Muktinath is a Vishnu temple, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. It is located in Muktinath Valley at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass in Mustang, Nepal. It is one of the world’s highest temples (altitude 3,800 m). Within Hinduism, it is one of the 108 Divya Desams, and is the only Divya Desam located outside India. It known as Mukti Kshetra, which literally means the ‘liberation arena’ (moksh) and is one of the Char Dham in Nepal.
This temple is considered to be 106th of the 108 Divya Desam considered sacred by the Sri Vaishnava sect. Its ancient name in Sri Vaishnava literature (Vishnu Purana) is Thiru Saligramam. The Gandaki river, which flows nearby, is considered to be the only source of the Saligram shila, the non-anthropomorphic representation of Vishnu.
Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, which in Tibetan means “Hundred Waters”. For Tibetan Buddhists, Muktinath is an important place of dakinis, goddesses known as Sky Dancers, and one of the 24 Tantric places. They understand the murti to be a manifestation of Avalokiteśvara, who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.
Arrival at Kathmandu meet up. Check-in hotel. Later you can proceed towards hamel market for shopping which is near by your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
After Breakfast, Procced for the sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley including Pasupatinath temple, Swyambhunath stupa, Bouddhanath stupa and Patan Durbar square, later proceed for hotel and overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (07-08 hrs). Arrival and transfer to hotel. You can spend your time boating on Phewa Lake near the hotel on your own. Overnight at Pokhara.
Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (20 min. flight approx.), drive to Muktinath, worship, and back to Jomsom. Overnight at Jomsom.
As per the flight schedule fly back to Pokhara. Arrival and proceed for a half day sightseeing. Visit Bindabasini Temple, Seti Gandaki River, Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave and Barahi Temple. Overnight at Pokhara.
Drive back to Kathmandu. (07-08 hrs.). We will have lunch on the way. Free day for shopping.
After breakfast free time. Transfer to airport two-hour prior before the flight timing.
Service Includes :-
• 03 nights’ accommodation on a Double sharing basis under MAP Plan, Kathmandu.
• 02 nights’ accommodation on a Double sharing basis under MAP Plan, Pokhara.
• 01-night accommodation in Jomsom with AP plan.
• All pickup and drop on point-to-point basis by private vehicle.
• Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu transfer by Private Hiace.
• Roundtrip airfare Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara.
• Sightseeing around Pokhara in a private vehicle.
• Jomsom to Muktinath by Jeep.
• Sightseeing is escorted by a guide in Pokhara and Kathmandu.
• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
• TIMS Permit
• All entrance fee for all sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
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