| Muktinath
(GOD OF MOKCHHYA)
It is believed that all miseries and sorrows
are relieved once you visit this temple
(Mukti = Nirvana, Nath = God). The famous
temple of Lord Muktinath is a sacred place
for both Hindus and Buddhists lies in the
district of Mustang and is situated about
18 km northeast of Jomsom at an altitude
of about 3,749 mt. (12184 ft.) The main
shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated
to Lord Vishnu. Set into the wall around
it, are 108 water spouts from which pour
holy water. The jwala Mai (goddess of flame)
temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal
flame fed by natural gas underground. About
16 miles from Muktinath is the Damodara
Kundam, the source of Kali Gandaki river.
One can find Saligrama stones on the bank
of this river. There are accommodation facilities
available in Jomsom and Muktinath from where
one can enjoy remarkable natural beauty.
There are two ways to get to Muktinath from
Kathmandu. Either take a direct flight from
Kathmandu via Pokhara to Jomsom and hike
for a 7-8 hours or trek all the way from
Pokhara, which takes 7-8 days. Jomsom is
a major center in the Annapurna region.
Manakamana
(THE WISH FULFILLING GODDESS)
Legend has it that Queen of Gorkha King
Ram Shah (A. D. 1614 - 1636) possessed divine
powers known only to her devotee Lakhan
Thapa. One day, the King found his Queen
as Goddess. Following the revelation, he
mentioned it to his Queen and suddenly died.
He was cremated and his Queen committed
sati on his funeral pyre, as per the custom.
She consoled her lamenting devotee Lakhan
saying she would reappear near his home.
Six months later, a farmer ploughing his
field hit a stone, cleaved it and blood
and milk flowed which ceased when Lakhan
worshipped it with his tantric knowledge.
The site became foundation of the present
shrine. The present pujari is the 17th generation
descendent of Lakhan Thapa.
The Shrine of Manakamana renovated many
times over the centuries has four story
pagoda style roofs with entrance from the
South-west. The pujari performs daily prayers
and ritual in the temple behind closed doors
by offering eggs, oranges, rice, red powder
and strips of cloth to the deities. On completion
of the pooja of the shrine by the priest,
the turn of the public begins.
Manakamana temple lies 12 Km south of historic
town Gorkha and located on a prominent ridge
(1302 mt. above sea level) overlooking the
river valleys of Trisuli (south) and Marshyangdi
(west). The unique location of the place
is dramatized during winter when the ridge
appears as an island above the sea of morning
mist.
People believe Manakamana Devi fulfills
the wishes of her devotees, thus called
the wish fulfilling
deity. The reward on reaching the shrine
is both spiritual and physical exhilaration.
Spectacular views include deep valleys,
terraced fields and the Manaslu-Himalchuli
and Annapurna ranges. In the past, the only
access to the region was by arduous climb
of over five hours but one can now visit
the shrine in comfort by Manakamana cable
car.
Name of the Tour
(with minimum 2 persons traveling together) |
Price INR
Per person |
Extra for sgl room |
8 days / 7 nights Kathmandu, Pokhara and Muktinath tour –
01 - Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Evening – Briefing on Muktinath Yatra.
02 - Visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. PM – Free.
03 - Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. En-route visit Manakamana temple by cable car.
04 - Transfer to airport for schedule flight to Jomsom. Upon arrival drive to Muktinath by Jeep, visit temple and drive back to Jomsom.
05 -Fly to Pokhara. Transfer to Hotel. PM – Half day sightseeing tour in Pokhara.
06 - Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
07 - Free for personal activities. 08 - Transfer to airport for departure flight. |
Standard tour
22500.00
Budget tour
21500.00 |
Standard tour
3200.00
Budget tour
2700.00 |
7 days / 6 nights Kathmandu, Pokhara and Muktinath tour -
01 - Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Evening – Briefing on Muktinath Yatra.
02 - Visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. PM – Free.
03 - Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. En-route visit Manakamana temple by cable car.
04 - Transfer to airport for schedule flight to Jomsom. Upon arrival drive to Muktinath by Jeep, visit temple and drive back to Jomsom.
05 -Fly to Pokhara. Transfer to Hotel. PM – Half day sightseeing tour in Pokhara.
06 - Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
07 - Transfer to airport for departure flight. |
Standard tour
21800.00
Budget tour
20800.00 |
Standard tour
3000.00
Budget tour
25000.00 |
7 days / 6 nights Kathmandu, Pokhara and Muktinath tour (from Sunauli to Sunauli) -
01 - Arrive Sunauli. Self transfer to hotel in Bhairahawa.
02 – Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Self transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
03 - Visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. PM – Free.
04 - Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. En-route visit Manakamana temple by cable car.
05 - Transfer to airport for schedule flight to Jomsom. Upon arrival drive to Muktinath by Jeep, visit temple and drive back to Jomsom.
06 -Fly to Pokhara. Transfer to Hotel. PM – Half day sightseeing tour in Pokhara.
07 – Drive to Sunauli by public bus. |
Standard tour
19500.00
Budget tour
19000.00 |
Standard tour
2500.00
Budget tour
20000.00 |
5 days / 4 nights Pokhara and Muktinath tour (from Sunauli to Sunauli) -
01 - Arrive Sunauli. Self transfer to hotel in Bhairahawa.
02 – Drive to Pokhara by public bus. Self transfer to hotel in Pokhara.
03 - Transfer to airport for schedule flight to Jomsom. Upon arrival drive to Muktinath by Jeep, visit temple and drive back to Jomsom.
04 -Fly to Pokhara. Transfer to Hotel. PM – Half day sightseeing tour in Pokhara.
05 – Drive to Sunauli by public bus. |
Standard tour
12000.00
Budget tour
11500.00 |
Standard tour
1000.00
Budget tour
800.00 |
Above price includes : * Arrival, departure transfers, long distance drives as stated and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per the program. * Accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and in Bhairahawa with breakfast, but in Jomsom at with all meals. * Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by private car/van/coach * Cable car tickets. * Annapurna conservation fee. * Airfare Pokhara / Jomsom/Pokhara and Pokhara/Kathmandu. * Charges of group joining Jeep drive for Jomsom/Muktinath/Jomsom.
Price does not include : * Extra cost of transportation, accommodation and meals in the event of flight cancellation delayed or any other reason whatsoever. * Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara. * Guide and entrance fees of monuments during sightseeing tours in Kathmandu and Pokhara. * Bed tea, evening tea cold drinks etc. * Boating on Phewa Lake. * Domestic and international airport tax. * Expenses of personal nature. * Any other cost not mentioned as included.
Note – Standard tour is with accommodation in 3 star hotels wherever available and Budget tour with tourist standard hotels.
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