Overview
In this Kathmandu Pokhara Muktinath Tour, we are visiting Pokhara, the city of lakes and visiting the most sacred temple in Nepal, Muktianth temple. In Kathmandu, there are UNESCO World Heritage sites that you should not miss on your Nepal tour of the Kathmandu Pokhara Muktinath tour.
This tour, i.e., Kathmandu Pokhara Muktinath, starts from Kathmandu by taking a blessing of Pashupatinath Temple. Pashupati Nath Temple, situated 5 km east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva, is considered one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world. Also, it is one of the biggest and most famous Hindu Lord Shiva temples in the world. So every year, thousands of Hindu pilgrims & tourists visit the temple. The two-tiered pagoda with golden roofs and 4 silver doors houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple existed before 400 A.D. It is listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
On the third day, our destination is Pokhara by visiting Manakamana Temple by cable car. And reaching Pokhara, you will have some rest and stay there. Then from Pokhara, on the 4th day, we will fly to Jomsom. From Jomsom, we drive to Muktinath by jeep. After the darshan of the Muktinath temple, Jwala Mai, 108 taps and ponds. After sightseeing there, we drive back to Pokhara and visit Bindavasini Temple, Phewa Lake, and caves and other attractions in Pokhara.
About Muktinath Temple
Muktinath is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists, located in Muktinath Valley (behind the Great Himalayan) at an altitude of 3,800 meters, on the 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 thousands of Hindu devotees come to this temple from around the world. This temple is one of the famous holy places for Hindus & Buddies , so every year thousands of tourists visit this temple. In this temple there is a mix of culture: Hindu God & Buddies priest (Jhum-Buddies lady monk Aani ). Jhuma (priest) of this templeShaligram—considered Hindu—found 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.
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Itinerary
| Day 01 | Airport pickup/ Transfer to Hotel/Short briefing about this tour .Overnight hotel Kathmandu. |
| Day 02 | After Breakfast, Sightseeing In Pashupati Nath Temple, Guheshwori Temple, Jal Narayan evening free for shopping O/N Kathamandu. |
| Day 03 | After Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple(15 Minute by cable car- ropeway ride up to Hill) .O/N Pokhara.(200km). |
| Day 04 | Early morning flight to Jomsom then drive to Muktinath temple (By Jeep) giving plenty of Time for yatris to do pooja, bath etc . Afternoon drive back to Jomsom O/N Jomsom . |
| Day 05 | After Breakfast Fly back to Pokhara/fress up & sightseeing in Bindavasini Temple, Fewa lake Barahi Temple, Devi"s fall & Gupteshwor Mahadev after lunch Drive/fly back to Kathmandu . O/N Kathmandu. |
| Day 06 | Transfer to Airport /Departure onwards your journey |
Inclusions
- 3 nights Hotel 3 star in Kathmandu. 1 Night Hotel 3star in Pokhara.
- 1 Night Hotel Nilgiri view in Jomsom .
- Airport pick up/drop,1 Half Day sightseeing In Kathmandu.
- 1 Half Day sightseeing in Pokhara.
- Kathmandu--Pokhara-Kathmandu surface transfer.
- Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara both ways Air Ticket.
- Jomsom –Muktianth-jomosm Jeep (sharing) transport .
- Veg. Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara(in Jomsom breakfast & dinner meal)
- English/ Hindi Speaking Nepali Guide,ACAP-Muktinath permit .
Exclusions
- Sightseeing entrance Fee and Manakamana cable car tickets.
- Pony /horse riding or bike service fee In Muktinath Temple .
- Tips, Personal expenses (beverage, phone call, cold drink).
- International tickets, travel insurance