Priceless wealth is hidden at the height of the Nepalese Himalayas. Nestled between the great mountain ranges, in the world’s largest Kali Gandaki Valley, reside Shaligramas — Narayana Himself in the form of ammonite fossils formed millions of years ago.

Amid the stunning landscapes of Upper Mustang with its strikingly eroded cliffs, lies another mystery: ancient caves carved into steep rock faces. These caves, once used as homes or sites of deep meditation, provide a glimpse into the spiritual and historical lives of different civilisations.

The former kingdom of Upper Mustang remains a secluded and restricted area today, accessible only with a special permit, ensuring its preservation of spiritual wealth and unexplored antiquities. The monasteries safeguard a legacy passed down by great spiritual teachers, while the region exemplifies a harmonious blend of Hinduism, Buddhism, and other faiths, all leading to the same Divine Essence.

Our journey started in Kathmandu with a visit to one of the most famous Buddhist shrines, the Bouddhnath Stupa, and on the second day, we visited the second legendary stupa of Kathmandu, the Budhanilkantha Temple, where the world's largest self–manifested murti of Narayana is located; the temples of Aakash and Mahankal Bhairav – the fierce forms of Shiva and the guardians of Kathmandu; the palace where the incarnate goddess Kumari lives; and Dakshinkali Temple, where we could see the self-manifested deities of Tara and Ganesha.

Then, we went to Pokhara – a city with an incredible view of the Himalayas. We visited the Devi temple, the waterfall and the underground Mahadev temple. Pokhara is known not only for its stunning natural beauty but also for its deep spiritual presence.
We began with a boat trip across the beautiful lake in the heart of Pokhara to visit the Devi Varahi temple, located on a small island in the middle of the lake. It was raining softly during our visit, which turned out to be a real blessing. The temple, usually quite crowded, was almost empty. We were all able to be inside the small sanctuary, praying and sitting quietly with Mother Varahi.
Then we had a trek to the White Stupa, which was built by a Buddhist monk as a symbol of peace in the world.

Next, we depart for Muktinath – the “place of salvation for the soul”. On the way, we visited a temple dedicated to Narayana, the meditation site of the great Jada Bharata, and his cave.

In Muktinath, we visited the main temple. And our trip to Vishnu Chula (3 km behind Muktinath) was an amazing journey. In that place Vrinda Devi cursed Narayana and He meditated, longing for her unbearably. A saint lives and serves there. His name is Vishnu Chula Baba. He discovered this place a few years ago.

Then our exploration of the mystical Upper Mustang began. We went to Lo Mantang, a secluded village high in the mountains, where researchers continue to discover ancient and mysterious caves carved into sheer cliffs.
We also visited several ancient monasteries of Upper Mustang.