| Muktinath
- one of the Hindu holy shrine - a soul revival The
famous Stupa of Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated 18 kilometers
north east of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3749 meters. The temple is situated
on a high mountain range and is accessible during fair weather. The visitors get
lodging facilities at Dharmasala and Maharani Pouwa Muktinath
is a sacred and a pilgrimage site for both Hindu and Buddhists. The local name
of Muktinath is Chuming Gyatsa, which means hundred springs. The traditional caretakers
of this monastery are Tibetan Buddhist nuns. You will see Tibetan traders as well
as Sadhus from the far south of India paying homage to Buddha at this place. The
place is great for meditation therefore most of the hermits remain here for years.
The shrine is situated in a grove of trees and among others it includes a Buddhist
monastery and the Jwala Mai temple, which contain a spring, and an eternal flame
fed by natural gas underground. It is the earth-water-fire combination that accounts
for Muktinath's great religious significance. Set into the walls around is 108
waterspouts from which pour holy water. For the Buddhists, Muktinath is a place
of Dakinis, goddess known as sky dancers and Lord Padmasambhava. Its importance
in Buddhism increases because of the fact that Chuming Gyatsa is one of the 24
Tantrik places. Buddhists believe that all miseries
and sorrows are relieved once you visit this temple. There are two ways to get
to Muktinath from Kathmandu. You may either take a direct flight from Kathmandu
via Pokhara to Jomsom and hike for 6-8 hous via Kagbeni or trek all the way from
Pokhara, which takes 7-8 days
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(I) Itinerary : Muktinath Darshan
by Helicopter - 3 Nights 4 Days | |
Day 01: |
Arrival in Pokhara. Transfer to hotel.
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Day 02: |
Morning fly to Muktinath by Helicopter. After Holy
bath and puja back to Pokhara free time for rest. |
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Day 03: |
After breakfast go for Pokhara city sight seeing
place to visit Bindhabasini Temple, Seti River gorge, Gorkha Museum, Devi's waterfall,
Mahadev Cave and visit the Barahi Temple by boat ride in Fewa Lake, Evening leisure
and overnight. | |
Day 04: |
Departure to Kathmandu or onward destination.
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Muktinath:
Mukti (Salvation) holds grate significance for all spiritual people in the south
Asian sub continent. Muktinath (the provider of salvation) has been one such holy
site, where thousands of devotees flock for attaining the much sought after moksha.
The famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district
of Mustang and is situated about 18 kms northeast of Jomsom in the north central
part of Nepal, at an altitude of about 3750 meters. Named after highly referred
Muktinath shrine the valley is one of religious place in Nepal for both Hindus
and Buddhist. Hindus call it Muktichhetra (Place of salvation). Many Shaligrams
found here are considered by Hindu as incarnation of lord Vishnu and worship them.
Similarly Buddhist calls this valley the Chumig Gyatsa (Place of 108 waterspouts). There
are many ways to reach Muktinath. Either take a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
or hike for 7-8 hours from Jomsom or trek all the way from Pokhara through Kali-Gandaki
valley, which takes 7/8 days. Helicopter services are also available from Pokhara
& Kathmandu. There has a trekking route one of famous treks name of Muktinath.
The sight of the bewildering Annapurana and Dhaulagiri ranges will enchant you
as you approach towards Pokhara Valley by air or surface. The next morning when
you discover the clear sky and views of mountain, you then discover you are on
your special journey to the Muktinath. Here we present following pilgrimage tour
to Muktinath.
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(II) Itinerary : Muktinath Darshan
by Helicopter - 4 Nights 5 Days | |
Day 01: |
Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu 200 k.m. west by
bus. And in the afternoon half day sight seeing in Pokhara city. |
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Day 02: |
Early morning take a 20 minutes flight to Jomsom
and trek for two hours to Kagbeni and stay overnight there for acclimatize.
Afternoon we can walk around the small Kagbeni village which
is medieval - looking village with Tibetan influenced as closed as you can get
to Lomangthang, the capital of the legendary Kingdom of Mustang further to the
north. | |
Day 03: |
Trekking to the Muktinath all the way is up hill.
