Muktinath Tour

Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour – 7 Days

Trip Duration
7 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Max. Altitude
3710m.
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: Full day 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

yuliu x
yuliu x
2024-03-11
Great EBC + Gokyo Valley trek My EBC + Gokyo Valley trek in Feb-March 2024 (17 days) was amazing, thanks to Bisha, our guide. His deep knowledge of the area and mastery of the routes made the journey smooth and safe. Bisha's insights into the culture and nature of the region added a fascinating touch to the experience. He shared interesting details about the surroundings and provided historical context, making the trek even more enjoyable. When my friend needed a helicopter unexpectedly, Bisha connected his company, they swiftly arranged it, In conclusion, I highly recommend Himalaya View Treks & Bisha as a guide for the EBC + Gokyo Valley trek.
Dan H
Dan H
2024-02-20
5 Star EBC Trek You are well taken care of right from landing in Nepal to departing. The route is well thought out and the experience is great. Our guide Ram and our porter Gurung were both phenomenal and really made the trip. Would highly reccomend for anyone interested in accomplishing EBC!
sifat r
sifat r
2024-02-15
EBC trek during monsoon For a clumsy solo trekker like me, Sofiji, my guide, was perfect. A mighty, smiling, cute and hearty young fellow, who was very worried seeing me suffering from high altitude sickness and telling me, 'please don't die!' 😁😁 Trekkers usually don't choose monsoon for EBC trek but I am glad that I chose monsoon for going there. Though completing the trek in 9 days was exhausting and tiresome, I will cherish my memories of those 9 days as long as I live.
Jenny P
Jenny P
2024-02-14
Wonderful trek in the ABC We had wonderful experiences trekking in the ABC! Many thanks to our warm-hearted guide Sofi Tamang and porter Anil Gurung, who kindly lent us their crampons!
Ayako K
Ayako K
2024-01-23
Refreshing my heart The view was amazing! The tour includes Poonhill and ABC, so I had two chances to see the beautiful mountains. The atmosphere of whole trekking was also refreshing.
Ben W
Ben W
2024-01-22
Amazing Annapurna Circuit Trek Went with the Himalaya View Treks team on an annapurna circuit trek. One of the best experiences in my life! The team made everything super seamless. They gave us in-depth information about Nepal as a country and the culture. They ensured our comfort at each of the teahouses. And they took care of us if we weren't feeling well. Overall the team was so warm and fun-loving. I made lasting friendships with all of them and cant wait for my next trip. I would recommend them to all of my friends and family
Emre T
Emre T
2024-01-09
Highlight of Nepal I spent 2 weeks with Suraj in Langtang valley and it was hands down one of the best experiences of my life. Would highly recommend this company anyone visiting Nepal. Everything was very smooth, from the start to the end, with no logistical or communication challenges. Since he is a local and really knowledgeable about the mountains, it was great to see and listen to things from his experience (peaks, the history of the region, the stories of the people). We stayed with local communities on our way and it was amazing to meet people who have been in the region for the longest and connect over fireside chats and food. The mountains and landscapes we witnessed on a daily basis were jaw dropping. The trip was a clear highlight of my time in Nepal. If you want the real experience of the Himalayas and it’s people, this is the one. Phenomenal experience, miss at your peril.
Alejandro E
Alejandro E
2023-12-01
Everest Base Camp Realicé el trek del Campo Base Everest y todo fue increíble. Yo lo hice en solitario junto a mi guía Suraj y lo recomiendo 100%, muy atento y es un experto del terreno, sabe en todo momento como actuar si te encuentras mal o cansado y buscar una nueva ruta. La agencia me dio mucha seguridad en todo momento y me sentí acompañado en todo momento. Lo volvería a contratar una y mil veces. Gracias!!!
Wanderer05980112905
Wanderer05980112905
2023-11-29
Trekking Campo Base Everest noviembre 2023 Mi viaje fue increíble, mi guía se llamaba Suraj y lo recomiendo 100%. Viajar con una agencia especializada para el trekking al Campo Base del Everest ofrece beneficios excepcionales. Los guías expertos brindan amabilidad, atención las 24 horas y seguridad constante. Su conocimiento local y capacitación aseguran que los excursionistas estén cómodos y seguros, manejando posibles emergencias. La agencia se encarga de la logística, permitiendo a los viajeros concentrarse en la experiencia. Además, el apoyo y la orientación de los guías hacen que la travesía sea más placentera, enriqueciendo la aventura y convirtiéndola en una experiencia inolvidable.
Niko T
Niko T
2023-11-27
Amazing experience Another amazing trek with himalaya view treks and my guide sobit. The view was very clear and he had a great time reaching everest base camp. Looking forward my next trek in 2024 !!

