Pashupatinath and Muktinath Tour

Pashupatinath and Muktinath Tour

Pashupati Nath Temple being the temple of Lord Shiva possessed its two-tiered golden roof and silver doors and is famous for its superb architecture. The temple is situated 5 kilometer east of Kathmandu heart, on the banks of sacred Bagmati River. Being one of the most important Hindu temples, this is a center of annual pilgrimage. From time immortal, the Pashupati area has contained numerous temples, stupas, monasteries, images and inscriptions. Not only is the Pashupati area a pilgrimage site for the Hindus and it is also an important cultural treasury for the whole world. Only Hindus are permitted to enter from the main gate.

Muktinath Temple is the most sacred Hindu site in Nepal after the temple of Pashupatinath in Kathmandu. It is believed that all miseries / sorrows are relieved once you visit this temple (Mukti=Nirvana, Nath=God). The main shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Set into the wall around it is 108 waterspouts from which pour holy water. Hindu pilgrims come here to bathe in the 108 water spouts shaped as cows’ heads. Pilgrims take bath in holy water spouts to purify their bodies before visiting the main Temple for worship.During the festival of Janai Purnima, Hindu devotees gather here to pay homage to lord Muktinath. It is believed that one should visit this temple after completing pilgrimage of four special religious sites in India. Another famous temple of Jwaladevi, the goddess of flame, is situated about hundred meters south of Muktinath.

How to reach Muktinath Temple by flight take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara than from Pokhara to Jomsom. Nearest airport to Muktinath is Jomsom and drive about 2 hours from Jomsom to Ranipauwa (3710m) and walks to Muktinath temple 3800m about an hour.

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01 Night Kathmandu – 01 Night Pokhara- 01 Night Jomsom – 02 Night Kathmandu

(05 nights 06 days)

Day 1:

Arrival in Kathmandu/ Arrival

(14, 00 meters) Arrive at Tribhuvan international airport. Meet our tour representative than transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Kathmandu hotel.

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Day 2:

Fly to Pokhara

(Pokhara 14, 00 Meters/ 25 Minutes one way) Early morning Pasupatinath Temple Darshan& Boudhanath Stupa back the hotel. After breakfast transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport and fly to Pokhara. Upon arrival at Pokhara airport our drive will receive you check in at Hotel. After Lunch Pokhara city sightseeing tour includes Devi’s fall, Mahindra Cave and Bindyabasini Temple. Overnight stay at Pokhara.

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Day 3:

Fly to Jomsom

(Jomsom / 2700 meters 30 Minutes) - Drive to Muktinath (Muktinath 3800 Meters 25 KM 01 ½ Hrs. drive one way) and back to Jomsom. After early breakfast, fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2700m) by schedule flight and transfer to Hotel, after short preparation drive to Muktinath by Jeep. Arrival at Ranipauwa 3710m. and walks to Muktinath temple 3800mabout an hour. Take holy bath on 108 waterspouts, name of 'Muktidhara' & Holy bath in Mukti Kunda. After take holy bath in both Place, have darshan and worship to Muktinath god believing that it brings them salvation. Then walk to Jwalamai Temple -burning flame. Jwalamai Temple has a spring and there are three eternal flames, Hindu devotees believe that this miracle of fire lighting was offering made by Brahma himself, (the creator of universe) set water on fire. And walk back to Ranipauwa and drive back to Jomsom. Walk back to the Hotel Overnight at Jomsom.

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Day 4:

Fly back to Pokhara and continue to Kathmandu

Early morning takes a schedule flight to Pokhara and continue fly to Kathmandu in the afternoon. Transfer to the Hotel. Evening relax at the Hotel.

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Day 5:

Kathmandu

After breakfast Visit Budanilkantha temple, Patan Durbar square. &Swaymbhunath (Monkey Temple). Overnight stay in Kathmandu hotel.

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Day 6:

Kathmandu /Departure

Today, final departure after breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to catch your return flight.

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Include

Meet & Greet upon arrival.
Daily breakfast as per the itinerary
All meals at Jomsom (Pure vegetarian)
Jomsom – Muktinath – Jomsom by private Jeep
Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu flight tickets
Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara flight tickets
ACAP Permit
Accommodation as per the itinerary on Twin Sharing Basis.
Extra Person / Child with Bed sharing the Room on mattress.
Airport Pick & Drop
Transfer & Sightseeing as per the itinerary by AC CAR 03 SEATS/ JEEP 06 SEATS/ JUMBO HIACE 10 SEATS / COASTER BUS 18 SEATS) as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis).

Exclude

Insurance,
Items of personal consumption (Mineral water, alcoholic beverage, laundry )
Tour guide
Cost for any other service not mentioned under the “Cost Includes” head.
Cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary.
Cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like – landslides, road blockage, etc. In such case extra will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.

Pashupatinath and Muktinath Tour