Takes about 6 hours. Lunch break on the way and overnight in Muktinath and do
puja and take holy bath. | |
Day 04: |
Early morning after breakfast start trek back to
Jomsom and overnight there.. | |
Day 05: |
Early morning fly back to Pokhara and take a connection
flight back to Kathmandu. | |
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Jomsom
and Muktinath Trekking with Flight
Kathmandu-Pokhara-Muktinath
(Tour and Trek) Starting from: Kathmandu
Ending at: Pokhara Grade: Easy Highest access of the trek: 3800m (Muktinath)
Culture: Gurung, Magar, Thakali Mode of trekking tour: Teahouse Himalayan
sights: Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna range, Manaslu, Nilgiri etc Most
Attraction of the trek: Mountain View, villages, Monastary
Itinerary
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| Itinerary
:6 Nights / 7 Days Kathmandu Muktinath Tour Nepal |
| Day 01 | Arrival
to Kathmandu o/n Hotel | |
Day 02 | Kathmandu
site seeing | | Day
03 | Kathmandu to Pokhara
by land, | | Day
04 | Pokhara to Jomsom by Flight, drive to Muktinath
and back to Jomsom. | | Day
05 | Jomsom Beni by Surface drive to Pokhara.
| | Day 06 | Pokhara
Kathmandu by Surface visiting Temples on the way |
| Day 07 | Transfer
to Air Port for onword journey. | COST:
Tour:
Minimum Group size: 02 Grade: 03 Season:All
year (on windy, cloudy or rainy days no flight goes to Jomsom) Trekking: Daily
itinerary as described, For
Payment Procedure Please visit this page or Our Bank Details to wire transfer
the fund Cost Include: Kathmandu-Pokhara-Jomsom-Kathmandu
Air Fare, airport pick up, medium standard accommodation on twin sharing basis,
English speaking guide all meals on trek ( Not in Pokhara), tea, all fees and
land transportation, Not Included: Bottled
beverages, tips, items of a personal nature, delay due to weather, equipment failure
or situations beyond our control. Items not mention above. Itinerary
- IV
| Itinerary
: 8 Nights / 9 Days Kathmandu Muktinath Tour and Trek
Nepal |
| Day 01 | Arrival
to Kathmandu o/n Hotel | |
Day 02 | Kathmandu
sight seeing
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03 | Kathmandu to Beni
by land, By Bus | | Day
04 | Beni to Jomsom by land by Jeep 8 pax in one
Jeep | | Day 05 | Jomsom
Muktinath - Jomsom By Jeep. |
| Day 06 | Jomsom to Beni
and to Pokhara. | | Day
07 | Pokhara Sightseeing and rest in Pokhara | | Day
08 | Drive or fly to Kathmandu | | Day
09 | Transfer to Air Port for onword journey.
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Cost : Please mail to us with your details and
number of persons in your group then we will give you cost details.
Cost
Includes: All meals ( Strictly vegetarian) as per itinerary, Accommodation
on twin sharing basis at hotel & lodges, Round trip flight Pokhara-Muktinath-Pokhara,
Airport Tax, ACAP Tax, Sight seeing of Pokhara City. Important:
All the programs to Muktinath & Damodar Kunda are subject to operate
with the service of flying capabilities of aircrafts, which sometime can be stopped
or cancelled by the extreme weather condition. In such case, the clients will
be charged minimum INR 500.00 per person per night Extra for their logistic at
the point of their halt. A Yatra to Muktinath by Helicopter:
As trek is time taking thus trek would not possible for our entire guest for one
or another reason. Hence, we are pleased to introduce a same day Darshan Muktinath
by helicopter . Climate Muktinath and its high
valley are located in the Mustang Bhote region. The climate and landscape here
are similar to those of the Tibetan Plateau since it is situated in the rain shadow
of the Greater Himalayas. The changes in climate from warm to cold take you to
the sacred shrine of Muktinath in Mustang district. Flowing through the region
from north to south and forming deep gorges is the Kali Gandaki river. The temperature
in summer (March to August) hover between Maximum of 16 to 18 degree Celsius and
Minimum 6 to 8 Degree Celsius. In the beginning of winter (September to November)
the temperature fluctuates between 14 to 16 degree Celsius and 0 to 4 degree Celsius.
