Overview

Muktinath: 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.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 : Arrive in 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 - Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana by cable car After breakfast, drive to Pokhara (about 210 km, 8/9 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 to scroll around Lake side market. Overnight is at Hotel in Pokhara.

Day 03 : Pokhara -Fly to Jomsom - Drive to Muktinath Darshan After breakfast, fly to Jomsom (about 20 mins).Arrive in Jomsom airpor transfer to hotel later 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 - Fly to Pokhara City Sightseeing Tour After breakfast fly to Pokhara.Arrive in Pokhara transfer to hotel for check in afternoon Pokhara city sightseeing tour, visit David water falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Seti River Gorge(white river) and Boating on Fewa Lake - visit Taal Barahi Temple. Overnight is at Hotel in Pokhara.

Day 05: Pokhara - Drive to 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 City Sightseeing Tour After breakfast Kathmandu city sightseeing tour ,visit Bouddhanath Stupa (world heritage site),Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple ),Jala Narayan Temple(sleeping vishnu),Kathmandu Durbar Squire(living God Kumari),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.