Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts today thronged Nepal's iconic Muktinath temple and performed various asanas at the height of over 12,000 feet.
The temple, located in Muktinath Valley, is regarded as a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. It is situated at an altitude of 3,710 metres (12,171 feet) at the foot of the Thorong La pass in mountainous Mustang district.
More than 100 people including monks, tourists and locals attended the camp organised at the temple to celebrate the Yoga Day which in on June 21.
This was for the first time that Yoga Day was celebrated at the temple in modern times.
The fourth International Yoga Day was organised by India's Embassy in Kathmandu.
Tourism to Muktinath has increased by over 50 per cent after Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the temple last month, according to officials.
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