The Devotion to God- Ridi Hrishikesha falls in between Palpa and Gulmi districts situated in the western region of Nepal it is named after the mythological girl named Ruru, a famous legendary woman devotee who was in deep penance in the devotion of Lord Vishnu. The Purana says that Lord Vishnu was so happy to see Ruru in such devotion that he stood outside her hermitage and asked her to ask him for a boon, she asked him to stay there forever. So, Lord Vishnu stayed there as Hrishikesh. There are two separate temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and RuruKanya. A four-armed stone- image is seen inside the Hrishikesh Temple. Other places worth visiting are Bhrigutungeshwor Mahadev, cave, Achammeshwor, Ram temple at Rudrabeni, etc.
Lots of people across the country flock to this place to worship. It is a holy site that is worth visiting.
In the morning, you will start your travel from Kathmandu with a private vehicle to Ridi via Tansen. After reaching Ridi, check into the hotel then rest, relax, and enjoy your time at the hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight in an available Hotel at Ridi.
Early in the morning, you can have a holy bath in the holy river of Kaligandaki and later visit the Risikeshwor Mata temple. Later you can go sightseeing around the valley and return to Lumbini.
Accommodation: Overnight in Shakya Guest House or Similar at Lumbini.
In the morning, after having breakfast you will go to visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. There are many monasteries here built by other countries in respect of Lord Buddha. Later return to your hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Shakya Guest House or Similar at Lumbini.
Early in the morning, after having breakfast, return to Kathmandu from a private vehicle. This marks the end of the Devotion to God- Ridi Hrishikesha tour.
