Pharping, Dakshinkali & Taudaha Lake Day Tour with Lunch

from $722

Duration

6 hours 30 minutes

Type

Guided, Private

Difficulty

Easy

Pharping,19 km south of Kathmandu in Nepal, is known as the sacred site of Yangleshö, famous for both Hinduism and Buddhism where Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche, known as lotus born God who spread Tibetan Buddhism in Tibeat) attained the level of Mahamudra vidyadhara. Other important religious sites are Vajrayogini temple, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple and self-arising Ganesh near Asura Cave. Further south lays Dakshinkali temple, the temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Devotees sacrifice chickens, goats, sheep and many more as an offering to the goddess. Dakshinkali is famous as a blood thirsty incarnation of goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva. It is believed that Buddhist deity Manjushree cut out the hill at Chobhar and drained away the waters to establish a habitable land making a underground Palace at Taudaha Lake for all creatures including serpents to live there. It is the perfect place to have a peaceful time.

Inclusions

Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
Entrance fees
Expert Tour Guide
Lunch
Food & drinks

Exclusions

Tips (For Guide and Driver)
Extra monuments fees
Drinks
Personal Expenses

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Kathmandu: Pharping, Dakshinkali and Chobhar Tour with Lunch

Here’s a suggested itinerary for your day trip:

10:00 AM - Depart from Kathmandu

• Start your day early and head towards Pharping which is about 19 km south of Kathmandu.

11:00 AM - Arrive at Pharping and visit Asura Cave

• Spend about an hour exploring the Asura Cave.

11:30 AM - Visit Shesnarayan Temple

• It’s a short walk from Asura Cave. Spend about 30 minutes here.

12:00 PM - Visit Gorakhnath Temple

• This temple is also nearby. Spend about an hour here.

12:15 PM - Head to Dakshinkali Temple

• It’s about a 30-minute drive from Pharping. Spend about 1.5 hours exploring the temple and surroundings.

1:00 PM - Lunch

• Have lunch at one of the local restaurants.

1:30 PM - Drive to Taudaha Lake

• It’s about a 30-minute drive from Dakshinkali Temple. Spend about an hour enjoying the serene environment.

2:00 PM - Visit Chobar Gorge

• It’s a short drive from Taudaha Lake. Spend about an hour exploring the area.

3:00 PM - Return to Kathmandu

• You should be back in Kathmandu by around 4:00 PM.

Please note that these are estimated times and may vary depending on traffic and personal pace. Enjoy your trip!

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.

Know Before You Go

Public transportation nearby
Infants must sit on your lap

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Please note that the bloody river and temple of Goddess Dakshinkali may be distressing to some visitors
We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
Customers Hotel within Kathmandu city