Lower Mustang & Muktinath Darshan Tour

Package Summary

Type

Standard

Duration

3Night-4Days

Cost

$250

Activities

Sightseeing Tour

Meal Plan

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Vehicle Type

Prado/Landcruiser

Max. Altitude

3800m

Max. Pax

4-8 persons

Muktinath, located in the Mustang district of Nepal, holds immense religious significance for both Hindus and Buddhists. In Hinduism, it is considered one of the most sacred places as it is believed to be the earthly manifestation of Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities of the Hindu pantheon. The temple complex at Muktinath houses a sacred idol of Lord Vishnu, and the nearby natural gas fires are considered divine.

For Buddhists, Muktinath is equally important, as it is one of the 24 Tantric places known as the “Jwala Mai Temple” (the temple of the eternal flame), representing the element of fire in Buddhism. It is believed to be a place of meditation for Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism.

Pilgrims from both faiths visit Muktinath to seek spiritual purification and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The religious harmony and coexistence of these two faiths at Muktinath reflect the cultural diversity and tolerance found in Nepal and make it a unique and spiritually enriching destination.

Itineraries

[Driving time 6-8 hours] You will be picked up from your location (Home or hotel) after breakfast (i.e. 8:30 am). Then, you will be driven to Mustang. Lunch break will be given in Tatopani, Myagdi or any your prefer location. During, this travel, you will pass through Prabat (Kusma Bunjee Jump) and Myagdi districts. The road from Pokhara to Beni is black topped. After that you will be driving in gravel road. You will enter Mustang from Ghasa (1900 m) and road in lower Mustang is black topped. Upon arrival in Marpha, you will be checked into Hotel Marpha Orchard. Overnight and Dinner at Marpha. During evening, it is valuable to explore Marpha village, Monastery and apple orchard.

Early morning, tea or coffee will be served and you will be driven to Muktinath, and after visit of Muktinath temple and completing worship, breakfast will be provided at Ranipawuwa, Muktinath. Then you will drive down to Jomsom, through Kagbeni, Lubra village. Lunch can be done in Lubra village in homestay. Then after Lubra, you will be taken to Jomsom. Check in Om’s Home and 1 and half hour break. After that, you will visit Dhumba Lake and monastery.

Breakfast at your Hotel. Then, drive to Syang park and drive to Marpha; if anything left in Marpah to explore, you will be given one hour for Marpha. After that, you will drive to Tukuche village and then to Naurikot. Lunch break time will be given in Holidays Camp. Then, you will drive down to Lete and Tatopani. Check in Hotel and after having one our rest. You can try natural hot water spring and bath.

Breakfast in Old Kamala and drive to Pokhara. You can take lunch break at Aambot or Naudada or in Pokhara