Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour
Trip Duration
6 Days
Nature Of Trip
Sightseeing and tour
Maximum Altitude
3,710 m/12168ft at Muktinath
Difficulty Grade
easy
Start Point & End Point
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Best Seasons
Mar to May & Sep to Dec
Meals
Breakfast basis in during the trip
Transportation
Flight & private transportation
Accommodation
Hotel accommodation and teahouses accommodation
Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour is a journey to one of Nepal's most popular Hindu pilgrimage sites. Muktinath has very huge importance as per the religious view of the Hindu and Buddhist people. The 6-day Muktinath Pilgrimage tour takes you to the sacred temple, letting to explore the natural and religious side of the country too.
Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour Overview:
The tour takes you to Kathmandu and Pokhara, two beautiful cities in Nepal. You can explore the historical aspects of Kathmandu Valley and enjoy relaxation time around the places in Pokhara. The trip is the best opportunity to explore the places of Nepal with very little physical strength. The time spent in Muktinath can be a very serene time for most of us.
Muktinath has 108 water springs, a number that carries great significance in Hindu philosophy. One truly feels liberated when paying a visit to this holy site and if one can take a bath under the 108 waterspouts with really freezing water pouring out.
Itinerary Outline:
1st Day: Arrival day in Kathmandu
2nd Day: Visit Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha Temple & Fly to Pokhara
3rd Day: Flight to Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft), Drive to Muktinath(3,710 m/12168ft) and back to Jomsom
4th Day: Flight back from Jomsom to Pokhara and Sightseeing tour and fly back to Kathmandu
5th Day: Free day in Kathmandu
6th Day: Departure from Kathmandu
Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour Altitude Chart
Detailed Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan Intl airport, our representative will be ready to welcome you and assists you to transfer into your hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, you'll be transferred for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants with cultural & musical programs in the heart of Kathmandu. Later, you'll also have a short briefing about your trip. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha Temple & Fly to Pokhara
On the second day of the trip, you will be guided to the pilgrimage sites of the Hindus in Kathmandu which are the Pashupatinath temple, and the biggest sleeping Bishnu statue Budhanilkantha temple. In the afternoon, we will fly to Pokhara. It is very well known that Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. The enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of the lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambiance of peace and magic. And after reaching Pokhara, you will be transferred to the hotel, where you can explore the surrounding areas if you like. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Fly to Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft), Drive to Muktinath(3,710 m/12168ft), and back to Jomsom
On this day, we will fly to Jomsom in a super scenic flight of 20 minutes bringing you to Jomsom, the district headquarter of Mustang. From Jomsom, we will drive on the gradual & windy path on the Kali Gandaki riverbed to finally reach Muktinath. After visiting the Muktinath Temple where you can also take the Holy bath in 108 water taps, we will then drive back to Jomsom for an Overnight stop.
Day 04: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and Sightseeing tour and fly back to Kathmandu
The fourth day of the trip will start with the flight to Pokhara. This will be a dramatic flight between the gorge of the two huge mountains Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Upon arrival at Pokhara airport, our guide will transfer you for the sightseeing tour of Deviâs fall, Gupteshwore Mahadev cave, Bindyabasini Temple, and Barahi Temple. Later, we will fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 05: Free day in Kathmandu
You can take the Mountain flight if you are willing to pay an extra cost. The mountain flights are operated daily by domestic airlines but we have to consider the weather conditions. It is a guaranteed flight, which means operated only when the weather is good and the view is satisfactory. This is approximately a one-hour flight that leaves from Kathmandu airport in the early morning to get the best view. You can enjoy a seemingly endless chain of snow-capped peaks as you fly above the clouds, over glaciers and lakes, rivers, and gorges from your window. Besides Mt. Everest (8848m), there are many other peaks standing over 8000m high that can be sighted. Overnight Kathmandu.
Day 06: Departure from Kathmandu
This day can be a spare day for you to shop for souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives for you until your departure flight or commencing any extra trips or activities. If you are ready for departing, you'll be taken to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination.
Trip Cost Includes:
✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu per the suggested itinerary.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
✅ Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight
✅ Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent
✅ Government Registered Guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, and permits
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes
Trip Cost Excludes:
❌ Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs), International airfare to and from Kathmandu
❌ Lunch and dinner except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
❌ Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance
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TESTIMONIALS
FAQs
The best month to visit Muktinath is September, October and November. It is during the speing where there is no much wind and rain that makes the path easier for the travel.
Muktinath Temple is located at the height of 3750m. It is located at the Mustang District of Nepal with an extreme environment, surrounded by rugged, snow-clad mountains and a sacred place between Himalayas.
Muktinath is an important place of dakinis, Sky gods and one of the 24 Tantric places for Tibetan Buddhists. Besides, for Hindu, Muktinath carries a lot of importance and is a big pilgrimage place in sense of the importance.
The 1.5 hours drive to Muktinath is a easy and almost 45 minutes road which takes you through the bank of Kali Gandaki. As the road is being extended and will be pitched soon, the road is awesome from Kagbeni.
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