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Muktinath and Gorkha Spiritual Tour

Muktinath and Gorkha Spiritual Tour Mustang offers different spiritual sites in cities, green hill zone and high Himalaya. This tour brings you to the major sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and pokhara and focus to Muktinath which is one of the famous spiritual destinations in Himalaya lies on Mustang district of Nepal. It is well known destination for both Hindus and Buddhists as different aspects. In Sanskrit Mukti symbolize Salvation or Nirvana and Nath symbolize God. It is believed that pilgrimages should visit this temple after completing four spiritual sites “Char Dham” of India .Muktinath consists of Buddhist Gompa and the pagoda style temple of Vishnu with 108 waterspouts. Buddhist call this valley the chumig gyatsa and believe that Guru Rinpoche meditated and gained achievement of spiritual knowledge around 12th century. There are different sites related with both religions around the valley. Now days there is road connection with Pokhara so if someone want to make driving trip, it is also possible. There are Jeeps and local bus transportation from Kathmandu & Pokhara instead of domestic flight. Due to bad road condition we suggest all pilgrims to take flight option for this holy yatra.Tour program & itinerary can be making according to your time frame and other interest.

Gorkha:

Historic Gorkha palace is situated on the top of Gorkha town can reach with one hour uphill climbing on the stone steps. The gorakhkali temple lies on west side of the main palace. Prithvi Narayan Shah who unified the present Nepal was the king form this historic palace and it is believed that he was blessed by Gorakhnath baba (sage) on his way to unified Nepal from small kingdoms around, after some years of unification, Kathmandu valley was concurred by Gorkha king and Kathmandu become capital of whole country so Gorkha palace, Gorakhnath baba and Gorakhkali Temple become famous destination for all. We can see beautiful mountain views, Landscape, Green Hills and Villages from this place.

Gorakhnath and Gorakhkali temple – Pilgrimage tour

Gorakhnath Temple is on the hilltop of Gorkha headquarter where the historic royal palace of King Prithvi Narayan shah and Gorakhkali temple situated. Gorakhnath temple and sacred cave is just ten meter below the southern side of Palace. The cave is carved out of the solid rock and is among the most important religious sites for mainstream Brahmins and Chhetris of Nepal. It is believed that the name gorkha came with the name after Gorakhnath Baba.

Trip Information

  • Duration
    10 Days
  • Trip Grade
    1,2,3,4,5
  • Group Size
    2 and above
  • Accommodation
    Guest House/ Hotels
  • Max Altitude
  • Best Time
    Around the year

Overview

Best Months of Visit: Around the year

Accommodation: Guest House in trek/ Hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara

Group size: 2 and above

Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) in Trekking

Guide: English speaking guide with Helpers

Domestic flight: Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara.

Group Leader: Nepali group leader as per request of the group

Trek starts: Jomsom – Mustang

Trek ends:  Jomsom – Mustang

Departure Dates: Upon request

Staffs: Trekking guide, Sherpas and helpers

Trek Grade: 1, 2,3,4,5

Cost: Depends up on trekking arrangement

Detailed Itinerary

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Arrive at Kathmandu Trubhuwan International Airport, Meet with our Airport representative, transfer to hotel.

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After Breakfast full day Kathmandu sightseeing (Visit: Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Patan Durbar square & Budhanilkantha Temple)

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After Breakfast, Drive to Pokhara, Check in Hotel, after refreshment one hour boating at Fewa Lake and visit Talbarahi Temple.

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Breakfast at early in the morning and drive to Pokhara airpot fly to Jomsom Jomsom after refreshment trek to Kagbeni. Kagbeni is the place where two rivers (one form Damador Kunda and other form Muktinath) meets. Hindus do some rituals for their ancestors and family at this place as triveni of holy Kali Gandaki River.  On other side of river there is one of the old Shakya monastery in this region. O/N Guest house / BLD

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After breakfast trek up to muktinath, visit muktinath temple and monasteries around muktinath including dong monastery. Interested persons can take holy bath at 108 holy taps at Muktinath temple, visit light of peace and other spiritual sites. O/M Muktinath/ BLD

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After breakfast trek down to another historic and spiritual monastery – Jarkot. Jarkot monastery is spiritual center for lower mustang as thousands of Buddhists pilgrimages visit this monastery on festival time. It is also one of the old monastery in region. After trek to jomsom O/N Hotel/BLD.

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After breakfast fly back to Pokhara. Check in hotel, Half day city tour (Visit: Bindabasini Temple, Seti George, Tibetan refugee camp, Davis fall, Gupteswar cave)

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After breakfast drive to Gorkha bazzar, it is historic city from where the unification of present nepal started. After refreshment visit old palace, Gorakhnath temple, Gorakhnath cave and Kali temple. We can see beautiful view of Manaslu and other mountain range from this place as all these sites is situated on the top of hill. O/N Hotel / BLD

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After Breakfast Drive to Kathmandu.  Overnight at Hotel.

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After Breakfast drives to Airport for final departure.

The cost of Trip:

Cost of Trip depends up on mode of Transportation, accommodation and group size

COST INCLUDES

  • ACAP entry fee and TIMS Permits
  • Food for trekking (Breakfast, lunch, dinner), Sightseeing as per program
  • Accommodation in trekking at guest house and hotel
  • Mountain Guide & Porters.
  • Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport by private vehicle
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Gorkha on bed & breakfast basis
  • Trekking insurance with Medical insurance for trekking staffs
  • Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
  • Domestic flights (POK-JOM-POK) and land transportation for Trekking staffs
  • All Government Tax &Service charge to company

COST EXCLUDES

  • PERSONAL equipment for Trekking
  • Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
  • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Gorkha
  • Emergency Rescue evacuation (incase needed)
  • Personal expenses, any extra transportation except program, Sightseeing entrance fees of monumnets
  • Tipping (Tips) for staff
  • Filmy permit for National park (Only for shooting camera)
  • Bar bill & Beverages

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