Nepal
10 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath
Overview
10 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath is the perfect way to experience the best of Nepal's cultural, spiritual, and natural beauty. Your journey begins when you are welcomed by a representative from Destination Nepal Tours and Travels at Tribhuwan International Airport. The next day, you will drive to Chitwan, where you will stay for two nights. Chitwan offers an exciting jungle safari experience where you can spot wildlife in Chitwan National Park. Activities like the Tharu village tour, Tharu cultural program, and either an elephant safari or jeep safari will be arranged, depending on the location of your resort. You will also enjoy a canoe ride in the Rapti River and visit the crocodile breeding center or elephant breeding center as per your resort’s proximity.
After your stay in Chitwan, you will drive to Pokhara, one of Nepal’s most beautiful cities, known for its serene lakes and mountain views. From Pokhara, you will take a flight to Muktinath, a sacred pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. At Muktinath, you will visit the Muktinath Temple, which sits at 3,710 meters and is famous for its 108 water spouts and eternal flame. You’ll also explore nearby sites such as Kagbeni and Dhumba Lake, offering breathtaking views of the Annapurna mountain range. The next day, you will return to Pokhara, where you can enjoy a relaxing boat ride at Phewa Lake and visit some of the city’s most famous attractions, such as the Bindabasini Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Davis Fall, and the Tibetan refugee camp.
After your time in Pokhara, you will drive back to Kathmandu. In the capital city, you’ll visit important UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the magnificent Boudhanath Stupa, and the sacred Pashupatinath Temple. On the following day, you will explore Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa (also known as the Monkey Temple), and Kathmandu Durbar Square, which houses the Kumari (the living goddess). Your trip will conclude with a Nepali cultural dinner featuring traditional music and dance, leaving you with unforgettable memories of your 10 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath.
This tour offers a comprehensive experience of Nepal, combining adventure, culture, spirituality, and natural beauty. From the jungle safari in Chitwan to the serene temples in Kathmandu, this trip will immerse you in the best that Nepal has to offer.
Why you'll love 10 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath?
Spiritual Journey to Muktinath
The tour takes you to Muktinath Temple, a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists, nestled in the breathtaking Himalayas. The opportunity to experience spiritual peace and witness the eternal flame and 108 water spouts makes this a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage.
Wildlife Adventure in Chitwan National Park
You'll enjoy an exciting jungle safari in Chitwan National Park, home to endangered species like the Bengal tiger and one-horned rhinoceros. Activities like the Tharu village tour, elephant safari, or jeep safari add to the thrill, making it a great combination of nature and adventure.
Scenic Beauty of Pokhara
Pokhara, known for its serene lakes and mountain views, is a highlight of the tour. You’ll enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Phewa Lake, visit the mystical Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Davis Fall, and soak in the stunning backdrop of the Annapurna range.
Cultural Richness of Kathmandu Valley
Explore the rich cultural heritage of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan Durbar Square. From the sacred Boudhanath Stupa to the revered Pashupatinath Temple, this tour offers a deep dive into Nepal's historical and cultural landmarks, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Nepali Cultural Experience
The tour ends with a traditional Nepali cultural dinner, complete with music and dance, offering an authentic taste of Nepal’s vibrant culture. This experience, combined with visits to historical sites, makes the tour a blend of adventure and cultural exploration that you’ll cherish forever.
The best time to visit the 10 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath depends on the season, as each offers a unique experience. Here's a breakdown for all four seasons:
Spring (March to May)
Why Visit: Spring is one of the most popular times to visit Nepal due to the pleasant weather. The temperature is mild, ranging from 16°C to 35°C, and the skies are clear, offering spectacular views of the Himalayas. Flowers, especially rhododendrons, bloom across the landscape, making it a beautiful time for sightseeing in Pokhara, Muktinath, and Chitwan.
Highlights: Ideal for jungle safaris, scenic flights to Muktinath, and cultural exploration in Kathmandu.
Summer/Monsoon (June to August)
Why Visit: While this season sees heavy rainfall, the lush greenery in places like Chitwan National Park makes it an appealing time for wildlife lovers. The temperatures are warmer, ranging from 18°C to 40°C. Despite some road challenges due to rain, Muktinath is still accessible by flight.
Highlights: Fewer tourists, vibrant wildlife in Chitwan, and opportunities for cultural activities in Kathmandu.
Autumn (September to November)
Why Visit: Autumn is considered the best time for this tour. The weather is pleasant, with clear skies and perfect visibility for Himalayan views. Temperatures range from 15°C to 35°C, making it ideal for both spiritual and cultural exploration.
