Shivaratri Festival Tour

Maha Shivaratri festival

Maha Shivaratri festival tour is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in reverence of the god Shiva. It is the day Shiva was married to the goddess Parvati.

The Maha Shivaratri festival tour, also popularly known as ‘Shivaratri’ (spelt as Sivaratri, Shivaratri, Sivarathri, and Shivarathri) or ‘Great Night of Shiva’, marks the convergence of Shiva and Shakti.

Shivaratri Festival Tour is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Hindu calendar month Maagha as per Amavasya-ant month calculation. As per Poornima-ant month calculation, the day is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Hindu calendar month Phalguna which falls in February or March as per the Gregorian calendar.

Of the twelve Shivaratris in the year, the Maha Shivarathri is the most holy.


Outline Itinerary

March 02nd 2019/ Day 01 Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu.
March 03rd 2019 / Day 02 Full day guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square. (B)
March 04th 2019 / Day 03 Shivaratri Festival day in Pashupatinath and late evening finish
March 05th 2019 / Day 04 Onward departure to your destination by our private vehicle
March 02nd 2019/ Day 01 Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu. Welcome with bunch of flower assistance at the Airport and meet with our staff (One of our company staff will be waiting you at the Airport with display your name "......" which is print on our company white board and pick up by our private vehicle and than 20 minutes drive to the Hotel. After few minutes rest in hotel, Visit in our office and have hot/cold drinks (Tea/Coffee) waiting to serve and have joined together, One of our staff will brief you regarding the trip. O/N at hotel.
March 03rd 2019 / Day 02 Full day guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square. (B)
March 04th 2019 / Day 03 Shivaratri Festival day in Pashupatinath and late evening finish. And overnight in Hotel and rest of the time for shopping. Join us for the farewell dinner at Nepali typical restaurant in the evening at 07:00 PM with culture program. (B, D)
March 05th 2019 / Day 04 Onward departure to your destination by our private vehicle. 3 hrs before you have to be airport (B)
Abbrebiations: B, L, D means : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Price Includes

- Airport Pick up and drop off by our private vehicle
- Kathmandu hotel room on bed and Breakfast (B) basis
- Fluent English speaking license holder sightseeing tour guide
- Sightseeing tour guide fee
- Sightseeing entrance fee
- All land transfer as per above itinerary by our private vehicle
- Skyline Company T-shirt
- Farewell dinner at Nepali typical restaurant with culture program
- Wage, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staff.

Price Excludes

- Nepal tourist visa fee US$ 30, with multiple entries for 15 days, you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu. (it will be ready within few minutes) You will require each 2 passport size photos.
- Kathmandu hotel Lunch and Dinner (L, D)
- Personal Spending money and all kind of drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks) bar bill, Int'l Telephone bill, hot shower, batteries charge, laundry etc. Tips for guide and driver. (Tipping is expected).
- Travel Insurance and medical evacuation in case of emergency  

Quick Facts

  • Best Season: March/ April
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Trekking Days: 2 days
  • Grade: Easy
  • Rating: Normal
  • Maximum Altitude: 1310 m
  • Commences At: Kathmandu
  • Ends At: Kathmandu
  • Code: SFT27

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