⭐ Highlights
- Visit world-renowned Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilkantha Temple in Kathmandu
- Visit Muktinath Temple (Lord Vishnu) – sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists
- Visit Manakamana Temple – the wish-fulfilling goddess via cable car
- Explore sacred Hindu and Buddhist temples across Nepal
- Enjoy scenic Pokhara – city of nature and culture
- Optional Everest Mountain Flight for Himalayan views
- Experience authentic Nepali food, culture, and hospitality
🗺️ Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Day 02: Everest Mountain Flight + Kathmandu sightseeing (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Budhanilkantha)
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (7 hrs) via Manakamana Temple
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom + Drive to Muktinath (3,800 m)
Day 05: Fly back to Pokhara + sightseeing
Day 06: Fly back to Kathmandu + city tour
Day 07: Departure from Kathmandu
📖 Overview
Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour is a sacred spiritual journey designed for Hindu and Buddhist devotees from around the world. Located at an altitude of 3,800 meters in the Mustang region, Muktinath is considered a place of salvation (Moksha) in Hindu belief and a highly sacred site in Tibetan Buddhism.
For Hindus, Muktinath is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Bathing in the 108 holy water spouts is believed to grant liberation from the cycle of life and death.
For Buddhists, it is a sacred meditation site associated with Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), symbolizing peace, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening.
The journey also includes Kathmandu’s sacred temples, Manakamana Temple via cable car, scenic Pokhara valley, and a thrilling flight to Jomsom in the Himalayas.
This pilgrimage is a perfect combination of spirituality, culture, and Himalayan adventure, suitable for travelers throughout the year, especially in spring and autumn.
🧭 Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel. Evening welcome dinner with cultural program.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Dinner
Day 02: Everest Flight & Kathmandu Sightseeing
Optional Everest mountain flight. Visit Boudhanath Stupa, Budhanilkantha Temple, and Pashupatinath Temple with evening Aarti.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple
Drive through scenic Prithvi Highway. Cable car ride to Manakamana Temple. Continue to Pokhara.
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom & Visit Muktinath
Fly to Jomsom and drive to Muktinath Temple. Perform puja and explore temple area.
Accommodation: Hotel in Jomsom
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 05: Fly to Pokhara & Sightseeing
Return flight to Pokhara. Visit Devi’s Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Bindabasini Temple, and boat ride at Fewa Lake.
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast
Day 06: Fly to Kathmandu & City Tour
Fly or drive back to Kathmandu. Optional sightseeing and farewell dinner in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 07: Departure
Transfer to airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
💰 Cost Information
✔️ Cost Includes:
- Airport pickup and drop service
- 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu (BB plan)
- 2 nights hotel in Pokhara (BB plan)
- 1 night hotel in Jomsom (all meals)
- Kathmandu–Pokhara–Kathmandu transportation
- Pokhara–Jomsom–Pokhara flights
- Local jeep to Muktinath
- Cable car ticket to Manakamana Temple
- All sightseeing entrance fees
- English-speaking guide
- ACAP & TIMS permits
- Welcome and farewell dinners
❌ Cost Excludes:
- International airfare
- Nepal visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days)
- Pokhara–Kathmandu flight (if not included)
- Personal expenses (tips, laundry, drinks, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Emergency evacuation / natural disaster costs
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions