Pashupatinath Manakamana and Muktinath Tour

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Trip Difficulty Moderate

Max. Altitude 3,710m./12,172ft.

Meal BB plan & BLD plan

Accommodation 4* hotel & Guesthouse

Trip Duration 8 Days

Group Size 1-12 People

Price Starts From US$ 1000

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Number of Travelers

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Trip Highlights

As you arrive in Kathmandu, a city with culture, history, and spirituality, your tour will begin with a traditional welcome and a short introduction to the landmarks of the city.
Visit the Pashupatinath Temple, which is one of the holiest Hindu temples in Nepal and noted for its sacredness and ancient architecture.
Proceed towards Pokhara, another eye-catching city popular for the placid Phewa Lake, with a stopover for completely breathtaking view of lady in the Manakamana Temple. Be lifted by a cable car, which has become a pilgrimage in its own right, dedicated to the goddess Manakamana.
Continue your way to Jomsom, with a stop at the Galeshwar Shiva Temple, which carries significant religious meaning on this trip while providing lovely views of hills.
The early morning trip to Muktinath will be another opportunity to relish the journey that has taken you through some of the most sacred sites of the two religions-Hinduism and Buddhism-dripping with the mist of spirituality. This temple of Muktinath is famous for its temple and the ever-burning flame.
Drive back toward Pokhara through Tatopani, where you can recharge your energy in the natural hot springs.
Navigate the wonderful city of Pokhara, including the famous Sarangkot for sunrise views, and good boating in Phewa Lake.
Back to Kathmandu, the obsessions of the spiritual and scenic journey you have just completed in mind.
Your last departure from Kathmandu would mark the end of the tour, filled with unforgotten memories of holy temples and beautiful landscapes.

Introduction of Pashupatinath Manakamana and Muktinath Tour

Pashupatinath Manakamana and Muktinath tour is famous Hindu pilgrim’s tour. Nepal is a beautiful nation that contains many holy sites especially of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. Pashupatinath, Manakamana, and Muktinath temples are famous and important sites from the view of Hindu religions. The capital of Nepal is known as the city of the temples, so that it is important for the whole Hindu religious people of the world.

Among many temples, Pashupatinath is the temple that all the Hindus have to visit once in their life at any cost. The word Pashupati is made of two worlds i.e., “Pashu” means all animals in the present in the universe, and “Pati” means god so lord Shiva is known as a god of god. Pashupatinath temple is situated on the bank of the Bagmati River near about km northeast of Kathmandu in Kathmandu valley. This temple is dedicated to lord shiva, who is the legend of Hindu religions. This temple was built in the 5th century and later retrofitted by Malla’s king of Nepal. Once the view of ‘ shiva linga ‘ of Pashupati removes all the sins and sorrows from the life of pilgrims and rest in peace in heaven after death, according to Hindu mythology, proper worship of the lord take away the pilgrims from birth and death cycle.

This temple is the cultural heritage of Nepal and listed on UNESCO Heritage also. The temple is in pagoda style made by silver, gold, carved woods so that visitors can explore pure Nepali art, and culture. The large idol of the bull Nandi which is the transportation of lord shiva is major attractions also. Thousands of pilgrims visit this place every day, but at the time of the special festival “Maha Shivaratri,” it is so crowded by devotees so there is no place to stand properly. Pilgrims can experiences have amazing looks of different devotees ‘BABA’ in this day who give their life in the name of lord shiva.There are 492 temples, 15 Shivalayas,12 jyotirlingas, Guheshwori temple around the temple which can be explored during the visit.

Manakamana temple is another famous Hindu pilgrim’s holy place, where the traveler has an adventurous journey from the cable car. The temple is situated in the Gorkha district, which has great glory for Hindu pilgrims. The word Manakamana is made up of two words, “MAN,” which means soul (heart) and “Kamana,” that refers to the fulfillment of demands or wishes.According to ancient mythology, once the visit to the temple fulfills the dreams they desire. This is the temple of Hindu powerful goddess Bhagawati.

The history of this temple is related to the unification of Nepal. The king of Gorkha saw the dream of the unification of many small countries in his nations, and he worshiped the goddess the next morning. Due to the power of the goddess, the king of Gorkha was able to unify the small kingdom and made the country more exceptional and named it ‘Nepal ‘ in 17 century. From this incident, all people believed in the existence of the power of the goddess. The main priest of this temple is the generations of Lakhan Thapa, who have a great role in the unification of nations.Manakamana temple is especially famous for fulfilling the wish and desires of Hindu pilgrims, so all thousands of Indians and Nepali want to visit this temple once in a lifetime.

