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.
| (I) Itinerary : Muktinath Darshan by Helicopter - 3 Nights 4 Days | |
Day 01 |
Arrival in Pokhara. Transfer to hotel. |
Day 02 |
Morning fly to Muktinath by Helicopter. After Holy bath and puja back to Pokhara free time for rest. |
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. |
Min Group Size: 24 Pax
Cost: INR 16500.00 (USD 525.00) per person
Min Group Size: 5 Pax
Cost: INR 18500.00 (USD 625.00) per person
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| (II) Itinerary : Muktinath Darshan by Flight - 3 Nights 4 Days | |
Day 01 |
Arrival Pokhara. Transfer to Hotel. |
Day 02 |
Fly to Jomsom. Jomsom to Muktinath by Jeep. Same day back to Jomsom night stay at Jomsom. |
Day 03 |
Fly to Pokhara. Pokhara sight seeing stay at Pokhara. |
Day 04 |
Back to kathmandu by road Via Manakamana Devi darshan (By cable car). |
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| (III) Itinerary : Muktinath Darshan by Flight/Road - 6 Nights 7 Days | |
Day 01 |
Arrival kathmandu transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay Kathmandu. |
Day 02 |
Kathmandu Valley Sight seeing. Overnight stay Kathmandu. |
Day 03 |
Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Devi darshan stay Pokhara. |
Day 04 |
Fly to Jomsom early morning, Drive from Jomsom to Muktinath by Jeep and back to Jomsom. overnight stay at Jomsom. |
| Day 5: | Fly to Pokhara. Pokhara Sight seeing. Overnight stay at Pokhara. |
| Day 6: | Fly to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at Kathmandu. |
| Day 7: | Departure from Kathmandu to next Destination . |
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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.
