It's said that all sorrows/miseries are alleviated once you pay a trip to the Muktinath Temple. The popular shrine of Lord Muktinath locates in the province of Mustang & is positioned approximately 18 kilometers north-east of Jomsom at a height of 3800m. The major temple is a pagoda-shaped shrine devoted to God Vishnu. Sets into fence around it are 108 whirlwind from which sacred water pour.
The shrine is positioned on a high-mountain range & is toured throughout fair climate. There're 2 ways to arrive at Muktinath from either through a flight journey from Pokhra-Jomsom & trek for 7 to eight hours from Jomsom or hike all the way from Pokhara via Kali-Gandaki gorge, which requires 7 to eight days. It's said that one must travel this shrine after accomplishing pilgrimage of 4 special spiritual sites in India. This shrine held divine by both the Buddhists and Hindus. The Jwala Mai shrine close by features a spring & a never-ending flame nourished by organic gas belowground. Jomsom is a premier center in the Annapurna province. There's a world class lodging amenity in Jomsom from where you can relish natural splendor.
The most ideal for Muktinath temple tour is from March-May and October. In November and February it will get cold out there, but you can visit. December & January are ideal for the adventurous people as snow fall happens in all areas. June-September is the rainy month.
We recommend carrying normal warm outfits with you. Woolen sweaters, light warm jackets, warm t-shirts, comfortable footwear, cotton pants and trousers are adequate for this trip. We also suggest you to bring heavy jacket for the winter season.
There're adequate hotels & lodges close by Muktinath in Ranipauwa and Jharkot. The hotels & lodges are absolutely fine here. Some hotels feature solar-heated hot showers & offers rooms with attached bathroom. Here you can also find local restaurants and they offer great food. There are also free lodging (Dharmasalas) for Hindu devotees.
If you are not capable enough to walk the steep road, you better check out Muktinath tour by flight. There are several tour operators that are offering flight trip for Muktinath yatra. Otherwise you can look for a jeep tour to explore all the sightseeing it has to offer.
Muktinath is a holy place and you must come here at least once in your life time to get moksha. Last but not the least always choose a reputed tour operator for the best possible experience.
Martin Wynn
