Kathmandu: Pharping, Dakshinkali and Chobar Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG212844-333321
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
From Kathmandu, embark on a full-day tour of the surrounding areas including the town famous for both Hindu and Buddhist faith, Pharping. Visit the Asura cave, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple, Dakshinkali temple, Taudha Lake, and the Chobar Gorge.
Start the day with pickup from your accommodation in Kathmandu before traveling 19km south to the town of Pharping. Pharping is known as the sacred site of Yangleshö, famous for both Hinduism and Buddhism where Guru Padmasambhava attained the level of a Mahamudra Vidyadhara. There are two major practice caves in Pharping blessed by Guru Padmasambhava, the Asura cave and the Yangleshö cave. Wander around the caves and explore the Vajrayogini temple located here.
After the caves, head to Dakshinkali temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali. The name itself composed of “Dakshin” meaning south and “kali” meaning black female. Devotees sacrifice chickens, goats, sheep and many more as an offering to the goddess.
On the way back to Kathmandu from Pharphing, visit the breathtaking Taudha Lake and Chobar Gorge. Measuring at least 1250 meters, Chobhar caves are the second largest in Nepal. According to Swayambhu Purana and legends of the region, Kathmandu Valley was once a lake and it is believed that the Buddhist deity Manjushree drained away the waters to establish a habitable land.
Highlights
- Visit Asura cave, where Guru Padmasambhava received enlightenment
- Admire the Vajrayogini temple, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple and the self-arising Ganesh
- Pay homage to Goddess Dakshinkali, famous as a blood thirsty incarnation of goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva
- Explore Taudha Lake, Chobar Gorge, and its caves
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that the bloody river and temple of Goddess Dakshinkali may be distressing to some visitors
• Pickup is provided from hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup is provided from hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside of the ring road, you must pay an additional charge. Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 5 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
