Muktinath Tour

Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour

Trip Duration
7 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Transportation
Drive
Destination
Annapurna Region Trekking
Meals
BLD
Accomodation
Tea House
Season
Autumn/Spring

Trip overview

The Jomsom Muktinath Pilgrimage tour is probably the single most popular tour in Nepal. The diverse landscapes and cultures to be found along the tour route give a marvelous insight into the way of life of rural Nepalese people. The route to Jomsom up the Kaligandaki River passes through a gap in the Himalayan barrier in the bottom of the deepest river canyon in the world. The valley of the Kaligandaki River that runs between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountain is very beautiful. Therefore, it offers good views of the mountains with spectacular and varied scenery on the way. The abrupt variation in altitude found here is astonishing.

Normally the tour continues above Jomsom to Muktinath, the famous pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus. The people of this part of Nepal are a mixture of Gurung and Magar in the lower stretches of the Kali Gandaki, Thakali people around Jomsom and people with obvious Tibetan roots, the Loba around Muktinath. Their customs and dress are all quite distinct and this tour gives a chance to see those differences.

Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour – Mountains & Religion

The Jomsom Muktinath Pilgrimage tour gives you a unique experience to see mountains at your back.  Moreover, during the Jomsom Muktinath tour, you will be enchanted by the naturally decorated landscapes of the mustang region. When you reach Muktinath temple you will feel heartily sacred because holiest Hindu and Buddhist temples offer many things to you.

In Muktinath temple premises beside the main temple of Muktinath, you will see the two ponds. These are Mukti kunda (Laxmi) and Saraswati Kunda. Hindu people believe that if they take holy bath in this Kunda they will get ultimate salvation. Therefore, they bathe in the taps of the temple. Mukti Dhara, 108 waterspouts are on the side of the Muktinath temple. These taps are in the shape of a cow’s head. The water from the Kaligandaki River continuously flows through the mouth of the cows head shaped waterspouts. Hindu pilgrims who visit the temple take a holy bath in each of these spouts in order to get ultimate salvation. Jawala Mai temple which has three eternal flames from the rock fed by the natural gas. You will also see Buddhist Gompa, monastery and Mani walls there.

Short Itinerary

Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour 7 Days Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival
Day 02: Fullday Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive to Beni or Tatopani
Day 04: Drive to Muktinath
Day 05: Visit to Muktinath and drive back to Tatopani
Day 06: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 07: Departure

Included

  • Airport to Hotel by private car
  • 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu
  • Sightseeing with professional city guide
  • Private Jeep Kathmandu to Muktinath and back to Kathmandu
  • Annapurna Conservation National park permit and TIMS card
  • Meals:-( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Lodge accommodation on the tour
  • One fluent English speaking, the government registered, experienced, first aid trained guide
  • Guide salary, meals, accommodation and insurance

Not Included

  • All hard and soft table drinks
  • Personal insurance
  • Tips for guide & driver

Useful Info

There are lots of options for the Jomsom Muktinath tour, you can start this tour from kathmandu to kathmandu 7 nights 8 days and reach Muktinath through Tatopani, Ghasa, Jomsom, and Kagbeni. Similarly, jeep drives from kathmandu to kathmandu. Trekking to Everest offers adventurous and romantic Jomsom Muktinath tours in Nepal. We designed the Jomsom Muktinath pilgrimage tour itinerary by including general route and minimum required days. During the Jomsom Muktinath trip, Trekking to Everest provides experienced Trekking guides, good accommodation and foods, private Jeep and experienced driver.

FAQs

  • Can I add Upper Mustang too in this trip?

    Yes, you can add the Upper Mustang too in this trip. However, you need to get the special permit from the immigration office in Kathmandu. Solo traveler can't travel to forbidden kingdom of Nepal.

  • How is the road condition?

    The road condition is okay except for the some section between Beni and Ghasa. Beyond Ghasa all the way to Muktinath, the road is black topped. The construction work is going on in the lower region too. Hopefully it will be complete at the end of 2022.

  • Is there risk of altitude sickness?

    Yes, there is risk of altitude sickness as you will be traveling directly on the bus or jeep without proper acclimatization. Muktinath area is among high altitude area and has thin air atmosphere too.

