Shamanism Tour (28 Days)

Tour Snapshot

Altitude:  2000m                                 
Highest access of the trek : Timal Danda ( 2250m)
Mode of trekking tour : Camping or Home Stay
Attraction of the trek :  Mountain view, Beautiful Golden River, Typical Tamang, Newar, Bahun, Chetri and Magar Houses and their Culture and Landscapes

Itinerary

Day 1 :

• Arrive in Kathmandu
• Transfer to Hotel
• In Evening Fare well Dinner and Official Brief about Tour

Day 2: Sightseeing Around the Kathmandu:
We walk to Swayambhunath and climb365 stone steps, with other pilgrims, to reach the hilltop home of a great stupa, with many chortens, shrines and monasteries. This is also home for hundreds of monkeys who act as if they own this hill - and perhaps they do. (Be cautious with the monkeys; who, though cute, may snatch things from your hands. They may bite you if they feel threatened.

We later visit the Bon Monastery to view their spiritual practices and herbal medicine and drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square and   religious monuments of Kathmandu. We visit the Royal Kumari House, where the Kumari, a living goddess, resides. We walk to Thamel through Asan Bazar, the oldest bazaar of the Kathmandu valley. Afternoon, we visit the temples and cremation sites of Pashupatinath (Lord of Animals), on the Bagmati River, sacred to Lord Shiva, the destroyer of evil and sorrow. (Shiva is revered as the master of shamans.) We also visit Guheshwari, a powerful female deity temple and a shaman who manifests the Goddess Durga to do healings and divinations.

Day 3:

• Drive to Timal-Kallery by Jeep
• Over Night in Camp
• Day Free Excursion around the Village.

Day 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

• Explorer Day and Meeting with local Shamans
• Full day practice with Local Shaman with Different activities of Healing, journeying and ritual.

Day 10

• Trek to Upper Nayanthan, Timal Hill which is very famous secrete place for the Tamang and Magar’s Shamanist which is on the Top of Timal Hill. This place is very peace for the meditation and healing.
• Over night in Camp

Day 11

• Breakfast in Camp
• Drive back to KTM
• Check in Hotel

Day 12: A morning drive takes us to the shrine of Vajra Jogini in Sankhu, one of the most powerful places in the Kathmandu Valley. Vajra Jogini protects the valley from thunder, landslides and bestows fertility and abundance on all. On our return we visit Boudhanath, one of the largest stupas in the world and a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site. We lunch under the benevolent eyes of the Buddha and visit the monasteries around the stupa. If possible, we may participate in the late afternoon prayers of the monks in one of the monasteries. Later we prepare for our trip to Pokhara.

Day 13: Kathmandu- Pokhara by Car or Domestic Flight. It takes 25 minutes get in Pokhara and It takes 5/6 hrs by drive. Along the flight, It would be great chance to see Long Range of Himalaya. Mt. Mansalu, Himchuli, Bhudha Himal, Gorkha Himal, Lamjung and Annapurna. Arive in Pokhara, Check in Hotel. Free time for the sightseeing around lake side.

Day 14: Pokhara- Jomsom (2710)m By Domestic flight.  Half an hour rest for the Acclimatization and get hot coffee or Tea. Visit the Mustang ECO museum and local village. Short trek to Marph (2670) m. Check in Lodge.

Day 15: Marpha to Ghasa (2085)m: Trek to Tukche, beautiful Thakali villages andcamp at Ghasa. whole day walk along bank of the Kaligandagi river and catch the view of Mt. Daulagiri (8167)m,Tukuche peak (6920)m and Nilgiri Centre( 6940)m. Walking distance approximately 6 hrs.
Day 16: Ghasa to Tatopani (1190)m: A dramatic change in the vegetation, from day, arid, deserts, to pine and conifer forests occurs passing through and between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. Passing through Kalopani, the views of the Annapurna are magnificent. /camp at spectacular Tatopani (Hot spring) Tatopani means Hot water and is possible to bath on the spring. Walking distance approximately 5 hrs.

Day 17: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2855)m (Poon Hill- 3210)m:Cross the Kali Gandaki and climb steadily to the Magar village of Sikha for lunch. Then the trail ascends to Ghorepani (Poon Hill). Walking distance approximately 7 hrs.

