Raxaul India to Muktinath Temple The Nepal tour is a specially designed package for Indian people who want to start their journey to the most popular Hindu temples in Nepal, including the Pashupatinath and Muktinath temples. You can take a rail from any destination in India to Raxaul and start the Nepal tour journey.
Raxaul India to Muktinath Temple Nepal Tour
Raxaul India to Muktinath Temple Nepal Tour Outline Itinerary
Arrival at Raxaul Rail Station and Drive to Kathmandu
Pashupatinath Darshan Tour
Kathmandu to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple
Visit Pokhara City
Pokhara to Jomsom
Muktinath Temple to Pokhara
Pokhara to Raxaul India
Raxaul India to Muktinath Temple The Nepal tour by road option allows you to explore the popular cities of Nepal as well as the Pashupatinath Temple, Manakamana Temple, and Muktinath Temple. This one-week Nepal tour package from India starts from Raxaul, India, which is on the border of Nepal.
Then we will drive to Kathmandu and explore the cultural heritages of Kathmandu, including the holy Pashupatinath temple. Then drive to Pokhara, explore the beautiful city, and drive to Muktinath Temple located in Mustang, Nepal.
Kathmandu City Tour with Pashupatinath Temple Darshan
You will visit the Lord Shiva's temple, Pashupatinath. You must visit Pashupatinath Temple to get Moksha from the "Pashu yoni." Visiting and worshipping at Pashupatinath with devotion and purity of heart is believed to help devotees wash away Paap, liberate themselves from rebirth in lower forms (pashu yoni animal existence), and move toward moksha (ultimate liberation).
You will also visit Boudhanath Stupa, a Hindu and Buddhist fusion place. Then you will visit Budanilkantha, a sleeping Vishnu temple located on northern Kathmandu. You will also visit Shyambhunath stupa, a symbol of peace. You can see the entirety of Kathmandu from here.
Pokhara City Tour
Pokhara is the most beautiful city in Nepal. Thousands of Indian tourists visit Pokhara every year. You can make your tour more memorable by choosing adventure activities like paragliding, hot air balloon rides, bungee jumping, zip flyers, and many more touristic adventure activities. You will see the beautiful sunrise view in the Annapurna range. Pokhara is also called as the gateway to the beautiful trekking destinations such as the Annapurna base camp.
Muktinath Temple, Nepal
Muktinath Temple is located in Mustang, Nepal. Mustang is known as the district above the Himalaya. As you need to cross the Himalaya range to reach here. Back in 2018, Indian PM Narendra Modi also visited this temple and worshipped here. You will drive from Pokhara to Muktinath via a beautiful route passing Kusma, Beni, Tatopani, Rupse Jharana, Marpha, Jomsom, and Kagbeni.
Permit For Raxual to Muktinath Tour
For Indian citizens, you do need to take a visa to travel in Nepal. But you need to carry a valid Indian ID card, either a passport or a voter ID card or a Rasan card. Being an Indian, you will get the same price while travelling by flight or road too. In some places, like museums, national parks, and wildlife reserves, you need to obtain a permit.
Muktinath Temple lies in the Annapurna conservation area. So, you need to get an ACAP permit to reach here. It costs NPR 1000 for Indian citizens and NPR 3000 for other citizens.
Raxaul to Muktinath Temple Distance
You can drectly drive to Muktinath by skipping Kathmandu also. But our package includes Pashupatinath Temple, so you will be travelling to Kathmandu, then to Pokhara, and then to Muktinath. If you don't want to go to Kathmandu this time, please mention it to us in your inquiry. We can arrange such a package also. Let's see the distance of each place while travelling by road.
| From | To | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raxaul, India | Nepal Border | 0.3km |
| Raxaul | Kathmandu | 150 Km |
| Kathmandu | Pokhara | 200 Km |
| Raxaul | Pokhara (direct) | 260KM |
| Pokhara | Muktinath Temple | 175 Km |
| Raxaul | Muktinath Temple | 432 Km |
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Raxaul India to Muktinath Temple Nepal Tour Itinerary
Arrival at Raxaul Rail Station and Drive to Kathmandu
We will pick you up from the Raxaul Rail Station or the Nepal border as per your need. Then we will drive to Kathmandu via the Hetauda-Kulekhani route. This can take 5 hours to 7 hours depending upon the road condition and traffic.
Starting: Raxaul, India
Ending: Kathmandu, Nepal
Distance: 150 km
Method of Travel: Driving
Duration: 5 to 7 Hours
At night stay at Hotel in Thamel.
