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Muktinath & Pashupatinath · From Pashupati to Mukti Kshetra

7N/8D Nepal yatra: Kathmandu, Pokhara and Muktinath via Jomsom

4.8412 reviews
7 Nights / 8 Days(7N/8D)
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Gandaki & Mustang
moderate pace
Great for senior, family, couples

Destinations: Kathmandu → Pokhara → Jomsom → Muktinath (Ranipauwa)

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Overview

About this Muktinath & Pashupatinath trip

Two of the holiest shrines of the Himalaya in one unhurried journey. Begin in Kathmandu with darshan at Pashupatinath, the jyotirlinga-like seat of Lord Shiva on the Bagmati, and the evening aarti on its ghats. Drive to Pokhara by Phewa Lake, then take the short mountain flight up the Kali Gandaki gorge to Jomsom and continue by jeep to Muktinath at 3,710 m. Here, revered by Vaishnavas as one of the 108 Divya Desams and by Buddhists as Chumig Gyatsa, you bathe under the 108 Muktidhara spouts and in the two kunds before darshan of Lord Vishnu as Mukti Narayan. Shaligram stones from the Kali Gandaki, Jwala Mai's eternal flame and an extra night at Jomsom for acclimatisation and weather buffer make this a complete and safe yatra.

Pashupatinath darshan, Pokhara's lakes and the 108 sacred spouts of Muktinath in the Himalaya.

Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Stay: 4-star in Kathmandu, 3–4 star in Pokhara, best-available lodge in Jomsom
Transport: Flights from Hyderabad, Nepal domestic flights, private AC vehicle, jeep in Mustang
Best time: March to May and late September to November; Jomsom flights are least reliable in the monsoon (July–August)
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why do the Muktinath yatra with FONIX WORLD

Pokhara–Jomsom flights booked on the first morning departures, when winds are calmest
Extra Jomsom night built in for acclimatisation and weather delays
Pashupatinath darshan with a local priest and evening Bagmati aarti
Hindi-speaking yatra leader and pure vegetarian meals throughout
ACAP entry permit and all Nepal-side paperwork handled
Helicopter upgrade available for seniors who prefer to skip the jeep ride

Trip highlights

Pashupatinath
Bagmati aarti
Phewa Lake
Jomsom flight
108 Muktidhara
Jwala Mai
Kali Gandaki shaligrams

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Muktinath & Pashupatinath

8 days, planned end to end

D1
- Fly Hyderabad to Kathmandu (via Delhi)
- Meet the yatra leader and transfer to hotel
- Evening aarti at Arya Ghat on the Bagmati
- Welcome dinner and yatra briefing
D2
- Early morning darshan and abhishek at Pashupatinath
- Guhyeshwari Shakti Peeth
- Budhanilkantha — the reclining Vishnu
- Boudhanath Stupa at dusk
D3
- Scenic drive along the Trishuli river (about 6–7 hours) or optional 25-minute flight
- Manakamana Devi by cable car en route (optional)
- Evening by Phewa Lake
- Overnight in Pokhara
D4
- Early mountain flight Pokhara–Jomsom (about 20 minutes) between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna
- Rest and hydrate at Jomsom, 2,720 m
- Short walk along the Kali Gandaki
- Search the riverbed for shaligram stones
D5
- Jeep to Ranipauwa (about 1.5 hours), then short walk or pony to the temple
- Bath under the 108 Muktidhara spouts and in the two kunds
- Darshan of Mukti Narayan and puja with the temple priest
- Jwala Mai temple's natural flame; return to Jomsom
D6
- Morning flight back to Pokhara (buffer day if flights are delayed)
- Bindhyabasini temple
- Boat ride to Tal Barahi temple on Phewa Lake
- Free evening at Lakeside
D7
- Sunrise over Machhapuchhre from Sarangkot (optional)
- Flight or drive back to Kathmandu
- Swayambhunath stupa
- Farewell dinner
D8
- Optional second darshan at Pashupatinath
- Shopping for rudraksha and puja items in Thamel
- Transfer to Kathmandu airport
- Fly home to Hyderabad

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

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Included

Return economy flights Hyderabad–Kathmandu via Delhi
Pokhara–Jomsom–Pokhara flights and Jomsom–Ranipauwa jeep
3 nights 4-star hotel in Kathmandu, 2 nights Pokhara (3–4 star), 2 nights best-available lodge in Jomsom, twin sharing
Pure vegetarian breakfast and dinner throughout
AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
Hindi-speaking yatra leader from Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Pashupatinath puja arrangement and all sightseeing listed
Travel insurance up to age 70

Not included

Pony or palki at Muktinath (about NPR 1,500–3,000, paid locally)
Helicopter upgrade Pokhara–Muktinath
Extra nights or rebooking due to weather-cancelled Jomsom flights
Lunches, puja dakshina and personal expenses
Manakamana cable car ticket
GST and TCS as applicable

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

4-star in Kathmandu, 3–4 star in Pokhara, best-available lodge in Jomsom

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Flights from Hyderabad, Nepal domestic flights, private AC vehicle, jeep in Mustang

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Arrive Kathmandu · Pashupatinath & Kathmandu · Kathmandu to Pokhara · Fly to Jomsom · Muktinath Darshan · Jomsom to Pokhara · Pokhara to Kathmandu · Departure

Route

Route map

7 stops from start to finish

HyderabadStart
2KathmanduStop 2
3PokharaStop 3
4JomsomStop 4
5MuktinathStop 5
6PokharaStop 6
KathmanduFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

March to May and late September to November; Jomsom flights are least reliable in the monsoon (July–August)

Things to carry

Indian passport or Voter ID card (no visa needed for Indians)
Warm jacket, thermals, cap and gloves — Muktinath is cold and windy all year
Change of clothes and towel for the Muktidhara bath
Comfortable walking shoes with grip
Sunscreen, lip balm and UV sunglasses
Personal medicines, including Diamox if your doctor advises
Small cloth bag for shaligrams and prasad
Indian rupees in ₹100 notes; Nepali rupees for small purchases

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa or passport for Nepal?

No visa is needed. Indian citizens can travel on a valid passport or Voter ID card; children under 15 can use a birth certificate or school ID with a parent. For the Mustang area we also arrange the ACAP permit, for which we need a copy of your ID and a photo.

How high is Muktinath and will I get altitude sickness?

The temple is at 3,710 m. We sleep lower at Jomsom (2,720 m) and visit Muktinath as a day trip, which keeps the risk low. Walk slowly, drink plenty of water and avoid the cold bath if you have heart or BP issues.

What if the Jomsom flight is cancelled?

Mountain flights only fly in the early morning and are sometimes cancelled because of wind or cloud. Our itinerary has a buffer night, and if needed we switch to a jeep via the Beni–Jomsom road (about 8 hours) or a helicopter at extra cost.

Can elderly parents do this yatra?

Yes, many of our travellers are seniors. From the Ranipauwa jeep point it is a 15–20 minute uphill walk to the temple; ponies and palkis are available. Tell us about mobility needs so we can plan the helicopter option if required.

Can non-Hindus enter Pashupatinath?

Only Hindus may enter the main courtyard of Pashupatinath. Non-Hindu travellers in a family can view the temple and the aarti from the eastern bank of the Bagmati.

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