It's is 4 Night 5 Days Tour of Kathmandu, Pokhara and Muktinath. This package is a mix of Culture and Natural Beauty of all different places including Kathmandu, Pokhara and Jomsom.
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Muktinath temple is located in Muktinath Valley at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass in Mustang, Nepal. It is situated at an altitude of 3800 m making it one of the highest temples in the world. It is a Vishnu Temple that is revered as holy and sacred by both Hindu and Buddhists and visited by pilgrims from all over the world. It is one of the most sacred temples where both the Hindus and Buddhists with the divine blessings have co-existenced for the past 14 centuries..
Hindus consider it to be a '’ Shakti peetha'’ meaning primordial cosmic energy which was formed by the fallen body parts of Sati Devi when Lord Shiva had gone around with her lifeless body mourning her death. It is one of the Char Dham (four shrines) in Nepal. It is also called ‘’Mukti Khshetra’’ meaning ‘’place of liberation’’.
Buddhists call it ''Chumig Gyatsa’’ meaning ‘’Hundred waters’’ and is according to Buddhists it is the place where the goddess of sky dancers ‘’dakinis’’ reside making it one of the tantric places. Tibetan Buddhist tradition also states that Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, meditated at Muktinath on his way to Tibet.
Wide roads and a beautiful landscape lead you to this ancient temple. As you climb the stairs you will be mesmerized by the beauty of this holy place.
The main temple structure is small in the style of a pagoda, with the deities inside. It contains a golden human-size idol of Lord Vishnu called Mukti Narayan made purely of Gold. The temple also has bronze images of Bhoodevi, the goddesses Saraswati and Janaki, Garuda, Lava-Kusa and the Sapta Rishis. Hindu Vaishnavas consider the central shrine to be one of the eight most sacred shrines, known as Svayam Vyakta Kshetras. Tibetan Buddhists believe the idol to be a manifestation of Avalokiteśvara, who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.
In front of Muktinath Temple, there are 2 Kunda (Water ponds). This is generally used for holy dipping and is believed to hold the power to wash away negative karma and the results of one’s past negative actions.
Holy water from the Kali Gandaki River flows out of the mouth of the 108 bulls behind the Temple. Here the devotees take their sacred bath even in the freezing temperature. The holy tank through which the water flows is called Pushkarini waters. The number 108 signifies the 108 padas of the 27 Nakshatras.
You will also see prayer flags hoisted with its holy mantras flying in the air, which according to belief the wind transports the message to the God above. The pilgrims offer Prasad to the deity and offer their prayers which are conducted by a Buddhist nun.
Jwala Mai, the Goddess of Fire which is a `miraculous fire', is situated near the entrance gate of the Mebar Lha Gomba, the small monastery dedicated to Padmasambhava. Pilgrims also visit this site after visiting the main shrine. The Hindus believe that this fire was lit as an offering made by Brahma himself, (the creator) as he set water on fire.
Muktinath Temples Darshan (visit) will ward off and remove all your sorrows and miseries.
The most ideal period to visit Muktipath Temple is from March to June and from September to November. It Snows in these areas in December & January and June-September is the rainy monsoon month. Those who want to enjoy the beauty of the snow and are the adventurous ones can even visit in December and January.
The shrine is positioned on a high-mountain range & is toured throughout the fair climate. To arrive at Muktinath one can travel by air. The flight journey from Pokhara-Jomsom and from there trek for seven to eight hours from Jomsom. You can also look for a jeep tour to explore all the sightseeing it has to offer.
Muktinath has different aspects rather than just having a religious aspect. While the place is famous for trekking, you can also witness a wide range of flora and fauna here. Activities such as mountain biking, cycling, rock climbing, and horse riding are also popular here. Since the terrains are akin to that of Tibet’s, you also get to experience the culture there which is a perfect blend of Nepalese and Tibetan.
Once you land at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, we will assist you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
After a quick refreshment, be ready for darshan of Pashupatinath and Guheshwori Temples.
After refreshment, you’ll make your way to Pashupatinath and Guheshwori.
Pashupatinath is one of Nepal’s important Hindu Temple. The present pagoda-style temple was constructed in 1696 A.D. The Pashupatinath Temple complex resembles a life-size collage of life: faith, generosity, poverty, life, death mingle here in an unceasing flow.
Regarded as a "Shakti Peetha", Guheshwori Temple was built by King Pratap Malla in the 17th century. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati (wife of Lord Shiva). It is considered an important Hindu pilgrimage destination.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the domestic airport in Kathmandu for a flight to Pokhara. Once you land at Pokhara, you will check-in at the hotel.
What better way to start a visit to a place referred to as the Lake City than to go boating?
Boating is almost an unwritten law in Pokhara. From the expanse of the lake most of the nearby places are visible, so you can pick and plan visits.
Boating becomes a pilgrimage if you go to Pokhara's most famous Hindu temple, the Barahi Mandir. It is the 18th century Vishnu temple, the god residing here in his "boar avatar".
Local legend has it that this waterfall got its name from a Swiss tourist called David and his girlfriend, who unfortunately fell into the waters and drowned. Patale Chango as it is called in Nepali is a spectacular waterfall marking the point where the Pardi Khola stream vanishes underground. Hearing the water plunging through makes it a more sensory experience.
The Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is a subterranean spiritual center. There is a large stalagmite in the cave, revered as a natural Shiva Linga. There is also something for the atheist and agnostic. You can enter a tunnel behind the linga and reach a moist chamber near the roaring Davis Falls.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will take an early morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom.
Once you land, you will check-in at the hotel, then take a jeep ride to Muktinath.
With a religious history of over 3000 years, Muktinath is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. During this period, the Hindu God Brahma is said to have lit the eternal flames of the Jwalamai Temple while Rinpoche, a great Buddhist sage came to meditate at Muktinath. The resident deity of Muktinath Temple is Lord Vishnu. Hindus refer to the Muktinath as Mukti Kshetra meaning “place of salvation”, while the Buddhists refer to it as Chumming Gyasta, a Tibetan word for “Hundred waters." There are 108 water spouts behind the temple. Bathing the 108 water spouts and the kundas (ponds) is believed to bring salvation.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll take a morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
Then you’ll take a flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Once you land at Kathmandu, you’ll check-in at the hotel and take a quick rest and get ready for a tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square.
A living goddess, known as a Kumari resides at this durbar square. At Kathmandu Durbar Square, you’ll experience wonders, eccentricities and diversity of Nepali temples. Take a trip back in time when you enter Hanuman Dhoka Palace. Inside, there are residential quarters of kings of the Malla Dynasty (1200 - 1769 A.D). When Nepal was a kingdom, kings were crowned at Hanuman Dhoka.
In the evening, besides enjoying a scrumptious authentic Nepali Thali, you get to see a cultural show, and might even join in to dancing to the rhythm.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After enjoying breakfast in the morning at the hotel, it’s time to depart home. You will be transferred to the international airport in Kathmandu for your departure.
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