Lumbini-Sworgadwari Darshan (6D/5N)

Located over a hilly Mid-Western region in Pyuthan district of Rapti Zone Sworgadwari is renowned meaning Heaven’s Door. Many Hindus, travel this place with a belief that this can be the door to Heaven and one ought to try and get to the Heaven to be blessed by God once his/her death. The place itself contains a ton to supply to tourists from journeying, wonderful views of snowcapped mountains, lush-green paddy fields, dense cone-bearing and bush forests, and therefore the rural lifetime of the Western Asian country. The place is maintained by Sworgadwari Ashram Guthi that carries out daily rituals and operated the day to day activities of the Ashram.

Pious and serene place believed to be holy place where Panch Pandavas performed meditation could be accessed on Jeep drive from Kathmandu passing lush green paddy fields, dense forest of coniferous and rhododendron forest. Numerous people flock to this pristine site where eternal light flame that was lit many years ago never went off.

A place of curiosity, spirituality and purity alike, Lumbini Sworgadwari Pyuthan Tour is an astounding example of glorious Hindu religion and culture amidst of pristine nature. The chanting of holy prayers and sacred mantras and the fragrance of ancient architecture amidst of the tranquil, pure and serene setting along the perfect backdrop of mountainous landscapes are the major attractions of Lumbini Sworgadwari Pyuthan Tour. This novel itinerary is the perfect journey that encompasses majorly respected, worshiped and sacred Hindu and Buddhist shrines throughout the country.

Lumbini Sworgadwari Tour starts with the scenic drive from Kathmandu to Lumbini. After sightseeing the array of UNESCO protected sites at Lumbini and Manimukunda Park at Butwol, we make a lunch drive to Palpa.

Palpa

At 1,350m, Palpa protects the cultural and religious significant of the country which remained intact from outer world till-date. You will be visiting Amar Narayan Mandir, Tansen Darbar, Sitalpati, Bhagwati Mandir, Mahadev Mandir, Bhimsen Mandir, Ganesh Mandir and Baggi Dhoka at Palpa during Lumbini Sworgadwari Tour.

RaniMahal

Established at 1892 AD/1949 BS, Ranimahal is a spectacular heritage site built by Commander-in-chef and Governor Khadka Shamsher in memory of his beloved wife Tej Kumari. This architectural masterpiece includes huge main building complex surrounded by stone walls, decorated garden and small shrine stacked on a massive rock bed nearby the bank of Kali Gandaki River.

For its enthralling beauty and spectacular location, Rani Mahal is considered as the “Taj Mahal” of Nepal. Over many year, Rani Mahal is captivating internal as well international tourist and has been the core of Palpa district.

Ridi

Lumbini Sworgadwari Tour winds to Ridi, a picturesque village at Gulmi district. Ridi is nestled at the bank of Kali Gandaki River where small Ridi River joins and change its direction from north-east to west-east. In Sanskrit, Ridi means Ruru Kshetra. The area protects multitudes of ancient graceful temples, Rishikesh and Mukundeshwar are popular one. Moreover, Kanya Gufa at Ridi has been the adobe of Sadhus or holy men over many years.

Resunga Gulmi

Holistic place of Ridi, Ruru and Resunga is co-related pilgrimage site at Gulmi. Amazingly located at 2347m, Resunga is 3-4 hours trek from Tamghas, headquarter of the district. The black topped road for small 4-wheelers almost connects the top of the beautiful Resunga Hill.

In winter, Ruru hosts saints, yogis and hrishis and Resunga offers a place for Yoga, meditation and arduous practice in summer. Mythological value defines, Hirshya-shringa, a horned sage medicated here and the hill Resunga is named after him. Spiritually popular Yagyashala (fire place), ancient temples, ponds and beautiful hill tower are the major assets of the place. In clear weather, it serves 1800 degree view of snow-capped mountain and the flat land Terai.

Further, Lumbini Sworgadwari Pythan Tour heads to Shandikharka (Arghakanchi), headquarter of the district. En route, travelers will pay homage to graceful Supa Deurali Temple and visit surrounding landscapes.

For more spiritual experience, we head towards Sworgadwari exploring en route- Narsing Stan Hangsapur Bamruk. Sworgadwari is a beautiful hilltop temple complex and Hindu spiritual sites that portrays the special role of cows in Hinduism. We conclude our 6 days spiritual and recreational tour in Nepal by making a long drive back to Kathmandu.

Lumbini

One of four holistic sites in Buddhists religion, Lumbini is nestled at the foothill of Himalaya in the lowland Terai. The enthralling beauty and ultimate tranquility of Lumbini not only lures pilgrims but also to anyone seeking peace and serenity. Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Holy Pond and many other ancient monasteries are religious assets and holds impeccable architectural values. The Lake Shakya Puskarini is the place where Mayadevi is believed to have bathed before delivering Lord Buddha to the world.

Lumbini, birth place of Lord Buddha is protected by UNESCO cultural heritage site and carries immense archeological and spiritual significance for Buddhist and Hindu communities.

Sworgadwari

One among the sacred pilgrim sites of western Nepal, located at an altitude of 1,740m in the lap of majestic mountains, Sworgadwari boasts some of unrivalled credentials in the religious arena. This scenic milieu at Puythan district offers an unruffled ambiance along the subtropical forests, colorful rhododendron and vibrant settlements.

Sworgadwari is well-known for the Vedic Yagyan set up by Swami Shree Hansananda Giri Sworgadwari Mahaprabhu. It is believed that Lord Indra had also performed a Yagyan at this place in Satya Yug.

According to Hindu Mythology, Panch Pandava had performed holy rituals in the area of Swargadwai, on their way to heaven. So this place is named as Sworgadwari, “The Door to Heaven”. Local believes that the Sworgadwari Guru Maharaj was the re-incarnation of God.

Maha Prabhu Swami Hansananda Giri, in 1860, showed miraculous character at his childhood when he was just 6 days old by fasting for his mother’s diet of meat. In 1886, he started blessing devotees, infertile couple and make fortune telling. Later, at 1894, he moved to Sworgadwari and establish the Yagya Sala and Shiva Temple for holy pray.

“Akhanda Maha Yagya” at Sworgadwari lasts for 113 years and Lord Birhaspati from Heaven came to this holy land and complete the Maha Yagya. It is widely believed that performing Sworgadwari Tour fulfills all the wishes of the pilgrims and opens “Door to Heaven”.