Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour to Muktinath – 8 Days

● Perform Prayers and worship Muktinath temple

● Take a bath under 108 muktidhara

● Visit Jawa Mai Temple

● Visit Mharme Lha Khang Gompa

● Enjoy incredible views of Mt. Nilgiri Himal and Mt. Dhaulagiri.

● All airport/hotel transfers.

● Two Night Accommodation at 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu on twin/double sharing basis with BB plan.

● Two Night Accommodation at 3 Star Hotel in Pokhara on twin/double sharing basis with BB plan.

● All accommodation during the stay in Jomsom and Muktinath on twin/double sharing as per itinerary.

● Full board meal during the stay in Jomsom and Muktinath.

● An experienced English-Speaking guide (government licensed and trained).

● Round-trip domestic flights or bus tickets (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu),

● All ground transportation as per itinerary.

● All necessary paperwork and permits

● Farewell dinner

● A comprehensive medical kit.

● All government and local taxes

● Nepal Visa Fee (bring USD currency and four passport photographs)

● International airfare to and from Kathmandu

● Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara

● Any kind of hot & cold beverages and alcohol.

● Extra accommodation in case of early arrival and late departure(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

● Travel and rescue insurance.

● Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle water, etc.)

● Costs raised by cancellation, landslide, weather, political unrest or illness will not be our responsibility since these factors are not within our control.

● Tips for guide, drivers and porters.

Group Size
For religious tours, we ensure the standard group size, not exceed 16 pax. This group size is perfect for us to perform our best without compromising with our service quality. For this tour we provide one licensed professional guide who can communicate or speak in English and supporting staff. Also,a group of 16 participants will have one complimentary group leader.

Our staff are entirely made up of locals who are trained to conduct their duties and responsibilities diligently and smoothly. They have excellent knowledge about local customs and practices and can also perform, if needed, first aid and rescue operations.

Accomodation
There are various levels and types of accommodation facilities available in major cities such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini. A variety of choices exists from budget hotels to deluxe to five-star hotels depending upon your interests. We choose accommodation for your tour program specifically based on the destination you will be visiting, the level of services you require and your interests. Our tour programs offer single rooms for independent tourists, double/twin sharing for couples and friends.

For this tour we offer a double/twin sharing room in a ‘3-Star Hotel’ in kathmandu and Pokhara with bed & breakfast plan. During the stay in Jomsom and Muktinath we offer best available hotel with full board meals. The hotels have been selected by the Asia Buddhist Tours & Treks after personal inspection. We look at the conditions of the inns, local hygiene, quality of food, type of service and more. All rooms are double occupancy, but you can request a single occupancy room for an additional fee. The availability of rooms vary between peak and lean tourist seasons which also affect the prices. We suggest you inform us in advance the types of hotels you prefer while making a booking with us.

Foods
Nepal offers a plethora of delicacies and cuisines as far as food is concerned. Major cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan have great restaurants with great dining experience.Whether you like to try local cuisine, Indian or Chinese food or continental, you are in for a feast.

For this tour we offer you full board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as per the menu and 3 cups of tea/coffee per day during the stay in Jomsom and Muktinath. Please note that full board meals are not included during your transition stay in city areas, guests will have to pay for the meals (dinner and lunch), alcohol, hot & cold beverages and mineral water.

Our staff will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to your pre-booked hotel. Visit our office in the afternoon/evening and attend a tour briefing program conducted by your tour guide. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Following breakfast, we will take a short 30 minute flight along the backbone of the mighty Himalayas to reach the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara . It’s a great flight and you will be impressed when you see the amazing beauty of the lake which reflects the snow capped peaks of the Annapurnas.

We check into our deluxe hotel, and then travel to see the Buddhist World Peace Stupa as well as the monastery of Matepani Gumba. There will be time to enjoy the beauty of the region. In the afternoon you will receive the first of your classes on Buddhism philosophy, teaching and meditation. In the evening enjoy dinner, followed by evening prayers before retiring for the night.

