Haleshi (Khotang) Tour

Trip Facts

Starts From	: Kathmandu
Ends at	: Kathmandu
Duration	: 1 Night / 2Days
Season	: All Seasons
Trip Grade	: Easy
Group Size	: Min. 2 / Max.12 + Above

Know before Booking

• If canceled 72 hours prior to departure, 100 % will be refunded.
• If canceled 48 hours prior to departure, 75 % will be refunded.
• If canceled 24 hours prior to departure, 50 % will be refunded.
• If canceled in less than 24 hours prior to departure, there will be no refund.

About Haleshi (Khotang) Tour

Haleshi (Khotang) Tour Package

Khotang Haleshi tour, one of the popular pilgrimage tours of Nepal, offers you an insightful visit to Haleshi Mahadev temple. Situated in Khotang district, Haleshi temple is known as the Pashupatinath of eastern Nepal. The temple is worshipped by Hindus, Buddhists and Kiratis. Kiratis believe that Kirat religion was originated at this place, whereas Buddhist revere the temple as a religious place where Guru Rimpoche, Padmasambhava meditated and attained salvation. Followers of Buddhism come to worship with the expectation of obtaining 10 additional years of life as well as regeneration. According to Hindus, it is believed that, about 6000 years ago the cave of Haleshi was used by Lord Shiva to defend himself and to hide from the demon Bhasmasur.

Highlights of Haleshi (Khotang) Tour

• Shrine of Haleshi Mahadev
• Panoramic view of mountains
• Haleshi cave and five “Dwar”
• Other temples near Haleshi Mahadev
• Buddhist monastery

Itinerary

• Day 1:

  Drive from Kathmandu to Halesi. Overnight at Halesi Bazar

• Day 2:

  Drive to Haleshi Mahadev. Haleshi Mahadev Darshan, tour around the shrine and drive back to Kathmandu