Pashupatinath Darshan Tour
Early in the morning, visit Pashupatinath Temple for Darshan; we will do the pooja here. Then we will drive to Boudhanath Stupa and stay here for a few hours.
Then we will drive to the sleeping Vishnu temple "Budanilkantha" do some pooja, and drive to Shyambunath Temple. Shyambhunath Temple is famous for monkeys and the Kathmandu viewpoint. Drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the old Durbar of Nepali kings. From here, walk toward Thamel.
Activities: Pashupatinath Temple Darshan, Kathmandu valley tour
Duration: 5 to 8 Hours
Method of Travel: Private Vehicle
Overnight at Thamel. You can enjoy your evening and the nightlife of Thamel if you want.
Kathmandu to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple
Early in the morning take a drive to Pokhara. On the way to Pokhara, we will take a cable car ride to Muktinath Temple and then continue driving to Pokhara.
In the evening you will visit around Fewa Lake.
Starting: Kathmandu
Ending: Pokhara
Activities: Manakamana Temple Darshan
Method of Travel: Private Vehicle
Distance: 200 Km
Duration: 6 to 8 Hours
Overnight at Lakeside Pokhara.
Visit Pokhara City
Early in the morning we will drive to Pumdikot after breakfast. You can see the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges as well as the entire city of Pokhara.
Today we will visit popular touristic destinations like Gupteshowr Mahadev, Davis Fall, and Tal Barahi Temple. You can do some adventure activities like paragliding, zip flying, and bungee jumping.
Activities: Pokhara sightseeing Tour
Method of Travel: Private Vehicle
Duration: 5 to 7 Hours
Overnight at Pokhara.

Pokhara to Jomsom
After breakfast we will drive to Jomsom, passing a beautiful road, mountains, rivers, villages, and cities. We will visit Marfa village and drive to Jomsom.
Starting: Pokhara
Ending: Jomsom
Method of Travel: Private Vehicle
Distance: 151 Km
Duration: 8 to 10 Hours
Activities: Culture and nature exploration
Overnight at Jomsom Hotel.
Muktinath Temple to Pokhara
Early in the morning we will drive to Kagbeni, do some rituals, and drive to Muktinath Bazar. Walk to Muktinath Temple, take a bath at 108 dhara, and worship at the temple.
Starting: Jomsom
Ending: Pokhara
Activities: Muktinath Temple Darshan, Kagbeni Pooja
Distance: 195 Km
Duration: 8 to 10 Hours
Method of Travel: Private Vehicle
Drive to Pokhara. and overnight at Pokhara.
Pokhara to Raxaul India
Drive back to Raxaul via Chitwan. And we will drop you on the Nepal border or at the train station of Raxaul.
Starting: Pokhara, Nepal
Ending: Raxaul, India
Distance: 260 Km
Duration: 5 to 7 Hours
Altitude Chart
Raxaul India to Muktinath Temple Nepal Tour FAQs
The Muktinath Temple is believed to provide salvation (moksha). Taking a bath under the 108 water spouts is considered spiritually cleansing and highly significant.
The Muktinath Temple is a sacred pilgrimage site located in the north of Nepal, in the Mustang region. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is highly revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.
The Muktinath Temple lies in the Mustang district of Nepal, at an altitude of about 3,800 meters in the Annapurna region, north of Pokhara.
You can start your journey from Raxaul and cross the border to Birgunj, then travel to Kathmandu or Pokhara by road or flight. From Pokhara, you can reach Jomsom by flight or jeep and continue to Muktinath by jeep or short trek.
The best time to visit Muktinath Temple is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is clear and suitable for travel.
Typically, the tour takes around 5 to 7 days, depending on your travel route, transportation, and stops in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Indian citizens do not need a visa to enter Nepal. However, a valid ID proof, such as an Aadhaar card or voter ID, is required while traveling from Raxaul to Nepal.
The journey is moderately challenging due to high altitude and rough mountain roads, especially from Jomsom to Muktinath. However, it is manageable with proper planning.
The Muktinath Temple is located at an altitude of around 3,800 meters (12,467 feet) above sea level.
Apart from the Muktinath Temple, you can explore the 108 water spouts, Jwala Mai Temple, and scenic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
Yes, helicopter tours are available from Pokhara, offering a quick and comfortable way to reach Muktinath Temple.
You will find a range of accommodations from budget hotels to comfortable lodges in Pokhara, Jomsom, and near Muktinath.
Yes, the tour is suitable for elderly travelers if planned with proper rest days and comfortable transportation options like flights or helicopters.
You should pack warm clothing, comfortable shoes, basic medicines, sunscreen, and personal essentials as the weather near Muktinath Temple can be cold and windy.