Muktinath
Tour is the
most popular religious tour in Nepal. Muktinath is a sacred place for thousands
of Hindus and Buddhists from all over the world. The two words Mukti means
salvation and Nath means God. Other visitors come there to see and feel the
beauty of nature. It is also known to Hindus as Mukti Chhetri or "Home of
salvation." and the location is at the foot of the Annapurna Himalayas in
the Mustang district, 18 kilometers from the north side of Jomsom airport, at
3,800 meters. One hundred eight sacred gargoyles flow with icy water where
devotees bathe a little. Nearby is the Muktinath Temple. There is Jwala Mai or
the Goddess of Flame with the vast underground blue flame.
Main Highlights
·You will
Bath in the holy water at the Muktinath temple
·You will
Visit Kathmandu's 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites
·You will
Visit the Pasupatinath Temple and experience Arati
·You will
have an Exciting flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and return
·You will
have a Panoramic drive from Jomsom to Muktinath and return
·You will
have Cable car ride from Manakamana temple on the way to Pokhara
·You will
explore the city of Pokhara (Devis Falls, Phewa Lake, Bat, and Mahendra Cave)
Itinerary Highlights
Muktinath
Tour itinerary can be customized according to your choice. Please write to us
for the individual travel Itinerary. The price varies depending on hotel
category, transportation, private vehicle, and flight service.
Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu international
airport
Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara visiting
Manakamana Temple
Day 03: Pokhara to Jomsom by flight and
drive to Muktinath
Day 04: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Day 05: Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 06: departure
Overview of Muktinath Tour
Muktinath is
one of the most important and famous pilgrimage sites in Nepal for Buddhists
and Hindus. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located below the Thorong La
Pass. This temple is known as Mukti Ksetra, and it is believed that one
(Moksha) gets relief, and all sins are washed away after bathing in the temple
holy water. It is also one of the Divya Desam in 108 and is considered sacred.
According to the Hindus, you must visit the Muktinath temple at least once in
your life. The site is equally essential to Buddhist followers. According to them,
Muktinath is an essential place for the Dakinis, the goddesses known as the sky
dancers. Buddhists religious believe that the Murti is a manifestation of
Avaliketeshwora, which embodies all the Buddhas' compassion.
The
Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour is a journey to one of the famous Hindu pilgrimage sites,
Muktinath. The tour is unique as you can explore Nepal's two main cultural and
natural cities: Kathmandu and Pokhara. The 6-day trip to Muktinath takes you to
this sacred temple while exploring many other religious sites such as the
Pashupatinath Temple, the Barahi temple, Bindhyabasini, and more. This
pilgrimage is the best way to explore Nepal's rugged landscapes, cultural and
religious heritage with minimal effort. This Muktinath pilgrimage is designed
so that you can explore all the best. Therefore, the tour requires no physical
fitness and is suitable for everyone who wants to visit the Muktinath
Temple.
The
Muktinath tour begins in Kathmandu, where you will visit the Pasupatinath
Temple and witness Arati at night. On the way to Pokhara, you can visit the
Manakamana temple. From Pokhara, you will have a flight to Jomsom and a jeep
ride to Muktinath. Once you have seen the temple, return to Jomsom on the way
and fly to Pokhara. The next day, visit all the main sights of Pokhara and fly
back to Kathmandu. On the last day of the tour, visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage
sites in Kathmandu.
When you arrive at Kathmandu international airport, our representatives will collect you with your name on board. From there, he will take you to the hotel where you will spend the night. You can rest or stroll through the streets of the Thamel. Later in the evening, visit the Pashupatinath Temple and enjoy the Arati ceremony on the Bagmati River banks. It is a daily ritual that involves the rocking of the oil while chanting the bhajans dedicated to the gods. Then you will return to the hotel for the night.
Early morning, after breakfast, drive to Pokhara. Almost 6-7 hours of travel gives you a variety of panoramic views. You get a picture of the river valley, forest, ridges, etc. when you drive along the Trishuli River. Along the way, stop at Kurintar and take the cable car to the Manakamana Temple. You will worship the goddess Bhagwati and return to Kurintar and continue your journey to Pokhara. Upon your arrival in Pokhara, check-in at the hotel and rest. Later in the evening, you can stroll the streets and enjoy the night in Pokhara.
