Muktinath Temple is one of the most sacred places for both Hindus and Buddhists from all over the world. It is located in Mustang district of Nepal on the base of Thorong La mountain pass at an altitude of 3,710 meters. Muktinath tour is one of the most admired package by our travelers who wish to visit Nepal as a pilgrimage destination and pay visit and offerings to Lord Pashupatinath and Muktinath. We believe in providing the comfort and best service to the devotees of Muktinath with holy bath in Muktidhara. The travellers can view the ancient temples, Wish fulfilling goddess Manakamana, city of lakes and cave Pokhara.
The most astonishing of this package is the remote and isolated Nepalese Himalayas, Mustang. You will be taking a flight to Jomsom from Pokhara crossing the himalayan ranges seen from Pokhara. The landscape of Mustang is admired by people from around the globe. The best time to visit Muktinath is February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November & December.
As being a remote place Jomsom, the tourism to Jomsom has limited number of tourist in Muktinath region but here is high demand of Muktinath Region. There are limited flights operated from Pokhara which is operated early morning only beacuse of the climate challenges during day time. So, the travellers travelling to Muktinath we suggest you to book the package 1 month before because of limited flights. Special permit i.e ACAP is required to visit Muktinath.
Behind the temple is a semi-circular wall with 108 stone faucets at a height of seven feet. The faucets all have the same shape of the head of a bull and are separated by approximately one foot. Water from the ice-cold Kali Gantaki River has been diverted to flow through the mouths of these bulls and hardy pilgrims who visit the temple often stand beneath each of the spouts.
The number 108 carries great significance in Eastern philosophy. In Hindu astrology, there are 12 zodiac or Rashi and 9 planets or Graha, giving a total of 108 combinations. Also there are 27 Lunar mansions or Nakshatras, which are divided in 4 quarters, or Padas each giving a combination of 108 Padas in total.
The Kali Gantaki riverbed downstream from Muktinath is the sole source of the rare Shaligram stones that are required to establish a temple of Vishnu anywhere in the world.
Buddhists call Muktinath Chumming Gyatsa, which in Tibetan means 'Hundred Waters'. According to Tibetan Buddhism Chumig Gyatsa is a sacred place of the Dakinis goddesses known as Sky Dancers, and also one of the 24 celebrated Tantric places. Additionally, the site is believed to be a manifestation of Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Virtue. The Tibetan Buddhist tradition states that Guru Rimpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, meditated here on his way to Tibet.
After completing prayers and worship at the Muktinath temple many pilgrims, both Hindu and Buddhist, visit Mebar Lha Gomba, the small monastery of `miraculous fire', which is situated near the entrance gate of the temple. This monastery, dedicated to Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhava) and containing a statue of the Buddhist deity Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara), is famous for its continuously burning natural gas fire, which Hindus worship as Jwala Mai, the Goddess of Fire.
Pilgrimage in Nepal is popular activities among the devotees and researchers. In previous days the land of ancient sages & saint, now Nepal is known as the country of temples. One of the greatest Hindu temples in Nepal “Pashupatinath Temple” is the main attraction of the tour. Similarly other tour packages for Nepal, this trip also begin from Kathmandu - the ancient city of temples. You will visit Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu durbar square and Swayambhunath stupa. This is one of pilgrim site where both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims worship for their success & prosperity in upcoming days. Another day we will take you “Dakshinkali Temple” 22 km south west from city. This is the temple of goddess KALI. People believe that animal sacrifices, particularly of cockerels and uncastrated male goats in this temple are the main way that the goddess is worshipped.
The Pilgrimage in Nepal square measure mostly in style among Hindus and Buddhists; thus, thousands of pilgrims visit Nepal per annum to pay court to the revered Gods and divinity. Uncountable temples monasteries, stupas, and many other religious places make Nepal one of the target destinations for pilgrims. However, due to less promotion of those sites, Nepal has not been prosperous in attracting pilgrimage tourists as much it could and should have.
Though Nepal is a small country, it has a variety of beautiful natural factors that attract many people. Various Mountains, rivers, waterfalls, forests, wildlife, sanctuaries monuments, etc. are the significant wonders of Nepal. Besides these dynamic, eye-catching uncountable temples, museums, stupas, & monasteries with a variety of God and Goddess depicting the deep faith of the people.