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Muktinath Tour

Trip Review

3710m altitude

Muktinath temple darshan

Explore the culture and monuments in Nepal

Incredible mountains views

Temple for both Hindus and Buddhist

Trip Highlights

Muktinath is a Pilgrimage place for both Buddhist and Hindu which is located in the district of Mustang at an altitude of 3710m. The temple is small with Pagoda shaped which contain a human-sized statue of Lord Vishnu. There are 108 waterspouts cast in the shape of cow behind the temple and water from Kali Gandaki river has been diverted to flow through the mouth of these cow-shaped waterspouts. Pilgrimages mostly take bath from this holy water. Muktinath is one of the harmonies of Buddhist and Hindu religion which is 48km away from the northeast of Jomsom.

The Hindus call the sacred place Mukti Kshetra, which literally means the “place of salvation”, Whereas Buddhist call it Chumming Gyatsa which means ‘Hundred Waters’.

Hindu Vashanavites consider the Muktinath to be one of the eight most sacred shrines on earth and also one of the 108 holy places where Lord Vishnu is worshipped. Buddhist considered it a sacred place of Dakinis goddesses known as Sky Dancers and also believe that Guru Rimpoche the founder of Tibetian Buddhism meditated here on his way to TibeAfter the prayers at the temple, people pass through Mebar Lha Gomba, the small monastery of ‘miraculous fire’ which is situated near the entrance of the temple. The monasteries are famous for continuously burning natural gas fire and a statue of the Buddhist Deity Chenrezig.

 

On your way to Muktinath, you will explore with the different views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri along with the villages in Nepal. You will also get to see the culture and tradition of Nepalese rural society. The word Muktinath is derived from two Sanskrit word “MUKTI” meaning salvation and “NATH” meaning God.

ITINERARY

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Your very 1st day in Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our representatives from the airport and transfer you to the hotel in Thamel. Overnight at Thamel.
Day 2

Kathmandu sightseeing

Today you will explore the capital city of Nepal. Kathmandu is home to the top 7 UNESCO listed heritage site and they are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swyambhunath, Boudhanath and Changunarayan and Pashupatinath temple. These cultural monuments are the greatest achievements of the Malla Dynasty. You will also get to learn more about the art and architecture of these famous sites. Overnight at hotel in Thamel.
Day 3

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Early morning after breakfast, you will be leaving for Pokhara another famous city in Nepal which is famous for its natural Beauty. The 7 hours drive through classic mid hill way and mighty Trishuli River with their sandy beaches and the villages show you some of Nepal’s finer attraction. You will be exploring some of the sites of Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara
Day 4

Fly Pokhara to Jomsom and drive to Muktinath and back to Jomsom

You will be leaving for Jomsom from Pokhara earliest flight. It takes about 15 min to reach Jomsom from Pokhara. The upper part of the Kali Gandaki region can be explored through Jomsom. From Jomsom, you will drive to Muktinath which will take about 1 and a half hour from the jeep. After arriving at Ranipauwa you will hike for 15 min flat and 15 ascending and finally land in the pilgrimage place Muktinath. After performing pooja, we will again return to Jomsom as per the itinerary and overnight at Jomsom.
Day 5

Fly back from Jomsom to Pokhara/ Pokhara sightseeing

Early in the morning we will leave for Pokhara from Jomsom and visit the most famous tourist sites in Pokhara such as Bindabashini temple, Davids fall, caves and Phewa along with Begnas lake. Pokhara is a famous tourist destination. Therefore, we will explore the major places in Pokhara.
Day 6

Drive back Pokhara to Kathmandu

Today your waking up time will be much earlier than before as you will be going for a sunrise view today. 45 min drive from Pokhara at 4:20 and few more minutes walk upstairs will lead you to Sarangkot, one of the mesmerizing places which offer the spectacular view of sunrise within the peak of Himalayas. From here, you can enjoy the great view of Pokhara city. After that, we will prepare to drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel in Thamel.
Day 7

Departure from Kathmandu

Today is your final day in Kathmandu. Our representative will drop you to the International Airport and wish you for your safe and happy journey.

Cost Includes

  • Airport pickup and Transfer to hotel by private car
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Beni, Jomsom along with breakfast
  • Private jeep for Muktinath
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Trek permit
  • Road tax, Driver allowance etc
  • First aid medical box

Cost Excludes

  • International Airfares and Nepal Visa
  • Meals during the trek
  • Entrance fee for the monuments
  • All kinds of Drinks (Alcohol, hot, cold drinks)