Muktinath is also the favorite holy place of both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. This is a Vishnu temple located at the foot of the Thorong La mountains pass in mustang valley in the Mustang district of Nepal.It is the world’s highest temple at the altitude of 3800m from sea level.The name “Mukti” means receiving the place which is free from the cycle of birth and death, which is the home of Lord Vishnu, who is the preserver of the whole universe.

People will get relief from their sins, sorrows, and miseries after visiting this place. All the Hindus believed that lord Vishnu stays in Muktinath temple in the form of Salagrama-shilas, which means stone due to the curse of Brinda’s curse. Pilgrims can visit this place throughout the year, but especially in the time of festivals like Bijay Dashami, Ram Navami, Rashitarpani etc.This temple is in pagoda style, which is a religious link between Hindu and Buddhists. Buddhists say it Chumig Gyatsa.This area is famous for Mukti Kunda,Mukti Dhara, Jwala Mai temple, Mharme lha- Khang Gompa, Swaminarayan, Shaligram through the religious point of view. Visitors can have mesmerizing views of beautiful Himalayans range, mountains deserts, and the chance to explore pure nature.

Graceful Adventures Travel organizes the memorable trip for you Pashupatinath Manakamana and Muktinath tour . The company has its own itinerary, but we can arrange a customizable trip as well. For further information, please contacts info@gracefuladventure.com / gracefuladventuretravel@gmail.com or call 977-9851219412(Viber/Imo/whats app.

Outline Itinerary

Day	Activity
01	Arrival at Kathmandu
02	Explore Kathmandu
03	Drive to Pokhara on the way visit Manakamana Temple.
04	Drive from Pokhara to Jomsom via Galeshwar Shiva temple.
05	Early morning Muktinath darshan and drive back to Pokhara via Tatopani.
06	Explore Pokhara city
07	Drive to Kathmandu
08	Final Departure.

Pashupatinath Manakamana and Muktinath Tour Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu

Arrival of the international airport, our representative picks up from the airport and take you to the hotel. If we have time, we are heading to Pashupatinath for Arati puja. Overnight at Guest hotel.

Activity: Arrive at Kathmandu and attend Aarati
Meal: Welcome Meal
Accomodation: 4* hotel

Day 2: Explore Kathmandu

After breakfast at the hotel, our representative picks up from the hotel then heading to sightseeing. Today we are visiting Kathmandu durbar squire, Swayambhunath stupa, and last Pashupatinath temple. Overnight at hotel.

Activity: Explore Kathmandu
Meal: Breakfast
Accomodation: 4* hotel

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara & visit Manakamana Temple

Early morning breakfast at hotel then heading to Pokhara. Approx 90 km drive from Kathmandu we reach the manakmana cable car point then book the ticket for manakamna darshan at manakamana temple then having a lunch and drive to Pokhara over night at hotel in Pokhara.

Activity: Visit Manakamana & Drive to Pokhara
Meal: Breakfast
Accomodation: 4* hotel

Day 4: Drive to Jomsom

Early morning hotel breakfast, drive to Jomsom. It would be about a 90 kms journey from Kathmandu reaching at the Manakmana cable point where we board tickets for MANAKAMNA Dharshan by going to manakamna temple. Afterwards having lunch driving towards Pokhara. Over night staying in Pokhara hotel.

Activity: Drive To jomson with breathtaking landscapes
Meal: Breakfast
Accomodation: Guesthouse

Day 5: Head to muktinath and drive back to Tatopani

After breakfast at the guest house, we are heading to Muktinath. when we reach muktinath temple then bathing at saraswati kunda, Laxmi kunda and 108 tap then exchange our clothes after that darshan Muktinath temple then drive back to Pokhara on the way having a natural hot spring bath at Tatopani. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara

Activity: Muktinath darshan, Hot spring bath at Tatopani
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
Accomodation: 4* hotel

Day 6: Explore Pokhara valley

Early morning breakfast at hotel in Pokhara then we have a free day in pokhara. Today you can visit Gupthsore cave, peace stupa, Shiva statue, davis fall and Boating at phewa lake. In evening time shoping at lakeside city overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Activity: Pokhara & sightseeing
Meal: Breakfast
Accomodation: 4* hotel

Day 7: Drive to Kathmandu

After breakfast at the hotel, we are heading to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Activity: Drive to Kathmandu
Meal: Breakfast
Accomodation: 4* hotel

Day 8: Final Departure.

This is the last day in kathmandu where u fly back your sweet home.

Activity: Fly Back

If our standard itinerary doesn't fully meet your needs, we are happy to tailor it to your specific preferences and requirements.

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Includes and Excludes

What’s Included?

