Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour

After your trip to Kathmandu, We will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. On the way you could have your first impress about Nepalese culture. Change of scenery guaranteed. Sounds, smell, rickshaws, colours, street…

We will organize for you a day tour of 2 famous Hindu temples. Firstly, we will visit Budhanilkantha temple. It is a Hindu open air temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which can be identified by a large reclining statue of Lord Vishnu. The temple’s main statue of Budhanilkantha is considered the largest stone carving in Nepal. We will also visit the sacred Hindu temple of PashupatiNath. This impressive religious complex and old temple dedicated to Shiva will brings you during the evening in a Hindu ceremony called Arati. It will be an excellent time to be emmerge in the Hindu culture.

After your breakfast, your driver will drive you to Dakshinkali Temple. Considered as one of the main temples of Nepal, it is dedicated to the goddess Kali. Sometimes it is possible to see some rituals as the animal sacrifices, particularly of cockerels and unconsecrated male goats. It is the main way that the goddess is worshiped. Afterward you will visit Patan Durbar Square, which is a marvel of Newa architecture. The Square floor is tiled with red bricks. There are many temples and the royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. Moreover a great museum explains Hindu history and exhibits religious relics.

Today your driver will brings you to Manokamana Temple. It is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The name Manakamana originates from two words, “mana” meaning heart and “kamana” meaning wish. Venerated since the 17th century, it is believed that Goddess Manakamana grants the wishes of all those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine to worship her. Once upon arrival in Pokhara, if the time permits it, you will visit the temple of Tal Barahi located in the middle of the beautiful FewaLake and the temple of Bidebasini.

Early in the morning you will take a fly to Jomsom. This scenic fly will give you some beautiful views on the great Himalayan range. Once upon arrival, your driver will drive you to Muktinath Temple. It is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists located at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass. Within Hinduism, it is called Mukti Kshetra, which literally means the «place of liberation or moksha». The Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, which in Tibetan means «Hundred Waters». Although the temple has a Vaishnava origin, it is also revered in Buddhism.

This morning, you will participate to the Hindu ritual in Muktinath Temple. It will be an important time where you could be immerge in the Hindu religious, you will be transported by the devotion of Hindus. After this unique moment, your driver will drive you back to Jomsom.

Depending to the time, you will have free time to wonder in the streets or have rest in your hotel. To conclude this day and our trip all together, Himalayantrekking.com will organize a Farewell dinner in typical restaurant with cultural dance performance.

Today as per your international flight time, keep your air ticket and your passport handy. Our office staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from this amazing country, Nepal. returning with the great experiences and wonderful Himalayas