Muktinath Mandir
The Himalayan kshetra of liberation
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Good to know before you visit
- At ~3,800 m altitude, acclimatise before visiting. Pilgrims traditionally bathe under the 108 water-spouts and Mukti Dhara before darshan — bring warm clothing year-round.
About Muktinath Mandir
At 3,800 m in Nepal's Mustang region, Muktinath is a sacred 'Mukti Kshetra' — a place of liberation revered by Hindus and Buddhists alike. Pilgrims bathe under its 108 stone water-spouts and before the eternal flame, seeking moksha at one of the 108 Divya Desams of Bhagwan Vishnu.
Aarti Timings
- Morning Aarti05:00
- Evening Aarti18:00
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Ram Navami
March–AprilThe birth of Bhagwan Ram is observed at this Vaishnava kshetra with special worship, as the temple is counted among the 108 Divya Desams of Bhagwan Vishnu.
Yartung / Local Mela
August–SeptemberThe high Mustang region holds seasonal fairs and pilgrimages when the passes are open and Hindu and Buddhist devotees converge on Muktinath.
Janai Purnima / Rishi Tarpani
AugustPilgrims undertake the sacred bathing under the 108 water-spouts around this full moon, a deeply meritorious act at the 'place of liberation'.
Poojas & Sevas
108 Dhara Snan
Pilgrims bathe under the 108 stone water-spouts (mukti dhara) and in the two sacred ponds, a purifying ritual believed to wash away sins on the path to liberation.
Eternal Flame Darshan
Worship before the natural gas flame burning over water in the adjoining gompa — a wonder sacred to both Hindus (as Jwala Mai) and Buddhists.
Vishnu Archana
Offering of worship to the deity of Sri Mukti Narayan; the shrine is tended by Buddhist nuns, reflecting the site's shared Hindu-Buddhist reverence.
Travel Guide
Address
Muktinath Temple, Ranipauwa, Mustang District, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Nearest Airport
Jomsom Airport (about 20 km), reached via Pokhara Airport (PKR); flights are weather-dependent.
Nearest Railway
Nepal has no rail to Mustang; pilgrims fly to Jomsom or drive/trek from Pokhara, then continue by jeep, pony or on foot to Muktinath.
Best Season
March to June and September to November; the high passes can be snowbound and access difficult in deep winter.
Dress Code
Warm layered clothing is essential year-round at altitude; modest, respectful attire for darshan. Acclimatise before visiting.
How to reach
From Pokhara, fly or drive to Jomsom, then take a jeep up to Ranipauwa and walk the final stretch uphill to the temple at about 3,800 m.
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