How to Reach Muktinath – Flight, Helicopter & Jeep

How to Reach Muktinath – Flight, Helicopter & Jeep – Here is the detailed information about popular routes and various options for travelling to Nepal.

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How to reach Muktinath from Kathmandu?

Road: The distance by road from Kathmandu to Muktinath is 378 km via Prithvi way and 460 km from Ah2 and Prithvi way. It takes 14 to 17 hours to reach depending on the route taken.
Train: There are no train ways connecting Kathmandu and Muktinath.
Air: Due to bad weather conditions flying is a bit difficult. However, you can fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which takes 25 minutes. From there, take another flight to Jomson. This is a 15-minute flight. From there, drive to the temple.
Mountain Flight: You can fly from Kathmandu to Muktinath via a Mountain Flight. The Mountain Flight drops you off at a place from where it is a 30 minutes walk to the temple.

There are direct flights from almost every major city in India to Kathmandu. Such as, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkatta, and Delhi.

How to reach Muktinath from Pokhara?

There are no direct flights from Pokhara to Muktinath. For Muktinath Darshan, one can travel via flight from Pokhara, and then take a 15-minute mountain flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. From Jomsom, there are Jeeps available to the holy shrine of Muktinath Temple.

Road: This is the best way to travel this distance. The distance between the places is 175 km via Buglung Rajmarg and takes 8 hours and 40 minutes. as the conditions of the roads here are not well, it can only be covered by Jeep.
Train: There are no train ways from Pokhara to Muktinath Mandir.
Air: You can take a 15 minutes flight to Jomsom and then drive to the temple.
Mountain Flight: One can take a Mountain Flight from Pokhara to Muktinath. The Mountain Flight drops you off at a place from where it is a 30 minutes walk to the temple.

How to reach Muktinath Temple via Delhi?

The journey from Delhi to the Muktinath Temple has to be divided into two parts.

Option 1: You can either travel to Pokhara by road and from there you can either take a Jeep or take a mountain flight to Muktinath Mandir.
Option 2: Alternatively, you can travel to Kathmandu and from there travel to Pokhara.

We will pick you up from Pokhara/ Kathmandu/ Gorakhpur and start your journey onwards with us.

Muktinath Tour by Road

Pokhara to Muktinath by Jeep

The tour to Muktinath is an adventurous trip. This is because of the conditions of the road. Therefore, travel access here is difficult because of the conditions of the weather. Since the roads are bumpy and off sometimes it is best to travel in a Jeep there.

Pokhara to Muktinath Jeep Fare: The Jeep cost from Pokhara to Muktinath is Rs. 25,000/- INR. Moreover, this is the cost of going on one day and returning on the next day.

For those unable to trek all the way to the temple, there is an option to travel by choppers from Pokhara to Jomsom. Have a look at our Helicopter Ride Yatra from Pokhara to Jomsom.

Jomsom to Muktinath by Jeep

The distance between Muktinath from Jomsom Jeep Station is 23 km via Muktinath Sadak and Kaagbni Sadak. Also, you can take a Jeep from the Jomsom Jeep Station and travel till the Muktinath Temple.

Jomsom to Muktinath Jeep Fare: The Jeep fare from Jomsom to Muktinath is Rs. 9,500/- INR. The Jeep can accommodate 6 people. This is the cost of the Jeep returns on the same day.

Muktinath Tour by Air

Kathmandu to Muktinath via Flight

You can fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which will take you about 25 minutes. From there, you can take a 15-minute flight to Jomson and travel on a Jeep from Jomsom to the Muktinath Temple. This is the fastest way to complete your Muktinath yatra.

Kathmandu to Pokhara Flight Fare: You can take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Kathmandu to Pokhara flight to and fro costs Rs. 6,000/ INR.
Pokhara to Jomsom Flight Fare: In our Pashupati and Muktinath Tour, we can provide you with Mountain Flights from Pokhara to Jomson. The flight fare from Pokhara to Jomsom is around Rs. 6,000/- INR.

Helicopter Services in Pokhara

There are no helicopter services from Pokhara. However, we can provide Mountain Flights from Pokhara to Muktinath.

Muktinath Darshan by Helicopter

There are no helicopters to Muktinath. However, in Muktinath Yatra 2019, one can travel by flight. But you have to break your journey.

