Duration : 06 Night 07 Days
OVERVIEW
Muktinath is a sacred place both for Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley (behind of the
Grate Himalayan) at an altitude of 3,800 meters, on the way Annapurna Trekking route ,Mustang,
Nepal. Mukti Kshetra (51 shakti pitham )which literally means the "place of liberation or moksha" or
where the temple of Muktinath is situated, is mentioned in the Hindu Scriptures such as the Ramayana,
Barah Purana and Skanda Purana. There are 108 sacred water spouts (springs) where pilgrims take a
ritual bath. Nearby is a temple called Jwala Mai considered sacred and worshipped by both Hindus and
Buddhists. An eternal blue flame keeps burning in the temple.
Every year thousand of Hindus devotes comes to this Temple from around the world.
This Temple is one of the famous holy places for Hindus & Buddies , so every year thousand of tourist
visits this Temple. In this temple there is mix in culture Hindu God & Buddies priest (Jhum- buddies lady
monk Aani ). Jhuma ( Priest) of this Temple is not allowed to marry.
The place partly owes its fame to the fossil stones, called Shaligram - considered
holy by Hindus - found along the Kali Gandaki River. The fossil stones are said to represent Lord Vishnu
in stone form. The temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is simple in architecture and built in pagoda style. It
is believed to have been constructed at the beginning of the 19th century. As the idol of Vishnu is
considered to date from the 16th century.Many Hindu pilgrims from Nepal and India visit the site to
worship Lord Vishnu . Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, which in Tibetan means 'Hundred Waters'.
Although the temple is has a Vaishnava origin, it is also revered in Buddhism.
DAY Outline itinerary MEAL
Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu Airport & transfer to hotel evening attend aarati at
Pasupatinath Temple.
Day 02 Kathmandu - Drive to Pokhara En-route visit Manakamana Temple..
Day 03 Pokhara-Jomsom fly -Jeep drive to Muktinath ,darshan back to Jomsom
Day 04 Fly back to Pokhara & sightseeing of Pokhara valley.
Day05 After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu.
Day06 Kathmandu Sightseeing Bouddhanath,Swayambhunath,Jalanarayan
Temple,Patan.
Day07 Drop to airport for your final departure
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival – Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by our Representative. After completing
your custom formalities, transfer to your hotel. Evening, attend aarati in Pashupatinath Temple. Overnight is at
Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara (about 210 km, 6/7 hrs drive). En-route, visit Manakamana Temple by Cable
Car. After darshan, continue drive to Pokhara. Arrive in Pokhara. Transfer to Hotel. Evening, free time or stroll
around Lake side area. Overnight is at Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 03 : Pokhara - Jomsom (Fly 20 Minutes)
After breakfast, fly to Jomsom (about 20 mins).Arrive in Jomsom Airport. Transfer to Hotel. Drive to
Muktinath by Jeep (about 23 km, 1 hrs drive). Take off from Jeep and walk up (30/40 mins) to
Muktinath Temple. Arrive in Temple. Muktinath is god of Salvation. It holds great significance for all
spiritual people in the south Asian sub continent. Have darshan and worship, walk back to Jeep
station and drive back to Jomsom. Overnight is at Hotel in Jomsom.
Day 04: Jomsom - Pokhar (Fly)- Pokhara Sightseeing
Fly back to Pokhara.Arrive in Pokhara transfer to Hotel rest about 2 hours then sight seeing of
Pokhara valley covering Devis water fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Seti River George(white river)
and Boating on Fewa Lake - visit Taal Barahi Temple. Overnight is at Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 05: Pokhara – Kathmandu
After Breakfast at hotel drive back to Kathmandu by road it takes about (210 Km ,7-8 hours )having lunch on the
way to Kathmandu.arrive at Kathmandu transfer to hotel check in. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Day 06: Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast, Visit Bouddhanath Stupa (world heritage site),Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple ),Jala
Narayan Temple,Patan Krishna Temple(Krishna Temple),drive back to Hotel. Overnight is at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 07: Kathmandu -Departure transfer
After breakfast ,the morning will be comparatively free and closer to the time of your flight,you will be
transferred to the airport to board your flight for onward journey.
“Happy Journey”
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