Muktinath vs Bhaktapur & Patan
Pick Muktinath for
snow, a spiritual journey, road trips, fewer people
Pick Bhaktapur & Patan for
culture and heritage, photography, tight budgets, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Muktinath | Bhaktapur & Patan | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Nepal, Mustang | Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati |
| Highest point | 3,710 m | 1,400 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Pokhara | Kathmandu |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Possible | Great |
| Permits | ACAP permit. Indian citizens need passport or voter ID. | Indian citizens: passport or voter ID. Separate entry fee for each Durbar Square. |
Muktinath: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Bhaktapur & Patan: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely