Overview
Muktinath (मुक्तिनाथ )
Muktinath is a sacred place both for Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley (behind of the Great Himalayan) at an altitude of 3,800 meters, on the way Annapurna Trekking route, Mustang, Nepal. Mukti Kshetra (51 shakti pitham )which literally means the "place of liberation or moksha" or where the temple of Muktinath is situated, is mentioned in the Hindu Scriptures such as the Ramayana, Barah Purana and Skanda Purana. There are 108 sacred water spouts (springs) where pilgrims take a ritual bath. Nearby is a temple called Jwala Mai considered sacred and worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists. An eternal blue flame keeps burning in the temple.
Every year thousand of Hindus devotes comes to this Temple from around the world. This Temple is one of the famous holy places for Hindus & Buddhists, so every year thousand of tourist visits this Temple. In this temple there is mix culture of Hindu God & Buddhists priest (Jhum- buddhists lady monk Aani ). Jhuma ( Priest) of this Temple is not allowed to marry.
The place partly owes its fame to the fossil stones, called Shaligram - considered holy by Hindus - found along the Kali Gandaki River. The fossil stones are said to represent Lord Vishnu in stone form. The temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is simple in architecture and built in pagoda style. It is believed to have been constructed at the beginning of the 19th century. As the idol of Vishnu is considered to date from the 16th century.Many Hindu pilgrims from Nepal and India visit the site to worship Lord Vishnu . Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, which in Tibetan means 'Hundred Waters'. Although the temple has a Vaishnava origin, it is also revered in Buddhism.
Itinerary
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Arrival Gorakhpur Pick up/Drive to Border: Arrive Gorakhpur (India) by Train. Pick up from Railways station Drive to Nepal Border (Sunauli) O/N Sunauli Hotel. |
Time -4 hours Distance - 115 km. Elevation –110mtr |
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Lumbini Visit & Drive to Pokhara : After breakfast, Early morning drive to Pokhara via Lumbani visit ( birth place of lord Buddha) over night Hotel halt in Pokhara.185 km. |
Time -7 Hours. Distance – 185km. Elevation –827m . |
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Fly to Jomsom-Muktinath: Early morning flight to Jomsom then drive to Muktinath temple (By Jeep) giving plenty of Time for yatri to do pooja, bath etc . Afternoon drive back to Jomsom O/N Jomsom . |
Time - 30 min Elevation -2743 mtr/ 3900mtr |
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Fly to Pokhara & Sightseeing Half days sightseeing in Pokhara(fewa lake,Barahi temple,Mahadev cave , David falls & Bindabasini temple after launch drive to Kathmandu. Overnight hotel in Kathmandu. 210 km |
Time -8 Hours. Distance- 210. Elevation –1400mtr |
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Sightseeing in kathmandu and Drive to Sunauli/Gorakhpur :After breakfast half days sightseeing in kathmandu and drive to Sunauli/Gorakhpur.O/N Sunauli. |
Time -9 Hours. Distance- 270 km. Elevation –110mtr |
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Departure /Drop to Railway Station: Transfer to Railway station or Drive to Varanasi. Tour concludes. |
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Inclusions
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Price include |
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Hotel accommodations 1 night sunauli with breakfast. 2Night Hotel in pokhara 1 night hotel Nilgiri in jomsom with full meal. (Vegetarian food) 1 night hotel in kathmandu Transportations · Airport picks up/drop. · Gorakhpur- pokhara round trip transportation. · Half day sightseeing in pokhara. · Pokhara-Jomsom-pokhara flight. · Meal plan-veg breakfast. · English/ Hindi Speaking Nepali Guide. |
Exclusions
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Above price not include: |
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· Sightseeing Entrance Fees /lunch. · Tips, Personal expenses (beverage, phone call, cold drink). · International tickets, travel insurance.
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