3 Days Muktinath Overland Tour From Pokhara

Overview

Already in Pokhara? The 3 Days Muktinath Overland Tour from Pokhara (2 nights / 3 days) is a compact jeep pilgrimage to Muktinath (3,710 m), the high Himalayan temple of liberation sacred to Hindus and Buddhists, with a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs of Tatopani on the way home. All transport, accommodation and three meals a day are included, so you can concentrate on the journey – and what a journey it is, up the Kali Gandaki gorge between Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas into the stark, wind-carved landscapes of Lower Mustang.

On day one you leave Pokhara for Kushma, with its long suspension bridge over the Kali Gandaki, and the hilltop Kalika Temple of Baglung. The road then follows the river upstream past Beni, Tatopani and the thundering Rupse Falls, through the pine forests of Lete and the apple orchards of Marpha, to Jomsom beneath Nilgiri. Early next morning you drive up to Muktinath for darshan, prayers and the holy bath under the 108 water spouts, and visit the Jwala Mai temple where a natural flame burns over water. Coming down, stop at the medieval village of Kagbeni, gateway to Upper Mustang, before descending to Tatopani for a hot-spring bath.

The last day is a scenic five-to-six-hour drive back to Pokhara via Beni and Kushma, arriving in the afternoon.

Why choose this tour?

Short, affordable Muktinath pilgrimage starting and ending in Pokhara.
Jeep transport and breakfast, lunch and dinner every day included.
Kushma Bridge, Baglung Kalika Temple, Kagbeni and the Tatopani hot springs on the way.

Who is it for?

Pilgrims, families and groups already in Pokhara, and travellers combining Muktinath with a Pokhara holiday. Sightseeing is easy, but Muktinath is at high altitude and the roads are rough in places.

ITINERARY IN BRIEF WITH LOCATION MAP

Trip Facts

Tour Code: PTT-DT-010
Duration: 3 Days
Program Type: Night Package
Maximum Altitude: 3710m
Minimum Pax: 1
Mode of Travel: Drive
Start Trip: Pokhara
End Trip: Pokhara
Program Grading: Easy

Trip at a Glance

Day 01: Drive Pokhara – Kushma – Baglung – Tatopani – Marpha – Jomsom (about 160 km, 7–8 hours)
Day 02: Drive Jomsom – Muktinath for darshan – Kagbeni – Tatopani hot springs
Day 03: Drive Tatopani – Beni – Kushma – Pokhara (5–6 hours)

Trip Highlights

Darshan and holy bath under the 108 spouts at Muktinath Temple (3,710 m)
Jwala Mai eternal flame and the Buddhist Chumig Gyatsa shrine
Kali Gandaki gorge between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, with Rupse Falls and Marpha village
Kushma suspension bridge and Baglung Kalika Temple
Medieval Kagbeni, gateway to Upper Mustang
Natural hot-spring bath at Tatopani

Itinerary in Details

Day 01Drive Pokhara – Kushma – Baglung – Tatopani – Marpha – Jomsom (about 160 km, 7–8 hours)
Drive: about 160 km / 7–8 hours by jeep | Altitude: 2,720 m | Overnight: Jomsom (full board)

Drive west from Pokhara to Kushma, where you can walk onto the long suspension bridge high above the Kali Gandaki, and climb to the Kalika Temple in Baglung. The road then follows the river into the deepest gorge in the world, passing Tatopani, the tall Rupse Falls and the forests of Lete between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I, to the white-walled Thakali village of Marpha and on to Jomsom, beneath the snow peak of Nilgiri.
- Local meal: Thakali dinner and Marpha apple products.
- OvernightJomsom
- CountryNepal
- Travel ModeDrive: 160 km / 7 hr / 30 min
- Places VisitedKushma Bridge, Kalika Temple Baglung, Tatopani, Rupse Falls, Lete, Marpha Village, Jomsom
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 02Drive Jomsom – Muktinath for darshan – Kagbeni – Tatopani hot springs
Drive: 2–3 hours up, then about 5 hours down | Highest point: Muktinath 3,710 m | Overnight: Tatopani (full board)