Routes	Mode	Cost
Kathmandu to Pokhara	Flight	Rs. 6,000/-
Pokhara to Jomsom	Mountain Flight	Rs. 6,000/-
Jomsom to Pokhara	Jeep	Rs. 9,500/-

Muktinath Tour Packages

From Pokhara to Muktinath

Option1: Our representatives can either pick you up from Pokhara on a Jeep and drive you to the Muktinath Mandir.
Option 2: Alternatively, you can fly to Jomsom, we can arrange a Jeep to pick you up from Jomsom and drive you to the Mandir.
Option 3: We can also arrange mountain flights and fly you to the Mandir from Pokhara. There are no options for a car or a bus.

From Gorakhpur to Muktinath

Option 1: We can pick you up from Gorakhpur and drive you to Muktinath.
Option 2: You can opt for flying till Jomsom and we would pick you up from there for your journey onwards.
Option 3: If you want to ride mountain flights till Muktinath, we can provide you with the same.

Panch Prayag – Five Sacred Confluences in Uttarakhand

Panch Prayag is a manifestation in the spirit of the Hindu religion. The expression is used to signify the five holy river confluences in the Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.

The word ‘Prayag’ breaks down to the confluence of two or more rivers. Moreover, Panch Prayag goes by the name ‘Panch Pentad’ in Sanskrit. Nevertheless, five confluences in the descending order of their existence are Vishnuprayag, Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag and Devprayag.

Holy Pathways of Panch Prayag

Alaknanda originates from the triangular lake called Satopanth. It is present 4402 metres above sea level. Moreover, Satopanth gets its name from Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Bhagirath Kharak Glaciers lying near Nanda Devi peak in Uttarakhand.

Holy trail of Panch Prayag — Satopanth is the origin of the Holy Alaknanda river.

In the course of 229 km from its origin Alaknanda crosses all the five Prayags. Moreover, it finally unifies with Bhagirathi and gives rise to the Holy Ganges or Ganga. Nevertheless, it continues to flow down further to Rishikesh and Haridwar that share the banks of Ganges in Uttarakhand.

Each Sangam or confluence has developed religious towns near them due to the inflow of pilgrims visiting Panch Kedar and Sapta Badri temples. Also, devotees take bath at these holy Sangam while undertaking the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand.

The town names inspired by these confluences are titled as Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag and Devprayag. However, Vishnuprayag does not have a town at its bank yet it is 12 km from Joshimath.

The Essence of the Five Prayags

According to Hindus, Prayag is the sacred Sangam of rivers where devotees take a dip before worship. Also, people arrive at these sacred sangams to perform the last rites for the dead. Moreover, the devotees worship holy confluences as God’s manifestation on Earth.

Essence of Panch Prayag — Dip in the holy waters of Prayag is believed to wash away ones sins.

However, the Prayag at Allahabad is considered to be the holiest. Nevertheless, the Panch Prayag of Uttarakhand is just next to them. Apart from numerous tales from the Puranas, these Prayags are home to the amazing scenic beauty.

Moreover, the religious texts state that Panch Prayag in Uttarakhand is the Svargarohana route that the Pandavas took to reach heaven.

How to get to these confluences?

Rishikesh is the point of start for your Panch Prayag journey. It is near to Haridwar that has train connectivity to all the major cities of India. Moreover, Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is at a distance of 18 km from Rishikesh.

Besides these, one can take a road trip to Rishikesh from different parts of the country. However, one can hire private taxis to Rishikesh as per their convenience.

From Rishikesh, the distance of the five Prayags are –

Name of the Prayag	Distance from Rishikesh
Vishnuprayag	263 km
Nandaprayag	193 km
Karnyaprayag	173 km
Rudraprayag	141 km
Devprayag	74 km

Portrayal of Panch Prayag

Vishnuprayag– After Alaknanda descends from Satopanth, Dhauliganga merges into it at this Sangam. Moreover, Ahlayabai, the queen of Indore constructed a Vishnu temple at this Prayag.
Nandaprayag– Here, Alaknanda meets Nandakini river and the two rivers unify. However, this confluence gets its name from King Nanda who performed yagna at this place in pursuit of a son.
Karnaprayag– This is the confluence of river Alaknanda and Pindar. Beliefs say that Krishna cremated Karna at this place only. Hence, there is a Karna temple by the banks of the confluence.
Rudraprayag– At this place, Mandakini river joins Alaknanda in its flow. Moreover, traditional tales suggest that Shiva appeared in its Rudra avatar at this place in front of Sage Narada. Hence, the place has Shiva temples in abundance.
Devprayag– This confluence gives birth to the mainstream Ganges as Alaknanda and Bhagirathi unify. Devprayag means ‘Godly confluence‘. Moreover, the inspiration of the confluence’s name is taken from sage Dev Sharma from Satyug, who got blessings from Lord Vishnu. Lord Ram also meditated here so it has many Ram temples too.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panch Prayag

Where is the Panch Prayag located?