Highlights: The post-monsoon season provides lush landscapes, making it the perfect time for visiting Muktinath, enjoying jungle safaris, and sightseeing in Pokhara and Kathmandu.
Winter (December to February)
Why Visit: Winter offers a quiet, peaceful experience with fewer crowds. The temperatures can drop, especially in Muktinath (as low as -5°C to 30°C / 23°F to 50°F), but Kathmandu and Pokhara are still relatively mild. The clear skies make it a great time for mountain views and spiritual visits to Muktinath.
Highlights: Snow-capped peaks, tranquil sightseeing, and cozy evenings with cultural programs. Just be prepared for colder conditions, especially in the higher altitudes.
Each season brings its own charm, but autumn and spring are generally considered the best times to enjoy the full experience of the 10 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath.
Optional Activities:
- Kathmandu-Rickshaw tour: Price on request
- Kathmandu-Everest Scenic flight to see Highest peak of the world: US$ 250 Per person
Notes:
- Rates are per person on twin/double sharing, inclusive of all taxes.
- Optional activities are subject to availability and can be done if time permits and of interest.
- Sightseeing timings may vary based on local operator decisions, weather, and traffic.
- No refund for cancellations after the tour starts.
- Supplementary charges apply for guides in Spanish, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc. as per request.
Alternative option for this package:
9 Days Kathmandu, Pokhara, Muktinath & Chitwan Tour
11 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath
Itinerary
On arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Destination Nepal Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the city on your own or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- There are no Meals included on this day
Today after breakfast, drive around [175 km-4-5 hrs] to Chitwan, passing through valleys, the banks of the Seti & Narayani River, terrace fields we can see. After arriving and settling in, you will be introduced to the camp staff and resident naturalists who will discuss the program. There is some flexibility, and activities may vary depending on the time of the year, and on wildlife movements. A late-afternoon safari will take you through forests and across grasslands to observe the varied and exciting wildlife in the park. In the early evening the local Tharu dance troupe may perform a cultural program. You will then enjoy dinner and afterwards you will be free to relax in the bar and discuss the day’s sightings or listen to the exotic sounds of the jungle at night.
Activities Includes:
- Tharu Village tour
- Tharu cultural dance presentation s or a slide show presentation
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Embark on an early-morning excursion. This could include either another safari to different parts of the park (in search of the great rhino, deer, and exotic bird life) or joining one of the other activities available in the park. Tiger sightings are rare these days, but these magnificent animals do inhabit the park. After breakfast you will leave the lodge and go on a dugout canoe adventure on the Rapti River. This is an exciting trip with chances to view marsh mugger crocodiles and various birds that inhabit the riverbanks. A program will be organized for the rest of the day, and may include further excursions by jeep or a visit to one of the nearby villages.
Activities Includes:
- Bird watching
- Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari (Depend on Resort location)
- Elephant Breeding Centre or Crocodile Breeding Centre (Depend on Resort location)
- Tharu cultural dance presentation or a slide show presentation.
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
After breakfast, drive around [210 km-5-6 hrs] to Pokhara, passing through valleys, rivers, terrace fields and some spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges.
Today evening free time to explore around Lake side [around Phewa Lake]
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, flight to Jomsom [20 min]
After check in, drive to Muktinath temple [3710m/12172 ft], visit around Muktinath temple
Evening drive back to Jomsom for Overnight
Muktinath is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley at an altitude of 3,710 meters at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass (part of the Himalayas) in Mustang, Nepal.
Accommodation:
- Lodge[1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, flight to Pokhara; Half day city tour of Bindabasini temple, Davis fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev cave, Tibetan refugee camp & Seti gorge
Your city guide will come to receive you after check in at hotel and drive towards the Davis fall, named after a Swiss coupled washed away by the waterfall in 1961. Then cross the road and go to the Gupteshwor cave with a self created statue of Lord shiva and the view of Davis fall coming down from the other side. A 5 minutes walk from the Gupteshwor cave is the Tibetan refugee camp where you can see Tibetan refugees doing different kinds of work for livelihood such as making carpets, making jewelries with semi precious stones and selling things to tourist. After spending some time to understand Tibet and its political conditions in the area we head towards the Bindabasini temple and the Seti river gorge.