Day 18: Ghorepani – Poon Hill Trek to Tadapani (2520)m: Early in the Morning, The guide will wake up and climb to Poon Poon Hill to catch the Sunrise in to Himalaya, where one may witness the sunrise for a life time memory. From Poon Hill one can view over 30 white capped peaks, the whole Annapurna range. May people talk about having a life changing experience after watching the sunrise over this away some panorama of the Himalayas. Then walk through many forests filled with flowers (in the spring). Appro.Walking distance 7 hrs.

Day 19: Tadapani to Chhomrong: Trek to Chhumrung Village and Chhumrong offers good views of upper Modi valley. The route starts the long ascends high above the west bank of Modi Khola. The Chhomrong village lies at the base of Annapurna South (7220)m and Himchuli (6,441m) . walking distance 7 hours.

Day 20: Chhomrong -Landrung: The trail continues through Rhododendron and Bamboo forests then continues steeply up and Over night in Lodge.

Day 21: Landrung- Dhampus. Over night in Lodge

Day 22: Short trek to Dhampus Phedi and Drive back to Pokhara. Transfer to Hotel. Free time for Rest.

Day 23: Day Sightseeing around the Pokhara – After Breakfast in Hotel, we drive to a Tibetan Refugee Camp to visit shamans who can give divinations and healings. They are known for Tibetan extraction healing. In the afternoon we can visit some splendid caves and visit the Peace Pagoda on the far side of the lake which is view point for Pokhara Valley.

Day 24: Pokhara – Kathmandu By Drive or Flight: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

Day 25: Day Sightseeing Bhaktapur: We will explore this medieval town and visit Bhaktapur's Durbar Square and Taumadi Chowk. We can see wood carvers, potters, spinners and weavers at work. Today you can request a blessing from the Bhaktapur Kumari, a living goddess, and then drive to Duwakot to visit an “egg shaman”. Here you can receive healings, divinations, and shamanic advice. In the afternoon we visit the Peacock Window, the symbol of Bhaktapur, the pottery square and other places of historic and religious interest.

Day 26: In the early morning we visit Budhanilakantha, where a fabulous 7th century statue of Vishnu reclines in a pond, symbolic of the cosmic ocean, supported by snakes. We observe and participate in the prayers and offerings of Brahmins and receive blessings before leaving. After this we drive to Shivapuri National Park for a small taste of Himalayan trekking.

Day 27: In the early morning we drive to Chobar Gorge where the valley water empties into the plains. We visit the temple of Jala Binayaka, which is believed to grant wishes about love and happy marriage. (We give no guarantees.) We then depart for Pharping (27 kilometers) a small settlement that has the temple to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and wisdom. Nearby, we visit the cave of Guru Rimpoche and walk up the hill to offer our prayer flags for the well being of all sentient beings - and for ourselves. We return to Patan. We visit Patan, the ‘city of beauty', and tour the incredible Durbar Square, the wonderful Patan museum, the Golden temple, and the temple of Kumbeshwar (wisdom teacher of shamans). You can stay in Patan or return to Kathmandu for a free afternoon

Day 28: Final departure from Kathmandu onward your last destination.

Package includes:

• Hotel accommodation on room twin sharing basis with (BB Plan) – Based on 3**star Hotel in Kathmandu and Tourist Standard Hotel in Pokhara with B/B.
• English speaking Tour Guide for sightseeing in Kathmandu by private Car.
• Kathmandu-Pokhara- Kathmandu by Privet Car.
• All entrance fees during the sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Shaman Trek- Timal Kallery Village with Full Board Basis in Camp.
• All the camping gear during the Timal Trek
• Accommodation in Tent or Local house during Timal trek
• Local Shamans Fee
• Jomsom- Ghorepani Tea House trek
• Three times food during Trek
• Accommodation in Lodge
• National park fee, TIMS card and Trekking Permit
• Domestic Flight ( Pokhara- Jomsom) and Domestic Airport Tax
• Tour and Trek Guide daily allowance
• Trekking crew wages and insurance during the Timal shaman trek
• Welcome dinner at typical Nepali Restaurant
• Office service charge and Government Tax

Package does not include:

• Food  in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Personal expenses, personal tips, alcoholic beverage cold drinks during trek and Mineral water.
• Nepal Entry Visa Fee
• International airport departure tax in Kathmandu.
• Emergency evacuation
• Travel Insurance
• Any extra cost offering from the unfavorable circumstance such as weather, road blocked, Flight cancellation etc.

Note: The above itineraries are subject to change due to condition beyond our control. This is a Guide line showing tentative camp night stops. Physical, technical and natural condition may change this above itineraries.