a visit to attractions like Ashokan Pillar, Eternal
Peace Flame, Chinese Maitreya Temple, Bodhi Tree and Pond, Lumbini Garden, and
Burmese Lokamani Cula Pagoda. On arrival at Pokhara, a visit to The Lake City
could deliver the most tranquil experience.
Pokhara is very popular for
attractions like Peace Temple, International Mountain Museum, Barahi temple,
Poon Hill, Phewa Tal- Nepal’s 2nd Largest Lake, Begnas Lake, etc. Adventure
lovers could also take pleasure in sunrise Paragliding.
Jomson:
Jomson is one of the destinations covered in this India
pilgrim tour. From here, devotees and travelers have to get on the jeep to
drive to Muktinath. This is one of the most sacred destinations and devoted to
Lord Vishnu. The location, Muktinath valley, also offers a panoramic view to
the visitors.
The devotees offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and enjoy the
spirituality infused in the aura. Jomson
is actually a connecting destination to reach Muktinath.
Kathmandu:
Kathmandu is one of the sought-after destinations for Indian
and foreign travelers. The popular Manakamana Temple and Pashupatinath Temple have
also attracted devotees from all across the globe to attain salvation.
The
Pashupatinath Temple is identified as a World heritage site by UNESCO. The location,
on the River Bagmati Banks, has also made this temple look more beautiful and pleasing.
Apart from this, attractions like Swayambhunath Stupa, Bouddhanath Stupa and
Guhewari Temple are also worth visiting.
Contributed by:- Neelam Talreja
0 comments:
Post a Comment