Muktinath Temple :
A Sacred Pilgrimage Amidst the Majestic Himalayas
Nestled at the foothills of the Thorong La mountain pass in the Mustang Valley, Nepal, Muktinath Temple is a revered spiritual destination cherished by both Hindus and Buddhists. Standing at an altitude of 3,710 meters, it is among the world’s highest temples, offering a profound sense of tranquility and spiritual upliftment to thousands of pilgrims each year.
Tour Itinerary (5 Nights / 6 Days)
Worship and Festivals :-
Rishitarpani, Ram Navami, and Vijaya Dashami attract large gatherings, making it a vibrant hub of faith and devotion.
For Hindus, Muktinath is one of the 108 Divya Desams, making it a vital site of worship dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver. This sacred temple symbolizes salvation, with devotees believing that a holy dip in its waters liberates the soul from the cycle of birth and death. For Buddhists, especially followers of Vajrayana, Muktinath holds importance as one of the 24 Tantric places, where it is revered as a site of divine harmony & enlightenment.
Best Time to Visit :-
The ideal months for visiting Muktinath are March to June and September to November.The temple’s architectural elegance, highlighted by its ancient pagoda-style structure, is complemented by the spiritual allure of the 108 water spouts (“Muktidhara”) and the natural holy flames. Houses an exquisite golden statue of Lord Vishnu and other deities like Goddess Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Garuda. The surrounding Kali Gandaki River is home to sacred shaligrams, used globally in Vishnu temples.