MUKTINATH PILGRIMAGE TOUR:

Muktinath is a sacred place both for Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley at an altitude of 3,710 meters at the foot of the Thorong La pass, Mustang district, Nepal. The Hindus call the sacred place Mukti Kshetra, which literally means the "place of salvation". Mainly the temple is with a predominant Sri Vaishnava origin and worshipped by Buddhists. This temple is considered to be the 105th among the available 108 Divya Desam. The ancient name of this place, before Buddhist origin is known as Thiru Saligramam. This houses the Saligrama sila considered to be the naturally available form of Sriman Narayana (The Hindu God head). It is also one of the 51 Sakthi peetams. The central shrine of Sri Muktinath, predominant among all 108 Hindu SriVaishnava Divyadesam is considered one of the eight most sacred shrines for Hindu Vaishnavas known as Svayam Vyakta Ksetras, the other seven being Srirangam, Srimushnam, Tirupati, Naimisharanya, Totadri, Pushkar, and Badrinath. The temple is very small. Muktinath is one of the most ancient Hindu temples of God Vishnu.

7 NIGHT/ 8 DAYS

  • Destinantion

    Nepal
  • Region

    Mustang
  • Max Altitude

    3710 M
  • Activity

    Tour
  • Experience

    Easy
  • Accomodation

    Hotel
  • Trip Start

    Kathmandu/Pokhara
  • Trip End

    Pokhara/Kathmandu

Tour's Info

Height: 3710 M

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  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU

    Adventure Extreme representative will meet you at Kathmandu International airport. We will have private transportation to drive up to the hotel. It’s a free day/evening in Kathmandu.

    • local_dining FoodsBREAKFAST
    • terrain Altitude1340 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  2. Day 2 VISIT PAHHUPATINATH, BOUDHANATH AND BHAKTAPUR

    After breakfast staff from Adventure Extreme will meet you in the hotel lounge. We will have a short talk. The day is sightseeing of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur city.

    • local_dining FoodsBREAKFAST
    • terrain Altitude1340 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  3. Day 3 DRIVE TO POKHARA- VISIT FEWA LAKE

    After breakfast at Hotel, we will drive to Pokhara. The drive is about 6 hours. Pokhara is a city on Phewa Lake, in central Nepal. It’s known as a gateway to the Annapurna, Jomsom, Muktinath. We will visit the Lake side in the evening.

    • local_dining FoodsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • terrain Altitude830 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  4. Day 4 DRIVE FROM POKHARA TO JOMSOM

    We will start our drive to Jomsom from Pokhara by Jeep. The drive is about 6/7 hours. We will spend a night in Jomsom.

    • local_dining FoodsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • terrain Altitude2743 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationLODGE
  5. Day 5 DRIVE TO MUKTINATH- EXPLORE AROUND AND TO BENI

    Early morning we will drive to Muktinath Temple for Darshan. The drive is about an hour. We will visit Mukti Kunda, Mukti Dhara, Jwalamai Temple and places around. After Darshan we will drive to Beni. The drive from Muktinath to Beni is about 5 hours.

    • local_dining FoodsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • terrain Altitude3710 M/2700 M
  6. Day 6 DRIVE BACK TO POKHARA

    After our breakfast in Beni, we will drive back to Pokhara

    • local_dining FoodsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • terrain Altitude830 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  7. Day 7 DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU

    Drive back to kathmandu from Pokhara. Check into your respective hotel. Evening is free so you can walk to Thamel Street for last minute shopping.

    • local_dining FoodsBREAKFAST
    • terrain Altitude1340 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  8. Day 8 DEPARTURE

    Transfer to International airport for final departure to destinations. Our office representative will see you at your hotel before 3 hours to your departure time. The representative will drop you at the airport

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What's Included?

  • International Airport transfer (Pick up and drop from Tribuwan International Airport Terminal)
  • Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara at 3 star category Hotel as per program
  • Lodge accommodation in Jomsom and Beni
  • Healthy breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu 
  • All ground transportation
  • Guided city tour
  • Annapurna Conservation Trek Permit- ACAP
  • Trekking Information Managment System, Card- TIMS
  • An experienced English-speaking guide
  • Entry fees of the monasteries and applicable charges
  • Comprehensives medical KIT

 

What's Not Included?

