Muktinath Helicopter Yatra

Muktinath is the god of Salvation; it holds great significance for all spiritual people in the south Asian sub-continent. Muktinath (the provider of salvation) has been one such holy site, where thousands of devotees flock for attaining the much sought after moksha, have a holy bath on 108 waterspouts, name of “Muktidhara” & Holy bath in Mukti Kunda (2 Kunda in front of Temple), it’s believing that it brings them salvation.

Muktinath Temple is in a one-hour flying distance from Kathmandu and thirty minutes from Pokhara. After landing at the helipad at Muktinath, you will be provided one hour to have a darshan of Muktinath Dham. Temple is in a few minutes walking distances from the helipad. Since it’s the windy place spending a long time for pooja might affect the flying time.

There are four and five seated helicopters available for charter to visit Muktinath Temple. So, it might cost expensive for one or two people and cheaper fare for more people.

Muktinath temple lies in conservation and trekking zone. So, two permits are required to enter this area. One is Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit (ACAP) and another is Trekker’s Information Management System Permit (TIMS). It is restricted to enter in this zone without collecting these two permits.

March, April, May, June, September, October, and November are the best time to visit Muktinath Temple. During these months the weather will be clear and snow-capped mountains can be observed closely from Helicopter.