Hindu Pilgrimage
Duration : Array
Places Covered :
Kathmandu- Gorkha - Pokhara – Jomsom - Kagbeni - Muktinath – Jomsom
Program ( Array )
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Day 1
Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu and then transfer to the Hotel
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Day 2
Kathmandu- Gorkha
Drive to Kurintar in the morning from Kathmandu and then use Cable Car the first and only one in Nepal to the Manakamana temple. Perform Puja and tour around the temple. Come down to the road by Cable car again and then drive to Gorkha Hotel.
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Day 3
Gorkha –Pokhara
Visit the Gorkha Palace and the most powerful Goddess Temple Kalika of the shaha dynasty. Walk down to the Bazzar and then drive to Pokhara. After noon tour of Fewa Lake (tal Barahi Temple) and lakeside in the evening. O/ N stay in the Hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 4
Pokhara – Jomsom - Kagbeni
Take the breathtaking flight to Jomsom passing all the Annapurna Ranges. Start trekking towards the great town Kagbeni following the Kaligandaki River. Visit the 500 years old monastery in the town. You can perform the Shradda Puja in the confluence of the river Kaligandaki and Muktinath.
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Day 5
Kagbeni – Muktinath
After Breakfast, Trek to Muktinath starting gentle up hill climbing or you can ride horse. Visit Muktinath temple for the Puja in the evening and return to hotel. Then relax watching over looking view of Mustang valley and over night hotel.
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Day 6
Muktinath – Jomsom
Trek to Jomsom leaving the great memory of Muktinath temple behind. Arrive Jomsom and Tour of town in the evening if you have time left. Here is Eco Museum and Jomsom Mountain Resort the Super Deluxe Hotel in the mountain.
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Day 7
Jomsom – Pokhara
Early in the morning fly back to Pokhara and then fly back to Kathmandu or drive by the Local Van / Mini Buses and over night hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 8
In Kathmandu
Tour of Kathmandu Pilgrimage sites such as Pashupatinath Temple ( Shiva Temple) / Budhanilkantha ( Sleeping Vishnu) and other Vishnu / Shiva / Parvati shrines and overnight in the Hotel.
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Day 9
Final departure in your own destination
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Muktinath is a sacred pilgrimage site located in Mustang, Nepal. It is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.
Muktinath Temple is situated in the Mustang district of Nepal, at an altitude of about 3,800 meters (12,467 feet) above sea level.
Hindus believe visiting Muktinath grants moksha (liberation), while Buddhists consider it one of the 24 Tantric places.
You can reach Muktinath via:
- Flight: Kathmandu → Pokhara → Jomsom, then a jeep to Muktinath.
- Road: Drive from Pokhara via Beni-Jomsom-Muktinath.
- Trekking: Annapurna Circuit route.
Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) are the best seasons, as the weather is clear and stable.
Yes, you need:
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card
- Yes, there are lodges, guesthouses, and some basic hotels in Jomsom and Ranipauwa (near Muktinath).
Yes, you can find basic Nepali and Tibetan-style meals in lodges and tea houses.
The temple has 108 water spouts and two sacred ponds where pilgrims take a holy bath to cleanse sins.
Yes, people of all religions can visit.
Yes, due to the high altitude (3,800m), some visitors may experience altitude sickness. It’s advised to acclimatize in Jomsom before visiting.
Warm clothes, as it can be cold even in summer.
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CANCELLATION AND REFUND:
Cancellations prior to 10 days from the start of the tour are entitled to a full refund(excluding the transaction charges)Cancellation between the 9th day and the 3rd day to the start of the tour will have an 80% refund. Cancellation less than 3 days to the start of the tour will have NO refund. For any assistance mail us at: info@indian-tours.in
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