The Path of Moksha
Pashupatinath – Muktinath Dham Yatra
Join the two greatest kshetras of Nepal in one week: Pashupatinath on the Bagmati and Muktinath — the place of liberation — high in the Kali Gandaki gorge beneath the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
Yatra Overview
“At Muktinath the water itself is a lingam — one hundred and eight streams pouring moksha upon the pilgrim.”
Muktinath, the mukti kshetra, is revered by Hindus as one of the 108 Divya Desams of Vishnu and by Buddhists as a sacred dakini land. Its 108 stone water spouts and the eternal Jwala Mai flame beside the saligram stone make it one of the most powerful pilgrimage sites in the Himalaya.
This 7-day dham yatra pairs Muktinath with full darshan of Pashupatinath in Kathmandu, travelling via Pokhara and the dramatic Kali Gandaki gorge — the world’s deepest — with flights or overland routing to suit your schedule.
Bathing under the 108 spouts, puja at the Vishnu and Jwala Mai shrines, and evening aarti on the Bagmati complete a week that pilgrims describe as a lifetime of blessing.
Dham Yatra Highlights
- Pashupatinath Temple — evening aarti and full morning darshan on the Bagmati
- Muktinath darshan — Vishnu kshetra, 108 spouts and the eternal Jwala Mai flame
- Snan under the 108 spouts with pandit-led sankalpa and puja
- Kali Gandaki gorge — the world’s deepest gorge, rich with saligram stones
- Pokhara interlude — Bindhyabasini temple and Phewa lake aarti
- Flight or overland routing to Jomsom as you prefer
- Pure veg sattvik meals on all package days
- Saligram darshan — the black stone form of Lord Vishnu in its own river
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, Guhyeshwari & Budhanilkantha
Full morning darshan and puja at Pashupatinath, then Guhyeshwari Shaktipeeth and Jal Narayan at Budhanilkantha. Afternoon preparation for the mountain flight. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
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Day03820 m
Fly / Drive to Pokhara — Lakeside Aarti
Travel to Pokhara beneath the Annapurna range. Evening darshan at Bindhyabasini temple and aarti on Phewa lake. Overnight at Pokhara hotel.
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Day043,800 m
Pokhara → Jomsom → Muktinath
Fly or drive up the Kali Gandaki gorge to Jomsom, then jeep to Muktinath at 3,800 m. Evening darshan of the Vishnu kshetra as the light fades over Dhaulagiri. Overnight Muktinath guest house.
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Day052,700 m
Muktinath Snan & Puja → Jomsom
Morning snan under the 108 water spouts with sankalpa and puja, darshan of Jwala Mai and the saligram shrine, then return to Jomsom for the night among the apple orchards of the Thakali valley.
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Day06820 m
Jomsom → Pokhara
Fly or drive back down the gorge to Pokhara with the saligram river beside you. Evening free on the lakeside. Overnight at Pokhara hotel.
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Fly to Kathmandu & Departure
Morning flight or drive to Kathmandu with thanksgiving puja, 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 or private overland transport to Jomsom as per plan
- Jeep transfer Jomsom – Muktinath both ways
✕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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