Muktinath Helicopter Tour Overview
Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Pokhara is a quick and remarkable trip of 2 hours. It takes about half an hour to reach the Muktinath temple by flying from the domestic airport of Pokhara while making the best of opportunities to explore heartwarming vistas of the lush forests, gorges, Annapurna Himalayan chain, and ultimately the scenic paradise of the Mustang region. The tour allows an hour to complete a holy bath and ritual puja at the Muktinath temple premises. The Muktinath tour by helicopter takes off early in the morning from Pokhara to make the best of the flying weather in the Himalayan region. The close-up views of the gorgeous pyramid peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri chain, along with Manaslu, offer you an emotional, spiritual experience.
The Annapurna region's greenery overlaps with the Mustang region's semi-arid landscape, and you fly above the widespread Kali Gandaki River valley. According to Hindu mythology, the holy Shaligrams are found near the river, a significant rock fossil. With a sweeping view of the hidden rubies of the Mustang and Upper Mustang terrain, it lands nearby the Muktinath temple. You are given an hour to complete your holy bath and ritual Puja at the temple premises and then head back to the helipad. It is important to manage time to avoid the windy weather, which gets rampant across the alpine valleys that might obstruct the helicopter tour in Mustang. It gets very windy in the afternoons. As per your preference, Adventure Club Trek organizes a private helicopter charter and group joining helicopter tours from Pokhara, including a maximum of 5 individuals. Group joining trips are often available in the peak seasons, like spring and autumn.
This most-visited temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18 km northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3800 meters. The temple attracts both Hindus and Buddhists and is a favorite linkup route for some of the most sought-after treks in the world, including the Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp, and the highly popular Mustang and Lo-Manthang trek. The main shrine is a pagoda-shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Set into the sacred wall sanctum around it are 108 waterspouts from which holy water flows continuously, and pilgrims fill their water bottles to take the holy water home. Backpackers, on return from their treks, pass this temple & hang around for some rest and quiet within its premises.
Muktinath Temple
Muktinath is one of Nepal’s best-known mountain temples where the divine powers said to be is believed that all miseries /sorrows are comforted and forgiven once you visit this temple for which. Its namesake (Mukti = Nirvana or status of Liberty / Free, & Nath = God) brings you upfront with the gods to share your failings & seek lasting happiness on the massive mountains home to this sacred temple for Hindus. This much-visited temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18 km northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3800 meters. The temple attracts both Hindus & Buddhists & is also a favorite linkup route for some of the most sought-after treks in the world, including the Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp & the highly popular Mustang & Lo-Manthang trek. The main shrine is a pagoda-shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Set into the sacred wall sanctum around it are 108 waterspouts from which holy water flows continuously & pilgrims fill their water bottles to take the holy water home. Backpackers, on return from their treks, pass this temple & hang around for some rest & quiet within its premises.
Pokhara to Muktinath Helicopter tour Duration
Pokhara to Muktinath: 45 minutes
Muktinath to Pokhara: 45 minutes
Helicopter Waiting (Puja Ritual): 1 hour
Outline Itinerary
6: 00 AM: Pickup from Hotel and Transfer to Pokhara Airport.
6: 30 AM: Check-in at Airport and Transfer to Helipad.
7: 00 AM: Fly to Muktinath, Take Bath and Do Ritual Puja. (30 minutes flight, 1 hour for rituals)
08: 30 AM: Fly to Pokhara from Muktinath.
09:00 AM: Transfer to Hotel.