Information about muktinath required

himangshu · Jul 9th, 2009, 20:39

Hi,
Can anybody provide some information about Muktinath. I have heard that it is now possible to visit Muktinath by road. Any idea about the time and money it takes? Is there any article on this in IM..?

Thanks,

Paleface · Jul 10th, 2009, 01:11

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Originally Posted by himangshu

Hi,
I have heard that it is now possible to visit Muktinath by road.

Don't tell me.... can't be true, unless and only if it's from Jomsom via Kagbeni - anyhow you'll have to walk or fly in isn't it?

Swapnil · Jul 10th, 2009, 01:35

It is true .... but it's possible to go there by vehicle in dry season only .

Paleface · Jul 10th, 2009, 01:49

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Originally Posted by Swapnil

It is true .... but it's possible to go there by vehicle in dry season only .

Is it a blacktop road or a rough kaccha road, do you know?

praks · Jul 10th, 2009, 02:24

It is not a blacktop but a rough kachha road. Takes about two hours by jeep from Jomsom to Muktinath and I think it costs about NC 800 per seat one way. This is as of May 2009.

Swapnil · Jul 10th, 2009, 02:28

Yes it's rough kachha road passing through Jomsom - Kagbeni - Jharkot/Jorkot - Muktinath .

Paleface · Jul 10th, 2009, 02:29

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Originally Posted by praks

It is not a blacktop but a rough kachha road. Takes about two hours by jeep from Jomsom to Muktinath and I think it costs about NC 800 per seat one way. This is as of May 2009.

Someone or some several must have broken up a jeep, hauled it up from Pokhara and put it together again??

Swapnil · Jul 10th, 2009, 02:49

Ok ...there's is a guy whom I know is traveling whole India solo on his bike(Karizma) since last 123 days(& still going on)....he visited Muktinath on his 99th day of trip (15 June 2009).Amazing stuff !
Here's the more info & pics about Jomsom - Muktinath road
http://praveenkm2.blogspot.com/2009/...ktinath-2.html
(he updates his blog regularly from his laptop)

himangshu · Jul 13th, 2009, 17:55

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Originally Posted by Paleface

Don't tell me.... can't be true, unless and only if it's from Jomsom via Kagbeni - anyhow you'll have to walk or fly in isn't it?

Actually I visited Tourism Mela in Kolkata and there I overheard a travel agent was discussing regarding Muktinath by road and charging 15000 INR for the tour from Pokhra. I am not sure if its only the vehicle cost or anything else is covered,though,he was insisting on helicopter ride as its less hazardous.
But I think a jeep safari is more thrilling compared to copter ride (I dont have much time for trek to Muktinath- only 10 days total). So I was curious if its actually possible and is 15000/- is a good bergain.

dhuanmain · Jul 31st, 2009, 18:29

Now its possible to go to Jomsom by road, it requires a 4x4 only and takes 5 hours. The road is via beni near baglung (2 Hours from pokhra). Taxi's are not allowed on this route and the vehicle has to be pvt registered.

Jul 9th, 2009, 20:39	#1
himangshu Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 32	Information about muktinath required Hi, Can anybody provide some information about Muktinath. I have heard that it is now possible to visit Muktinath by road. Any idea about the time and money it takes? Is there any article on this in IM..? Thanks,

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dhuanmain Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 9	Now its possible to go to Jomsom by road, it requires a 4x4 only and takes 5 hours. The road is via beni near baglung (2 Hours from pokhra). Taxi's are not allowed on this route and the vehicle has to be pvt registered. __________________

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