Muktinath Holy Trek – 14 Days

Muktinath is a revered site located at the foot of Thorong La Pass in the Mustang district of Nepal. A fervently visited site by both the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims, it also makes up for a great outdoor destination for the trekkers. The shorter trail starting from the outskirts of Pokhara is well gifted with some great scenery, villages and tourist sites, like; Ghorepani, Kagbeni and Jomsom.

The ancient temple of Muktinath is dedicated to God Vishnu (One of the Hindu-Trinity) and this temple is considered to be the 105th among the available Divya Desam (108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the works of the Tamil Azhvars [saints]). Hindus call the sacred place ‘Mukti Kshetra,’ which literally means the “place of liberation or moksha.”

During the holy month, primarily September/October, the pilgrims make a visit to the temple every year. If you’re lucky, you could trace the holy trail with them and enjoy the outdoors.

The courtyard of temple has 108 Bull-faced spouts pouring out cold water. Pilgrims, making a visit to the temple, must also consider taking a shower under every spout for the ‘soul cleansing’ purpose. You can find a locally produced wine made from the apples, Marpha, in and around Jomsom. It’s quite popular among the locals and tourists alike.