Muktinath Helicopter tour, a scenic, cultural, and religious short flight from beautiful Pokhara city. The leading and renowned tourist destinations for all internal and international visitors, blessed with natural wonders.
From Pokhara operates this wonderful Muktinath Helicopter Tour with the grand services of All Destinations Holidays. The flight of enchantment not only for its amazing scenery of snow peaks and dramatic landscapes.
As well as for the countries traditional cultures of age-old heritage and customs.
Although Mustang is a stronghold of the Buddhist religion, where great Hindu shrine of Muktinath is located above the scenic Kaligandaki River Valley.
The joy ride on a Helicopter takes you high above lush vegetation with rolling green hills. Flying within a close backdrop of towering Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas towards arid windswept country at scenic Mustang and Muktinath Temple.
Muktinath Temple and its holy premises are located at 3,750 m or 12, 303 feet high within the district of Mustang. Enclosed by rugged, moonscapes terrain with snow-clad peaks, a sacred pilgrimage site amidst the high Himalayas range.
The main temple of Muktinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the main three gods after Brahma and Shiva. Stands high above the village on the main trail of the famous and popular Annapurna Circuit and high Thorang-La Pass.
A magnificent location facing views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri range of peaks, a tranquil religious holy site. Adorned with various smaller shrines and Buddhist monasteries with ancient 108 water spouts. One of the major sources of Kaligandaki River with a small garden and thin woods of Populus and willow trees.
The word Muktinath means to be free of Liberation from sins.
Thousands of devotees and pilgrims from all over Nepal and India visit for prayer and worship. After a wonderful time at Muktinath, on completing the religious rites and prayers getting blessed by the priest.
After a marvelous experience around Nepal wild-west and Holy Muktinath Helicopter Tour. The return journey back to Pokhara with a short possible stop at Jomsom, the headquarters town of Mustang district.
The most popular helicopter model for mountainous and Himalayan regions is AS Euro copter AS 350 and Ecureuil models. Much more efficient for smooth flights and safe landings on good available space. Seats for a maximum of 5 adult passengers as per altitude wise and temperatures on the landing site.
Ecureuil family namely AS 350 B 2 (2002 model), AS 350 B3 e (2012 model) & EC 130 B 4 (2002 model). Manufactured by Euro copter, France (a worldwide leader in civil and military helicopter production).
For interested people can combine Muktinath with Damodar holy lake on Helicopter Tour. Located North West from Muktinath, around remote areas of Upper Mustang.
From 7 a.m. to a maximum of 10 a.m. Air distance from Pokhara is 70 k.m.
Approx. 44 miles. The driving distance from Pokhara to Muktinath is 91 k.m or 57 miles.
Morning by 6: 30 a.m. All Destination Tour staff receives you at the hotel for a short drive to Pokhara domestic airport. After checking in with respective Helicopter Airlines, then a short walk to a Helipad, greeted by airline staff and pilot.
Board in a small nice helicopter and get ready for an exciting joy ride, as soon the chopper lifts off. Grand bird's eye views of beautiful Pokhara city and the valley along with an array of Himalayan peaks. Overlooking views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Lamjung, and Dhaulagiri Himal with Mt. Machhapuchare is the famous Fish-Tail peak. The flight continues heading northwest, facing views of tremendous landscapes of rolling green hills and valleys.
Flying above high hills and the deepest gorge of Kaligandaki, the chopper follows the Kaligandaki valley, beyond Jomsom town. Then making a soft landing outside the Muktinath Temple compound, where a small Helipad is located.
A short climb to enter the holy site of Muktinath, revered as an important pilgrimage around the Himalayas. Walk leads within a serene environment, behind the main temple, and enjoy a refreshing purity wash on the 108 water spouts.
Then walk to the temple for prayer and worship and get blessed by the priest and walk to a monastery. Where you can witness a natural bluish flame beneath the ground, the main hall is adorned with a huge statue of Buddha. Includes idols of Jal Devi and goddesses, walking around the peaceful surrounding, and back on the helicopter. Flying high might stop at large Jomsom town, the headquarters of Mustang district for a brief look and refreshment. The flight continues with scenic views to land at the beautiful Pokhara city airport. Then transfer to your hotels, after a grand memorable morning flight to the holy Muktinath Temple on a Helicopter.
Maximum of 5 passengers with one pilot, minimum of 2-3 passengers. For single person, it is like chartering the flight where cost comes higher than sharing with other passengers.
Yes, you can carry the packed breakfast, inform the hotel before you retire into your rooms in the night time. The next good place for breakfast is at Muktinath or in Jomsom town.
Minimum of a week is needed to book the seat for this wonderful flight to Everest. But in some condition we allow booking a day before the tour departures if the seat is available.
Maximum of 45 minutes to land at Muktinath Helipad outside the premises having time for views. As well as for refreshing drinks a total hour approx. 1:30 minutes and fly back to Pokhara. The flying distance is 70 k.m. or 44 miles. Overland journey takes about 2 days, with overnight stops on route to Muktinath and Jomsom town.
The major mountains on this exciting flight seen are Mt. Manaslu, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himal range. Includes views of Nilgiris and far as to Mustang Himal towards far North-West horizon.
