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. Highlights Muktinath is viewed as to be the 105th Divya Desam amongst the existing 108 Divya Desam that are measured holy by the Sri Vaishnava faction.
Muktinath is one of the ancient Hindu Temples of Lord Vishnu. The Temple of God is made up of gold and it is important enough to be evaluated with a man. Beautiful views of the Annapurna mountain range, Dhoaulagiri and Nilgiri Himal and Dhyampus Peak.
The outer courtyard (prakaram) contains 108 bull-headed spouts through which holy water is poured.
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Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight. |
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| Experience city tour guide |
3 nights hotel shreesu or similar in Kathmandu 2 nights hotel swopnabagh or similar in pokhara 1 night hotel majesty or similar in jomsom. |
| 1 full day sight seeing in Kathmandu.1 full day sight seeing in pokhara. 2 way flight pkr –jom –pkr. luxury air-condition hi-ace vehicle. All meals. |
Manakamana cable car ticket of both side. |
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| Personal expenses. |
Guide tips Insurance Entry fee |
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