Pilgrimage Tour Kathmandu to Muktinath Helicopter Tour
- Duration
- 4 Hour
- Max altitude
- 3,710 m
- Group size
- 1-5 Pax
Route: Kathmandu→Muktinath→Pokhara→Kathmandu
- Private charter
- USD 4,800
Annapurna & Mustang · Temple & pilgrimage site
A temple sacred to Hindus and Buddhists, reached in one morning by helicopter.
Pilgrimage Tour Route: Kathmandu→Muktinath→Pokhara→Kathmandu
Pilgrimage Tour 
Helicopter Rescue Service Route: Pokhara→Jomsom→Pickup point→Pokhara
Price on request
EnquirePilgrims fly by helicopter to complete the Muktinath darshan in a single day instead of a long journey by road or by plane and jeep through Jomsom. The helipad is a short walk below the temple.
At 3,710 m (12,172 ft), the air is thin. Helicopter tours keep ground time short, and anyone who flies in directly from Kathmandu should move slowly and tell the crew about a headache or breathlessness.
Helicopters fly all year when the weather allows. The clearest months are March–November. This area lies in the rain shadow north of the Himalaya, so flights often run through the June–August monsoon too.
Muktinath is at 3,710 m (12,172 ft) above sea level.
Helipad a short walk below Muktinath Temple.
About 35 min from Pokhara. Flight times depend on the route, the weather and any refuelling stops.
The clearest flying months are March–November. Morning flights have the best chance of clear views, because cloud usually builds by midday.
Trips that include Muktinath start from USD 3,000 per charter. Shared seats cost less for one or two travellers; a private charter is often better value for a group.
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