Jomsom - Muktinath
Muktinath Temple
On The Way To Muktinath
Town Of Muktinath In Annapurna Region
Muktinath View
Muktinath Temple, Nepal
Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu
Boufhanath Stupa, Nepal
Muktinath Tour Package combines the visit to Popular temples in Nepal such as the Pashupatinath Temple, and the Boudhanath Temple, amongst other temples we'll visit as we go sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Muktinath is located at an altitude of 3,710 meters at the foot of the Himalayas and is a sacred place both for Hindus & Buddhists. Here you'll enjoy the beautiful scenery while making your way up to the extraordinary Muktinath Temple where you'll see 108 water sprouts, statue of Padmasambhava and an eternal flame as well as excellent views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs.
Accessible by both Air and Land. Due to the bad road conditions, most of the guests prefer to travel by air between Pokhara and Jomsom.
Muktinath temple is situated in the Lower Mustang region of Nepal. It is situated 22 kilometers far from Jomsom and 175 Kilometers far from Pokhara.
Muktinath Tour can be done throughout the year but the best time is from March to May and from September to November.
In big cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara, there are budget Hotels to Deluxe 5 star Hotels available whereas in the Jomsom Muktinath region there is basically normal guest house available which are well equipped with attached bath facility. There is also some deluxe Hotel available at Jomsom only.
You can get any type of food such as Indian or continental, vegetarian or non-vegetarian depending upon your choice in Jomsom Muktinath region.
There is about 114 staircase to climb to reach the temple. So in general you have to cover around 300 staircases to cover all the temples/ monuments /sightseeing locations in the Muktinath Temple Region. In case if someone not able to climb the staircases they can use the porter service.
Shaligrams (Shaligram Shila) is a sacred stone found in the river beds of the Gandaki river in the Muktinath Region of Nepal. Guest can collect them from the bank of Kali Gandaki River while driving or trekking from Jomsom to Muktinath Temple. Also available for purchase in Jomsom, Muktinath, Kathmandu, and Pokhara.
Yes, you can visit the site of the Nilkanth Varni in the Muktinath Region and offer the puja and do the Meditation. Guest usually visit after performing Holy bath, Puja, and Meditation in the Muktinath Temple.
You don't need any such special items for this trip. You can carry your luggage depending upon the month you travel. Jomsom is a windy place so whichever month you travel you need to carry windsheeter style jacket for Jomsom Muktinath area. Other things it is as normal as in other normal trip.
Normally Muktinath tour can be done in minimum 4 days but we suggest our client to plan minimum 6 days so that they can travel without any rush. By Helicopter, it can be done within 4 to 5 hrs.
There is a small hospital available at Jomsom for a normal treatment. If anything serious happens Pokhara is the nearest city for better medical treatment.
Helicopter service will be available from Kathmandu or Pokhara in case of emergency rescue.
Yes, permit is compulsory for Muktinath Tour. All the travelers need two permit. One is Annapurna Conservation area permit and another is TIMS card. You need to hire your local tour operator of Nepal for the same beforehand.
Overland journey is not suitable for Heart Patients, Persons having weak hearts, and Pregnant women.
You can either make a by-road journey from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, Raxaul in Bihar, or arrive in Kathmandu Nepal and proceed with a by-road or air journey to Muktinath.
It is really safe to visit Muktinath. The road conditions have improved a lot in comparison to the past. Muktinath can now be reached by air. One can fly to Jomsom from Pokhara or opt for a helicopter till Muktinath.
It will be a by-road journey till Muktinath. The majority of the portion till Pokhara will be highways. Depending on your choice, you may continue till Muktinath by road or opt for air travel either till Jomsom or helicopter till Muktinath.
Gorakhpur is well connected by road and train from several major cities in India. Gorakhpur is also connected by air from a few Indian cities.
Indian National does not need a visa to Enter Nepal. One must carry a valid Indian Government ID card like Passport or Voter’s ID card.
The Land journey is long, uncomfortable, and hazardous in places, especially if there has been any rain. The Nepal Government has undertaken a lot of upgrade works in most parts of the road connecting the Pokhara and Muktinath Temple Regions. Roads connecting Pokhara with Beni and Kagbeni with Muktinath Region are in good condition. From Beni, it's about a 5-hour drive to Jomsom via Tatopani, Ghasa, Lete, Kobang, and Marpha. It's all the way rough road. Be aware that landslides can block the road at any time of year, but particularly during the monsoon.