Olga Poltavskaya
Olga Poltavskaya
2024-01-05
We used the services of a porter guide from the company on the Annapurna base camp trek. Rahul was truly amazing! so helpful and easy! We really appreciated his looking after us, helping pick the best accommodation and break spots along the way, making sure we are warm and positive. Would strongly recommend Rahul for those trekkers who look for a devoted and switched on porter guide.
Mateusz Malzacher
Mateusz Malzacher
2023-12-19
We had a fantastic 3 passes hike thanks to the guidance, expertise and professionalism of Bishal Rai. He was a great trip partner, providing local knowledge and a sense of humor along the way. He even pointed out all the peak names to us many times due to our forgetfulness. Thank you and highly recommend Himalaya View Treks and guide, Bishal Rai.
Alejandro Espigares
Alejandro Espigares
2023-12-01
Realicé el trek del Campo Base Everest y todo fue increíble. Yo lo hice en solitario junto a mi guía Suraj y lo recomiendo 100%, muy atento y es un experto del terreno, sabe en todo momento como actuar si te encuentras mal o cansado y buscar una nueva ruta. La agencia me dio mucha seguridad en todo momento y me sentí acompañado en todo momento. Lo volvería a contratar una y mil veces. Gracias!!!
A Expen5ive
A Expen5ive
2023-11-22
Our Guide Rahul made sure that it was a pleasant Trek from start to finish. Very knowledgeable about the areas and always puts the safety and wellbeing of us first. When you book your Trek make sure you ask for Rahul.
Patrick Thumm
Patrick Thumm
2023-11-21
Meine Frau und ich haben uns für eine „kurze“ Tour im Himalaya interessiert. Über das Internet sind wir auf Himalayan View Treks gestoßen. Sie haben die 8 Tage Annapurna Short Trek Tour angeboten. Die Kommunikation im Vorfeld per Mail mit Simbir lief super. Er konnte uns vorab alle Informationen geben. Auch eine individuelle Anpassung der Tour (z. B. per Flugzeug zurück) wäre möglich gewesen. Obwohl wir zunächst ein paar Tage in Kathmandu verbracht haben, wurden wir bei Ankunft von unserem Guide abgeholt und zum Hotel gebracht. So sind wir entspannt angekommen. An Tag 1 der Tour wurden wir früh morgens vom Hotel von unserem Guide (D. B.) und unserem Porter (Manoj) abgeholt. Tag 2-7 sind wir von Chame über Pisang, Manang, Ledar, High Camp über den Thorong La Pass nach Muktinath gewandert. Insgesamt waren es ca. 80km, 4.100m nach oben und 3.100m nach unten zu wandern. Tag 8 ging dann per Jeep zurück nach Pokhara. Trotz der für unsere Verhältnisse langen Strecke ging die Tour super zu laufen. Das lag vor allem auch an unserem Guide und Porter! D. B. hat sich stets nach unserem Wohlbefinden erkundet. Jeden Abend gab es einen kurzen Tagesrückblick und Lagebesprechung für den kommenden Tag. So konnten wir währenddessen noch entscheiden, ob wir an einem Tag etwas weiter laufen, um am darauffolgenden Tag etwas weniger machen müssen. Er ging da sehr gut auf uns ein. Manoj hat unseren schweren Rucksack getragen und wir konnten uns so ganz aufs Trekking konzentrieren. Darüber waren wir sehr dankbar. Auch er hat sich immer um uns gekümmert (are you ok? 😉) D.B. hat uns über den gesamten Trek viel Wissen über das Land und die Berge vermittelt. Außerdem konnte er uns viele interessante Bergsteiger Geschichten erzählen. Wir hatten 8 unbeschreibliche Tage! Unsere anfänglich Angst und Sorge, es nicht zu schaffen wurde uns durch den professionellen Umgang komplett genommen. Vielen Dank dafür!
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

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