Devghat Tour lies in Tanahu District, Gandaki Zone of central Nepal. The town is located at the junction of the Seti Gandaki and Krishna Gandaki rivers and is one of the holiest places in Hindu mythology as well as a holy place for Hindu gods. Lying 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) from the city of Narayangarh and 150 kilometers (93 mi) southwest of the capital Kathmandu, the area boasts many natural features due to its geography and climate including tropical forests, wild animals, and birds.
Devghat is home to various temples and caves of Hindu gods, goddesses, and saints including Goddess Sita’s cave, Bashistha Cave, Radha Krishna Temple, Galeshwor Temple, Sita Ram Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Shankaracharya Temple, Bageshori Temple, Laxmi Narayan Divya Dham, MaulaKalika Temple, and Bishwa Shanti Dharmashala among others. Mahesh Sanyas, Hari Hara, SharanaGati, Galeshwor, RadhaSarbeshworBhajan, and Yogi NarahariNath are ashrams where various religious activities are performed all year round. In MakarSankranti, huge melas (gatherings) are observed each year making it one of the largest religious fairs in Nepal. The date when this festival started remains unknown. Hindu pilgrims bathe at the junction of the Krishna Gandaki river well known for its rare ‘SaligramSheela (holy stone), which Hindu devotees worship as Lord Vishnu.
Highlights of the Devghat Tour:
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Note: You have the option to join one of our fixed-date departures or to have a private tour tailored to dates that suit you. Upgrading the accommodation facilities is possible at your request.
3* Hotels
- Chitwan: Rain Forest Resort
Easy
Daily breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Devghat, Holy Stone
1,400m/4,593ft
This option provides you with a private single room during your entire stay instead of sharing with other travelers.
Enjoy this scenic 50-minute flight that takes you from Kathmandu, close to Mount Everest.
3 hour Nepali food cooking workshop with a local family. Including food, instructions and soft-drinks.
6-hour handicraft tour through Kathmandu valley including transport and english-speaking tour guide.
In the morning, we begin our journey to Devghat. We drive to Devghat from Kathmandu which takes about 6 hours. After 3 3-hour drive, you will stop at the Trishuli Rafting start point. If you wish, you can enjoy your first adventure, Rafting. Trishuli River is one of the famous raftable rivers in Nepal. You will have lunch after finishing the rafting. Now you will be ready to head towards Devghat.
Accommodation: Overnight in an available Hotel at Devghat.