We provide vehicles based on group size. Some vehicles that we use are Toyota Innova, Tata Sumo, Tempo Traveler, Mahindra Scorpio, Mini Bus, and Regular Bus. But from Pokhara Onwards you will be provided with the Basic Jeep.
We can provide local tourist jeep and bus as per the choice.
Yes. Muktinath is accessible via Helicopter from Kathmandu and Pokhara. Click here to view our Muktinath Tour Packages by Helicopter.
Yes, it is possible. You can fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and then to Jomsom. Click here to view our Muktinath Tour Package by Flight.
Yes it's possible. Click here to view our Muktinath Tour Packages by Land.
From Kathmandu, we can arrange all flights, land or heli package but from Gorakhpur, you need to come to Pokhara or Bhairawaha by road and then onwards, we can arrange as per the choice (land or air).
Most of the time Pokhara – Jomsom flight got canceled due to bad weather in Jomsom Region. In case the flight between Pokhara and Jomsom does not fly due to the bad weather you have the following options:-
Case 1: Flight does not fly from Pokhara to Jomsom
-- Try next-day flight if possible.
-- Muktinath Darshan by Drive (Jeep).
-- Muktinath Darshan by Helicopter.
-- Skip Muktinath Darshan and do sightseeing in Nepal as per the choice.
Case 2: Flight does not fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
-- Drive (Jeep) back to Pokhara.
-- Use a Helicopter to return back to Pokhara.
-- Wait for next day flight.
Yes, There are buses from Kathamndu and Pokhara both.
Kathmandu to Jomsom Bus: There are overnight buses that depart every day at 2 pm directly from Kathmandu Bus Station to Jomsom. You will reach the next day at 10 am in Jomsom. Then, a local sharing jeep drives up to the temple for an hour and a half.
Pokhara to Jomsom Bus: There are daily buses that depart every day at 7 AM to Jomsom. You will reach the same day at 4 PM in Jomsom. Then, the next day hires a local sharing jeep drives up to the temple for an hour and a half.
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Yes, tourists can take bikes to Muktinath. You can hire a bike in Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Jomsom as per the choice through one of the bike rental services in respective places. The road from Pokhara to Beni is in good shape. Once in Beni, it's a proper off-road ride with mud and water crossings. At Kalopani or Marpha the conditions improve. Once you get past Marpha the road is wide and fast, but still dusty. After Kagbeni the road is good all the way to Muktinath. It cost around $30++ to $50++ (USD) per day rental depending on the choice of the bike.
We can arrange this trip for any group size.
Muktinath Temple is situated at an altitude of 3710 meters (13,000 ft.) above sea level.
Since Muktinath is located at a high altitude (3710m), one-night acclimatization at Jomsom is required before heading to the Temple. There is not any record that people got altitude sickness during 'Muktinath Tour' but it is always better to consult with your doctor first. In case of emergency, helicopter services are available to rescue. The guest who takes a helicopter from Pokhara or Kathmandu to Muktinath Temple directly may face altitude sickness problems.
The levels vary considerably at different parts of the Jomsom and Muktinath Region. The oxygen level at Muktinath Temple is around 70 to 80% of that at sea level. Your blood oxygen at that level of oxygen in the air will be about 80 to 90%. It is advised to visit between 10 AM to 4 PM beyond that it would be difficult to breathe. Many of the Indian Devotees bring camphor with them and it is assumed that it helps in breathing at high altitude.
If you do the acclimatization in Jomsom or nearby similar altitude regions for 1 to 2 days then you can stay in Muktinath Temple Area. But if you diretly fly from Pokhara to Jomsom then it's not advisable. It's always better to stay overnight in Jomsom for acclimatization and then drive to Muktinath Temple for the overnight stay. Basic Lodges and Tea house are available in Ranipauwa (Muktinath) for overnight stay.
There is no such age limit for "Muktinath Tour" unless you have been restricted from doing so by your medical doctor.
108 Mukti Dhara (waterspouts), 2 Mukti Kunda, Jwala Mai Temple, Mharme Lha Khang Gompa, Swaminarayan (Nilkanth Varni), and Saligrams are the best to observe at Muktinath.
