To the Source of the Sacred River
Pashupatinath – Damrodaram Dham – Muktinath Dham Yatra
Beyond Muktinath, higher still, lies the Damrodaram Dham at the source waters of the holy Kali Gandaki — a yatra few pilgrims reach, and one that this 10-day plan makes possible with full support.
Yatra Overview
“Where the Kali Gandaki is born, the saligram stones are youngest and the prayers are oldest.”
The Damrodaram Dham sits high at the source waters of the Kali Gandaki — the river of saligram stones, the black fossils of Lord Vishnu. Pilgrims who reach this remote dham describe a silence and purity found nowhere else on the mukti path.
This yatra joins the Damrodaram Dham with the classic Muktinath darshan and full Pashupatinath puja in Kathmandu, flying via Pokhara and Jomsom with careful acclimatization at each stage.
Pujas at the source waters and at Muktinath are led by our pandit with all samagri carried; nights alternate between hotels and simple high-country guest houses with pure veg sattvik meals throughout.
Dham Yatra Highlights
- Damrodaram Dham — darshan and puja at the source waters of the Kali Gandaki
- Muktinath kshetra — 108 spouts, Jwala Mai flame and saligram shrine
- Pashupatinath full puja in Kathmandu before and after the high country
- Saligram river darshan along the world’s deepest gorge
- Staged acclimatization at Pokhara and Jomsom before the high dham
- Pandit-led sankalpa & puja at both dham sites with full samagri
- Pokhara lakeside evening with Bindhyabasini and Phewa aarti
- Rare pilgrimage — a dham very few travellers ever reach
Day-by-Day Sacred Itinerary
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Day011,400 m
Arrival & Evening Aarti at Pashupatinath
Greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel, then join the evening aarti at Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the holy Bagmati. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
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Day021,400 m
Pashupatinath Full Darshan & Preparation
Morning abhishek and full darshan with our pandit, then Guhyeshwari Shaktipeeth. Afternoon preparation and briefing for the high dham yatra. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
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Day03820 m
Fly to Pokhara — Lakeside Aarti
Morning flight beneath the Annapurna range to Pokhara. Evening darshan at Bindhyabasini temple and aarti on Phewa lake. Overnight at Pokhara hotel.
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Day042,700 m
Fly Pokhara → Jomsom — Acclimatization
Fly up the Kali Gandaki gorge to Jomsom, the wind-swept town of the Thakali valley. Gentle afternoon walks and rest to acclimatize. Overnight Jomsom hotel.
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Day054,200 m
Jomsom → Damrodaram Dham Base
Jeep and guided walk up the high valley toward the source waters of the Kali Gandaki, reaching the base of the Damrodaram Dham. Evening puja and rest at the high camp / guest house.
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Day064,200 m
Damrodaram Dham Darshan & Puja → Jomsom
The sacred morning: darshan and full puja at the Damrodaram Dham beside the infant Kali Gandaki, with sankalpa for your lineage. Return to Jomsom by evening.
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Day073,800 m
Jomsom → Muktinath Darshan
Jeep to Muktinath at 3,800 m for evening darshan of the Vishnu kshetra beneath Dhaulagiri. Overnight Muktinath guest house.
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Day08820 m
Muktinath Snan → Fly to Pokhara
Morning snan under the 108 spouts with puja, then return to Jomsom and fly down the gorge to Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara hotel.
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Day091,400 m
Fly to Kathmandu & Thanksgiving Puja
Morning flight to Kathmandu. Evening thanksgiving puja and farewell dinner with your yatra family. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
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Day10Departure
Completion Ceremony & Airport Transfer
After breakfast, a completion ceremony with certificate is held, then transfer to the airport as per your flight schedule. Om Namo Bhagavate!
Cost Includes & Excludes
✓Included in the Yatra
- All airport pickups & drops by Mount Kailash Travel
- Local 4-star hotel in Kathmandu with veg buffet breakfast
- Pure veg sattvik meals on all package days as per the itinerary
- All sightseeing, transfers & overland journeys by private tourist vehicle
- Entrance fees & permits for all temples, monuments & conservation areas listed
- Pandit service for all scheduled pujas, aarti & ritual arrangements
- English-speaking spiritual tour guide & full support team
- Government-licensed trek guide, porters & camping crew (trek journeys)
- Sankalpa Puja at Pashupatinath before departure & thanksgiving puja on return
- All applicable government taxes & service charges
- Yatra completion certificate
- Domestic flights Kathmandu – Pokhara – Jomsom sectors
- High-valley jeep transfers and guided walk to the Damrodaram Dham
✕Not Included
- Travel insurance — mandatory for all participants
- Nepal entry visa fees (available on arrival at Kathmandu airport)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Beverages (soft drinks, bottled water, tea, coffee) & personal expenses
- Donations, puja offerings & personal ritual expenses at temples
- Tips for staff — customary gratuities
- Helicopter / domestic flight fees where marked optional
- Additional costs from natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances beyond the organizer’s control
- Anything not mentioned under “Included in the Yatra”
Important Information
Booking & Advance
A 20% advance confirms your booking; the balance is settled 30 days prior to departure from Kathmandu. Rescheduling is possible at the updated trip cost, subject to availability.
Departures
Private and group-joining departures run throughout the year. Full-moon, festival and special sadhana departures are announced in advance — enquire for the next confirmed date.
Meals & Accommodation
Pure veg sattvik breakfast, lunch & dinner on package days. Comfortable hotels and guest houses on twin sharing; simple teahouses or tents on trek days.
Fitness & Preparation
Temple tours are suitable for all ages. Trek journeys involve 4–7 hours of walking per day at altitude — a basic fitness routine before travel is recommended.
What to Carry
Warm layers, rain protection, sturdy walking shoes, personal medicines, a day pack and your sadhana items. A detailed packing list is shared with your confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
30+ days prior: no charges. 15–29 days: 25% of tour cost. 7–14 days: 50%. Within 7 days: non-refundable. Extra costs from unavoidable itinerary changes are borne by the pilgrim.
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