The Muktinath Darshan Temple is situated in the western part of Pokhara, Nepal’s Lower Mustang region. It has an altitude of 3765 meters and is located at the bottom of the Thorong La pass (5410 meters), which is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the Annapurna Himalaya region of Nepal. This temple is considered to be the 105th among the available 108 Divya Desam. Muktinath-Chumming Gyatsa is a sacred place for both Hindu and Tibetan Buddhists at Muktinath.
In Hinduism, the place of liberation, or Moksha, is called Muktikshetra. It is also one of the 51 Shakti peethams.
Muktinath Darshan Temple is not only a pilgrimage site but also a hub for adventure enthusiasts. It serves as a gateway for Upper Mustang/Annapurna Round treks, mountain peak climbing, and Tilicho Lake exploration.
Muktinath Darshan Temple area people resemble Tibetans and the culture and traditions here feel Tibetan.
Our package includes two options for reaching Muktinath. The first option is to drive or fly to Pokhara and spend the night there. The next day, you will fly to Jomsom and either walk or take a jeep to reach Muktinath. The second option is to drive via jeep or bus, but this will require additional days. Please let us know which option you prefer, so we can plan accordingly.
If you have limited time and need to reach Kathmandu or Pokhara quickly, you can take a helicopter to Muktinath and then fly to your destination. We can make all the necessary arrangements for you based on your schedule and preferences. Whether you prefer a morning or evening flight, we can make it happen. Daytime flights are also possible.
During your extra time, you can explore more holy places in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and many other places around the city. If you need more information, please feel free to contact us via email, phone call, or WhatsApp. We can help you design the best itinerary for your beautiful holiday in Nepal.
We will pick you up at the international airport in Kathmandu, drive to our hotel check-in room, relax, take a shower, be fresh, and take a free walk around the hotel or dinner overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, our guide takes you on a full-day city tour of Kathmandu, including Pashupati Nath, Boudha Nath stupa, and Bhuddanilkantha, and an evening free overnight stay at Kathmandu.Our guide takes you on a full-day city tour of Kathmandu, including Pashupati Nath, Boudha Nath stupa, and Bhuddanilkantha. Afterward, you will have an evening-free overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Early morning drive to Manakamana Temple and stop, which can be visited by cable car; it is a 1,302-meter hill. The deity is one of the manifestations of the Hindu goddess Bhagwati, who is believed to have the power to fulfill wishes. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in Nepal. You will be arriving late in the afternoon at Pokhara.Overnight, Pokhara,
early morning flight to Jomsom, and then walking for about 15-20 minutes to reach the Jeep Station. From there, you can take a local sharing Jeep to Muktinath, which should take around 1.30 hours along the Kaligandaki river. Once you reach Muktinath, you can take a holy bath in Kunda, visit 108 waterspouts, and worship at Muktinath temple. After that, you can have lunch at a nearby hotel and drive back to Jomsom. You can spend the night in Jomsom.
This morning, you will fly back to Pokhara, be picked up from the airport, and be transferred to the hotel. After breakfast, proceed to Pokhara city sightseeing places to visit, like:
Bindabashini Temple: Bindabashini is also one of the most popular temples in Pokhara
Seti Gorge: Another of Pokhara’s natural wonders that unfailingly interests visitors is the Seti Gandaki River. But its depth is quite beyond imagination—over 20 meters! provides a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by its powerful flow.
Devi’s Fall: Locally known as the Patale Chhango (Hell’s Fall). Devi’s Fall (also known as Devin’s and David’s) is a lovely waterfall lying about two kilometers south-west of the Pokhara airport on the Siddhartha Highway.
Barahi Temple: The Barahi temple is the most important monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the center of Phewa Lake, this two-story pagoda is dedicated to the boar manifestation of’ Ajima, the protester’s deity representing the female force Shakti. Devotees can be seen, especially on Saturdays, carrying male animals and fowl across the lake to be sacrificed to the deity
Gupteswar Cave: Another cave famous for its religious importance is located at the southern end of the city, Chorepatan. This cave is a sacred and natural cave; there is the temple of Lord Shiva.In evening leisure, overnight stay at hotel.