In the winter (December to February) the maximum temperature will be 4 to 6 degree
Celsius and minimum 0 to -8 degree Celsius. Season:
The most suitable time to visit Muktinath from March to May & October.
In November & February it can be cold, but you can travel. December and January
are for the diehard & snowfall in the all of area 4 to 10 ft. June to September
is raining season. As the weather conditions would not be safe enough to travel
in o ther months. Clothing: We suggest you to
take normal warm clothes. Light warm jacket, woolen sweater, warm T-Shirts, comfortable
shoes, trousers and cotton pants are enough for this trip. We recommended you
to bring down jacket for the winter. Accommodation:
There is enough Hotels and lodges near by Muktinath in Jharkot and Ranipauwa.
The Hotels and lodges are fine there. Some Hotels have solar heated hot showers
and provide rooms with attached bath. Also local restaurant are available there.
They provide good food. For Hindu pilgrims there are also free Dharamsalas . Others
Facilities: STD /ISD telephone services are available in Ranipauwa and Jharkot.
Health post and Post office in Jharkot. Police station, ACAP tourist information
center and Safe drinking water station at Ranipauwa. There are available Electricity
facilities also. Rule & Regulation Muktinath
lies in the Annapurna conservation area where entry fee required. Entry fee can
be obtained from Kathmandu and Pokhara. The ACAP entry fee is Rs. 200.00 Per person
for Indians and others SAARC nationals and Rs. 2000.00 per person to others foreign
nationals at the above mentioned designated place. An equal extra fee will levied
if permits are issued from field check post. The Permit is non refundable, non-transferable
and is valid for single entry. Children below 10 yrs. need not entry fee
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SOME
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY OUR CUSTOMERS
Can I do trek? Annapurna Jomsom
Muktinath Trek is suitable for any walker looking for something a little more
challenging and energetic. It does not require that you have any previous trekking
or mountaineering experience. Although the terrain is not difficult, some vigorous
hiking experience is useful. And It does not require any technical experience;
only that you be in good physical conditioning and be able to hike for 4-6 hours
over hilly terrain with a light day pack. Do
I need 15 days holiday for Annapurna Jomsom Muktinath Trek? It
would be good, if can allow 14 days holiday for Annapurna Jomsom Muktinath trek.
We do require 12 days for trekking and we need two more days an extra for arrival
in Nepal and departure from Nepal so altogether it requires minimum 14 days time
for Nepal. However, if you would not allow 14 days time, we can design
an itinerary according to your desire and duration of your holiday. Please, let
us know. When is the best season?
The best season for this trek is half of February to June and September to early
December. Half of February to First week of June: From the half
of February until the first part of June temperatures are relatively warm, 10°
to 15° warmer than in the fall. Mornings are bright and clear with the air slowly
becoming hazier as the day progresses. The rhododendron forests in springtime
are spectacular, with color displays that are "Himalayan" in beauty.
June is warm and green with many fewer people - the sense of solitude is much
greater than other seasons. September to half of December: September
to early December is an ideal time for the best mountain views. The days are typically
sunny and clear with moderate temperatures and the evenings are usually quite
cold. Should I join with group?
It is not necessary; you have to join with group and follow our fixed departure
date. Private trip is departure everyday upon your request. As these
routes in the hills provide special meeting place for the trekkers from throughout
the world, traveling in group is not necessary. Rather you can move at your own
pace and set your own schedule by not being in group. You can freely alter the
routes with in the limits imposed by your trekking permit and your guide will
reschedule your itinerary accordingly. But if you are interested to
join with group, please choose below mention departure dates as per your requirement.
We will try to arrange group for you.
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Can I extend my holiday? Annapurna
Jomsom Muktinath trek can extend and there are many options and choices to extend
your holiday before or after your main trip. Following trips are suggested for
your holiday extensions. • 2 nights / 3 days Chitwan Jungle Safari
• 2 fulll day sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu
valley • 1night/2 days Trisuli or Bhote Kosi river rafting Can
I get more information about the list of the equipment and altitude sickness?
Of course, for the detail information,
please click here.
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