Bangalore → Kathmandu → Pokhara → Jomsom → Muktinath → Pokhara → Kathmandu
Muktinath Yatra from Bangalore
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“Mukti” and “Nath” are the two words that comprise Muktinath and these words mean “Salvation or Nirvana” and “God” respectively so Muktinath means God of Salvation. Amongst other popular religious destinations in the South Asian continent, Muktinath holds a special and important place in Hinduism as well as Buddhism.
Millions of devotees belonging to the Hindu or Buddhist community flock here to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu. Pilgrims visiting this holy site come with unflinching faith in the deity that if they come here with a pure heart then the god blesses them with lifelong prosperity and wealth and also makes them free from all their committed sins. As the name suggests that it is the place where one can attain salvation or liberation from the cycle of birth and death and it is also seen in Hinduism that they believe the world is full of illusion and one who visits the site get a proper opportunity to make their life easy and also achieving goals become easy for them.
One who covers this divine Yatra gets to visit several ammonites and is so believed as the sacred incarnations of Lord Vishnu so they make their halt at these Shilagrams and worship them. There is interesting and popular mythology behind these Shilagrams which states that due to the curse of Brinda, Lord Vishnu turned into Shilagrams. However, the temple is located at an insane location yet it is opened throughout the year for the public visit and is crowded the whole year but during the festive season of Vijayadashami, Ram Navami, and Rishi Tarpani the pilgrimage is crowded enough.
| Day | Tour Program | Distance / Time | Major Highlight / Sightseeing | Meals | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hyderabad to Kathmandu | Flight / transfer | Hyderabad, Kathmandu, Sacred temple darshan | Dinner | Kathmandu |
| 02 | Kathmandu to Pokhara | Approx. 190 km / 3.7 hrs | Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple | Breakfast & Dinner | Pokhara |
| 03 | Pokhara to Jomsom | Approx. 80 km / 1.5 hrs | Pokhara, Jomsom, Pokhara: Phewa Lake | Breakfast & Dinner | Jomsom |
| 04 | Jomsom Leisure & Exploration | Local / 4–8 hrs | Jomsom, Jomsom: Kali Gandaki valley, Kali Gandaki valley | Breakfast & Dinner | Jomsom |
| 05 | Jomsom to Muktinath | Approx. 20 km / 1.0 hrs | Jomsom, Muktinath, Sacred temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Muktinath |
| 06 | Muktinath to Pokhara | Approx. 80 km / 1.5 hrs | Pokhara, Muktinath, Pokhara: Phewa Lake | Breakfast & Dinner | Pokhara |
| 07 | Pokhara to Kathmandu | Approx. 190 km / 3.7 hrs | Kathmandu, Pokhara, Sacred temple darshan | Breakfast | Tour Ends |
If you are a non-resident of Hyderabad then reach Hyderabad on time so that you can explore the wonders of this beautiful city. On reaching the city drive straight to the hotel where you can relax for a while and then set out to enjoy the city life of Hyderabad.
Early morning leave from Hyderabad and fly towards Kathmandu. On setting your foot at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by our tour representative. After picking you up from the airport he will take you directly to the hotel booked for your accommodation in Kathmandu. After relaxing for a few hours, drive straight towards the destinations settled in and around Muktinath and after completing a half-day sightseeing tour in the city, return to the hotel for savoring the mouth-watering night meal followed by a relaxing overnight stay.
Kick Start your day with a relishing breakfast served at the hotel and drive towards Pokhara which is reckoned for its bewitching beauty and has been one of the most favorite places of a travel writer. The serene lakes, snow-peaked mountains, and the greenery all around make the area looks gorgeous and stunning and a remarkable natural place. Pokhara is believed to be one of the most significant places for relaxation and from the Pokhara Valley you can witness the charm of the Annapurna region and after completing the excursion of these places, drive back to the hotel.
There are two ways to access Jomsom from Pokhara, one by flight and the other one is to cover the distance between the segments by covering the road distance. After reaching Jomsom, take the taxi or the sharing jeep to reach the Muktinath Temple, however, the vehicle doesn’t drop you at the gate and drops you at a certain distance from the shrine which you can easily cover by walking. After completing the puja rituals at Muktinath, return to the hotel to binge on night meal which is then followed by an energizing overnight stay.
Check-out from the hotel in Jomsom after completing the breakfast and then head back towards Pokhara and on reaching the destination city; complete the excursion of places that were left at the beginning of the journey.
Give a perfect start to your day with a healthy breakfast and then continue your drive towards Kathmandu where en-route you can visit Manakamana Temple, established in the Gorkha district in Nepal. This magnificent temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, a manifestation of Goddess Parvati and the holy site holds great importance in Hinduism as it is believed to be a wish-granting temple (as the name suggests). So, post completing the puja rituals and paying offerings to the deity drive back to the hotel for your overnight stay.
You can start your day a little late today as there is no specific schedule for the final day of the trip except dropping you at the airport from where you can board the flight for your hometown or any further planned destination.
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Muktinath temple is best visited in the spring (March to May) and autumn (October to December).
The Dhaulagiri mountain range as seen from Muktinath, Nepal. The silhouettes of tree branches and mountains frame the white peaks. Dhaulagiri, at 8,167 metres, is the world's seventh-highest mountain.
Muktinath, the Hindu deity Lord Shiva's home, is a holy shrine in Nepal's western provinces. The name is derived from the words 'Mukti' (salvation) and 'Nath' (master). Devotees typically visit Muktinath's temple in order to achieve absolute salvation and nirvana.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of Hinduism's primary deities, and is thought to be one of Hinduism's eight sacred sites. Buddhists regard it as an important place of worship because Guru Rinpoche is said to have meditated at Muktinath.
The Yartung festival is celebrated throughout Mustang, but especially in Muktinath every August (on the full moon day). The local Thakali people celebrate it over three days with horse races, drinking, and dancing.
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