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Muktinath (Salvation-Land)

Muktinath Yatra
It is believed that all miseries / sorrows are relieved once you visit this temple (Mukti=Nirvana, Nath=God). The main shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Set into the wall around it is 108 waterspouts from which pour holy water.

For Tibetan Buddhists, Muktinath, they called Chumig Gyatsa (Hundreds Waters) is a place of Dakinis, goddesses known as Sky Dancers. It is of great importance for Buddhists that Chumig Gyatsa is one of the 24 Tantric places.
For Hindus, beside the natural fire representing Brahma and the holy waters, the central meaning of the Muktinath area is the veneration of the god Vishnu in the form of ammonites (shilas) called Salagrama-Shilas.
There are many stories which tell of Vishnu turning into stone and all of them are closely connected to the holy Kali Gandaki River. This river, also known as the Salagrami, is a few hours walking from Muktinath-Chumig Gyatsa.

Muktinath Khang
In Muktinath some of the signs are its high mountain location and its headwaters site, and the presence of certain natural elements such as fossils and fires; these have tempted Man, in the search for god on earth, to create a supernatural field, a sacred world where Vishnu and other deities are believed to abide. At Muktinath, these include such wonders as fire burning on water and the fossils of primitive sea creatures (ammonites) found high in the mountains, many thousands of metres above sea level and thousands of kilometers from any contemporary ocean. It is safe to say that in the overall sacred environment, these natural-supernatural elements take on prime importance and are of considerable attraction to all pilgrims, Buddhist and Hindu alike. Alongside, the three natural elements at Muktinath -- the spring water, natural gas fires and fossils, there is also a sacred grove of popular trees of the species Populus ciliate, locally called lekh pipal or bhot pipal.

Location

Jomsom
Muktinath is situated on the upper part of the river Kali of Buri Gandaki on the north side of the main Himalayan range and south of Lo-Manthang or Mustang. Its precise location is 29° 11’ N. latitude and 83° 53’E. longitude, at an elevation of 3,8000m (or approximately 12,500 ft) on the western slopes of the Damodar Himal, northern extension of the Annapurna Himalayan massif.
Muktinath is in the high Himalayan arid zone bordering China’s Tibetan Autonomous Region (Xizang). This northern region of Nepal is often called Bhot (Tibet), and its inhabitants ‘Bhotia”. Muktinath shrine is near the headwaters of the Jhong River, a tributary of the Kali Gandaki in the north-eastern corner of Thak Khola, a dry trans-Himalayan valley in Nepal’s Mustang District.

Muktinath Darshan Yatra
7 Nights / 8 Days

DAYS ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS ACCOMMODATION
Day 01

Kathmandu Arrival

Arrival in Kathmandu, meet by our representative and transfer to Hotel. Overnight Hotel.

 Hotel
Day 02

Leisure in Kathmandu

Guided sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath & Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel.

 Hotel
Day 03

Manakamana Darshan on the way

Departure to Pokhara on the way visit Manakamana Darshan by cable car. Check into hotel and refresh. Overnight hotel.

 Hotel
Day 04

Fly Jomsom - Trek to Muktinath

Transfer to airport for your flight to Jomsom and proceed our trek to Muktinath. Break for Lunch in Kagbeni Lodge at Eklebhatti (site near the Kaligandaki River). Short break will be followed at Khinga (small Sherpa village) for tea / coffee. Arrive at Muktinath and check in to Lodge. Dinner and overnight stay.

 Lodge
Day 05

Muktinath Darshan - Holy Bath

Early morning move for Muktinath Darshan (approximately 25 minute walk from the hotel). During this time, one can take holy bath in the sacred 108 water spouts surrounding the temple, do worship & darshan. Also Jwalamai Darshan will be made. After this we return to the hotel for breakfast and proceed trek back to Jomsom. Overnight at hotel in Jomsom.

 Hotel
Day 06

Fly back to Pokhara - Pokhara City Sightseeing

Transfer to airport for flight to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel. Guided sightseeing tour Pokhara Valley – David's Fall, Gupteswor Cave, Bindabasini Temple, K. I. Singh Bridge & Barahi Temple with Boat ride on Fewa Lake. Overnight hotel.

 Hotel
Day 07

Fly back Kathmandu

Drive or fly back to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for shopping & relaxation. Overnight Hotel.

 Hotel
Day 08

Departure

Transfer to airport for your onward destination. End of tour.

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Service Includes:
1. All arrival & departure transfers.
2. Accommodation on twin sharing basis with all meals in full board plan.
3. Airfare (Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara).
4. Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu transfer.
5. Passenger Insurance during the flight.
6. Airport taxes.
7. Manakamana Cable Car Tickets.
8. Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu & Pokhara Valley.
9. Boating on Fewa Lake.
10. ACAP entrance fee for Annapurna Region.
11. Medical Kit and experienced tour guide.
10. Pony and porter for baggage only.

Service Excludes:
1. Insurance coverage against accident, injury, death, theft, baggage loss, etc.
2. Entrance and monument fees.
3. Ponies hire charge for Jomsom-Muktinath-Jomsom (INR 800). -Opt.
4. Beverages, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips and gratuities
5. Laundry and telephone bills
6. All other expenses that are not mentioned above.

Muktinath Darshan by Helicopter Charter
5 Nights / 6 Days

DAYS ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS ACCOMMODATION
Day 01

Kathmandu Arrival

Arrival in Kathmandu, meet by our representative and transfer to Hotel. Overnight Hotel.

 Hotel
Day 02

Leisure in Kathmandu

Guided sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath & Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel.

 Hotel
Day 03

Manakamana Darshan on the way

Departure to Pokhara on the way visit Manakamana Darshan by cable car. Check into hotel and refresh. Overnight hotel.

 Hotel
Day 04

Helicopter Charter to Muktinath - Panoramic View

Transfer to airport for your Helicopter Charter flight to Muktinath with a panoramic view of Himalayas like Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli and more. One-hour time will be given for Darshan & puja. During this hour, you can take holy bath on 108 Dharas (water spouts) surrounding the temple; also Jwalamai Darshan will be made. Afterwards, fly back to Pokhara & check in to Hotel & refresh.

Guided sightseeing tour Pokhara Valley – David's Fall, Gupteswor Cave, Bindabasini Temple, K. I. Singh Bridge & Barahi Temple with Boat ride on Fewa Lake. Overnight hotel.

 Hotel
Day 05

Back to Kathmandu - Leisure in Kathmandu

Drive or Fly back to Kathmandu. Rest of the day is free for shopping & relaxation. Overnight Hotel.

 Hotel
Day 06

Departure

Transfer to airport for your onward destination. End of tour.

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Service Includes:
1. Charter Helicopter flight (PKR-MUK-PKR).
2. Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by flight or surface.
3. Passenger Insurance during the flight.
4. Airport Transfer.
5. Airport taxes.
6. Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu & Pokhara Valley.
7. Boating on Fewa Lake.
8. All entrance fee during the tour.
9. Accommodation with all breakfasts.
10. ACAP entrance fee.
11. Medical Kit and experienced tour guide.
12. Manakamana cable car fees.

Service Excludes:
1. Insurance coverage against accident, injury, death, theft, baggage loss, etc.
2. All lunch and Dinners
3. Beverages, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips and gratuities
4. Laundry and telephone bills
5. All other expenses that are not mentioned above.