Muktinath Tour

Trip Overview

The famous temple of Lord Muktinath situated at base of Khatang Kang(Thorang Peak) in Baraha Gaun (lit. Twelve village) in the district of Mustang in the north central part of Nepal,and it is about 110 Km from Pokhara and 20 kms northeast of Jomsom. The temple and the religious shrine of Muktinath is about 90m in elevation above Ranipauwa and an altitude of about 3800 meters from the sea level. It is a gate way to Mustang from Manang in famous Annapurana circuit Trek route. Named after highly referred Muktinath shrine the valley is one of religious place in Nepal for both Hindus and Buddhist. The Buddhist nuns take care of cultural heritage inside Muktinath temple. Photography and filming of deities inside Temple and Monasteries is strictly prohibited.

The holy shrine, which is said to have risen on its own, is one of eight such shrines (the others include Srirangam, Sri Mushnam, Tirupati, Naimisaranyam, Thottadri, Pushkaram and Badrinath). It is also one of 108 Vaishnava shrines.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport pick up from airport, transfer to Hotel. After short preparation visit to Bouddhanath, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, continue to visit to Pashupathinath is Shiva who is Top of the Hindu God, one of the holiest oldest temples of the world revered and worshiped both by Hindus and Buddhists.

Day 02:Kathmandu
After Breakfast, you will proceed to Kathmandu Sightseeing places to visit. Bouddhanath the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Budhanikantha is a place of pilgrimage for all Hindus, is sleeping Vishnu, colossal statue of lord Vishnu reclining on a bed of snakes on Water pond. So is called Jal Narayan also. Swayambhunath, famous world heritage site with magnificent views of the Kathmandu valley and tribute to Buddhism, Kathmandu Durbar Square (Center of City).

Day 03:Kathmandu – Pokhara
AM Breakfast, Drive / fly to Pokhara, Arrival in Pokhara transfer to Hotel, Evening leisure, overnight.

Day 04:Pokhara – Jomsom – Muktinath- Jomsom
After breakfast, transfer to Airport fly from Pokhara to Jomsom-2700 M. by Schedule flight.Arrival at Jomsom Transfer to Hotel immediately walk to Jeep stand (20 Min.) we will transfer you to Muktinath by Jeep (2.30 Hrs.), On the way you will enjoy to see the scenery of nature beauty places, George of Gandaki River, Monastry & Kagbeni, This is famous for Holy bath point of river Gandaki which is 8 Km from Jomsom You should go there to leave inside main road, where people will do funeral ceremony (Shraddha) of their past parents, where every stones are represent of Shaligram, you can pick here. Then drive to Muktinath, Arrival at Ranipauwa 3710 Mtr. walks to Muktinath temple 3800 Mtr. /40 Min.,If you could not walk where you can hire pony till Main entrance of Muktinath compound, it takes 10 min by motorbike, arrive in temple, have holy bath on 108 waterspouts “Muktidhara” & in front of Temple there is 2 Kunda,is called Muktikunda, After have darshan and worship to Muktinath god, walk to Jwalamai Temple and walk back to Ranipauwa and drive back to Jomsom by Jeep (2.30 hrs), Arrival Jomsom. Walk back to Hotel Overnight at Jomsom

Day 05: Jomsom – Pokhara
At Morning fly back to Pokhara, Pick up from Airport transfer to Hotel, After short preparartion proceed Pokhara city sight seeing places to visit Bindhabasini Temple, Bindhabasini is the mother goddess who fulfills the wishes of her devotees, Seti River, it is provides a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by its powerful flow Devi’s Waterfall is locally known as the Patale Chhango (Hell’s Fall). Devi’s Fall (also known as Devin’s and David’s) is a lovely waterfall, Gupeswor Cave is a sacred and natural cave there is temple of Load Shiva, So that is known Mahadev cave, The Barahi Temple is the most important monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the center of Phewa Lake, this two-storyed pagoda is dedicated to the boar manifestation of’ Ajima where to go by boat ride in Fewa Lake. Fewa Lake, the second largest lake in the Country, is the center of all attraction in Pokhara. Return to Hotel.

Day 06:Pokhara – Kathmandu
Early in the morning go for Sunrise from Sarankot by Private vehicle, This place is situated in 1592 m from sea level, from here you will see the Fist-tail, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Lamjung Himal, Mt. Annapurna I, II are in Annapurna range and other mountains, you feel like touch the mountain from here, drive back to hotel, after breakfast drive/Fly back to Kathmandu, Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel, overnight.

Day 07:Final Departure
AM breakfast, transfer to Airport and fly to yours onward Destination

Cost Included

  • Accommodation with all meals in Nepal
  • Airport transfers and Pashupatidarshan tour
  • Best available sharing accommodation in Jomsom
  • Jomsom-Muktinath-Jomsom by jeep
  • All veg meals, Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu Airfare.

Cost not Include

  • Insurances
  • Pony
  • Porter
  • Personal expenses like laundry
  • Ttelephone calls, beverages etc.

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Trip Facts

  • Trip Duration:07 Days
  • Trip Grading: Easy
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  • Group Size: 2-12pax

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