The short answer
Hindus know it as Mukti Kshetra, a place of liberation and one of Vishnu's eight self-manifested shrines. Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa and associate it with Guru Padmasambhava. Both traditions pray at the same site, so pilgrims from many backgrounds meet here.
Key facts
- Altitude
- About 3,800 m
- Hindu focus
- 108 water spouts and eternal flame
- Buddhist focus
- Chumig Gyatsa and Gompa
- Access
- Jeep or helicopter from Jomsom
Insider tip
Many pilgrims bathe at the 108 water spouts and the two ponds. The water is icy; plan warm clothes to change into.
Avoid this
Do not rush the visit. Allow time for the temple, the shrines and the flame shrine.
Related questions
Can anyone enter the temple?
Yes. It is open to visitors of all faiths who show respect.
Is it hard to reach?
Jeep roads and helicopters have made it much easier than a decade ago.
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