Today evening free time to explore around Lake side [around Phewa Lake]
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu 210 km-6-7hrs];
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur durbar square, Boudhanath stupa & Pashupatinath temple
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a well preserved fine UNESCO world heritage site where you will witness the 55-window palace, the Golden Gate, Nyatapole temple, stone temple and many more. Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhnath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus all over the world.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Patan durbar square, Swoyambhunath stupa & Kathmandu durbar square
Patan Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attractions is the ancient royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. Swayambhunath is located in the heart of the city and is also called Monkey Temple by the tourists owing to the large number of monkeys in the temple area. Kathmandu Durbar Square (“UNESCO World Heritage Site") holds the palaces of the ancient kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Here you can see Goddess Kumar, Temples etc
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Optional Activities:
- Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [complimentary]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Free time until departure
Transfer to the international airport for final departure (Or stay longer for short tours - ask us)
We hope you had a magical experience in the Himalayas and we hope to see you again soon.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Includes
- Airport pick up & drop by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- All tours & transfer as per the given itinerary by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with an English speaking trained, professional guide
- Pokhara city tour and Sarangkot Sunrise tour with an English speaking local guide
- Naturalist guide, program as mention in itinerary and entrance fees in Chitwan
- Jomsom-Muktinath tour with an English speaking local guide
- All applicable monument entrance fees
- All government and local taxes
- Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara flight tickets with airport taxes
- Daily buffet breakfast in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Jomsom
- Daily Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner in Chitwan
- All accommodation in the mention hotel
- 4 Nights The Soaltee Kathmandu or similar in Kathmandu
- 2 Nights Sarangkot Mountain Lodge or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Jungle Villa resort(Safari Villa) or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Om's Home in Jomsom
- 4 Nights Hotel Barahi Kathmandu or similar in Kathmandu
- 2 Nights Hotel Barahi Pokhara or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Jungle Villa resort(Elephant Villa) or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Om's Home in Jomsom
- 4 Nights Kantipur Village or similar in Kathmandu
- 2 Nights Aabas Pokhara or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Park Safari Resort or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Local lodge in Jomsom
- 4 Nights Hotel Arts or similar in Kathmandu
- 2 Nights Majheri Resort & Spa or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Jungle World Resort or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Local lodge in Jomsom
Excludes
- Nepal Visa fees & International airfare
- Tips for driver & guide [It is not compulsory but recommended]
- Meals [Lunch & dinner: US$ 10-20 per lunch/dinner]
- Personal expenses such as insurance, medical charges, laundry, shopping, liquor etc
- Cost arising by flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides/emergency evacuation and reasons beyond our control
EPE (Estimated Personal Expenses)
The daily expenses per person listed below are based on market estimates and can vary slightly depending on the hotels, shops, and restaurants you choose, as well as your spending habits. We recommend using services outside of hotels, such as local restaurants, department stores, and markets, to save money.
Upon your arrival in Nepal, we will guide you on how to save money during your tour. This information is provided to help you estimate your tour budget.
Package Category | Lunch, dinner & Water |
---|---|
Luxury | US$ 60-70 Per person per night |
Comfort | US$ 50-60 Per person per night |
Standard | US$ 40-50 Per person per night |
Budget | US$ 30-40 Per person per night |
Informations
VISA
All visitors (except Indian nationals) must have a valid passport and visa to enter Nepal. Visas are available at Nepalese embassies/consulates or entry points. To avoid queues, complete the online visa form within 10 days of your arrival date. Children under 10 are exempt from visa fees. Citizens of Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan are not eligible for visas on arrival. Check official sources for updates. Click here
VISA FEES
15 Days: 30 US$
30 Days: 50 US$
90 Days: 125 US$
For more details; Visit Immigration website
PASSPORT AND VISAS:
You must have a valid passport (valid for at least six months beyond your trip) and all required visas, permits, and certificates for your destinations. Ensure you possess the correct documents as outlined in the Trip Notes. We are not responsible for entry refusal due to missing or incorrect travel documentation.
TIPPING
Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trip. Tips are not mandatory in Nepal but recommended. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. Where restaurant meals are involved, the tipping is usually 10% of the bill. We would like to request all travelers to give tips separately for driver & guide. Our suggestion is US$ 5 per day by per tourist to driver if same driver is there for whole trip & US$ 10 per day to guide.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Your booking will be confirmed via email after a 40% deposit of the total trip cost is made through our payment gateway via credit/debit card. The remaining 60% is payable upon arrival in Kathmandu. You may pay the 40% deposit by card or cash, with at least 20% required in cash (USD, AUD, EUR, GBP, CAD, JPY, or SGD).
CANCELATION
If the traveler cancels, the agency charges a cancellation fee based on the following:
- 20% if canceled up to 30 days before the trip
- 30% if canceled 15-29 days before the trip
- 60% if canceled 7-14 days before the trip
- 90% if canceled 6 or fewer days before the trip or in case of no-show
There is no charge for postponing the trip.
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