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8N/9D Muktinath Expedition with Lumbini - Buddha Birthplace & Mustang Holy Yatra

8 nights · 9 days Pilgrimage Lumbini Nepal Swift Dzire NAC

Buddha Birthplace & Mustang Holy Yatra. Stay plan: Lumbini (2N) – Pokhara (1N) – Jomsom (1N) – Muktinath (1N) – Tatopani (1N) – Pokhara (1N) – Kathmandu (1N). Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, depart Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

Day by day

Distances and drive times are the ones our own drivers record, not map estimates.

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Arrival at Kathmandu (TIA) - Transfer to Lumbini

    Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu. Meet our local representative and commence your scenic drive to Lumbini. Check in at hotel/resort. Explore the vibrant capital city: UNESCO World Heritage sites including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), and historic Kathmandu Durbar Square. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.

    Overnight Lumbini Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  2. 2
    Day 2

    Full Day Sightseeing & Activities in Lumbini

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top cultural and natural landmarks of Lumbini. Birthplace of Lord Buddha: Sacred Maya Devi Temple, Ashokan Pillar, World Peace Pagoda, and international monastic zone. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Lumbini.

    Overnight Lumbini Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  3. 3
    Day 3

    Lumbini to Pokhara Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Pokhara via picturesque mountain highways, river gorges, and terraced fields. Arrive in Pokhara and check in at hotel. Serene lake city nestled against the Annapurna range: Boating on Phewa Lake, visiting Tal Barahi Temple, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and World Peace Pagoda. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

    Overnight Pokhara Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  4. 4
    Day 4

    Pokhara to Jomsom Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Jomsom via picturesque mountain highways, river gorges, and terraced fields. Arrive in Jomsom and check in at hotel. Windy mountain town in the Kali Gandaki valley, serving as the gateway to Mustang and Muktinath. Overnight stay in Jomsom.

    Overnight Jomsom Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  5. 5
    Day 5

    Jomsom to Muktinath Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Muktinath via picturesque mountain highways, river gorges, and terraced fields. Arrive in Muktinath and check in at hotel. Sacred shrine at 12,141 ft in the Mustang region: Muktinath Temple with 108 holy water spouts and eternal natural gas flame (Jwala Mai). Overnight stay in Muktinath.

    Overnight Muktinath Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  6. 6
    Day 6

    Muktinath to Tatopani Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Tatopani via picturesque mountain highways, river gorges, and terraced fields. Arrive in Tatopani and check in at hotel. Natural hot sulfur springs nestled in the Kali Gandaki gorge, renowned for therapeutic and relaxing baths. Overnight stay in Tatopani.

    Overnight Tatopani Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  7. 7
    Day 7

    Tatopani to Pokhara Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Pokhara via picturesque mountain highways, river gorges, and terraced fields. Arrive in Pokhara and check in at hotel. Serene lake city nestled against the Annapurna range: Boating on Phewa Lake, visiting Tal Barahi Temple, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and World Peace Pagoda. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

    Overnight Pokhara Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  8. 8
    Day 8

    Pokhara to Kathmandu Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kathmandu via picturesque mountain highways, river gorges, and terraced fields. Arrive in Kathmandu and check in at hotel. Explore the vibrant capital city: UNESCO World Heritage sites including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), and historic Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

    Overnight Kathmandu Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  9. 9
    Day 9

    Kathmandu - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

    Post breakfast and Himalayan views, check out from hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping in Thamel before transferring to Kathmandu (TIA) airport for your return flight home.

    Meals Breakfast

Where you sleep

We name every property before you pay — not “4-star or similar” afterwards.

StopNightsHotels at each grade
Lumbini 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Pokhara 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Jomsom 1 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Muktinath 1 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Tatopani 1 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Kathmandu 1 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium

The named properties for each grade go out with your quotation, so you can look every one of them up before anything is paid. Ask for the hotel list →

What the price covers

Printed together on purpose. A list of inclusions without its exclusions is a quote you cannot check.

Included

  • Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/lodges on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
  • Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
  • Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Scorpio / HiAce / Coaster) for all airport transfers, sightseeing, and inter-city hill travel as per itinerary.
  • All applicable tourist entry permits, Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permits, and TIMS cards where required.
  • 1 Exclusive Jungle Safari package in Chitwan National Park including jeep safari/elephant ride, canoe ride, and cultural program.
  • All driver allowances, toll taxes, state/national road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
  • 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Nepal destination desk support.

Not included

  • Airfare or Train tickets to/from Kathmandu (TIA) or Gorakhpur / Sunauli border transfers.
  • Nepal entry visa fees for foreign nationals (Indian nationals require valid voter ID or passport; no visa fee).
  • Optional excursion costs (e.g., Mountain flight from Kathmandu, Muktinath helicopter or jeep supplement from Jomsom, cable car tickets at Manakamana).
  • Entry fees to monuments, temples, museums, national park safari camera fees, or adventure sports.
  • Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
  • Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
  • GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
  • Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.

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