Jomsom Muktinath Tour – 7 Days
(ETNNP024)  Kathmandu-Pokhara-Jomsom-Muktinath

Overview

Muktinath is Sanskrit name; itself has religious overtone and a sort of emotional ring to it for the devout Hindus. This words separation two word Mukti & Nath. Mukti mean Salvation and Nath mean god and Nirvana so it holds great significance for all spiritual people in the south Asian sub continent. Muktinath (the provider of salvation) has been one such holy site, where thousands of devotees flock for attaining the much sought after moksha (freedom) from the cycle of birth and rebirth. It is an ardent wish or a dream if you may say, of every Hindu to get Mukti-Nirvana from this cycle taking births over and over again. It is belief of the Hindus that this world is “MAYA” (an illusion) and the earliest one gets out of it the better and a visit to Muktinath will help them achieve that goal. Since then it called Muktinath.

It is believed that one should visit this temple after completing pilgrimage of four special religious sites, Chardham Yatra of India; Muktinath must be visited once.

The famous Muktinath is a sacred and important pilgrimage place both for Hindus and Buddhists. It located in Muktinath Valley lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18 kms. Northeast of Jomsom in the north central part of Nepal, at an altitude of about 3800 meters at the foot of the Thorong-La Mountain pass (part of the Himalayas). The holy shrine at Muktinath is in a grove of trees and includes a Buddhist Gompa and the pagoda style temple of Vishnu Mandir, Containing an Image of Vishnu. The site is close to the village Ranipauwa, which sometimes mistakenly is called Muktinath as well.

Named after highly referred Muktinath shrine the valley is one of religious place in Nepal for both Hindus and Buddhist. Hindus call it Muktichhetra (Place of salvation) is one of the four religious sites and it is also one of the 51 Sakti peetams.

Some people called this place Salagrama, Many Shaligrams found here are considered by Hindu as incarnation of lord Vishnu and worship them. According to Hindu Myth lord Vishnu turned into Shaligram because of Brinda’s Curse.

South Indian people called this place “Muktidham” it means holy pilgrimage place of salvation. Most of south Indian people compulsory to visit this place in their life.

Similarly Buddhist calls this valley the Chumig Gyatsa which in Tibetan means ‘Hundred Waters’. For Tibetan Buddhists Muktinath-Chumig Gyatsa is a very important place of Dakinis, goddesses known as Sky Dancers and one of the 24 Tantric places. They understand the Murti to be a manifestation of Avalokitesvara.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu

Upon arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan airport, our representative will greet and transfer you to the hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Drive to Pokhara (210 km, 6 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast at hotel, drive to Pokhara, en-route visit Manokamana Temple by Cable car.

Upon arrival at Pokhara check into the hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Fly Pokhara-Jomsom

Morning after early breakfast at hotel, transfer to domestic airport for your flight to Jomsom.

Upon arrival at Jomsom, check into the hotel.

Take jeep to Mukainath. After Pooja and Darshan drive back to Jomsom.

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4: Fly back to Pokhara

Morning after breakfast at hotel, fly back to Pokhara.

Upon arrival at Pokhara, check into the hotel.

Later half day sightseeing tour of Pokhara city (including Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple, Seti River Gorge.

Later 01 hour boating at Phewa Lake.

Overnight at Hotel.

 

Day 5: Drive back to Kathmandu

Morning after breakfast at hotel, drive back to Kathmandu.

Upon arrival at Kathmandu, check into the hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Morning after breakfast at hotel, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swoyambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7: Final Departure

Morning breakfast at hotel. Free time at your own.

Later transfer to international airport for your journey back home.

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Value Added

We are ready to welcome you with all the necessary safety measures (Post -19 Pandemic Halt). Hence we assure you of safety and security by following the optimal precautions.

Safety Assurance from Us (Tour/Trekking Operator)

• Vehicles fully cleaned and disinfected
• Foot bath mat available at entrance
• Extra masks available (if required)
• Safe distancing
• We carry limited number of passengers
• Our crew wear full PPE while disinfecting the vehicle
• Temperature screening available
• Our crew tested fit to travel
• Sanitizers available
• We carry additional deep wipe down cleaning of high touched areas
• Hygiene kit available for sale
• Our crew wear face mask and face shield

Safety Rules for Travelers (You)

• Namaste over handshake
• Do not travel if unwell
• Wear face mask all the time
• Maintain safe distancing
• Use foot mat while boarding
• Undertake temperature screening
• Ventilators over air conditioning
• Avoid unnecessary surface touching
• Wash/Sanitize hands regularly
• Follow sneeze etiquette
• Follow safety instructions (from local authority)
• Carry your personal hygiene all the time

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