Muktinath word is derived from “Mukti” which means “Salvation/Nirvana” and “Nath” which means “God or Master“. It is the holy site where thousands of devotees flock for attaining moksha (Freedom) from the cycle of birth and rebirth. It is also regarded as Muktichhetra (place of salvation), one of the four religious sites. Many Shaligrams (Ammonite) found during MuktinathYatra over here are considered by Hindus as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and worship them. The Pagoda-style Muktinath Temple is a symbol of the religious symbiosis between both Hindus and Buddhists plateau.
In the morning, you will start your day with 15 minutes flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. The early part of the flight to Jomsom is extremely breathtaking. Under clear weather conditions, one can witness the Annapurna (8091 m), the Dhaulagiri (8167 m), and many more radiant peaks peeking out from the clouds. After landing in Jomsom you can have your Breakfast and begin your trek, heading to Kagbeni following the Kali Gandaki River, the trail is rough and barren but is mostly flat. You will enjoy lovely views of mountains such as Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna.
A medieval-looking town, Kagbeni, which lies on the bank of two rivers, is an interesting windswept village which is situated on the main age-old Trans Himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via the Upper Mustang area. The Mustang district has the oldest monastery which houses secrets that have still yet to be unveiled.
Accommodation: Overnight in the available local lodge at Jomsom.
After breakfast, you will travel to Muktinath. On the way, you can enjoy the scenery of natural beauty places, George of Gandaki River & Monastery. We will arrive at Ranipauwa (3710 m) and start our walk to Muktinath temple (40 min) where you will have a holy bath on 108 waterspouts, known as “Muktidhara”, and in front of the temple, there is 2 Kunda known as Mukti Kunda. After darshan, walk to Jwalamai Temple – continuously burning flame and walk back to Ranipauwa.
Accommodation: Overnight in the available local lodge at Muktinath.
In the morning, you will start descending towards Jomsom to catch the flight to Pokhara, the next morning. On reaching Jomsom, you can go on sightseeing or have a sunbath and chill all day.
Accommodation: Overnight in the available local lodge at Jomsom.
You will have early breakfast in the lodge and you will head towards the airport to catch the flight to Pokhara, a lake paradise city. It will take about 15 minutes to reach Pokhara. During the flight, you can see many mountains as well as the trail down to Tatopani /Ghorepani. Check in to Hotel in Pokhara. You have a full day to stroll around the city of Pokhara. You can enjoy roaming around the lakeside as well as you can have fun by boating in the Phewa Lake and witness the view and shadow of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri Mountains on the water of Phewa Lake.