  • Do i need travel insurance?

    Yes, it is mandatory to have the travel insurance. You must get the travel insurance which covers your medical aid, weather conditions and emergency helicopter rescue as well.

  • Can i add this trip with Annapurna Circuit Trek?

    Yes, you can add Annapurna Circuit Trek too but it will be longer itinerary. You will have to take the route of Manang and cross the Thorong La Pass to reach the Muktinath. The pilgrimage tour starts upon crossing the Thorong La Pass and reaching the lower mustang area.

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Trips Reviews

Quest48176041972
Quest48176041972
2023-11-16
Amazing guide company エベレスト街道で15日間のガイドをお願いしました。我々は友達と3人でしたがみんなに親切丁寧にガイドしてくれ大変助かりました。ルクラへの飛行機が天候不良で5日間も乗ることができずラメチャップ空港で困ってるときには偶然同じ会社の別のガイドとでくわし、飛行機をあきらめジープで行く方法を提案してくれブブサまで案内してくれた。また我々のガイドもブブサまで迎えに来てくれた。日程が厳しくなったにもかかわらず何とか目的地まで行く工程をくんでくれ、おかげで大変楽しいトレッキングとなった。来年行く予定の友達にもこのガイド会社をすすめておきます。
Niko T
Niko T
2023-11-07
Excellent treks We did 2 treks with himalaya view treks and with guide sobit tamang, first one to everest base camp with return by helicopter and second trek to poon hill area, everything was amazing and well organized. I really recommend this company and look forward my next trek in october
Camper515872
Camper515872
2023-10-27
George and Daniel Weller trekking with Sobit Fantastic experience. Sobit, our guide, was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable and so friendly and helpful. We had a great time with him and lots of laughs - especially when Sobit got his playing cards out! Sobit is such a lovely man - I would highly recommend him to anyone thinking of trekking to Base Camp. We trusted him completely and felt totally safe with him. My son and I will miss Sobit and hope to see him again some time in the future.
chris w
chris w
2023-10-25
Gokyo, Renjo, Cho Oyu base, 5th loop. (Guide - Prayash) Awesome trek, very well organised and our guide was awesome. Prayash had really good knowledge of all the mountains, told us about Sherpa culture, old trails and all sorts of cool info. He was a funny guy and we really enjoyed trekking with him. Always happy to look after you or help out. Will be recommending Prayash to our friends and if we trek this region again he is our guide for sure! Legend! Our guide Prayash was also super fit and it was nice to trek with someone who was happy to chill when the scenery was nice and happy to move quickly when we needed to. Prayash is pretty good at cards too 🃏 Everything was taken care of from Kathmandu and made our trip really easy and enjoyable. The tea houses we stayed in were all great and had amazing food.
Daniel W
Daniel W
2023-10-17
Once in a lifetime experience!!! Just returned home from a fantastic adventure holiday on the EBC trek. Himalaya View Treks couldn't of been more helpful from choosing and booking our trek before we arrived through to dropping us back to the airport once we had finished , nothing was too much trouble. Before coming to Nepal me and my dad was unsure if we needed a guide however we are now so pleased that we decided to get one. Sobit our guide made the experience so much better as he took care of all the arrangements and organising leaving us to concentrate on the trek and enjoy the scenery without any stress. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Himalaya View Treks and would request Sobit as a guide as he was brilliant!!!!
Diego C
Diego C
2023-10-16
Increíble experiencia en Poon Hill Nuestra experiencia fue fantástica, tanto el trato recibido por Suraj (nuestro guía) como por Jivan (nuestro porteador) fue genial. Estuvieron muy atentos a nosotros en todo momento siempre dispuestos a ayudar y a resolver nuestras dudas. Hicimos la ruta de Poon Hill a través del bosque de Rhododendros. La ruta nos llevo por sitios increíbles durante cinco días y cuatro noches. Es una ruta muy recomendable tanto por las vistas a largo del camino como por el amanecer en el mirador de Poon Hill a 3210m desde donde podemos ver algunas de las montañas más impresionantes del mundo.
Patrik P
Patrik P
2023-10-04
Recommended! Great experience! Our guide Bishal became our friend in short time and made the trekking easier. I am grateful to both Bishal and Simbir for this experience. I strogly recommend Manaslu circuit trek with Bishal from himalaya view treks!
Monique F
Monique F
2023-09-25
Authentic experience! We booked our Thorang La Pass tour woth Himalaya View Treks and we were not disappointed! Communication with Simbir was great and prompt and he provided all the required information we needed. We had an excellent guide - DB and excellent porter - Manoj. Both were very good at their job, they made us feel safe and provided tips along the whole trek. DB is very knowledgeable on all the mountains in the Himalayas and he explained all the scenery along the trek. We also learnt a lot about the Nepalese culture. They pushed us so that we made it to the top and we were so proud to have made it! Very satisfied with everything, couldn't recommend the company, guide and porter enough!! Monique and Adrian, from Malta
Kerrin S
Kerrin S
2023-09-24
Amazing experience Trip of a life time! Had the best time with my guide Sobit, great knowledge of the trail and always happy.
NEVILLE E
NEVILLE E
2023-09-03
Amazing experience and lovely guide The experience was absolutely amazing. Annapurna Circuit has outstanding views and many places to stay for lunch and over night. Our guide Sooraj was our little Angel making sure we are ok. Sooraj was our source of information about the area.

