Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our correspondent who will assist with your transfer to the hotel. Once checked in, we will arrange a pre-trip meeting where we will brief in short about the trek, answer any queries you have and meet your trekking guide as well. After the short brief, you can relax and spend rest of the day at your leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will begin your journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara in private vehicle. Your guide will meet you at the hotel and then you head from Kathmandu to Pokhara to continue the journey to Upper Mustang Tour.

After about 7 hours of drive, you will reach Pokhara. On the way in highway, you will stop for lunch. Upon arrival in Pokhara, beautiful city of lakes check into your hotel and rest overnight, preparing for the next day’s journey. Stay overnight at hotel.

Today after having breakfast in the hotel, prepare to begin the journey towards Mustang of Nepal of your Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour. Today's journey will be from Pokhara → Beni → Ghasa → Jomsom → Kagbeni.

This day drive from Pokhara to Kagbeni takes about 7-8 hours depending on the road condition & traffic. Following the scenic road along the Kali Gandaki River in about 5 - 6 hours through valleys, small villages, and terraced fields, offering plenty of opportunities to admire the natural beauty of the region. On the way you will cross Beni, Kushma and so on. The road is rough and partly off-road, especially after Beni.

Along the way, you will pass through beautiful Ruptse Fall and then you enter Ghasa, the government authorities will check your permit and continuing the drive you will reach a charming village of Lete. Lete is surrounded by stunning mountain views. On one side, you’ll see the majestic peaks of Dhaulagiri and Tukuche, and on the other side, the beautiful Nilgiri and Tilicho peaks.

From Lete, you will reach the most beautiful apple farming village of Mustang, Marpha. Marpha is a charming Thakali village in the Mustang region, famous for its apple orchards, whitewashed stone houses, narrow alleys, and peaceful ambiance. Located on the classic Annapurna and Jomsom trekking routes, it offers a perfect blend of culture, comfort, and Himalayan scenery. You will stop for a while in Marpha and explore the Marpha village, apple farm and Nyingma monastery of Marpha.

Continuing the journey, in another 30 minute you will reach capital of Mustang, Jomsom. From Jomsom you will continue the drive towards Kagbeni.

Kagbeni is a gateway to Upper Mustang, and historically a checkpoint for the ancient Salt Trade Route between Tibet and Nepal. Here we can see strong Tibetan Buddhist influence, evident in its architecture, chortens, prayer wheels, and monasteries. The village is also home to a Bon tradition monastery, predating Buddhism. With that, Kagbeni is one of the most visit destination for Hindu pilgrimage. It is deeply tied to ritual practices, ancestral offerings, and spiritual preparation for darshan.

Stay overnight at hotel / lodge.

This day you will wake up early in the morning and prepare to visit our ultimate destination, Muktinath locaed at 3800 meters. Early morning 1 hour drive to Muktinath. 

Muktinath is a religious temple which lies in the Mustang district of Nepal. Muktinath is a sacred temple for Hindu as well as Buddhists. Buddhist people name Muktinath as Chumig Gyatsa (meaning: the hundred springs). While for Hindu people Muktinath means lord of Liberation (mokshya). This it is one of the most important religious places for Hindu and it is believed that taking bath in 108 stone sprouts will give individual salvation from the bad deeds they have done during their lifetime. Also, here lies the statue of Lord Buddha, statue of Guru Padmasava and Buddhist thanka. Also inside, we can see the eternal flame which has been burning for more than 2000 years. 

After praying, bathing in 108 stone sprouts you will have lunch in Muktinath and then prepare to drive back towards Tatopani via same route. 

Tatopani means “hot water” in Nepali, and it is famous for its natural hot springs. After the long drive, you can relax by soaking in the warm mineral-rich waters, which local people believe can help cure skin diseases and ease body aches. It’s a perfect way to refresh yourself to end the adventure.

Overnight stay at a hotel / lodge in Tatopani.

This day prepare to return back after having breakfast with the warm and religious memories of Muktinath Pilgrimage tour.

The drive from Tatopani to Pokhara takes about 5 to 6 hours, depending on road and weather conditions. The route descends through the scenic Kali Gandaki Valley, passing charming villages like Ghasa, Beni, and Baglung, before joining the main highway to Pokhara. On thw way you can see stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, making it both a scenic and adventurous descent back to Pokhara. Stay overnight at hotel.

After having breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu via same route in private vehicle. Today's drive will be about 7 hours. Free day after arrival in Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel.

Enjoy your last day in Kathmandu before departure. At your scheduled departure time, our correspondent will pick you up from the hotel, transfer you to the airport, and bid you farewell with warm hearts.