After breakfast in Pokhara hotel, fly from Pokhara to Jomsom. During the 25-minute flight, you will see the breathtaking view of the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri Mountain Range and other landscapes. In Jomsom, you will have lunch and start your journey to Muktinath. After approximately 3 hours drive through the majestic views, you will arrive at Muktinath Temple. There you will visit the temple and worship the deities. It is believed that you will receive the Moksha (redemption) after seeing the Muktinath temple. You can wash your sins in the 108 gargoyles and visit Mukti Kunda. Also, visit the Jwala Mai Temple. Then you will return to Jomsom in the same way. Spend the night in a tea house in Jomsom.
Today, you will return to Pokhara from Jomsom. Then check into a hotel and rest for a while. The rest of the day is sightseeing in Pokhara. You will visit Phewa Lake and Taal Barahi Temple, located in the middle of the lake. You can also go by boat there. Explore the Bat, Mahendra, and Gupteshwar caves, Davis fall, etc. Later in the evening, you can stroll Pokhara's streets and buy handicrafts and souvenirs, etc. You can also enjoy the Pokhara nightlife.
Today is the last day in Pokhara. You will get up early in the morning and drive to the viewpoint of Sarangkot. Enjoy the poignant sunrise view over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountains. Return to the city for lunch and fly back to Kathmandu.
As soon as you arrive in Kathmandu, check-in at the hotel and rest for a while. Then, you will spend your time exploring Kathmandu's city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They visit Swyambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, and Kathmandu Durbar Square or Buddhanath. Later in the evening, you can stroll down Thamel Street and explore the local markets. You can buy crafts, souvenirs, etc.
Today is the last day of your Muktinath tour. After breakfast, visit Bhaktapur durbar square and take you to the airport. It is an old royal palace of the ancient kingdom of Bhaktapur. It is a UNESCO world heritage site. During the visit, you can see the Nyota Pola Temple, the Golden Gate, the gargoyles, and the 55 Window Palace, which come together to offer visitors the atmosphere of a magical open-air theater. You also immerse yourself in the authentic delicacy of the locals in Bhaktapur. After visiting Bhaktapur, we will drive to the airport according to your departure time.
All of the ground transportation with private vehicle
You will get a domestic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
You will get A qualified and licensed English speaking guide
You will get a domestic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and back
You will get Three-star accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Jomsom
with breakfast
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travel plans, the cost and duration of the trip, please contact us for your
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Muktinath Tour Accommodation
All
accommodations for this tour are on the double sharing basis and are included
in the travel costs. We select the hotel according to the standard of hygiene,
service, food, and location, etc. we provide three-star luxury hotel
accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with bed and breakfast plans. The buffet
breakfast is mainly served at the hotel. If you are traveling alone, share a
room with another person of the same gender as your group. If you prefer a
single room, you must inform yourself before booking the tour paying an
available room surcharge.
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Essential Information
Visa
requirements
All
foreigners require a Nepal entry visa to enter Nepal and can get it at a
Nepalese embassy abroad or upon Nepal's arrival. Most people obtain their visa
upon arrival at Kathmandu airport.
You will
need a passport photo and the following fees depending:
15 days USD
$ 25 or an equivalent convertible currency
30 days USD
$ 40 or an equivalent convertible currency
90 days USD
100 or equivalent convertible currency
Cultural
Consideration
For those of
you visiting Nepal, we recommend cultural information to help you adjust and
feel good: The dress code is essential for both men and women. Men and women
should wear pants instead of shorts during a tour in Nepal. It's fine for men
in vests, but Women should try to be as modest as possible in these situations.