Panch Prayag is present in the ‘God’s Land’ i.e. Uttarakhand.

Which river meets Alaknanda at Karna Prayag?

Pindar meets Alaknanda at Karna Prayag.

How many Prayags are there in Uttarakhand?

As the name, Panch Prayag suggests there are five Prayag in Uttarakhand.

When should one visit these Prayags?

The best time to visit these Prayags is from March to October.

Sapta Badri – Choti Char Dham Yatra

Sapta Badri are the seven holy Shrine temples of Char Dham Yatra are dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Badrinath, Adi Badri, Vriddha Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Yogadhyan Badri, Dhyan Badri, and Ardha Badri are seven Sapta Badri.

These temples are also a part of the Char Dham Yatra within Uttarakhand.

Deity	Seven holy Shrine temples of Lord Vishnu
Location	Uttarakhand
Best Time to Visit	May to June and September to October
Darshan Timings	5 AM to 12 PM 2 PM to 9 PM
Entry Fees	Free
Dress Code	Traditional Wear

Trek to these holy Hindu Temples lies in Badri Van (means forest of Berries), from Satopanth Glacier above Badrinath temple to Badri-Kshetra village near Karnprayag in Uttarakhand.

Route of Sapta Badri

List of Seven Badri –

1. Badri Vishal (Badrinath)

Badri Vishal or Badrinath is the main Badri and temple of Lord Vishnu that is located on the bank of the Alaknanda River in Mana Village of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Read More..

2. Adi Badri

Adi Badri Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is the second temple complex among the Sapta Badri temples. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu in Adi Badri temple whenever Badrinath temple remains closed due to extremities in the weather. Read more..

3. Vriddha Badri

Vriddha Badri Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Joshimath, Uttarakhand. It is the third temple complex among the Sapta Badri temples. Sage Narada performed penance in this region to appease Lord Vishnu. Read more..

4. Bhavishya Badri

Bhavishya Badri Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Subhai, Uttarakhand. It is the fourth temple complex among the Sapta Badri temples.Devotees believe it to be the future abode of Badrinath at the end of the Kali Yuga when there will be the destruction of the present world and the creation of a new world. Read more..

5. Yogadhyan Badri

Yogadhyan Badri Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Pandukeshwar village near Govind Ghat in the district of Chamoli, Uttarakhand. It is the fifth temple complex among the Sapta Badri temples. According to the religious texts, the king Pandu worshipped here to get rid of him from the sin of killing of two mating deer; the two deer were ascetics in their previous lives. The Pandavas were also born here. Read more..

6. Dhyan Badri

Dhyan Badri Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Urgam Valley near Kalpeshwar, in the Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is the sixth temple complex among the Sapta Badri temples. Urvarishi, son of King Puranjaya of the Pandavas lineage meditated in Urgam valley and established a temple of Lord Vishnu here. Read more..

7. Ardha Badri

Ardha Badri Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Joshimath, Uttarakhand. It is the seventh temple complex among the Sapta Badri temples. Ardha Badri in comparison to other temples, the idol of Lord Vishnu here is smaller. Hence, the name of the temple roughly means ‘the little Badri‘. Read more..

Ekadashi Dates in 2019, Ekadasi Fasting Dates

There are two Ekadashi dates every month – One during Shukla Paksha and the other during Krishna Paksha. This article gives you details about the Ekadasi dates for 2019. Plan your fasting accordingly.

