108 Dhara (Sano Muktinath) at Lalitpur

Muktinath is a famous Bishnu Temple, sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists, located at foot of the Thorong La mountain pass in Mustang, Nepal. It is famous for the location and also 108 taps where people take a bath as they worship Lord Bishnu.

108 Dhara

Among different replicas of Muktinath temple all around Nepal, one of the most famous is located at Godavari, Lalitpur. Muktinath Lalitpur, famously known as Mini Muktinath is located at Dhungashaghu, Godavari. Initiation from the locals changed a small temple at a bank of a river into a famous temple with 108 continuous flowing taps (108 dhara) and now famous as Mini Muktinath. A temple with statue of Muktinath, 108 dhara, statue of mahadev, other deities alongside, a room from Bhajan, picnic spot, manmade old stone saghu and the location itself are some of the major attractions. People who want to go to Mustang and are not able to, find this place as an alternative and come visit here. The popularity of this place is increasing day by day. Locals are working on management, for more improvements. They also are working on good picnic spots.

Sano Muktinath Lalitpur

There are several roads you can take to visit this temple. One of the easiest way is to take a bus from Lagankhel or Sathdobato heading towards Damaitar, Godamchour. Get down at Karki chowk which is next stop, 300 m away from famous old Damaitar VDC office (Gabisha Bhawan) or Damaitar Lower secondary school. Take a left offroad from Karki Chowk and walk for 5 minutes and at a bank of a small river you’ll see the temple with 108 Dhara. If in case you miss a bus to Damaitar, or could not find the bus, take any local bus or van going to Godavari and get down at Thaiba. Then take a left road heading towards Damaitar, walk for 30 to 40 mins will take you to the temple. River, fields, steep roads, beautiful village can be some attractions on the way. You may also visit the temple from Badegaun or Godamchour. Also some may prefer the way from Lubhu according to their location.

Taps at Sano Muktinath

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