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12 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath

Trip Code: DNTT/T/12D/01
12 Days 11 Nights
Duration 12 Days 11 Nights
Nepal
Country Nepal
3710m/12172 ft
Max. Altitude 3710m/12172 ft
Sep-Nov & Mar-May
Best Season Sep-Nov & Mar-May
Private
Group/Private Private
Easy
Grade Easy
Domestic flight & Private vehicle
Transportation Domestic flight & Private vehicle
Kathmandu
Start Kathmandu
Kathmandu
End Kathmandu

Overview

The 12 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath is a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty. This comprehensive itinerary is designed to give you an unforgettable experience, from exploring the tranquil lakes of Pokhara to the spiritual journey to Muktinath, a sacred pilgrimage site. Whether you are seeking cultural immersion, breathtaking landscapes, or thrilling wildlife encounters, this tour has it all.

Your journey begins with a warm welcome at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. After a free day to relax or explore optional tours, the adventure starts with a scenic drive to Chitwan. Here, you will enjoy activities like the Tharu cultural program, Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari, Canoe ride, and Bird Watching in the lush jungles of Chitwan National Park.

Next, you’ll visit the charming hilltop village of Bandipur, where you can immerse yourself in traditional Nepali culture and admire stunning mountain views. From Bandipur, we head to Pokhara, the picturesque lake city. Explore the famous Davis Falls, Bindabasini Temple, Seti Gorge, and Phewa Lake with a boat ride.

The highlight of the tour is a scenic flight to Jomsom, followed by a visit to Muktinath, Kagbeni, and the serene Dhumba Lake. Muktinath is a revered pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists, offering spiritual serenity amidst the majestic Himalayas.

The tour concludes with sightseeing in Kathmandu, covering iconic sites like Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. A memorable Nepali cultural dinner and cable car ride to Chandragiri Hills add the perfect finishing touch to this incredible journey.

Join the 12 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath for a truly enriching experience that combines culture, nature, and spirituality.

Why You Will Love the 12 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath ?

The 12 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath offers an incredible mix of adventure, culture, and spiritual serenity, making it a perfect choice for travelers of all interests. Here’s why you’ll fall in love with this unforgettable journey:

Explore Nepal’s Natural Beauty

From the lush jungles of Chitwan to the serene Phewa Lake in Pokhara and the breathtaking landscapes of the Annapurna region, this tour showcases Nepal’s unparalleled natural beauty. A scenic flight to Jomsom offers awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas, setting the stage for your visit to Muktinath.

Spiritual Journey to Muktinath

Muktinath, nestled in the majestic Himalayas, is a sacred destination for Hindus and Buddhists. Its serene environment, 108 water spouts, and eternal flame provide a unique blend of spirituality and tranquility.

Adventure and Wildlife

Experience thrilling activities in Chitwan, including an Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari, a canoe ride in the Rapti River, and birdwatching in Chitwan National Park. These encounters with nature are both exhilarating and serene.

Cultural Immersion

Visit Bandipur, a traditional hilltop village, and enjoy the vibrant Tharu cultural program in Chitwan. Explore Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, to dive deep into Nepal's rich history and culture.

Personalized and Relaxing Experiences

From boating on Phewa Lake to enjoying a cultural dinner with a Nepali dance performance, this tour balances adventure and relaxation. Optional flights make the journey customizable and convenient.

Whether you’re a nature lover, spiritual seeker, or cultural enthusiast, the 12 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath promises memories to cherish forever.

 

 

Best Time for the 12 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath

The 12 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath is a cultural, scenic, and spiritual journey. The best time to enjoy this tour depends on the season's weather, visibility, and popularity. Here's an overview of each season:

Spring (March to May)

  • Weather: Stable and pleasant with clear skies, making travel and sightseeing enjoyable.
  • Scenery: Lush greenery and blooming flowers enhance the beauty of Nepal's hills and valleys. Majestic views of the Himalayas add to the experience.
  • Popularity: A peak tourist season. Ideal for exploring cultural and natural sites like Chitwan, Pokhara, and Muktinath without weather-related disruptions.

Summer/Monsoon (June to August)

  • Weather: Warm and humid with frequent rainfall. Roads may be slippery, and flights to Jomsom are often delayed or canceled due to poor visibility.
  • Scenery: Hills turn vibrant green with cascading waterfalls and misty views. However, mountain vistas are often obscured by clouds.
  • Popularity: Moderate due to the challenges posed by rain.
  • Alternative for Jomsom/Muktinath: Replace the Jomsom-Muktinath visit with cultural tours in Bandipur or extra sightseeing in Pokhara

Autumn (September to November)

  • Weather: Clear skies and dry days make this season perfect for travel. Flights to Jomsom operate smoothly, and the weather is comfortable for sightseeing.
  • Scenery: Stunning views of the snow-capped mountains, lush valleys, and vibrant landscapes. A photographer’s dream season.
  • Popularity: The busiest season due to favorable conditions and beautiful vistas. Advance booking is essential.

Winter (December to February)

  • Weather: Cold temperatures, especially in high-altitude areas. Jomsom Airport often closes due to snowfall and extreme weather conditions.
  • Scenery: Crisp, clear views of the mountains and snow-covered landscapes in lower altitudes.
  • Popularity: Low due to travel challenges and limited access to Muktinath.
  • Alternative for Winter: Focus on Pokhara, Chitwan, and Kathmandu, avoiding high-altitude destinations like Jomsom and Muktinath.

Conclusion:
Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best seasons for the 12 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath. During monsoon, opt for alternative destinations, and avoid winter due to flight disruptions and limited access.

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.

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 Trishuli & 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 to Bandipur [100 km-2-3 hr]
Self visit around Bandipur
One of Nepal's most charming towns, Bandipur is a living museum of Newari culture, a beautifully preserved village crowning a lofty ridge, its main street lined with traditional row houses.

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

After breakfast, drive around [70 km-2 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: 

  • Local Lodge/Motel [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-5-6hrs]; 

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]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

After breakfast, Half day sightseeing tour of Chandragiri Hills by Cable car
Evening free time for Shopping around Thamel 

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
  • Chandragiri Hills cable car ticket
  • 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
  • 5 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
  • 1 Night Ghaun Ghar or similar in Bandipur
  • 5 Nights Hotel Barahi Kathmandu or similar in Kathmandu
  • 1 Night Ghaun Ghar or similar in Bandipur
  • 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
  • 5 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
  • 1 Night Bandipur Mountain Resort or similar in Lumbini
  • 5 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
  • 1 Night Bandipur Mountain Resort or similar in Lumbini

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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  • Tailor made itinerary as per clients interest 
  • Flexibility in itinerary, price, dates & during the tour operation 
  • You can book upto 12 person group directly through website; so you can travel togather with your family, co-worker, realtivies.

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