Leave Jomsom early for Muktinath. Muktinath Temple (3,710 m) is one of the most sacred places in Nepal for both Hindus and Buddhists. Hindus worship Lord Vishnu here as Muktinath, the "Lord of Liberation", and it is one of the 108 Divya Desam shrines of Vaishnavism; for Buddhists it is Chumig Gyatsa, the "Hundred Waters", where Guru Rinpoche meditated. Pilgrims bathe under the 108 bull-headed water spouts and in the two sacred kunds in front of the pagoda temple, then visit the Jwala Mai temple, where a natural gas flame burns above flowing water – earth, fire and water together. On the way down stop at Kagbeni, a medieval village of mud-brick houses and a red Sakya monastery at the entrance to Upper Mustang. Continue down the gorge to Tatopani ("hot water") and relax in its natural hot-spring pools beside the river.
- Insider tip: bring a towel, swimwear and a change of clothes for both the holy bath and the hot springs.
- OvernightTatopani
- CountryNepal
- Highest PointMuktinath Temple
- Altitude3,762m / 12,343ft
- Travel ModeDrive: 22 km / 1 hr / 30 min · Drive: 85 km / 5 hr
- Places VisitedMuktinath Temple, Kagbeni, Tatopani
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03Drive Tatopani – Beni – Kushma – Pokhara (5–6 hours)
Drive: about 110 km / 5–6 hours | End of tour in Pokhara

After breakfast, follow the Kali Gandaki down to Beni and Kushma, with a final view back up the gorge, and arrive in Pokhara (820 m) in the afternoon.
- CountryNepal
- Travel ModeDrive: 110 km / 5 hr / 30 min
- Places VisitedBeni
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch

Altitude Chart of 3 Days Muktinath Overland Tour From Pokhara

Total Driving Time: 6h 30m Total Travel Distance: 107 km

Driving distance & time shown here are approximate — for city tours the exact distance/duration can vary and isn't always measurable.

Highest point: 12,343 ft / 3,762 m — Day 02 · Drive Jomsom – Muktinath for darshan – Kagbeni – Tatopani hot springs

Services Included

✔ All surface transportation as per itinerary. By jeep
✔ Accommodation on sharing basis
✔ Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
✔ Drinking hot water in hotel
✔ Sightseeing and landscape view of mountains

Services Excluded

✔Beverages (Cold drinks/Bottled water)
✔Personal expenses, tips, laundry etc
✔Travel insurance
✔ Tatopani and Kushma Bridge entry ticket Rs 570
✔Overstay due to any natural calamities/strikes etc

Trip Notes

Notes for this tour

Pace and grade: Easy sightseeing, but Muktinath lies at 3,710 m – move slowly at the temple and drink plenty of water.
Road travel: The Pokhara–Jomsom–Muktinath road is a mountain road, partly unpaved, bumpy and dusty; landslides are possible in the monsoon. Hill roads are winding and travel times can vary with traffic, road works and weather – we stop regularly for tea, toilets and photographs. Please tell us if you suffer from motion sickness.
Early starts: Muktinath darshan is early in the morning, before the strong afternoon winds.
Not included: Tatopani hot spring and Kushma Bridge entry (about NPR 570).
Accommodation is on twin or triple sharing basis in simple tourist-standard hotels; hot drinking water is provided.
Flexibility: the order of sightseeing may be changed to suit festivals, temple closing times, flight schedules or road conditions, without missing any included visits.

Check out time at 12.00 noon and check in time at 14.00 hours
Should there be any additional taxes imposed by the Government the same would be levied
All reservation should be made in advance
If Group, rooming list should reach in advance

FAQ

3 days. It starts in Pokhara and ends there. Overnight stops: Jomsom, Tatopani. The day-by-day itinerary above shows travel times, places visited and meals for each day.

March to November is best; Mustang lies in a rain shadow, so it is also a good monsoon destination. Winter (December–February) is very cold and the roads can be affected by snow.

The grade is easy, with a maximum altitude of about 3,710 m. Most healthy travellers manage well, but please take care at high altitude and consult your doctor if you have heart or breathing problems. Children and seniors are welcome with sensible precautions.

Yes. Pokhara is Nepal's adventure capital – tandem paragliding from Sarangkot, the zip-flyer, ultralight flights, bungee jumping, the Annapurna cable car and boating can all be added to your free time. Tell us in advance and we will reserve the best time slot.

Muktinath is at 3,710 m (Lo Manthang about 3,800 m). Most visitors manage well, but you should walk slowly, drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and tell your guide at once about headache, nausea or breathlessness. People with heart or lung conditions should consult a doctor before travelling.