Daniel Weller
Daniel Weller
2023-10-17
Just returned home from a fantastic adventure holiday on the EBC trek. Himalaya View Treks couldn't of been more helpful from choosing and booking our trek before we arrived through to dropping us back to the airport once we had finished , nothing was too much trouble. Before coming to Nepal me and my dad was unsure if we needed a guide however we are now so pleased that we decided to get one. Sobit our guide made the experience so much better as he took care of all the arrangements and organising leaving us to concentrate on the trek and enjoy the scenery without any stress. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Himalaya View Treks and would request Sobit as a guide as he was brilliant!!!!
Patrik Penzeš
Patrik Penzeš
2023-10-05
Great experience! Our guide Bishal became our friend in short time and made the trekking easier. I am grateful to both Bishal and Simbir for this experience. I strogly recommend Manaslu circuit trek with Bishal from himalaya view treks!
Kapila Chandrabharathi
Kapila Chandrabharathi
2023-03-16
Simbir Thanks for organising our trek and accomodation And all the help you provided us throughout our stay Ram thanks for guiding us and for you patience And the Iron man. ( forgot his name) for carrying our load We will be back
Lukas Buse
Lukas Buse
2022-09-13
Himalaya View Treks exceeded my expectations. My guide, Ram Gurung did a great job leading us EBC. The 2 week EBC trek was a success. The itinerary was smooth with lodging, food, and guiding. I recommend Mr. Simbir & Himalayan View Treks for your time in Nepal.
karel david
karel david
2022-04-20
Mr. Simbir from Himalaya View provided us (me 63 and my wife 61) a porter cum guide from Lukla on the EBC trek in March and April 2022. We successfully completed the trek, everything went without the slightest problems, the negotiations were simple and the agency absolutely reliable . Our porter cum guide Yuba Raj carried our 15 kg backpack, reliably guided us through the entire two-week trek and solved all our worries with accommodation, meals and itinerary. We became very fond of Yuba.Highly recommended.
Alpesh chauhan
Alpesh chauhan
2022-03-30
It was awesome experience with Himalaya view Treks, when we travelled to Nepal for Trekking to EBC and next year Annapurna Circuit. Porter cum guide provided both time was talented as well as good nature. Mr. Singbir is such a good and jolly guide who helped us at kathmandu apart from trekking also. We will always use his Himalaya View Treks services for any future treks in Nepal.
nirmal gurung
nirmal gurung
2022-03-23
Great company in Nepal. Thanks
Ritika Batra
Ritika Batra
2021-04-13
Everything was great with Himalaya View Treks (Simbir ji) and we would gladly choose his company again. We had hired Dewan ji as our Porter-cum-guide from Lukla for our EBC trek and we had an excellent 12 days with him and enjoyed our trek thoroughly. He was very competent and caring and we also made him practice his Hindi a lot ;) Made friends with both of them and this trek was surely a memorable experience. We gladly recommend them to anyone without a doubt :) Thank you Simbir ji and Dewan ji for everything :)

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