Description
Muktinath is one of the most well-famed locations in the western part of Nepal. Home to the holy deity, Vishnu, it is popular amongst Hindu and Buddhist devotees who flock each year to worship and offer their prayers.
Muktinath is derived from two words, “Mukti”, which means salvation and “Nath”, which means “God”. The temple is a religious symbol for both Buddhists and Hindus. It is also one of the main highlights of the Annapurna circuit as it sits at an altitude of 3800m with an incredible backdrop of the snow-capped Annapurna mountain range.
Locals believe that a visit to Muktinath purifies your soul and purges you of all your wrongdoing. Thus devotees around the world try their best to visit Muktinath once in their lifetime. The temple also features the well-famed 108 showers, which people believe bathing in them helps achieve nirvana.
With the extension of gravel roads, a black pitched road is available all the way to the top from which the temple is a 30-minute moderate walk. However, the journey is longer if you commence from Kathmandu or Pokhara as you have to pass through winding gravel roads of Beni, Jomsom, and Kagbeni eventually into Muktinath.
That’s when this Muktinath Helicopter Tour can prove beneficial to you! The 3-hour chopper flight commences early morning and concludes by noon saving you a load of valuable time and hassle of a long journey.
The helicopter trip provides you with breathtaking aerial views of Kathmandu and Pokhara valley as you pass through verdant landscapes and lush vegetation. As you near Jomsom, the snow-capped mountains, the ever-flowing Kali Gandaki river, and the deserted steep moraines welcome you!
So, sign up for this Muktinath Helicopter Tour to witness incredible jaw-dropping sceneries as you offer your prayers and devotion to the holy deity of Muktinath, all in absolute comfort and luxury!
Muktinath Helicopter Tour From Kathmandu
The trip commences from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu where you will be boarding an early morning chopper flight to Muktinath. Be sure to bring your passport for check-in. After waiting for some time in the terminal, you board the chopper as the pilot takes-off.
The flight takes an approximate time of one hour and fifteen minutes with magnificent sceneries contrasting between lush green landscapes and deserted mountains with the icy peaks lingering in the backdrop consistently throughout the journey.
The chopper then lands on Ranipauwa from where you will need to take 30 mins to walk up to the temple. You can also opt to take a horseback ride from the base to the top if you do not desire to walk.
There is a two hour grounded time for you to explore the Muktinath temple, Jwala Mai Temple, and the magnificent views of the surrounding landscapes.
The journey successfully concludes with a flight back to the capital as the icy peaks, and the bleak landscapers slowly start fading away.
Muktinath Helicopter Tour Cost From Kathmandu cost 2025
| No. of People | Price (Per Person) |
| 1 | USD 5000 |
| 2 | USD 2500 |
| 3 | USD 1700 |
| 4 | USD 1200 |
| 5 | USD 1000 |
Kathmandu to Muktinath Helicopter Tour Itinerary
6: 00 AM: Pickup from Hotel and Transfer to Tribhuvan Domestic Airport
6: 30 AM: Check-in at Airport and Transfer to Helipad
7: 00 AM: Fly to Jomsom. Enjoy the view of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Langtang Ranges
8: 00 AM: Land at Jomsom for refueling
8: 10 AM: Fly to Muktinath. Take Bath and Do Ritual Puja.
9: 00 AM: Fly back to Jomsom
9: 30 AM: Fly to Kathmandu
10:30 AM: Transfer to Hotel
Muktinath Helicopter Tour From Pokhara
Unlike the Kathmandu route, Pokhara’s course is a much shorter and cheaper option. So for budget-tight travelers, this route can be a perfect choice. The total time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes, including grounding time.
Individuals can take a 6-hour long bus journey or a short domestic flight from the capital city to Pokhara from where they can begin this tour.
The tour commences from Pokhara Airport from where you will be boarding an early morning flight to Muktinath. The trips are usually conducted in the early mornings because fierce winds during the noon tend to pose barriers for aircraft.
The flight passes above the fantastic landscapes as it exits the verdant valley of Pokhara and follows the route of the hills to Muktinath. The flight path takes you through the lush green hills of Ghorepani, Tatopani, and Larjung eventually into Jomsom.
Upon reaching Jomsom, the sights of the beige-colored mountains and scattered stone house settlements with waving Buddhist prayer flags welcome you! The flight further continues through the desolate hills towards Muktinath.
The chopper lands on Ranipauwa from where Muktinath is a 30-minute uphill walk. The path is moderate and not too strenuous. However, you can also opt for a horseback ride if you want to avoid the hassle of the ascending walk. The total grounding time is about two hours where you can offer your prayers and explore Muktinath, and it’s surroundings.
The Muktinath Helicopter tour comes to an end as you board the flight back to Pokhara bidding the mountains farewell.
Muktinath Helicopter Tour Cost From Pokhara Cost 2025
| No. of People | Price (Per Person) |
| 1 | USD 2800 |
| 2 | USD 1400 |
| 3 | USD 950 |
| 4 | USD 750 |
| 5 | USD 600 |
Pokhara to Muktinath Helicopter Tour 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 Jomsom and Enjoy the view of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri and other mountain ranges
8: 00 AM: Land at Jomsom for refueling
8: 10 AM: Fly to Muktinath. Take Bath and Do Ritual Puja.
9: 00 AM: Fly back to Jomsom
9: 30 AM: Fly to Pokhara
10:30 AM: Transfer to Hotel
