The famous temple of Lord Muktinath 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 3750 meters. There are two ways to reach Muktinath. Either take a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom or hike for 7-8 hours from Jomsom or trek all the way from Pokhara through Kali-Gandaki valley, which takes 7/8 days. Helicopter services are also available from Pokhara & Kathmandu. There has a trekking route one of famous treks name of Muktinath. The sight of the bewildering Annapurana and Dhaulagiri ranges will enchant you as you approach towards Pokhara Valley by air or surface. The next morning when you discover the clear sky and views of mountain, you then discover you are on your special journey to the Muktinath
Information About Muktinath Temple
Temple dedicated to:Lord Muktinath
also popularly known as lord Vishnu
(Mukti=Nirvana, Nath=God). Altitude:3,750m Location:18km northeast of Jomsom District:Mustang
Muktinath is of the religious importance to both Hindus and Buddhists. The main shrine of Muktinath is a pagoda - shaped temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. In the walls around it are 108 waterspouts. The Jwala Mai temple near by has a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas. It is believed that one should visit this temple after completing pilgrimage of four special religious sites in India . That is "Chardham Yatra".
There are two ways to get to Muktinath from Kathmandu via Pokhara to Jomsom and hike for a 7-8 hours via Kagbeni or to trek all the way from Pokhara which takes 7-8 days. It is believed that one should visit this temple after competing pilgrimages of hour Dhams 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.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Kathmandu transfers to Hotel, overnight.
Day 2:
At Morning visit to Temple of Pashupatinath , Guheswori, Budanilkanth and Krishna Temple . After 10 AM Departure to Kurintar visit to Manakamana Temple by cable car, back to Kurintar, overnight.
Day 3:
At Morning visit to Devghat, Holy bath and puja, then departure to Pokhara, overnight.
Day 4:
At Morning fly to Muktinath by Helicopter, After holy bath, Fly back to Pokhara, then Pokhara city Sight Seeing place to visit - Bindhabasini Temple, Seti River gorge, Gorkha Museum, Devi's waterfall, Mahadev Cave and visit the Barahi Temple by boat ride in Fewa Lake, overnight
Day 5:
Back to Kathmandu , Leisure overnight.
Day 6:
Kathmandu city Sight Seeing place to visit Pashupatinath, Bouddha Nath, Budhanilkantha, Balaju water, Swayambhu Nath stupa (Monkey's temple) drive to Nagarkot for sunset program, overnight.
