🔱 Muktinath Sri Mukti Narayana Temple Travel Guide
A sacred Vishnu temple in Nepal’s Mustang region, revered as *Thiru Salagramam* Divya Desam. This guide includes route, darshan, weather, and travel tips.
📍 1. Where is Muktinath Temple located?
- Country: Nepal
- District: Mustang
- Altitude: 3,800 meters (12,467 feet) above sea level
✈️ 2. How to Reach?
- By Air: Fly to Pokhara (PKR) → Jomsom (JMO) → Drive or trek to Muktinath
- By Road: Kathmandu → Pokhara → Beni → Jomsom → Muktinath (jeep/trek)
- Important: Foreigners (including Indians) need to carry ID (passport/Aadhaar) for entry permits.
🛕 3. Darshan Info
- Deity: Sri Mukti Narayana (Sri Moorthy Perumal) with Sridevi Nachiyar
- Special Feature: 108 natural water springs (mukti theertham)
- Darshan Timings: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (May vary)
🌦️ 4. Best Time to Visit
- Season: March to May & September to November
- Winter: Extremely cold, temple may be closed due to snow
- Rainy Season: Roads may be blocked – check before planning
🎒 5. Tips for Devotees
- Carry warm clothes – temperatures drop below 5°C
- Acclimatize at Jomsom or stopover points to avoid altitude sickness
- Footwear is not allowed inside – floor is icy cold!
🙏 6. Significance of Salagrama
Muktinath is the only Divya Desam located outside India, and Salagrama stones found here are considered the sacred symbols of Vishnu (used in pujas).
🌍 7. Travel Resources
- Nepal Tourism Board – Official Website
- Local permits available at Pokhara/Jomsom for Indian pilgrims
May Sri Mukti Narayana bless all devotees with peace and salvation!
Om Namo Narayanaya 🙏
