Indian Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Saturday visited the sacred Muktinath Temple in Mustang District during his official trip to Nepal. On this occasion, General Dwivedi offered prayers at the revered temple, which is a significant pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.

Following his spiritual visit, General Dwivedi proceeded to the Nepali Army's Western Division Headquarters in Pokhara. There, he was welcomed by the Division Commander, Major General Shantosh Ballave Poudyal.

The Indian Army Chief arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday on a five-day official visit. The five-member delegation, led by General Dwivedi, also includes Sunita Dwivedi, chairperson of the Army Wives Welfare Association of the Indian Army.

President Ramchandra Paudel had earlier on Thursday conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on General Dwivedi as per the tradition of Nepal and India conferring army chiefs of each other’s country with the honorary title.

The Indian army chief also called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday.

General Dwivedi has been serving as the Indian Army Chief since June 30.