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Muktinath Temple

Muktinath Temple is an ancient pilgrimage located at an altitude of 3,710 meters (12,172ft.) at the base of Thorong La Pass in the district of Mustang. It holds religious significance for both Hindu and Buddhist communities. This sacred place is an epitome of brotherhood between the two groups.

Hindus call the place Mukti Kshetra, which means ‘the place of salvation’. It is one of the most ancient temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his followers- the Vaishnavas in the Himalayan state of Nepal. The shrine is considered one of the eight sacred places referred to as Swayam Vyakta Kshetras (the other seven being Srirangam, Srimushnam, Tirupati, Naimsharanya, Pushkar, and Badrinath). It is one of the 108 holy places for the worship of Lord Vishnu called Divya Desam. It is one of the 51 shakti pithas dedicated to Goddess Sati (Shakti), the wife of Lord Shiva.

This small temple has a human-sized golden idol of Lord Vishnu referred to as Shri Mukti Narayana. There are bronze statues of other Hindu deities- Bhoodevi, the Earth-Goddess (Goddess Lakshmi), Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Janaki (Sita), Garuda (the mount of Lord Vishnu), Lava-Kusa (the sons of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita) and those of the Sapta Rishis (the Seven Sages created by Lord Brahma), inside the temple.

There is a semi-circular wall behind the temple that has 108 waterspouts built at the height of seven feet. Each spout is in the shape of a bull's head and is about one foot apart. The ice-cold water from the River Kali Gantaki flows through the mouths of these bulls and the pilgrims visiting the temple take a holy bath beneath them. The rare stones of Shaligram, which are required to build a temple for Lord Vishnu anywhere around the world, can be seen here.

The number 108 holds a special place in Hindu astrology. It symbolizes the 12 Zodiac Signs or Rashis and 9 planets or Grahas that give 108 combinations in total. The number is a combination of 108 padas created from the 27 Lunar mansions or Nakshatras and the 4 quarters or Padas.

The Buddhists refer to the temple as Chumig Gyatsa which in Tibetan implies 'a hundred waters.' This place is said to be a manifestation of Avalokitesvara. According to the traditions, Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhava) the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, meditated here on his journey to Tibet.

The pilgrims then visit Mebar Lha Gombha, a small monastery with 'miraculous fire' which is near the entrance of the temple.

Muktinath Tour Packages In Nepal

The ancient temple of Muktinath is religiously significant for both Hindu and religious community. Hindus refer to it as the 'place of salvation', and Buddhists refer to it as 'hundred waters'.

Nepal Tour Package6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS

2 Breakfast & 2 Dinner
Domestic Flight, Private Car
country’s culture, scenery and wildlife, exploring the Kathmandu Valley, villages around Pokhara and in Chitwan National Park.
  • With Budget Hotel Rs. 5000
  • With Deluxe Hotel Rs. 8000
  • With Luxury Hotel Rs. 10,000

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    Muktinath Tour by Helicopter3 Nights / 4 Days

    3 breakfast & 3 Dinners
    Coach / Bus, Jeep
    Kathmandu to Muktinath by a chartered helicopter. All inclusive tour package with sightseeing, hotels, meals and transportation included.

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    Muktinath Yatra Package5 Nights / 6 Days

    5 breakfast & 5 Dinners
    Coach / Bus, Jeep /Helicopter
    Gujheswori Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Muktinath Temple, and Monastries at Muktinath. All inclusive tour package with sightseeing, hotels, meals and transportation included.

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      Muktinath, the place of salvation where both the ends of Hinduism and Buddhism meet. The shrine is devoted to Lord Vishnu and is one of the eight sacred places of God Vishnu. The place has its own beliefs attached to both Hindus and Buddhists and hence it is visited by people of both the religions. The Muktinath temple tour in Nepal will make you believe in the existence of God Vishnu and all the Hindu beliefs. Make your Muktinath tour in Nepal and let your soul soothe with the chanting of mantra. Devotees of Lord Vishnu consider Muktinath Yatra in Nepal as one of the pious deeds according to Hindu Dharma. Get your tickets reserved for Nepal's Muktinath darshan and drive your soul through the pious practices by taking up Muktinath temple tour in Nepal. Get great deals on Nepal Muktinath tour package and mark your visit to one of the sacred holy shrines of Lord Vishnu.

      Travellers Reviews

      Ankur Panwar

      I visited Nepal recently with my wife as I wanted to give her a surprise. She likes to explore various cultures and, she is a devotee of Hinduism. We enjoyed very much in Nepal, and thanks to the tour providers, we didn't face any problem during the trip. We will surely visit again.
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      2018-09-04T05:15:37+00:00
      I visited Nepal recently with my wife as I wanted to give her a surprise. She likes to explore various cultures and, she is a devotee of Hinduism. We enjoyed very much in Nepal, and thanks to the tour providers, we didn't face any problem during the trip. We will surely visit again.

      Himanshi Rao

      I booked the Muktinath Yatra by Jeep from Nepaltourism.org that took approximately a week to finish. We loved the journey so much that time seemed to move very fast. I wished the journey would never end. The temple in Muktinath was also very appealing to eyes.
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      2018-09-04T05:16:11+00:00
      I booked the Muktinath Yatra by Jeep from Nepaltourism.org that took approximately a week to finish. We loved the journey so much that time seemed to move very fast. I wished the journey would never end. The temple in Muktinath was also very appealing to eyes.

      Gulshan Kumar

      I went to Nepal with my brother to relax for a while. Nepal was a good choice as it is very silent and serene. The days we spent there were filled with excitement as we visited various villages and famous tourist attractions. Thanks to the services provided by the travel agency, we didn't face any difficulties.
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      5.0
      2018-09-04T05:16:40+00:00
      I went to Nepal with my brother to relax for a while. Nepal was a good choice as it is very silent and serene. The days we spent there were filled with excitement as we visited various villages and famous tourist attractions. Thanks to the services provided by the travel agency, we didn't face any difficulties.
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