Airport Pick up and drove service
Private transportation by 4 wheel jeep
Tour and Trekking guide.
4*Hotel and lodges
Tea house during the tour
Cable car fee
Permits
First Aid kit
Medical Insurance for Guide and Porter

What is not Included?

International air fare and Nepal visa cost
Bar bill (water, cola, Bear, Tea coffe)
Emergency evacuation cost.
Life and medical insurance
Personal expenses

Pashupatinath Manakamana and Muktinath Tour - Trip Information

Best season for Pashupatinath Manakamana and Muktinath Tour

For a visit to be comfortable, dry seasons such as September to November and March to May of the year are recommended to visit the temples at Pashupatinath, Manakamana, and Muktinath since the sky will be clear with moderate temperatures with a lot less chance of rainfall.

Spring Season

Spring is the time of comfortable temperatures and bloom landscapes, considered high time for visiting temples and making excursions. It is warm and sunny, with clear skies that enable great views of the surrounding mountains. This is a very good time to do outdoor activities and have cultural explorations.

Summer Season

The Monsoon comes in with summer and includes heavy rainfall that dislocates traveling. It is usually very hot with much humidity; accompanied by heavy rainfall, falling frequently. Heavy rainfall amounts to landslides and delays of travelers. Traveling is not favorable as it does not hold a good condition of weather.

Autumn Season

Autumn receives crystal clear skies and comfortable temperatures for a proper temple visit and trekking. The temperature is cool and dry with crisp air. This allows one to have fantastic views of the Himalayas. It is a peak tourist season as most festivals and events are organized during this period.

Winter Season

Winter is cool, especially at an altitude and may affect the plans of the traveler. It is cold, with dry weather and occasional snowfall in the hills. The atmosphere is less crowded and serene though many places are not accessible due to snow.

In short, spring or autumn is the best season to visit when the weather is favorable and travel conditions are at their best.

Pashupatinath, Manakamana, and Muktinath Tour Overview

The tour to Pashupatinath, Manakamana, and Muktinath offers deep insight into Nepal’s rich spiritual heritage and varied landscapes.

Pashupatinath Temple

Located in Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is a famous Hindu temple of Lord Shiva. Intricate architecture combined with sacred atmosphere turns this temple into an important place of pilgrimage. One gets to see various traditional rituals here and feels enveloped by spiritual aura.

Manakamana Temple

Manakamana Temple is located in the Gorkha district and is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Bhagwati. Reached by cable car, the temple complex allows the visitor a spectacular view over the surrounding mountains and valleys. The locals believe that the wishes of the pilgrims visiting the temple are often fulfilled.

Muktinath Temple

Muktinath Temple, at an altitude of 3,710 meters above sea level in the Mustang district, is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. It is very famous for 108 water spouts and the eternal flame, signifying the elements of water and fire. Travelers on the way to Muktinath have great glimpses of the Himalayas and some of the cultural elements that make it so unique.

Food service

The Pashupatinath, Manakamana, and Muktinath tour in Nepal offers a delectable culinary journey with an array of dining choices to cater to every palate. You have the flexibility to indulge in diverse international cuisines, including Thai, Korean, Chinese, Italian, and Indian, allowing each team member to select their favorite dishes. This variety ensures that everyone’s taste preferences are met, adding a delightful dimension to your corporate travel experience.

Moreover, for those seeking an authentic Nepali culinary adventure, traditional dishes are a must-try. Nepali cuisine, known for its use of herbal spices that impart both flavor and health benefits, offers a unique and wholesome dining experience. From momo dumplings to aromatic curries and wholesome dal, bhat, savoring the rich and diverse flavors of Nepal’s traditional fare becomes an integral part of your corporate tour, allowing you to explore the country’s cultural richness through its delectable cuisine.

Accommodation Service

Accommodation is a crucial component of a successful tour, and in Nepal, we ensure that your stay is comfortable and accommodating. we offer a wide range of high-quality lodging options equipped with essential amenities such as air conditioning, heaters, hot and cold showers, cozy beds, and electrical outlets.

Our selection spans from deluxe to extravagant, with star ratings ranging from one to five, catering to diverse preferences and budgets. If budget considerations are a priority, we can also arrange cost-effective and comfortable lodging options, ensuring that your team’s accommodation needs are met while enhancing the overall experience of your corporate tour in Nepal.

Tour Operator

Graceful Adventure Travels Pvt. Ltd. is a highly reputable and renowned adventure travel company, registered and based in the beautiful country, Nepal. We specialize in offering exceptional tour & trekking packages to guests from all over the world, who seek to explore the awe-inspiring Himalayas.

