Manakamana Muktinath Tour

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Benefits of Booking Manakamana Muktinath Tour with Vertex Holiday

• Expert consultation: Vertex Holiday’s experienced local Drivers who are trained in first aid and altitude sickness management, ensuring safety and enriching the cultural experience.
• Logistical Support: Vertex Holiday handle all necessary permits, tickets, internal comfortable transportation, food, accommodation booking services, significantly reducing planning stress.
• 24hrs Company Support: Vertex Holiday Team member will assist 24 hrs during the trip.
• Airport pick up & Drop Service: Vertex Holiday will provide personal Airport drop and pick up any time.
• Customize Trip Facility: During the trip some reason cannot get right place that time company and staff help you customize the trip.
• Free luggage store:  Vertex Holiday office Store in Kathmandu Thamel

People and Culture during Manakamana Muktinath Tour:

Around the Gorkha mid district and the Manakamana Temple areas are populated by a mixed tribe of Gurung, Magar, and Tamang. Including Hindu Brahmins, Chettries, and Dalits, Gurung are the largest hill ethnic tribe of the southern Annapurna and Kaski regions. The Gurung Hill tribe follows both Hindu and Buddhist, with various interesting cultures. From Pokhara onwards, around the Kaligandaki and Lower Mustang at Jomsom are the Thakali people, an ethnic mountain tribe of Lower Mustang.

The Thakali people follow a strong Buddhist religion and cultural heritage. Similar to their Tibetan early predecessors, close to the Tibet border of
Upper Mustang. Visitors can witness prayer monuments, spinning wheels, walls, and monasteries en route to Mustang and Kaligandaki Valley villages.

The Best Seasons For Manakamana Muktinath Tour:

The best times are late spring and autumn/fall. Spring begins in March and ends in May, and autumn begins in September and ends in November.

Springtime, with longer sunshine hours, is one of the best seasons for drives, hiking, and various adventures. As well as for stunning views of the Himalayan Mountain ranges, cold mornings, within the shade, and at night.

Late afternoon can get overcast with light rain and snowfall sometimes. Autumn begins in September and ends in November, one of the best times to visit Manang and other Himalayan regions. Most days are clear, offering pleasant views and walks. But with shorter sunshine hours. It gets dark by 5 p.m. Most days are bright and clear with sunshine, and snowfall sometimes above 3,000 m. Cold mornings, and in a shade, including the nights, but with clear starry nights.

Interested people can join this spiritual and scenic tour of Manakamana and Muktinath during the winter from December to February.
Despite the freezing temperatures during the morning, late afternoon, and nights. Most days are bright and clear with an exciting drive and scenic views of snow-capped peaks. In winter, the days are short, and it gets dark soon by 5 pm with a late sunrise around 6 or 6:30 am.

Manakamana Muktinath Tour Necessary Gear Euipment:

As this is a short overland tour, no need to carry lots of gear, only your personal necessary clothing. Carry and wear good boots or sport shoes for short hikes around and outside the temple premises. Personal toiletries, a good warm down jacket for Muktinath and Jomsom cold areas. Especially for the morning, late afternoon and night time it gets much colder at Jomsom and Muktinath.

Sleeping bags as options, as you will be spending in nice good hotels and lodges during the tour. A fleece and water, wind proof jacket and sun glass, as Mustang areas get bright and strong UV sun lights. Carry charger and adapter to charge you’re mobile and laptops, as the power can be ups and down in a few places. Sun hat, warm head wear, scarf to keep out the dust and strong sunlight.
Some snacks for the long drives as options. Last and not the least is to carry some offering to the temple and get information about what is allowed and what it’s not.

Why Choose Manakamana Muktinath Tour?

For the very best and simple reasons, join Manakamana & Muktinath Darshan Overland Tour. Visitors will gain an experience of the local cultures and the ancient traditional background of both Hindu and Buddhist heritages.

Apart from worship and prayers on a visit to Manakamana & Muktinath, non-Hindu people will also enjoy. This trip leads you to the fascinating scenery of beautiful landscapes and with close views of the snow-capped mountains.

Joining the Vertex Holiday for Manakamana Muktinath Tour, devotees or foreign visitors. It will be a great opportunity as an introduction and experience the Himalayas of Nepal and its age-old cultures. Along with the mind-blowing scenery of Himalayan peaks and dramatic landscapes.