We fly from Pokhara for a short 20 minute flight to Jomsom. This is the principal village deep within the Annapurna Mountains. From here, we take a two hour ride to reach the sacred place of Muktinath. The Buddhists refer to the valley here as Chumig Gyatsa which means “Hundred Waters”.

This is the life-giving, pure waters that flow through the region. This is also the home of Dakinis, the goddess who is known in English as The Sky Dancers and is considered one of 24 Tantric places. To the Buddhists, they understand that Mukti is a manifestation of Avalokitesvara.

We will stay at a guest house in Muktinath. We will have instruction in meditation and chanting in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy dinner and then perform your prayers before retiring for sleep.

The morning always begins with morning prayers and pooja as we prepare our mind for the day. After breakfast are classes in Buddhist teachings. These are followed by instruction on meditation and chant.

The area around Muktinath is home to several Buddhist monasteries. There are several important Buddhist monasteries that surround Muktinath. There are also incredible views of Mt. Nilgiri Himal and Mt. Dhaulagiri. The latter is the 7th highest mountain in the world. Rising to an elevation of 8,167 meters, it is a majestic peak that glimmers in the bright Himalayan sun. After our classes is dinner at the local guest house, followed by evening prayers before going to bed.

As we have been learning, each morning we rise and perform prayers and pooja (worship) before breakfast. Once we have provided for spiritual food and then food for the body, it is time for sightseeing around Muktinath. We perform meditation in our classes, becoming more proficient under the guidance of the master. We have additional instruction in Buddhist teachings. We drive to Jomsom where we check into our hotel. Dinner is next, followed by our evening prayers.

We leave Jomsom in the morning for the 20 minute flight back to Pokhara. Once we land, we check back into our hotel and then begin doing some tours of the city. There is Devi Falls that roars into a box canyon before it disappears underground. We will visit the Hemja Tibetan Refugee Camp and other important places in and around the lakeside city. In the evening, we retire to our hotel for dinner followed by evening prayers.

It’s time to return to Kathmandu, and we enjoy a 30 minute flight over the mountains. Once you return to Kathmandu, you are on your own as it’s a free day to explore the city. Practice meditation, read a book in the roof garden of your hotel or discover the sacredness of Kathmandu. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner. Return to your hotel for the night, performing prayers before going to bed.

Your trip has come to an end, but your spiritual journey has not. There is so much more to learn on the road to enlightenment. Your spiritual guide at Asia Buddhist Tours & Treks can offer you additional programs to advance your study in not only Nepal, but also such exotic places as Tibet and Bhutan. Ask about these options before leaving for your next destination.

The program cost we offer to you is both comparative and reasonable. Since we practice sustainable tourism, we attempt to give the best experience to our tourists while ensuring equal economic dividends to locals of the host destination and our staff. We do not overprice and we discourage unhealthy practices of undercutting. We believe in providing quality service to our guests at a sustainable competitive price.

Yes, you can always customize the itinerary according to your requirements. We are quite flexible in re-designing the itinerary by taking into consideration your time availability and needs.

We are flexible in designing programs that suit your interests and needs. Feel free to let us know what you prefer and what your choices are. You can combine two or three tours & trek programs in one go or even more. We are open to any set of combinations you want to pursue.

Yes, we do offer a unique and authentic local food experience tour in Nepal. We have multiple choices for programs that focus on giving gastronomical experience in Nepal. Whether you want to try fine Nepalese dining experience or street food or visit ethnic restaurants, it is up to you. We know some of the best local food restaurants in Nepal that you may want to experience.

We offer single to multiple day village experience tours. Please check our website for village experience tours. We present to you a unique opportunity to visit Nepali villages, experience traditional lifestyle, taste authentic and ethnic Nepali cuisines and dishes as well as take part in cultural festivals.

You can cancel the trip if you have personal reasons to do so. Please read our Terms & Conditions for refund details.