Muktinath Dham Yatra

Highlights & Route

Nepalgunj, just across the border from Rupaidiha in Bahraich district, is the entry point for yatris from Lucknow, Gonda and western UP. It is also the base for our Kailash flights, so this Muktinath programme is often combined with a Kailash aerial darshan. From Nepalgunj a morning flight reaches Pokhara, and from Pokhara the familiar Jomsom flight and jeep ride lead to Muktinath Dham.

At about 3,700 m in Mustang, Muktinath is sacred to Vaishnavas as one of the 108 Divya Desams and to Buddhists as Chumig Gyatsa. The bath under the 108 brass spouts and in the two kundas, darshan of Lord Muktinath, and the natural flame at the Jwala Mai shrine take about two hours; we are back in Jomsom by early afternoon, before the valley wind picks up.

The yatra closes in Kathmandu with a full day for Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square, and ends with an airport transfer for your flight home, or a road transfer back to Nepalgunj if you came by train to Nanpara or Bahraich. Pokhara’s Devi’s Fall, Gupteshwor cave, Bindhyabasini and Tal Barahi fill the first afternoon.

Route

Nepalgunj → Pokhara (flight) → Devi’s Fall, Gupteshwor cave, Bindhyabasini, Tal Barahi → Jomsom (flight) → Muktinath → Jomsom → Pokhara (flight) → Kathmandu (flight) → Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Patan → Kathmandu airport

Good to know before you book

Price on request, per person on twin-sharing; Nepal domestic flights are a large part of the cost and change with season.
Jomsom flights operate in the morning only and are cancelled in bad weather; keep a spare day if your leave allows.
Kailash aerial darshan can be added as an optional extra from Nepalgunj; ask us for the combined quote.
The ACAP permit for Muktinath is included; heritage entry tickets in Kathmandu are paid at the gate.
Season: March to May and late September to November are best; avoid June to early September.
Passport or voter ID for adults; Aadhaar only for under-15s and over-65s. Indian notes up to Rs 500 are allowed, total Rs 25,000.

Yatra Highlights

Muktinath darshan by flight and jeep from Pokhara
Starts at Nepalgunj, convenient from Lucknow and western UP
Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Patan in one Kathmandu day

Day 1 :

Nepalgunj to Pokhara

Meet at your arrival point (airport, railway station or hotel) at the agreed time in Nepalgunj for the morning flight to Pokhara (about an hour). After check-in we visit Devi's Fall and the Gupteshwor Mahadev cave opposite it, climb to Bindhyabasini temple above the old bazaar, and cross Phewa Lake by rowing boat to the island temple of Tal Barahi. Free time in the lakeside market before dinner.

Overnight: Pokhara

Day 2 :

Jomsom and Muktinath

A dawn flight of about 20 minutes lands at Jomsom (about 2,700 m). Shared jeeps climb about 25 km to Ranipauwa; from there it is a 15 to 20 minute walk or pony ride to the temple at about 3,700 m. Bathe under the 108 spouts, take darshan of Lord Muktinath, visit the Jwala Mai shrine and the Buddhist gompa, and return to Jomsom by early afternoon. Rest and an early dinner.

Overnight: Jomsom

Day 3 :

Jomsom to Kathmandu

Morning flight to Pokhara and a connecting flight to Kathmandu (about 25 minutes). Check in and rest; in the evening walk through Thamel market or visit Boudhanath for the lamp-lit circuit if time allows.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 4 :

Kathmandu darshan

Early darshan at Pashupatinath while the inner gates are open, with time on the Bagmati ghats. Then Swayambhunath on its hill, Boudhanath's great stupa, and Patan Durbar Square with its Krishna Mandir and Golden Temple. Farewell dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 5 :

Departure

Breakfast and transfer to your departure point (airport, railway station or hotel) at Tribhuvan airport for your flight home. A return flight to Nepalgunj and road transfer to the Rupaidiha border can be arranged instead at extra cost.

Overnight: none (yatra ends)

Night	Place	Hotel (or similar)	Room type
1	Pokhara (Lakeside)	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
2	Jomsom	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
3–4	Kathmandu	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I reach Nepalgunj?

From Lucknow it is about 200 km by road to the Rupaidiha border (Bahraich district), then a short drive to Nepalgunj; Nanpara is the nearest Indian railhead. Nepalgunj also has flights from Kathmandu. We can arrange the Lucknow–Nepalgunj transfer at extra cost.

Do Indians need a visa or passport for Nepal?

No visa is needed. Adults between 15 and 65 must carry either a valid passport or an Election Commission voter ID. Aadhaar is accepted only for children under 15 and seniors over 65, so please do not rely on it for other family members. Airlines check these documents at the time of boarding.

What happens if the Jomsom flight is cancelled?

Weather cancellations are part of this route, especially after 10 am when the valley wind rises. We first rebook you on a later morning flight or the next day. If flights stay closed, Muktinath can be reached by jeep from Pokhara in 8 to 10 hours each way, but that needs extra days and is charged separately. The airline’s refund for the cancelled sector is passed on to you.

Why is Muktinath so important to Vaishnavas?

It is one of the 108 Divya Desams praised by the Alvars, known in Tamil tradition as Thiru Saligramam, and the only one outside India. Mukti Kshetra means the field of liberation; the Kali Gandaki below is the source of the shaligram stones worshipped as Vishnu. Buddhists revere the same site as Chumig Gyatsa, the place of a hundred springs.

Can Kailash aerial darshan be combined with this yatra?

Yes. Nepalgunj is the base for Kailash mountain flights, so a darshan flight can be added before Day 1 when weather and schedules allow. It is quoted separately and depends on seasonal operation.

How much walking is involved at Muktinath?

About 15 to 20 minutes uphill from the Ranipauwa jeep stand, then some steps inside the temple compound. Ponies are available for hire at the jeep point. The rest of the yatra is by vehicle with short walks at city temples.

Which Indian currency notes can I carry into Nepal?

Rs 100, Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes are now permitted, up to Rs 25,000 per person, under the Nepal Rastra Bank notice of July 2026. Rs 2,000 notes are not accepted. Indian rupees are taken almost everywhere at 1.60 Nepali rupees to the Indian rupee, and you can also exchange small amounts for Nepali currency at the hotel.

Can we return to Nepalgunj instead of flying home from Kathmandu?

Yes. The standard plan ends on Day 5 with a transfer to Tribhuvan airport in Kathmandu. If you came by train to Nanpara or Bahraich, we can arrange a return flight to Nepalgunj and a road transfer to the Rupaidiha border instead, at extra cost. Tell us when you enquire so the domestic flight is booked with the others.

Yatra	Duration	Starts from	Price
Muktinath Dham Yatra (this page)	5 days / 4 nights	Nepalgunj	On request
Gorakhpur Muktinath Dham	4 days / 3 nights	Gorakhpur	On request
Hidden Tirthas of Nepal Yatra	9 days / 8 nights	Kathmandu	On request
Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour	5 days / 4 nights	Kathmandu	On request
Kathmandu Mandir Darshan – City Day	2 days / 1 nights	Kathmandu	On request
Kathmandu Valley Darshan Yatra	4 days / 3 nights	Kathmandu	On request
Mount Everest Flight ex-Kathmandu	Day visit	Kathmandu	On request
Mount Everest from Kathmandu by Heli	3 days / 2 nights	Kathmandu	On request

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