Gorkha vs Muktinath
Pick Gorkha for
tight budgets, culture and heritage, family trips, fewer people, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Muktinath for
road trips, an easier walk
| Gorkha | Muktinath | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Nepal, Gorkha, Gandaki | Nepal, Mustang |
| Highest point | 1,450 m | 3,710 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 6 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 1–2 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Dec, Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Kathmandu / Pokhara | Pokhara |
| With kids | Good | Good |
| With seniors | Possible | Possible |
| Permits | None for Indian citizens. | ACAP permit. Indian citizens need passport or voter ID. |
Gorkha: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Muktinath: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely