Shamanism Tour in Timal - Kallery

Tour Snapshot

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

Itinerary

Day 01:

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

Day 02: Sightseeing Around the Kathmandu: We walk to Swayambhunath and climb 365 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 03:

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

Day 04:

• Explorer Day and Meeting with local Shamans
• Full day practice with Local Shaman with Different activities of them.
• Over night in Camp

Day 05:

• Rest day in Kallery
• Half day healing and training with Shaman about traditional Shaman's healings.

Day 06:

• 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 07:

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

Day 08: 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 09 : In the morning we leave for Pokhara by Car or Flight where we check into our hotel and have lunch at a lakeside restaurant. We visit the temple of Tal Barahi (Ganesha Temple) on an island in Fewa Lake. We can boat across the lake to see the lush green forest and the panorama of Himalayan mountains.

Day 10: In the morning we take an excursion to Sarangkot. From here we can see the Himalayan ranges of Annapurna and Machhapuchre. After sunrise we drive to a Tibetan Refugee Camp to visit shamans who can give divinations and healings. They are known for Tibetan extraction healing. We return to the lakeside for dinner. In the afternoon we can visit some splendid caves and visit the Peace Pagoda on the far side of the lake.

Day 11 : Pokhara- Kathmandu by flight and Check in Hotel and In the afternoon 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 12: 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 13 : 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 14:  Free day for Shopping around the Local Market and tourist shops of Thamel.
Day 15:  Final departure from Kathmandu onward your last destination.

Package includes:

• Hotel accommodation on room twin sharing basis with (BB Plan) – Based on tourist 4****star Hotel in Kathmandu and Tourist Standard Hotel in Pokhara with deluxe Room with B/B.
• English speaking Tour Guide for sightseeing in Kathmandu by private Car. 
• All land transportations by private Car or Jeep as per the program.
• All entrance fees during the sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Shaman Trek to Timal Kallery.
• All the camping gear during the Timal Trek
• Full board basis on the Kallery trip
• Accommodation in Tent or Local house during Timal trek
• Allowance for Shamans
• Guide 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
• 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.