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08 Days
Difficulty : Moderate
Highest Altitude : 3710m (Muktinath)
Best Season : Round the Year
Min People : 2
Routes : Kathmandu | Pokhara | Jomsom | Muktinath | Kagbeni |

Tour Details

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Muktinath Extension Programe

SALIGRAMI, renown as Muktinath, a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists, is situated at an altitude of 3,710 meters on the lap of Himalaya. Hindus call it Mukthi Kshetra (The Salvation Valley) while Buddhist called it the Valley of Chumming Gyatsa and believes that Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhara), the founder of Tibetan Buddhism meditated here on his way to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (Tibet). Hindu believes that Lord Vishnu meditated here for the salvation from the Saligram (A kind of black stone – found in Kali Gandaki River of this region). As Vedic Perception; Lord Vishnu was cursed by Brinda (Sati, wife of Jalandhar) to be the stone. Since the Saligram is considered as Lord Vishnu and Worshiped by Hindu and Buddhist. Muktinath temple is built in Pagoda architecture. The main deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu and Jwala Mai (Goddess). 108 holy water taps been purifying this land continuously since the Vedic period. Devotees take bath at those 108 freshwater taps before performing puja in this temple. The main starting point of Muktinath is Pokhara. There are different ways to visit Muktinath from Pokhara, and the easiest way is flying from Pokhara to Jomsom and drives up to Muktinath and back to Jomsom by Jeep and fly back to Pokhara by schedule flight.

Departure & Return Location

Kathmandu (Google Map)

Departure Time

1 Hour Before Tour

Price Includes

Airport/ Hotel/Airport pick up and drop service.
03 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu at 2 to 3 star deluxe hotel on CP basis.
Kathmandu valley guided sightseeing .
Kathmandu-Pokhara | Muktinath-Kagbeni-Jomsom Road Journey.
2 night accommodation at Pokhara in deluxe hotel on CP basis.
Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara airfare
Pokhara guided sightseeing and and hour boating on Phewa Lake.
1 night accomodation at Jomsom in deluxe hotel on CP basis.
All related taxes and service charges.

Price Excludes

All the entrance fees of Monuments and Sightseeing places
Lunch & Dinner at Kathmandu , Pokhara and Jomsom
Any personal nature cost, beverages
Hot and Mineral water
Tips for Guide and Porter

Complementaries

Company travel diary and pen
Duffel bag for luggage
Down jacket in Returnable basis

What to Expect

Darshan of Shri-Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilkhantha temple In Kathmandu
Darsan of Mankamana Temple Via Cable car ride
Boating in Fewa lake, Darshan of Taal Bahari, Bindabashani devi and other famous temples
Darsan of Muktinath Temple and Kagbeni exploration

Itinerary

Day 01Kathmandu (1337m)

Welcome receive from international airport with garland. Transfer, check-in and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m) - 6 hours

After breakfast depart Pokhara by road journey. Check in to the hotel with welcome drink. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03Pokhara – Jomsom (2743m) to Muktinath (3710m)

After early breakfast, transfer to Pokhara domestic airport. Take a flight (20minutes) to Jomsom; the headquarter of Mustang district. From Jomsom, drive about 2 hours to Muktinath by Jeep. Overnight stay at Trekkers’ Logde at Muktinath

Day 04Muktinath to Kagbeni to Jomsom

The morning is free for spiritual activities including holy shower in the 108 water taps. Worship and prayer at the temple and after that a short MuktiKshetra excursion. On the way back to Jomsom, visit the beautiful Kagbeni village. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05Jomsom to Pokhara

Early morning fly back to Pokhara. Darsan of the Bindavashani Temple, Gupteshore Mahadev Cave, Davis fall, Tal Bahari temple with visit to International Mountain Museum and more. The evening is free for self-exploring and walk. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06Pokhara to Kathmandu

After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. Visit Swyambhunath Stupa after returning back from Pokhara on the way. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07Kathmandu Sightseeing

After Breakfast, start Kathmandu valley sightseeing including; Shiri-Pashupatinath temple, Budhanilkantha, Boudhanath Stupa. Afternoon, visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square (15km from the Kathmandu). Evening free for self-exploring. Overnight stay at hotel.