At Graceful Adventure Travels, we are committed to excellence in all aspects of our work. Our primary goal is to ensure that our guests have a safe and unforgettable adventure, which is why we have earned a reputation for providing an exceptional level of service. Our team is composed of experienced and hardworking guides, assistant guides, and porters who are passionate about ensuring that our guests have an enjoyable and unforgettable experience. We take pride in offering a range of services and facilities that are designed to enhance the overall trekking experience, making it both fun and adventurous. We are dedicated to meeting the needs and expectations of our valued guests, and we go above and beyond to ensure that their journey is a success. From the moment they arrive in Nepal until the end of their trek, we spare no effort in providing personalized attention, exceptional service, and genuine care.

At Graceful Adventure Travels, we are committed to upholding the highest standards in the adventure travel industry. Our mission is to provide a safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable experience that creates memories that last a lifetime.

Booking process

First of all customer should contact with inquiry firm or booking firm or in whatsapp . The company presentative will contact the customer with in 24 hours. After that the company person guides the customer. The company person confirms the booking of the customer then the process is down below :

1. Package Selection:

Start by visiting our company’s website and browsing our trekking packages. You’ll find all the details, including the itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, and prices. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our customer support team, who will be happy to assist you.

2. Personal and Group Information:

Once you have decided to book the package, fill out the booking form on our website with the necessary personal and group information. Please ensure that all details are accurate, as any mistakes or omissions may lead to issues during the trek.

3. Confirmation:

Once you submit the booking form, our company representative will review your information and contact you within 24 hours to confirm your booking. We will send you our standard agreement, which outlines the terms and conditions of the booking. Please read the agreement carefully and ask us if you have any questions.

4. Advance Payment:

To confirm your booking, we require a 20% advance payment of the total cost of the package. You can make the payment through our secure online payment gateway, which accepts all major credit and debit cards. Alternatively, we can send you a payment link or provide you with our bank details for a direct bank transfer.

5. Booking Confirmation:

Once we receive your advance payment and signed agreement, we will confirm your booking and send you a receipt of payment. We will also provide you with a detailed itinerary, packing list, and other essential information to prepare you for the trek.

6. Pre-Trek Briefing:

Before the trek starts, we will conduct a pre-trek briefing, either in person or online, to go over the itinerary, safety protocols, and other relevant information. This briefing is essential to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable trekking experience.

We hope that this updated booking process meets your requirements and makes it easier for your customers to book our trekking packages. If you have any further questions or suggestions, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to help.

Contact Details for Pashupatinath Manakamana and Muktinath Tour Booking

Particular	Details
Booking office	Graceful Adventure Travel
Phone Number	+977-9851219412, 014700180/81
Office Location	Amrit Marga Thamel Kathmandu Nepal
Email	gracefuladventuretravel@gmail.com/ info@gracefuladventure.com

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months for the tour are from March to May and October to November. In those months, the weather is usually warm and sunny; therefore, clear skies and regular flights are guaranteed. The journey is going to be very comfortable and scenic with great mountain views, especially around the Muktinath area.

It is usually done by private vehicles and flights. Kathmandu to Pokhara travel is usually made by private vehicles. En-route to it, one can visit Manakamana Temple by cable car. The short domestic flight from Pokhara reaches one to Jomsom, from where by jeep, one may go to Muktinath Temple. This arrangement keeps the travel experience smooth and comfortable.

Yes, the meal expenses are also included in the cost of the tour. During the time of trekking, all meals will be on full board; different types of fresh-cooked food are always available and the meals available for the tourists are Western, continental, and Nepali foods. Accommodations in Kathmandu and Pokhara are usually managed, having meals at respective hotels or locally available restaurants.

Depending on the place, the accommodation varies as: 4 star hotels are available at city places like Kathmandu and pokhara and Guesthouses are available in village areas.

Yes, it is an escorted tour. Tour participants will have the service of a government-licensed, English-speaking tour guide who accompanies them for the whole duration of the trip. He does provide much useful information on the history and culture associated with the sites visited.

Entrance fees to all historical and cultural sites according to the itinerary are inclusive; hence, this tour is pretty hassle-free because one does not need to pay extra money at every site.

Light with comfortable clothes that will be convenient for both warm and cooler weather, good walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a camera. If you are visiting the Muktinath region, high altitude requests keep a light jacket or sweater because it is cold up there.

Although the tour is fit for most travelers, a consultation with your doctor before the trip is always advisable, mainly if anyone has prior medical conditions. Travelers will have to be prepared for high-altitude conditions, especially while visiting Muktinath, and maintain hydration throughout the journey.

Price Starts From US$ 1000