Ekadashi Dates 2019 in Tabular Format

Ekadashi Date	Event	Begins	Ends
Jan 1, 2019	Saphala Ekadashi (Margashirsha, Krishna Ekadashi)	01:16 AM, Jan 01	01:28 AM, Jan 02
Jan 17, 2019	Pausha Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha, Shukla Ekadashi)	12:03 AM, Jan 17	10:34 PM, Jan 17
Jan 31, 2019	Shattila Ekadashi (Pausha, Krishna Ekadashi)	03:33 PM, Jan 30	05:02 PM, Jan 31
Feb 16, 2019	Jaya Ekadashi (Magha, Krishna Ekadashi)	01:19 PM, Feb 15	11:02 AM, Feb 16
Mar 2, 2019	Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha, Krishna Ekadashi)	08:39 AM, Mar 01	11:04 AM, Mar 02
Mar 17, 2019	Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna, Shukla Ekadashi)	11:33 PM, Mar 16	08:51 PM, Mar 17
Mar 31, 2019	Papmochani Ekadashi (Phalguna, Krishna Ekadashi)	03:23 AM, Mar 31	06:04 AM, Apr 01
Apr 1, 2019	Vaishnavi Papmochani Ekadashi (Phalguna, Krishna Ekadashi)	03:23 AM, Mar 31	06:04 AM, Apr 01
Apr 15, 2019	Kamada Ekadashi (Chaitra, Shukla Ekadashi)	07:08 AM, Apr 15	04:23 AM, Apr 16
Apr 16, 2019	Gauna Kamada Ekadashi, Vaishnava Kamada Ekadashi (Chaitra, Shukla Ekadashi)	07:08 AM, Apr 15	04:23 AM, Apr 16
Apr 30, 2019	Varuthini Ekadashi (Chaitra, Krishna Ekadashi)	10:04 PM, Apr 29	12:18 AM, May 01
May 15, 2019	Mohini Ekadashi (Vaishakha, Shukla Ekadashi)	12:59 PM, May 14	10:36 AM, May 15
May 30, 2019	Apara Ekadashi (Vaishakha, Krishna Ekadashi)	03:21 PM, May 29	04:38 PM, May 30
Jun 13, 2019	Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha, Shukla Ekadashi)	06:27 PM, Jun 12	04:49 PM, Jun 13
Jun 29, 2019	Yogini Ekadashi (Jyeshtha, Krishna Ekadashi)	06:36 AM, Jun 28	06:45 AM, Jun 29
Jul 12, 2019	Devshayani Ekadashi, Shukla Ekadashi (Ashadha, Shukla Ekadashi)	01:02 AM, Jul 12	12:31 AM, Jul 13
Jul 28, 2019	Kamika Ekadashi (Ashadha, Krishna Ekadashi)	07:46 PM, Jul 27	06:49 PM, Jul 28
Aug 11, 2019	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana, Shukla Ekadashi)	10:09 AM, Aug 10	10:52 AM, Aug 11
Aug 26, 2019	Aja Ekadashi (Shravana, Krishna Ekadashi)	07:03 AM, Aug 26	05:10 AM, Aug 27
Sep 9, 2019	Parsva Ekadashi (Bhadrapada, Shukla Ekadashi)	10:41 PM, Sep 08	12:31 AM, Sep 10
Sep 25, 2019	Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada, Krishna Ekadashi)	04:42 PM, Sep 24	02:09 PM, Sep 25
Oct 9, 2019	Papankusha Ekadashi (Ashwina, Shukla Ekadashi)	02:50 PM, Oct 08	05:19 PM, Oct 09
Oct 24, 2019	Rama Ekadashi (Ashwina, Krishna Ekadashi)	01:09 AM, Oct 24	10:19 PM, Oct 24
Nov 8, 2019	Devutthana Ekadashi (Kartika, Krishna Ekadashi)	09:55 AM, Nov 07	12:24 PM, Nov 08
Nov 22, 2019	Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika, Krishna Ekadashi)	09:01 AM, Nov 22	06:24 AM, Nov 23
Nov 23, 2019	Gauna Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika, Krishna Ekadashi)	09:01 AM, Nov 22	06:24 AM, Nov 23
Dec 8, 2019	Mokshada Ekadashi, Vaishnava Guruvayur Ekadashi (Margashirsha, Shukla Ekadashi)	06:34 AM, Dec 07	08:29 AM, Dec 08
Dec 22, 2019	Saphala Ekadashi (Margashirsha, Shukla Ekadashi)	05:15 PM, Dec 21	03:22 PM, Dec 22

Kedarnath Temple Closing Date 2019

Kedarnath Temple is expected to close on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019. The official closing date is not announced yet. Kedarnath temple was opened on Thursday, May 9th, 2019. Kedarnath is one of the four Dhams in the holy Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage.