Website design By BotEap.comMuktinath Dham is one of the famous destination located 403 km northwest of the Kathmandu valley in the Mustang district of Nepal. It is located at an altitude of 3710 meters above sea level. Its high altitude location makes its name a valley above the clouds.

Website design By BotEap.comIn this article, we will talk about the 4 different options to reach Muktinath in Mustang, Nepal. Before we dive into it, let’s get acquainted with this sacred sanctuary.

Website design By BotEap.comMuktinath Temple is a popular destination for pilgrims and nature lovers alike. Pilgrims in the sense that it is the place to get “Salvation” or “Mukti” by the grace of god “Vishnu”. And a nature lover in the sense that it is the place full of beautiful landscapes and surrounded by the giant Annapurna Massif.

Website design By BotEap.comEvery month, many devotees from the hinterland and India visit the Muktinath Temple to pay homage to Lord Vishnu. They believe that visiting Muktidham of Nepal will remove all traces of the past and get a place in heaven after death.

Website design By BotEap.comThe landscape of Muktinath Mandir is too attractive. It is a desert land surrounded by huge Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas. The sunrise and sunset views over these panoramic mountains are worth it.

Website design By BotEap.comSo, questions might arise in the mind how to reach such a holy place and such an amazing place – Muktinath Temple. Now let’s talk about the 4 different options to reach Muktinath Dham in Nepal.

Website design By BotEap.com1. Kathmandu to Muktinath by Private Jeep – Road Option (1 Night / 2 Days):

Website design By BotEap.comMuktinath Temple is 403 km away from Kathmandu. The first 206 km from Kathmandu to Pokhara and the second 100 km from Pokhara to Beni are concrete or let’s say asphalt roads. It takes 10-11 hours to reach Beni from Kathmandu. Therefore, spending the night in Beni will be a good option.

Website design By BotEap.comSecond day in the morning, start your journey to Muktinath. From Beni to Kagbeni, around 85 km are hilly roads, rough and bumpy, but also full of adventure. Then the remaining 12 km are again paved and paved road.

Website design By BotEap.comVisiting the temple and then returning to Jomsom on the same day will be a good option. Because Muktinath Temple is located at a high altitude and the oxygen level will be very low. A high altitude problem may have occurred. Although, it is a better idea to check with your doctor first before staying at such an altitude.

Website design By BotEap.comOn the third day return to Pokhara in the morning and on the fourth day return to Kathmandu or stay one more night to visit the different attractions of the Pokhara valley.

Website design By BotEap.comSo by road you can reach Muktinath Temple in just two days from Kathmandu. And the total duration will be 4 days from Kathmandu to Muktinath to Kathmandu.

Website design By BotEap.com2. Kathmandu to Muktinath by road and flight option (1 night / 2 days):

Website design By BotEap.comTaking a direct flight from Pokhara to Jomsom not only saves time, but also reduces the pain of hours of off-road travel.

Website design By BotEap.comOn the first day, 6/7 hours of comfortable drive will reach the most popular resort in Nepal – Pokhara. Along the way, don’t forget to visit the Manakamana Goddess Temple via a 15-minute cable car ride. Manakamana Devi is believed to have the power to fulfill the wishes of her devotees. Once your wish is fulfilled, don’t forget to visit it again to thank this goddess.

Website design By BotEap.comThen on the second day, take an adventurous 15-minute flight and Mountain View to Jomsom. Upon arrival, take some time to acclimatize and then head towards Muktinath Temple by shared bus or private jeep. It takes 1:15 hours by reserved jeep, while 2-3 hours by shared bus. Local vehicles are operating by Muktinath Darshan which departs frequently to Muktinath from Pokhara and Jomsom.

Website design By BotEap.comTake a grace from Muktinath God then drive back to Jomsom for overnight.

Website design By BotEap.comThird day in the morning, fly back to Pokhara and then drive back to Kathmandu.

Website design By BotEap.comIn this way, Muktinath can be easily reached in two days and the duration of the trip will be 2 nights and 3 days.

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Website design By BotEap.comYes, now visitors can also reach Muktinath by night bus. The bus leaves around 3:00 pm from the new Kathmandu bus station and arrives in Jomsom the next day at 10:00 am Then drive to Muktinath, visit the temple and return to Jomsom.

Website design By BotEap.comThird day back to Kathmandu by night bus. From Jomsom the bus leaves at 11:00 and next day morning at 5:00 arrives in Kathmandu.

Website design By BotEap.comIn this way, in 4 days, travel to Muktinath without hotel expenses on the way to Jomsom.

Website design By BotEap.com4. Kathmandu to Muktinath by Charter Helicopter – 4 hours:

Website design By BotEap.comThis is the easiest and most comfortable way to reach Muktinath Temple. Today, helicopters are available for charter from Kathmandu and Pokhara direct to Muktinath.

Website design By BotEap.comFrom Pokhara, it takes 40-45 minutes to reach Muktinath. Similarly 1:15 hrs from Kathmandu. There are three to six seated helicopters available for rent. During the flight you can enjoy panoramic views of the gigantic Himalayas of Nepal.

Website design By BotEap.comBy helicopter, it takes just a few hours to visit the Muktinath temple and return to Kathmandu.

Website design By BotEap.comLumle Holidays is operating a daily departure group joining the Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu and Pokhara. If you also want to join the group, you can contact them.

Website design By BotEap.comSo, we have just got the information of how to reach Muktinath Temple from Kathmandu and Pokhara and 4 different options to travel. If you don’t have time to visit the temple, then rent a helicopter, visit the temple and have your wish fulfilled. Otherwise, the best option in my opinion is to go to Pokhara by road visiting the Manakamana Temple. The next day, fly to Jomsom and then drive to Muktinath Temple.