Bring a towel, a change of clothes, slippers and a plastic bag for wet clothes. The water from the 108 spouts is ice-cold, so many pilgrims bathe quickly in the late morning sun.

✔ All surface transportation as per itinerary. By jeep; ✔ Accommodation on sharing basis; ✔ Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner; ✔ Drinking hot water in hotel; ✔ Sightseeing and landscape view of mountains.

✔Beverages (Cold drinks/Bottled water); ✔Personal expenses, tips, laundry etc; ✔Travel insurance; ✔ Tatopani and Kushma Bridge entry ticket Rs 570; ✔Overstay due to any natural calamities/strikes etc.

This package includes 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, as marked on each day of the itinerary. Other meals are at your own cost; your guide will recommend good local restaurants, and vegetarian, vegan and other dietary needs can be catered for.

Yes. We run this tour privately for your group on the dates you choose, and we can tailor it – add extra nights, change or upgrade hotels, add activities, flights or a guide in your language (Russian, German, French, Spanish, Chinese or Hindi on request). Just send us your wishes.

A deposit of 20–30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Your booking is confirmed once the deposit and the completed booking details are received and we send you a written confirmation. You can enquire through this page, email pigeontravel@gmail.com or contact us on WhatsApp, and we will confirm availability and send a booking confirmation.

If cancel 72 hour before , 100 % will be refund. If cancel 48 hour before, 75 % will be refund. If cancel 24 hour before, 50 % will be refund. If cancel in less than 24 hour before, no refund. Please see the Cancellation Policy section for full details.

We welcome families, and children are very welcome on our Nepal tours. Under 5 years: free of charge when sharing their parents' room and bed (no extra bed). 5 to 12 years: discounted child rate – please ask us for the exact price for your dates and hotel. Above 12 years: charged the full adult rate. An extra bed or a separate room for children is charged as per the hotel's policy; domestic flights are charged at the airline's child fare.

Cancellation Policy

If cancel 72 hour before , 100 % will be refund
If cancel 48 hour before, 75 % will be refund
If cancel 24 hour before, 50 % will be refund
If cancel in less than 24 hour before, no refund

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Book online with the Book Now button when it is active, or send us the enquiry form / email with your dates, number of travellers and hotel preference.
A deposit of 20–30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking.
The remaining balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Domestic flight tickets, permits and other non-refundable items included in the package are paid at the time of confirmation.
Please send a copy of your passport and your arrival/departure flight details so that we can arrange pick-up, hotels and tickets.
Your booking is confirmed once the deposit and the completed booking details are received and we send you a written confirmation.

Child Policy

We welcome families, and children are very welcome on our Nepal tours.

Under 5 years: free of charge when sharing their parents' room and bed (no extra bed).
5 to 12 years: discounted child rate – please ask us for the exact price for your dates and hotel.
Above 12 years: charged the full adult rate.
An extra bed or a separate room for children is charged as per the hotel's policy; domestic flights are charged at the airline's child fare.
Children under 10 years receive a free (gratis) Nepal tourist visa on arrival.

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3 Days Muktinath Overland Tour From Pokhara

Overview

Why choose this tour?

Who is it for?

Trip Highlights

Itinerary in Details

Altitude Chart of 3 Days Muktinath Overland Tour From Pokhara

Services Included

Services Excluded

Trip Notes

FAQ

Cancellation Policy

Booking Policy

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3 Days Muktinath Overland Tour From Pokhara

Overview

Why choose this tour?

Who is it for?

Trip Highlights

Itinerary in Details

Altitude Chart of 3 Days Muktinath Overland Tour From Pokhara

Services Included

Services Excluded

Trip Notes

FAQ

1. How long is the 3 Days Muktinath Overland Tour From Pokhara and where does it start and end?

2. When is the best time to do this tour?

3. How difficult is it, and is it suitable for children or seniors?

4. Can I add paragliding or other adventure activities in Pokhara?

5. Is altitude a problem at Muktinath and in Mustang?

6. What should I bring for the Muktinath holy bath?

7. What is included in the price?

8. What is not included?

9. Which meals are included?

10. Is this a private tour? Can I customise it?

11. How do I book, and what is the payment policy?

12. What is the cancellation policy?

13. Do you offer child discounts?

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