Muktinath (मुक्तिनाथ )
Muktinath is a sacred place both for Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley (behind of the Grate Himalayan) at an altitude of 3,800 meters, on the way Annapurna Trekking route ,Mustang, Nepal. Mukti Kshetra (51 shakti pitham )which literally means the "place of liberation or moksha" or where the temple of Muktinath is situated, is mentioned in the Hindu Scriptures such as the Ramayana, Barah Purana and Skanda Purana. There are 108 sacred water spouts (springs) where pilgrims take a ritual bath. Nearby is a temple called Jwala Mai considered sacred and worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists. An eternal blue flame keeps burning in the temple.
Every year thousand of Hindus devotes comes to this Temple from around the world. This Temple is one of the famous holy places for Hindus & Buddies , so every year thousand of tourist visits this Temple. In this temple there is mix in culture Hindu God & Buddies priest (Jhum- buddies lady monk Aani ). Jhuma ( Priest) of this Temple is not allowed to marry.
The place partly owes its fame to the fossil stones, called Shaligram - considered holy by Hindus - found along the Kali Gandaki River. The fossil stones are said to represent Lord Vishnu in stone form. The temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is simple in architecture and built in pagoda style. It is believed to have been constructed at the beginning of the 19th century. As the idol of Vishnu is considered to date from the 16th century.Many Hindu pilgrims from Nepal and India visit the site to worship Lord Vishnu . Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, which in Tibetan means 'Hundred Waters'. Although the temple is has a Vaishnava origin, it is also revered in Buddhism.
9N -10 Days Nepal Tour Package (Ex Border) A/C Transportation
Gorakhpur-Lumbini-Pokhara-Manakamana-Kathmandu-Gorakhpur
Price per person for indian Rs. 35000/ for NRI US $. 1200 |
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Arrive Gorakhpur Pick up/Drive to Border Arrive Gorakhpur (India) by Train. Pick up from Railways station Drive to Nepal Border (Sunauli) Overnight Sunauli Hotel. |
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Lumbini Visit & Drive to Pokhara : After breakfast, Early morning drive to Pokhara via Lumbani visit ( birth place of lord Buddha) over night Hotel halt in Pokhara.185 km. |
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Fly to Jomsom-Muktinath : . Early morning flight to Jomsom then drive to Muktinath temple (By Jeep) giving plenty of Time for yatris to do pooja, bath etc . Afternoon drive back to Jomsom O/N Jomsom . |
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Fly back to Pokhara & Sightseeing Half days sightseeing in Pokhara( fewa lake,Barahi temple,Mahadev cave , David falls & Bindabasini temple after launch drive to Kathmandu. Overnight hotel in Kathmandu. 210 km |
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Drive to Kathmandu via Manakamana Temple . After Breakfast Drive to Kathmandu via Manakamana Temple (15 Minute by cable car- ropeway ride up to Hill). O/N Kathamndu .210 km. |
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Kathmandu Sightseeing : After breakfast sightseeing tour Pashupatinath,Jal narayan and Guheshwari Temple & Shwayambhu Nath evening free for shopping. O/N Kathmandu |
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Bhaktapur/ Nagarkot sightseeing: After Breakfast sightseeing in Patan Krishana Temple & Bhaktapur city After lunch Drive to Nagakot Hill Side ( Panoramic view of beautiful Mountains with Valleys' ) evening drive back to Kathmandu .O/N Kathmandu. |
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Drive to Chitawan After Breakfast Drive to Chitawan. Evening visit to Tharu village /Tharu culture dance program. Overnight Resort in Chitwan National Park Area (150 km) |
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Elephant Safari &Drive to Sunauli- Morning, Elephant Jungle safari into the National Park area , visit elephant breeding centre & After Lunch drive to Sunauli .O/N (250 Km. |
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Departure /Drop to Railway Station: Transfer to Railway station or Drive to Varanasi. Tour concludes. |
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3 nights Hotel………….. In Kathmandu with breakfast. 2 Night Hotel …………..in Pokhara with breakfast . 2 Night Hotel …………..in Sunauli with breakfast. 1Night Resort ………….in Chitawan with full Bord meal. 1 Night Hotel Nilgiri in Jomsom with full board meal (vegetarian food)
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