Day by Day itineraryDay 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Welcome to Kathmandu with our Muktinath Yatra.
Be prepared for a soulful experience. On arrival to the airport, transfer to the hotel will be arranged. Check in and have lunch.
You can spend rest of the day at leisure.
There are several tranquil spots in the valley to re energize. We recommend you to visit the local markets in Kathmandu Valley. Visit Thamel to buy pure pashmina shawls and other souvenirs.
(Market Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.; Taxis are banned from entering; Nearest ATM :Fire Club, inside the gates of Kathmandu Guest House) .
Visit the beautiful café’s and enjoy lip-smacking delicacies. New Orleans café, Roadhouse café and Himalayan Java café are few of the best choices.(Timings: 07:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Head to the hotel and stay overnight.
After an early breakfast, visit the Pashupatinath Temple (timings: 04:00 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.; entry fee: free for Indians and INR 1000 for foreigners) on 2nd day of your Muktinath Yatra.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is one of the four most significant religious locations in Asia for disciples of Shiva. This is the largest temple complex in Nepal. The main pagoda style temple has a gilded roof with all four sides concealed in silver and wood carvings of a premium quality.
Next, visit the Swayambhunath Stupa (timings: 10:00 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.; entry fee: INR 50/200 for Indians/foreigners). It is one of the most divine Buddhist Chaityas in Nepal and has numerous monasteries and shrines on its premises.
Later, head out and drive for six hours to Pokhara. En-route you can take a cable car and visit the Manakamana Temple (timings: 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.; entry fee: INR 150/700 for Indians/foreigners). The ride gives you a breathtaking view of mountains, forests and little farming villages while soaring through the clouds.
Reach Pokhara, check in at the hotel and stay overnight.
On the third day of your Muktinath Yatra, start your day early and have a healthy breakfast.
Check out from the hotel in Pokhara. You will be transferred to the airport where you will take a 25 minutes flight to Jomsom. On arrival in Jomsom, reach the hotel and check-in.
Post lunch, a 20 km.the drive will take you to Muktinath. On the way, you can behold the scenery of mystic valleys, George of Gandaki River and beautiful monasteries.
On reaching the Muktinath Temple (timings: 08:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.), you can have a holy bath in 108 waterspouts, which are named as Muktidhara. Next, worship the idol of Lord Vishnu in the temple. It is made of puregold and is tall enough to compare with a human.
Later, walk to the Jwalamai Temple. Witness the continuously burning flame in the cave here, which are said to be the flame for the nine Durgas.
Head back to the hotel in Jomsom for scrumptious dinner and an overnight stay.
On the fourth day of your Muktinath Yatra, you will be transferred to Jomsom airport after breakfast. Catch a flight to Pokhara from here.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel and set out for local sightseeing. First, visit the Bindhyabasini Temple. Dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati, it is set at a small hill-lock 3000 ft. above the sea level.
Next, visit the Davis Fall (timings: 05:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.; entry fee: INR 60/250 for Indians/foreigners). This gushing waterfall forms an underground tunnel after getting to the bottom. It is a beautiful sight to behold.
Later, visit the Seti River Gorge and the Gupteshwor Cave. The Seti River Gorge is a suspension bridge over the river and offers magnificent views. The Gupteshwor caves (timings: 06:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.; cave’s second section is closed during monsoon season; entry fee: INR 5/100 for Indians/foreigners; longest cave running 2950 meters) have ample natural lighting and an underground waterfall.
Lastly, take a boat ride through the Fewa Lake (timings: 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.; depth: 8.6 meters). It is the second largest lake in Nepal.
Spend the night at the hotel in Pokhara.
Yet another early start awaits you. Have breakfast and drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara.
Once you reach Kathmandu, check in at the hotel and drive to Sarangkot. It is a hill station that is most popular for breathtaking sunrise and sunset views. Glance over the valleys and seize your camera for this true introduction to Nepal. From this point, you will be able to spot Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and other mountain ranges.
For adventure junkies, this point is best to indulge in paragliding activities (Costs approximately INR 12,000). Fly over thousand feet and witness a large area of thick forest lands below your feet as you fly over Kathmandu.
Later, return back to the hotel in Kathmandu. Savour Nepalese cuisine and spend the night relaxing at the hotel in the valley.
Your Muktinath Yatra comes to an end here. On your last day of this trip, have a healthy breakfast and head to the airport to catch a flight back home. We hope this spiritual and naturist trip gave you a hundred memorable moments to cherish for a lifetime.