Muktinath Jeep Tour – 6 Days
Duration
6 days
From
$500.00
Max Guests
20
Tour Location
Tour Type
Booking Tour
Overview
The Muktinath Jeep Tour is a short and comfortable journey designed for travelers who want to explore the sacred Muktinath Temple (3,800m) without the strenuous trek. This pilgrimage tour offers breathtaking landscapes of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, the Kali Gandaki gorge, and insight into the local Thakali and Tibetan-influenced culture.
Trip Highlights
- Visit the sacred Muktinath Temple, revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.
- Drive through the world’s deepest gorge, the Kali Gandaki Valley.
- Witness panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
- Explore traditional Thakali villages such as Marpha and Kagbeni.
- Bathe in the 108 holy water spouts (Muktidhara) at Muktinath.
- Experience the unique landscape of the Trans-Himalayan desert region.
Tour Plan
- Activities:
- Meet and greet at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Transfer to the hotel and briefing about the tour.
- Overnight: 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
- Duration: 6-7 hours by private jeep (or 25-minute flight).
- Highlights:
- Scenic drive along rivers, terraced fields, and small villages.
- Evening exploration of Pokhara’s lakeside.
- Overnight: 3-star hotel in Pokhara.
- Duration: 8-9 hours by jeep.
- Highlights:
- Drive along the Kali Gandaki River, through Tatopani and Marpha.
- Enjoy mountain views and explore the traditional Thakali village of Marpha.
- Overnight: Guesthouse in Jomsom.
- Duration: 2-3 hours drive.
- Highlights:
- Visit Muktinath Temple, explore the 108 water spouts and eternal flame.
- Drive back to Kagbeni and explore the ancient village with Tibetan influences.
- Overnight: Guesthouse in Kagbeni.
- Duration: 7-8 hours by jeep.
- Highlights:
- Scenic drive back to Pokhara, enjoy your evening at leisure.
- Overnight: 3-star hotel in Pokhara.
- Duration: 6-7 hours drive (or 25-minute flight).
- Highlights:
- Scenic return to Kathmandu.
- Departure transfer to the airport or optional extra night in Kathmandu.
Included
- Accommodation: 3-star hotels in Kathmandu (1 night) and Pokhara (2 nights) and comfortable guesthouses in Jomsom (1 night) and Kagbeni (1 night).
- Transportation: Private jeep for the entire tour.
- Meals: Breakfast during the tour.
- Permits: Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card.
- Guide and Crew: Experienced guide and driver for the trip.
Exclude
- International flights to/from Nepal.
- Travel insurance (including high-altitude coverage).
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, souvenirs, etc.).
- Tips for the guide, driver, and staff.
- Entry fees for optional activities in Pokhara or Kathmandu.