Nepal Muktinath Janakpur Yatra 6 Nights and 7 Days

Overview

Muktinath is a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley in Mustang, Nepal. The site is close to the village of Ranipauwa, which is located near the historic village of Jomsom and the Tibetan border. Hindus call the site Mukti Kshetra, which literally means the “place of liberation”. It is also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The main temple in Nepal Muktinath Yatra is a pagoda-style temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to be over 2000 years old.

The temple is situated at an altitude of 3,710 meters. The temple complex also includes temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Ganesha, as well as a Buddhist Gompa. Muktinath Yatra is a popular pilgrimage route in Nepal, as it is believed to be the place where one can attain moksha (liberation). Every year, thousands of devotees visit Muktinath to pay their respects and receive blessings from the gods. The best time to visit Muktinath is during the months of May and October.

The temperature is usually mild and the sky is usually clear during these months. To reach Muktinath, pilgrims can either take a flight from Kathmandu to Jomsom, or take an overnight bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara. From Pokhara, there are several buses and jeeps that will take pilgrims directly to Muktinath. Before embarking on the pilgrimage, it is important to dress appropriately, as the temple has certain dress codes. Women are required to wear sarees or salwar kameez, while men are required to wear dhotis or lungis.

Once at Muktinath, pilgrims can visit the main temple and take a dip in the holy water of the 108 water springs. Other places of interest include the Muktinath Museum, the nearby Jwala Mai Temple, the Vaijnath Cave, and the Vishnu Temple. It is important to note that, due to the high elevation, the temperature in Muktinath Yatra can be quite cold, so it is advisable to bring warm clothing. Additionally, due to the remote location of Nepal Muktinath Yatra, it is recommended to take along basic medical supplies and enough food and water for the duration of the pilgrimage.

The following mantra is recited before leaving on a journey to achieve enlightenment:

gandakyamcha uttare teere girirajasya dakshine dasayojana vistheernaam mahakshetra vasundharaa salagramo mahadevo devi dwaravati bhaved ubhayossangamo yatra muktisttattra na samsaya

“Towards the south of the Himalayas, along the northern banks of the river Gandaki (also called Narayani), lies the holy land of Salagrama. Ten yojanas in length, this is where Dwaravati meets Salagrama. One cannot reasonably doubt the moksha-granting power of such a setting.”