Hindus are
concerned about ritual contamination of food when someone outside their caste
or religion touches it. Therefore, do not feel cooked meals on display. When
you drink from a container used by others, do not touch your lips. Do not eat
with your left hand, and be sure to eat or receive only your right hand. The
shoes are considered degrading. So keep them on the floor and take them out
before you put your feet on anything. When entering a Nepal house, follow the
example of your host to decide if you need to take off your shoes. However,
when you enter a temple or monastery, you must remove them.
You will
pass Buddhist walls, Chorten, and Buddhist stupas along the way, and follow local
traditions and place them on your right.
Travel
insurance
Travel
insurance for each itinerary of our company is a prerequisite for booking
vacations. At a minimum, you must have emergency and repatriation insurance
that must include the cost of mountain rescue, theft, loss, damage, and
clinical problem. It is a brilliant idea when traveling in Nepal. There are a
variety of guidelines. Please read your insurers' general terms and conditions
carefully in an incredibly important part, which is correctly written in
lowercase. Some policies exclude "dangerous activities," including
motorcycling and trekking, bungee jumping, and rafting.
Choose a
policy that covers emergency and clinical repatriation, including walking
helicopter evacuation and general medical evacuation. You may prefer a policy
that pays directly to hospitals, rather than issues them locally and claim them
later. In Nepal, most clinical treatments must pay at delivery. If your
insurance company doesn't make an advance payment, make sure you receive the
receipts to claim them later.
It would be
best to know that you would bear the cost of the evacuation and return
procedures. You must pay for the evacuation or medical treatment. You must be
fully aware of travel insurance's effects and understand the limitations and
exclusions of your policy. Please note that in certain circumstances, our
company guide may initiate helicopter rescue operations (or other necessary
operations) in medical emergencies without first seeking approval from your
insurance company.
Muktinath Temple is located 24 km northeast of Jomsom, from
Pokhara 200 km, and Kathmandu 406 km of the Mustang district in the Annapurna
Conservation Area.
You can easily reach the Temple Muktinath in a single day by
taking a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and then almost two hours by jeep to the
Ranipauwa and walking for 25 minutes to the Muktinath temple.
You can also rent a single Jeep 4W either from Kathmandu or
from Pokhara to Muktinath.
It is possible to arrive directly at the Temple of
Muktinath from Kathmandu in only 1 hour and 30 minutes of flight in a
helicopter charter from Kathmandu.
Since Muktinath is located at an altitude of 3710 m, one
night is required for acclimatization on Jomsom before you start your journey
to the temple. There is no record of people getting sick from altitude during
the "Muktinath Tour," but we always suggest to consult with the
doctor first. In case of an emergency, helicopter services are available for
rescue.
A helicopter flight is the only option to get to Muktinath
directly from Kathmandu. You can rent four or five-seat helicopters. Otherwise,
Jomsom is the closest airport to reach Muktinath from Pokhara.
From Kathmandu to Beni for about 305 km is blacktopped, and
from Kagbeni to Muktinath twelve Km, Beni to Kagbeni, about 80 km, is
acceptable. The roads are complicated, and frequent landslides occur during
monsoon season.
Yes, you need two permits to pick up before traveling to
Muktinath. One is the permit from the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, and
the other is the TIMS.
The ideal time to visit Muktinath is from September to
December and from March to June. During these months, it is neither too cold
nor too hot. You will find the perfect climate and the smiling snowy mountains
and blue sky.
Muktinath Tour Reviews
Total Reviews: 1
2020-09-08
by Sreerama Talukdar, USA
One Of The Best Pilgrimage Tour : Muktinath Tour review
We were ten
people from Mumbai, and we visited Muktinath, a holy temple of Lord Vishnu,
with the help of Nepal Tour & Trekking Service P. Ltd. The oxygen levels in
Muktinath are low. An overnight stay in Jomsom and an early trip to Muktinath
for worship is a great itinerary. We found the best company that gave good
suggestions for the route and the altitude. It was a great trip. Many thanks
for the smooth organization of the Muktinath Darshan trip. Although the road
conditions were bumpy, the panoramic views on the way to Muktinath were
impressive. The accommodation arranged by the tour guide was perfect; the food
was delicious and served with a lovely smile.
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