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Muktinath, the temple of the Lord of salvation is also one of the holiest among myriad temples in Nepal . It is believed that all miseries and sorrows are reassured once you visit this temple (Mukti=Nirvana, Nath=God). The temple lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18km northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3,749m. The main shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Set into the wall around it are 108 water spouts from which pour holy water. The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather.

The Muktinath temple is holy for both Hindus and Buddhists. There are two ways to get to Muktinath from Kathmandu via Pokhara to Jomsom and hike for a 7-8 hours via Kagbeni or to trek all the way from Pokhara which takes 7-8 days. It is believed that one should visit this temple after competing pilgrimages of hour Dhams in India . This temple held sacred by Hindus as well as Buddhists. The temple is on the way of the Annapurna Circuit.

 
 
Kathmandu Durbar Square
The Durbar Square area is surrounded by various temples like Kumari, Kasthamandap, Indra etc.
 
 
Built in the eleventh century by King Siddhi Narsing Malla, the temple of Lord Krishna is supposed to be the first specimen of Shikhar style architecture in Nepal. It is the only temple having 21 scenes and is completely made of stone. Most of the important scenes from the ancient Hindu epics, the Ramayan and the Mahabharat, are engraved on its wall
 

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