You will start your day with breakfast in the early morning. After that, you will drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu in a private vehicle. The journey takes approximately six hours. During the drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you will get to enjoy the magnificent mountain views, lush green scenery, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields, and people engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe, you will climb up to Thankot, the gateway to the capital city.
Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you will check in and have the option to relax or go for an optional visit within walking distance. You will stay overnight in Kathmandu and depart the next day.
After having breakfast, please check out, and we will drop you off at the airport. Have a safe journey back home.
Travel Insurance
It’s a situation upon becoming a member of any of Nepal Planet’s journeys that everyone customers are insured for extensive costs that could incur because of medical issues or injuries (this consists of helicopter rescue, treatment costs, and air ambulance). Please note that we don’t arrange or cell coverage.
Accommodation
Nepal planet company is the best all kinds of hotel accommodation provided in Kathmandu Pokhara, and among another city, with teahouse for during the trek, like your suitable budget requirements as well. Also, an all-inclusive listing of tea houses, homestay, guest houses and hostels are available. The most wonderful issue about those accommodation services is the perfect combination of international standard and Nepalese hospitality. Even though single rooms are available in Kathmandu and the trekking areas at the lower elevation, it might be hard to locate them at higher elevations.
Meals
Some point of our trekking area, we are able to enjoy real Nepalese meals as properly the common international delicacies food (Tibetan, continental, Indian, Italian and so on.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from the tea-houses or from a hotel menu wherein we spend the night time whereas lunch may be served on the next following destination. All meals can be supplied at some stage in trekking while only breakfast could be available at Kathmandu and Pokhara. You will also welcome and farewell dinners for visitors.
Acclimatization
To make a sure you go back from trekking and hiking trip in the Himalayas in Nepal with a lot of satisfied and unforgettable memories, it’s far essential which you’re aware of the altitude acclimatization required through the human body in mountain situations. Advisable acclimatization is most important in our trekking routes are planned specifically to allow a sluggish gain in altitude with lots of our treks having extra days to permit time for acclimatization. By using slowly gaining height we attain the blessings of a gradual advantage in fitness and acclimatization. We provide advice about acclimatization and with the sensible technique we take all of our treks, anyone who is a suit and healthy must have few issues. On our Trekking and climbing trip in Nepal.
Leader & Staffs Arrangements
We have professional and experienced Leaders who are responsible for tours and treks. They’re the only who keep our name and fame of our workplace. We’re proud to have them as our leaders. Leaders lead the excursion and trek in Nepal, Tibet, India, and Bhutan. We have experienced workers who have worked in excessive altitude for a long time with us. Our staffs are loyal, faithful, hardworking and constantly dedicated to their paintings. Our group is continually at the pinnacle. The trek and expedition leaders have passed through the subsequent training:
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
Fitness is wealth. Last healthful we would have the ability to finish the journey (trek and tour) with none trouble. So, preparation must be completed months ago. Like for Kaila’s journey, we would be heading to over 5620-meter pass. So, for this experience, we should be organized from around 3 months in advance. Like we would need to walk every day. Do normal workout which maintains us healthy at the same time as we are at discipline. Enjoy is a different essential factor. We have to hike to the hill. We should sluggish down our pace. It is right to be blanketed by the wind, rain. Like we should wear down jackets with layers to get protected.
Equipment & Packing List
This list is a guiding principle that will help you to your adventure. Also, keep in mind that the gadgets listed below will vary a little consistent with the season and the trek length. The weight limit for your bags is 20 kg. Remember the fact that your bags will be carried by using your porter. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.
Important documents and items
Head
Feet
Hands
Lower Body
Upper Body
Accessories