Muktinath, located in Nepal, is a revered pilgrimage site that holds great significance for both Hindus and Buddhists. It is situated in a remote region along the lower Kali Gandaki River, which is known as the world's deepest river gorge. Muktinath is known for its spiritual significance, stunning natural landscapes, and cultural heritage.
For Hindus, Muktinath is considered a sacred place of salvation. ...See more
Muktinath, located in Nepal, is a revered pilgrimage site that holds great significance for both Hindus and Buddhists. It is situated in a remote region along the lower Kali Gandaki River, which is known as the world's deepest river gorge. Muktinath is known for its spiritual significance, stunning natural landscapes, and cultural heritage.
For Hindus, Muktinath is considered a sacred place of salvation. A visit to Muktinath is believed to bring terrestrial and celestial joy. The presence of Lord Muktinath is highly revered by Hindu devotees.
For Buddhists, Muktinath holds the historical importance of being a place where the great sage Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, meditated. Guru Rinpoche is a significant figure in Tibetan Buddhism, and his connection to Muktinath adds to the spiritual aura of the place for Buddhists.
Trip Highlights
- Pashupatinath hindu's pilgrimage site
- Medieval, colorful Mustang villages
- Fortresses, palaces, cave hermitages & gompas
- Ancient Hindu Temple & homage to Muktinath (Hindu Pilgrimage or Dham)
- Incredible sculpted valleys & wild rock formations
- Classic scenery of the high Tibetan plateau
- The Kali Gandaki gorge & collecting fossils
- The site of Sleeping Vishu in Budhanelakanta in & Hare Krishna Dham in Kathmandu
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1350m, Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
Day 02: Explore Pashupatinath Darsan. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Drive or Fly to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom. Overnight at guest house.
Day 05: Explore Muktinath. Overnight at guest house.
Day 06: Fly to Pokhara and fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Explore Bhudhaneelkantha and Hare Krishna Dham. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Relaxing/Shopping, evening farewell dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Eco Trip Nepal airport representative will drop to airport for onward journey.
NOTE: Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
Services
Included
- Airport transfers
- 2 night's guest house in Jomsom with breakfast
- 4 night's Kathmandu hotel with breakfas
- 1 night Pokhara hotel with breakfast
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Farewell dinners
- English speaking, trained and experienced guide
- Guide salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- All necessary paper work an permits
- Medical kit (carried by your guide)
- Service charge
- All government and local taxes
Excluded
- Nepal Visa fee $ 35 (obtained at the airport immigration upon arrival – bring exact USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Domestic airfare
- Excess baggage charges
- Emergency evacuation and oxygen cost, and medical-box
- Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips
- Expenses due to flight delay, sickness other contingencies
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any unforeseen reason)
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from Mountain)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Tips for staffs
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