Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu is a luxurious and time-efficient tour package that takes you to the incredibly beautiful Muktinath temple. During this trip, you will be exploring the Muktinath temple in the mustang region and several places in Kathmandu valley. The major attraction of the tour is to visit the two greatest pilgrimage sites in Nepal, Pashupatinath and Muktinath temples. Both of these temples hold a huge religious significance.
The Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu mainly focuses on the quick exploration of the pilgrimages. After you arrive in Nepal, our representative will escort you to the hotel and if you have time in the evening, you will explore the Pashupatinath temple - on the same day. But if you arrive late, you only can visit the Pashupatinath the next day. On the second day, a helicopter flight from Kathmandu will take you to the Muktinath temple. The total trip duration is 4 hours. In the meantime, you will explore the Muktinath temple and surrounding vistas. In the evening, you can visit the Pashupatinath temple. Once your trip completes, we will drop you to the airport for the final departure.
Muktinath Helicopter Tour Facts
Trip Type |
Helicopter Trip |
Trip Name |
Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu |
Heli-Trip Duration |
4-5 Hours |
Major attraction |
Muktinath Temple |
Deity |
Lord Vishnu, Padmasambhava |
Elevation |
3710 m. ASL |
Heli Trip starts and ends in |
Kathmandu |
Best Time to Visit |
Spring (March, April and May), Autumn (October, November and December) |
Difficulty |
Moderate |
This tour package is a 3 days plan that is best designed to make the trip shorter by arranging a helicopter from Kathmandu. The Heli flight starts from Kathmandu, takes you to Muktinath and returns to Kathmandu. In this context, the trip is not only convenient, but it is also one of the most time-efficient trips that make the travel hassle-free and less time-consuming.
Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu is operated in a single phase. A helicopter flight will board from Kathmandu airport to the Muktinath temple. It will directly take you to the Muktinath temple. After performing Puja at Muktinath temple, you will return back to Kathmandu. It's an easy process to book a Muktinath tour package from India with Holidays to Nepal.
You can plan a three days trip to Nepal and visit the Muktinath temple. The temple is 3 tiered pagoda-style structure, that is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Legend has it that, Lord Vishnu obtained liberation at the Muktinath temple from the curse of Brinda. So, this temple is venerated for its religious significance. The Buddhists also visit the temple as it boasts a symbiosis of Hindu and Buddhist religious significance. In Buddhism, it is believed that one of the epithets of Guru Rimpoche meditated here.
Muktinath is the greatest Hindu pilgrimage shrine. The natural settlement of Muktinath temple makes the trip more fruitful as you can explore a wide range of mountain vistas during the trip. The Muktinath Tour by Helicopter, in terms of experiences, is not only rewarding but also provides you with impeccable aerial mountain sceneries.
About Muktinath Temple
The temple is one of the most venerated Hindu pilgrimage sites in Nepal. The experiences in the Muktinath temple are even more enhanced by the nature-based attractions as well. Muktinath temple is visited by many Hindu pilgrims and it is regarded as a place of religious and spiritual significance. Also, It is believed that visiting the temple liberates people from their past sins and opens up a way to Moksha. It is to get rid of the cycle of birth and rebirth. The world of Maya is regarded as an illusion and many saints visit the temple with a wish to get salvation.
There are 108 taps surrounding the temple structure. The belief is, taking bath in these taps will wash away the sins. In the frontier of the temple, there are several other structures, Gompas and small monasteries. Buddhist significance and many monks reside in these monasteries which increases the importance of them. In the frontal part of the temple, there are two small ponds where the pilgrims take a plunge and move on to take bath in the holy sprouts. People circumambulate the temple and pay homage to the deity.
The believe is worshipping at Muktinath brings, good fortune, health and prosperity in life. Also, a sight of this holy place is believed to liberate the soul from bad energies and evil power. So, many people from the Indian Subcontinent visit the temple. The Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu is a wonderful way to explore the beauty of this greatest pilgrimage.
Best Time to Visit Muktinath
The best time to visit Muktinath temple is during Spring and Autumn seasons. However, it can be visited at any time of the year. The months of March, April and May are the spring months in Nepal. During this time, the blossoming plants and flowers are very beautiful and a wide range of flora and fauna makes the trip rewarding. Furthermore, a cool temperature, moderate weather and clear sky allow you to explore a wide range of Himalayan views besides the holiest Muktikshetra.
September, October and November months are Autumn months in Nepal. During these months, you can explore the vivid spectrums of the mountains. Though most of the Mustang remains arid due to its trans Himalayan properties, the temperature is moderate, visibility is clear due to the clear sky, and the weather is predictable. So, visiting during these months would be a good idea.
However, there is no bar on visiting the Muktinath temple. Since it’s a heli trip, the weather factor is considerable. And in good weather only, you will be able to