  • Meals in Kathmandu City
  • Transfer in/out hotel
  • Travel insurance, personal medical expenses and rescue evacuation
  • Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles phones and internet.
  • Personal gear.
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (Visa's easy to acquire upon arrival).
  • Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section

ATTRACTION AROUND MUKTINATH:

Mukti Kunda: 

Two holy water ponds known as "Laxmi Saraswati Kunda" located in front of the temple. Taking the plunge here is believed to rinse away your sin.

Mukti Dhara:

108 waterspouts (Bull-headed shape) in the backyard of this temple where holy water (chill) from Gandaki River flows continuously. Taking bath under all these 108 Muktidhara is believed to bring salvation.

Jwala Mai Temple: 

Continuously burning holy flame from a rock located inside Dhola Mebar Gompa is just five minutes walking distance, situated in the south region of the temple.

Mharme Lha Khang Gompa: 

Monastery located in the north region of the temple is dedicated to Guru Rimpoche also known as Padmasambhava.

Swaminarayan: Satguru of Sabij Yoga.

Shaligram:

 Fossils of the Jurassic park age that is found in Kali Gandaki River. This black stone is the symbol of Lord Vishnu and kept in the prayer room in the home.

GOOD TO KNOW:

HOW TO SAY HELLO AND THANK YOU IN NEPALI

Many Nepalese know Hello and Thank you, but hearing you speak in their language is still a sweet sound of respect. When saying Hello in Nepal, you say “Namaste” and fold your hands into a prayer.  Thank you is “Danyavad”.

HOW TO GET A NEPAL VISA UPON ARRIVAL

Once you arrive at the airport, please follow these simple procedures for Tourist Visa on Arrival.

1st Step. Fill in ' Arrival Card ' ...

2nd Step. Make payment at the bank according to your visa requirement ( 15/30/90 Days) ...

3rd Step. Proceed to the Immigration Desk with your online form, payment receipts and your passport.

THE SPOKEN LANGUAGE IN NEPAL IS NEPALI AND THE SECOND LANGUAGE IS ENGLISH

Nepali is an Indo-Aryan language similar to Hindi,  is written in Devanagari script and is the first language of Nepal. Indian travelers should understand enough to get around. English is a secondary language spoken mostly in large cities like Kathmandu. Outside Kathmandu, English is spoken a little less, but getting around is still manageable. Simply smile with a Namaste and the Nepalese will help you in any way they can.

AVOID DRINKING TAP WATER

Tap water is not filtered or purified in Nepal. Thus, tap water is often boiled before consumption. It’s best to buy bottled water. It is relatively inexpensive. Avoid any fruits and veggies foods washed in tap water.

ROADS AND DUST

Roads in Nepal can occasionally be in disrepair, due in part to the earthquake. The government is said to be working on improving them. Still, you’ll find large potholes and a lot of dust, especially in the more urban areas of Kathmandu. You’ll see Nepalese wearing face masks when driving on the road. Women cover their faces with saris or scarves.

SQAT TOILETS ARE COMMON IN NEPAL

While westernized hotels and restaurants and tourist attractions have western toilets, you’ll find more local joints and public restrooms bearing squat toilets. 

AVOID STREET FOOD

Nepalese street food has been known to cause many bold adventurers a case of traveler’s stomach issues. Refrigeration is poor in Nepal so street food isn’t always refrigerated and food can be reused after a day of being out.  Stick to well-maintained and busy restaurants.

BLACK OUT IN NEPAL

In the past, Nepal had regular blackout periods, which meant most of the city would go dark and don lanterns or power generators to keep business flowing. Today, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has turned on the lights, making blackouts a thing of the past. But the newfound electricity has made Nepalese people suspect that the NEA purposely left them in the dark all these years, as a ploy to force them to invest in power generators. 

Kathmandu is fairly lit and most westernized hotels and restaurants have backup power generators for traveler’s convenience. In more remote areas and trekking trips, take a flashlight or headlamp

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