Muktinath Heli Tour

Muktinath Heli Tour takes you from Pokhara city towards the Far North West of Nepal. At the sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath Temple, revered as the holiest of holy places for both Hindu and Buddhist followers. Located within the district of Mustang within arid desert-like terrains, beyond Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas. 

Although a holy place, where all people of different religions can visit the beautiful and remote site of Muktinath. Besides being a sacred spot, offers grand views of Nilgiris and Dhaulagiri Himalayans' rare north face. 

Muktinath Temple and its holy premises of religious temples and monasteries stand at 3,710 m / 12,172 feet high. Above the Muktinath village of Rani-Pawa has many nice houses with shops and good lodges with guest houses.

Muktinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu one of the main three Gods in the Hindu religion. Muktinath means a place for Nirvana or Salvation and to liberate oneself from bad deeds and omens.  Thousands of Hindu devotees from all over India and Nepal visit for prayer and worship and takes bathe in the 108 holy water spouts. 

Muktinath Temple stands high above the Kaligandaki River Valley of Lower Mustang, at the foot of Thorang La. A mountain pass that forms the boundary between Manang and Mustang, on the route of famous, popular Annapurna Circuit trekking trails. It is one of the world’s highest of all Hindu temples, the source and tributary of the great Kaligandaki River. Which flows from its holy and beautiful 108 water spouts from a hidden natural spring.

Muktinath Temple at an air distance of 91 km / 57 miles from the charming city of Pokhara. A renowned and popular tourist destination as well for various adventures and sports activities. The driving distance is about 219.8 km

  / 137 miles, taking more than 8 hours. But on a Helicopter less than an hour flying directly towards Far North West from Pokhara.

A wonderful trip on Muktinath Heli Tour, visiting the highly picturesque country to experience for once in a lifetime.

Detailed Itinerary for Muktinath Heli Tour:


Starting as early as possible by 6:30 to 7 p.m. from Pokhara domestic airport for Muktinath Heli Tour. Walk towards the airline counter, where our staff will hand you the boarding pass for an exciting short flight.

As you board a small spacious Helicopter, greeted by airline staff and the pilot of the Heli flight. Once seated the captain starts the engine lifting it higher up into the blue clear Himalayan sky. Enjoy the panoramic views of Pokhara city and the valley with simmering lakes, as the chopper heads higher. Facing spectacular scenery of the snow mountain range of Annapurna, Manaslu, Lamjung, and Dhaulagiri Himal with the majestic peak of Machhapuchare. 

The flight heads above the green hills over the villages of Ulleri, Ghorepani, and the famous scenic view-point Poon Hill. The flight then heads towards Mustang district following the Kaligandaki River upstream to land at Jomsom.

 A large town with an airport, where regular flights operate from Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara, also the headquarters of Mustang district.

At Jomsom, the pilot might store the fuel for the return journey, while you enjoy the surrounding views of Nilgiris peaks. From Jomsom a short scenic flight heading north to land at a small Helipad next to Muktinath Temple premises.

The pilot on landing informs you about the areas of the tour, as well as the time for a return flight. Enter the sacred compound of holy Muktinath coming across a huge Buddhist colorful designed Prayer Wheels. 

A few minutes’ walk up on a nice paved path to the main premises of Muktinath Temple with a typical Nepali pagoda roof. Observe the devotees having a cold bath on the 108 spouts holy water, before performing a puja or religious rites. Get blessed by the temple Hindu priest and walk around and visit the Buddhist Monastery. Witness the natural blue/greenish flame inside the monastery's main prayer hall, as its rises from underground. The area of Muktinath is also rich in natural resources like natural gas and other rare elements.

After a religious and scenic tour of great spiritual interest, board a chopper for a return flight to Pokhara. Time permitting stopping at Jomsom town for refreshing drinks or breakfast. The Helicopter then flies on the same scenic route to land at Pokhara domestic airport. After a wonderful and pleasant morning ride on Muktinath Heli Tour.