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3 day(s)
Regular
2-10 people
easy
A sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists pilgrimage, Muktinath Temple. Situated at an altitude of 3,710 meters / 12,172 feet at the base of the Thorong La mountain pass in the Mustang district. The region nestled on the border Himalayas. A section mostly covered with naked mountains and deserted topography also called the cold desert mountain of Nepal. Muktinath derived from “Mukti” and “Nath”. “Mukti” means “Liberation or Nirvana” and “Nath” translates to “God or Master”. According to legends taking a holy bath in the 108 waterspouts of the temple and taking a dip in the freezing waters is regarded to cleanse all your sins and assist you in the path to liberation. Thus, thousands of visitors come to Muktinath every year.
According to Hinduism, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu a deity also known as the “Lord of Liberation”. The Pagoda Style Temple is also one of 108 Vaishnava shrines and the holy shrine present in the sanctum. Said to have arisen on its own, and is one of eight such shrines. The Buddhist belief is that the great sage guru Rinpoche also known as Padmasambhava came to Muktinath and meditate here making it a holy site. From the temple, premises witness the grand view of the Tibetan plateau towards the north and the snow-covered Annapurna range towards the south and bask in the energy of the region.
The Muktinath Darshan Tour starts with a drive from Kathmandu to the city of lakes Pokhara. From Pokhara the following day catch a scenic flight to Jomsom. Upon arriving at a short drive takes you towards the Muktinath temple. At Muktinath explore the temple complex and head back to Jomsom. The next day catch a flight back to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu.
For all the travelers who are wanting to visit the Muktinath temple and have a short time period. Head on to this carefully crafted package with the Alpine Club of Himalaya.
Duration
3 day(s)
Max Group Size
2-10 people
Tour Code
209
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
0 - 0
Kathmandu
Muktinath
Catch an early flight towards Jomson. The flight offers majestic views of lush rolling hill networks and snowcapped Himalayan giants. Upon reaching Jomsom proceed towards Muktinath. A short drive and eventually you will reach Muktinath. Along the way witness grand views of the desert-like landscapes and Snow-white Mountain peaks.
After a brief rest head out to visit the Muktinath Temple. A brief ascent on a series of stairs will lead to the temple complex. The temple of Muktinath is situated at an elevation of 3,800 meters making it one of the highest temples in the world. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a sacred pilgrimage site to both Hindus and Buddhist, devotees and is visited by a large number of pilgrims throughout the year. Although the main pilgrimage normally takes place in September. Another attraction nearby is the Jwala Mai Temple where an eternal flame fed by natural underground gas is present. From the temple witness grand views of the landscape, brown and grey hills, and snowcapped mountains at a distance. After exploring the temple head back down towards Jomson.
Today you will take an early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara which takes around 30 minutes. On the flight witness grand views of the landscapes flying parallel to the mountain ranges. Upon reaching Pokhara catch another flight back to Kathmandu. On arriving at Kathmandu proceed towards your accommodation. Later stroll around Thamel a touristic hub of the region.
If you have any inquiries or require assistance and further information about this trip or any other trips, please feel free to contact Alpine Club of Himalaya – Walk of the Himalaya.
All clients participating in any activity must have travel insurance. Personal injury, death, hospital expenditures, repatriation fees, helicopter rescue. Any other disease covered by the insurance plan will be given. We highly advise you to acquire a comprehensive insurance plan from a trustworthy insurance company.