Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

7-Day Muktinath Sightseeing Tour from Kathmandu with Pokhara

7 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilkantha Temple in Kathmandu
  • 02 Offer prayers and take darshan at the sacred Muktinath Temple
  • 03 Enjoy a hot bath in Tatopani during the scenic overland journey
  • 04 Ride the cable car for Manakamana darshan

Embark on a memorable journey to Muktinath Temple in Nepal, seeking blessings of the Hindu deities while visiting important religious sites along the way. This 7-day tour combines spiritual experiences with scenic overland travel through Kathmandu, Pokhara, Tatopani, Jomsom, and Mustang. Along with darshan at Muktinath, enjoy sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara, a hot bath in Tatopani, and a cable car ride for Manakamana darshan.

Perform worship (puja) and darshan by taking a holy bath in the sacred 108 water spouts surrounding the temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Mustang, Jomsom, Tatopani, Muktinath
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Arrive in Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport and meet our representative, who will take you to the hotel.

  • Attend a briefing about the program, then spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Drive to Pokhara

  • After breakfast, begin the tour program with sightseeing at Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilkantha Temple.

  • After lunch, drive to Pokhara. Check in to the hotel in Pokhara and refresh.

  • In the evening, stroll around the lakeside and the market.

Overnight at the hotel.

3
Day 03

Scenic Drive to Jomsom via Beni and Tatopani

  • Early in the morning, begin the onward drive to Muktinath in a private jeep or minibus via the Beni and Tatopani route. Enjoy a journey full of scenic beauty along the off-road section.

  • Pass over the ridge to arrive in the Mustang region. The journey is comfortable until Beni, after which the road becomes off-road alongside the Kali Gandaki River.

  • In Tatopani, stop to rest for lunch and enjoy a hot water bath. Then continue the journey to Jomsom. Upon arrival in Jomsom, check in to your room.

Overnight at Mountain Lodge.

4
Day 04

Muktinath Darshan and Return Journey

  • After an early breakfast, walk about 15 minutes to the bus or jeep station, crossing the Kali Gandaki bridge, and then drive to Muktinath.

  • Arrive by bus near Muktinath and walk a further 20 minutes gradually uphill from the jeep station to Muktinath Temple. Perform worship (puja) and darshan by taking a holy bath in the sacred 108 water spouts surrounding the temple. Also, pray at the Jwalamai Darshan of the goddess.

  • Walk back down to the jeep station and drive back to Jomsom. Have lunch at the Jomsom hotel, then set off back to Beni, taking the earlier route via Tatopani.

Overnight stay at Mountain Lodge.

5
Day 05

Drive to Pokhara and Valley Sightseeing

  • Have breakfast in the morning, then continue the drive to Pokhara. Check in to the hotel and refresh.

  • After lunch, go for a guided sightseeing tour of Pokhara Valley. Visit David's Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Bindabasini Temple, and Barahi Temple, and enjoy a boat ride on Fewa Lake.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

6
Day 06

Return to Kathmandu via Manakamana

  • Drive back to Kathmandu with Manakamana darshan by cable car. Take some rest after arriving at the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

7
Day 07

Departure from Kathmandu

  • Arrive at the international airport for your onward destination.

Muktinath Temple, Kali Gandaki River, Tatopani hot bath, Phewa Lake

Where this trip takes you

Muktinath Temple, Kali Gandaki River, Tatopani hot bath, Phewa Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All arrival and departure transfers

  • Accommodation (middle class) on a twin-sharing basis with all vegetarian meals

  • Mountain Lodge accommodation in Jomsom and Beni with all vegetarian meals

  • Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu transfer by private vehicle

  • Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara transfer by reserved jeep or bus

  • Jomsom - Muktinath - Jomsom by public jeep or bus

  • Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara Valley

  • ACAP entrance fee for the Annapurna Region

  • One tour escort for the whole trip for necessary arrangements and assistance

  • Manakamana darshan by cable car

  • All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Professional tour guide for sightseeing monuments and entry fees

  • Insurance coverage against accident, injury, death, theft, baggage loss, etc.

  • Optional motorcycle or pony charges from the jeep station to Muktinath Temple

  • Rescue and evacuation expenditures

  • Beverages, alcoholic drinks, snacks, etc.

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Laundry and telephone bills

  • All other expenses not mentioned above and those caused by unforeseen circumstances

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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