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Muktinath Darshan

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 muktinath templehigh 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.

Duration: 2 Nights 3 Days
Place Coverage: Pokhara-Muktinath-Pokhara only

Day 01: Arrival in Pokhara domestic airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Early in the morning transfer to airport - a chartered helicopter flight to Muktinath, 1.5 hrs PUJA/Worship and return back to Pokhara & transfer to hotel.

Day 03: Departure transfer to airport for your onward journey.

COST Deluxe Standard
Per Person INR 18915/- INR 14040/-
Per Person (For Foreigner) USD 499.00 USD 399.00

** Note: Min Pax. 5 Persons required or Deluxe Tour departure on your required date and Standard Tour departure base on our dates.
Services:* Hotel will be 3 star categories. *Transportation will be NON AC private.

She service includes:
  • Pokhara-Muktinath-Pokhara by helicopter.
  • 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara on BB (bed & Breakfast) plan.
  • 1 half day sightseeing of Pokhara city.
  • ACAP fee (Annapurna Conservation Area Project)
Service Exclude:
  • All personal expenses such as tips, restaurant bills.
  • Local sightseeing spot entry fee/Airport tax
  • Cost rise beyond our control such as flight cancellation, political disturbance, road block etc.
  • Medical insurance.