Trip Description
Revered equally by both Hindus and Buddhists, Muktinath temple (elevation 3710m) is located at the foot of Thorong La mountain pass in Mustang district of Nepal. Hindus call this place Mukti Kshetra, which literally translates as the place of salvation or moksha. Similarly, Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, meaning Hundred Waters in Tibetan.Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, meditated here while on his way to Tibet.
Built in pagoda-style, amodest-looking main temple houses a life-sized local Buddhist culture, and of course the trip evokes a sense of spirituality and peace of mind that comes with a visit to such a venerated place like Muktinath. Muktinath tour does not involve high altitude trekking, nor does it involve strenuous treks over the mountains. Whether you are interested in the mountains and nature or your visit is purely for religious reasons, conducted by Buddhist nuns. Our trip to Muktinath begins from Kathmandu, and en route to Pokhara, we visit Manakamana Temple by cable car. We arrive Pokhara later in the evening. Next day, we take a domestic flight to Jomsom, followed by a jeep ride to Muktinath temple. We then retrace our way back to Kathmandu using the same mode of transportation.
Breathtaking mountain views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges awaits you in this trip. This outing involves a mix of diverse landscapes, rugged mountainous terrain, local Buddhist culture, and of course the trip evokes a sense of spirituality and peace of mind that comes with a visit to such a venerated place like Muktinath. Muktinath tour does not involve high altitude trekking, nor does it involve strenuous treks over the mountains. Whether you are interested in the mountains and nature or your visit is purely for religious reasons, this is an excellent getaway trip, where you don’t have to labor physically.
