It is believed that all miseries / sorrows are relieved once you visit this temple (Mukti = Nirvana or status of Liberty / Free, Nath = God). The famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18 kms northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3800 meter. The main shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Sets into the wall around it are 108 waterspouts from which pour holy water. The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather. There are two ways to get to Muktinath from either take a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and hike for 7-8 hours from Jomsom or trek all the way from Pokhara through Kali-Gandaki valley, which takes 7/8 days. It is believed that one should visit this temple after competing pilgrimage of four special religious sites in India . This temple held sacred by Hindus as well as Buddhists. The Jwala Mai temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground. Jomsom is a major center in the Annapurna region. There is a world-class accommodation facility in Jomsom from where one can enjoy remarkable natural beauty.
Here we present following pilgrimage tour to Muktinath.
Itinerary
Day 01
Arrive to Pokhara / O.N. hotel
Day 02
Pokhara- Muktinath- Pokhara by Helicopter. O.N. hotel
Day 03
Sight seeing in Pokhara. O.N. hotel
Day 04
Departure from Pokhara.
Min Group Size: 24 Cost: INR 11400.00 (USD 425.00) per person
Includes: All meals (Strictly vegetarian) as per itinerary, 3 night accommodation on twin sharing basis at hotel, Chartered flight by Helicopter, Airport Tax, ACAP Tax, Sight seeing of Pokhara City.