What Can One Expect From Manakamana Muktinath Darshan  Tour?

There are various things one can expect from the Manakamana & Muktinath Darshan Tour. The Hindu pilgrims and devotees can enjoy the journey spiritually. Visiting and paying homage to the almighty gods and goddesses, and receiving blessings, is another way of reaching Nirvana.
For non-Hindu visitors, it will be one of the most exciting ways to enjoy the holiday in a short duration.

Visiting the famous and renowned Himalayan places, the mid-hills of Gorkha to Manakamana, and the best tourist spot of Pokhara. As well as driving through the world’s deepest gorge of the Kaligandaki River, and visiting scenic Mustang.
All in the comfort of the best tourist standard hotel accommodation, with great choices of food in the harmony of Nepalese traditional hospitality.

For Those Who Are Eligible And Interested In Manakamana Muktinath Tour:

For those people who are eligible and interested in this pilgrimage tour of Manakamana and Muktinath via overland. The journey of great comfort driving in a spacious seated  4WD Jeep or similar type of vehicle, according to group size.

The only tough one can find and experience is the long drives on some days in the itinerary. Another important fact to know is the gain in altitude from Jomsom Town onwards to Muktinath Temple and its premises.

Some people might get worried about the rise in altitude above 3,000 meters; nevertheless, the itinerary is designed with care. Visitors will be well taken by our expert guide and driver, to make your spiritual holiday enjoyable and with delightful moments.

Manakamana Muktinath Tour Safety Guidelines:

For this short and exciting adventurous tour overland, Vertex Holiday allocates the best and expert guides. The guide is well versed with all information to share with the clients, from religion, culture, geography and history of Nepal. As well as the places of visits, the guide will carry First Aid for unfortunate incidents.

For major illness and wounds the patient needs to be evacuated to Pokhara or at Kathmandu best hospital. The vehicles we provide are of excellent condition along with expert and healthy drivers to take care.

All clients need to purchase Travel and Medical Insurance, as a precautionary measure in case of unfortunate events. Like road blocks due to sudden landslides, broken trails to continue the drive. The company will do all necessary support to make the trip a success, but some situations like the bad weather. Which will be beyond the company’s command. This is where your travel insurance plays an important role to get reimbursement for your insurance. If some get very sick due to personal health and medical past history, they need to be evacuated.
For all extra expenses to be borne by the clients and to be claimed from your insurance company.

Best Things To Do On Manakamana Muktinath Tour

The best thing to do and enjoy on Manakamana and Muktinath overland tour, is staying healthy and with a positive attitude. Respect the local cultures and its holy sites, as well as being friendly with the local people and pilgrims. Be patient when standing on the queue for the offering and prayer at the temple and worship at ease. Enjoy the drive even though it could be a long journey on the first day and on the last day. Ask permission if it’s allowed to take photos of the locals and pilgrims and inside the temple premises. Carry adequate cash money in local currencies for donation at the temple and after getting blessing from the priest. As well save some money as tips or gratitude for the guide, staff and driver.

Accommodation En Route Manakamana Muktinath Tour:

Accommodation en route Manakamana Muktinath Tour will be at the best available hotels and local lodges. In Pokhara in good tourist standard hotels as well in Jomsom with attached bathrooms and toilets. Running hot and cold water 24 hours, for baths and showers. All hotels and lodges with delightful and pleasant room accommodations.

Food En Route Manakamana Muktinath Tour:

Keeping in mind, as this is truly a spiritual and pilgrimage tour visiting the holiest of all temples in Nepal. Most people might opt for vegetarian meals, with some special dietary restrictions according to your religious norms. Nevertheless, Vertex  Holiday guides or Driver will be well informed regarding the vegetarian meals and snacks on this journey.

All hotels and lodges as well at lunch stops will provide good, hygienic and healthy meals. The most famous in Nepal is the Dal Bhat, boiled or steamed rice with seasonal mild curries. Includes various types of Dal or lentil beans soup with pickles and homemade sauce as options. Can order all types of vegetarian Continental, Chinese and Tibetan or Indian food also. Similarly, at breakfast with eggs or not as per your request. Chapatti, Pancakes, toast and Tibetan breads are available with jam, honey or butter as options. Followed by tea, coffee or hot chocolate, as well as variation of seasonal fresh fruits.