Muktinath Helicopter Tour — मुक्तिनाथ
4 nights / 5 days. Minimum group size: 5 people. Choose your own convenient departure date.
| Hotel category | Indian nationals | USD price |
|---|---|---|
| 3-star deluxe hotel | INR 80,000 | USD 1,500 |
| 5-star deluxe hotel | INR 95,000 | USD 1,800 |
Tour Overview
Muktinath is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. It lies in Muktinath Valley, behind the Great Himalayas, at an altitude of 3,800 metres along the Annapurna trekking route in Mustang, Nepal. Mukti Kshetra, described as one of the 51 Shakti Peethams, literally means the place of liberation or moksha. It is mentioned in Hindu scriptures including the Ramayana, Varaha Purana and Skanda Purana. Pilgrims take a ritual bath under its 108 sacred water spouts. Nearby Jwala Mai Temple is worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists, and an eternal blue flame burns inside.
Thousands of devotees and visitors travel here each year. The temple brings together Hindu and Buddhist traditions: a Hindu deity is served by Buddhist nuns known as Jhuma or Aani. The temple’s Jhuma priestesses are not permitted to marry.
The region is also known for Shaligram fossils found along the Kali Gandaki River, which Hindus regard as representations of Lord Vishnu. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu and has a simple pagoda-style design. It is believed to have been constructed in the early 19th century, while the Vishnu idol is considered to date from the 16th century. Hindu pilgrims from Nepal and India visit to worship Vishnu. Buddhists call the site Chumig Gyatsa, meaning Hundred Waters in Tibetan. Although the temple has Vaishnava origins, it is also revered in Buddhism.
Accommodation
| Location | Nights |
|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 2 |
| Pokhara | 2 |