Muktinath Temple Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu
Unlike a tiring two-day off-road jeep ride, the luxurious Muktinath Temple Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu completes in four hours. In four hours, you’ll fly past the panoramic Annapurna mountains and awe landscapes, perform darshan, pooja, and holy bath at Muktinath. Furthermore, you’ll return to Kathmandu on the helicopter in the most luxurious fashion. Thus, Muktinath Helicopter Tour offers the best value once-in-a-lifetime experience.
We’ve designed this tour package considering multiple scenarios. Families with different age groups, time-bound pilgrims, and best-value tours with utmost comfort are a few to mention. Here, we’ve discussed why the Kathmandu to Muktinath Helicopter Tour can be an absolute tour for you.
Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu- Highlights
- Three hours helicopter flight from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Muktinath-Pokhara-Kathmandu
- Hassle-free flight with utmost comfort and luxury
- Pooja, darshan, and holy bath at the temple
- Scenic flight with bird’s eye view of beautiful Annapurna mountains like Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri
- Fly over the beautiful landscape of Lete, Marpha, Jomsom
- 100% safe and secured fixed-departure flights
- Best value helicopter tour at the most affordable rates
Families with children and senior citizens
Families with different age groups can benefit from the Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu, and here’s how.
As it takes two to three days from Kathmandu to reach this temple by bus, a helicopter tour completes in four hours. Even the jeep ride takes two days to reach the temple. On top of it, around 70% of the Beni-Jomsom roadway is completely off-road.
Longer off-road drives are not best for children and senior citizens as they tire them quickly. Some families even have members aged 70 plus who wish to go on the Muktinath Temple Tour. Hence, for such, the only viable option is to fly on a helicopter.
As a helicopter carries up to 5 pax, a family of five can fit in the flight at ease. Moreover, the chartered Muktinath Helicopter Tour offers private family time to each individual.
For a family of five, a chartered Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu Cost starts at $4500.
Four hours Muktinath Helicopter Tour- Best for time bound pilgrims
Have plans for the Muktinath Temple Tour in 2024 but no time to take a road trip? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Regular departure helicopter flights to Muktinath from March-May and September-November have made it easy for individuals to get group joining flights.
You can fly to Muktinath on a helicopter from Kathmandu and Pokhara at the best rates. For this tour, all you need is a four-hour time. In four hours, you’ll fly on a helicopter to Muktinath, visit the temple, and return to Kathmandu safely.
Note: You’ll get a group joining Muktinath Helicopter Tour at affordable rates. However, you must pre-book at least 3-4 months before your preferred tour date. By doing so, we’ll be able to get you group-sharing flights.
Best Value with utmost comfort
Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu is more than a pilgrimage site helicopter tour. Before you land at this holy abode of Lord Vishnu, you’ll get surreal mountain panorama and awe-struck landscapes. Thus, this tour combines nature, culture, and religion.
While flying over Pokhara’s sky, you’ll see Begnas, Fewa, and Rupa Lake. In front, you’ll get a panoramic view of Mt. Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and other mountains in the range. Flying on a helicopter above holy Kali Gandaki, you’ll get a wholesome glimpse of beautiful villages like Jomsom and Muktinath. Past Lete, you’ll get an up-close view of Mt. Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, and Tukuche Peak. Not to mention, the beautiful deserted landscape of Kagbeni steals your heart.
All these elements make up one conclusion. It’s the best value experience for the price you pay for the Muktinath Helicopter Tour.
Next up is the comfort of flying in a helicopter. We partner with some of the best helicopter service provider in Nepal. On their fleet, just seated, you’ll complete this tour without any turbulence. The expansive cabin of Airbus AS350 helicopters offers adequate room for five pax to accommodate.
Muktinath Temple Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu – Itinerary Breakdown
Since this tour runs for 4 hours, we’ve divided the itinerary into different phases. Also, we’ve included the estimated flight time of each phase.
Phase 2: Flight from Kathmandu to Muktinath (7:30 am-8:15 am)
After take-off, you'll fly to Pokhara. The flight time from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 20 minutes. From Pokhara, you'll fly for 15 more minutes to Jomsom and Muktinath.
During your flight to Pokhara, you'll get panoramic sight of the Annapurna mountain range, Langtang range, and Mt. Manaslu.
Past Pokhara, you'll fly over the Myagdi district. Following, you'll fly over the landscape of Mustang, from Lete to Jomsom, Kagbeni, and Muktinath. With an aerial tour over Kagnebi, you'll stop at a helipad near Muktinath Temple.
Phase 3: Pooja, worship, and holy bath (30 minutes)
A 5-minute walk from the helipad takes you to the temple's premises.
You'll get 30 minutes for pooja, worshipping, and holy bath at 108 water sprouts and two ponds.
After completing the rituals, you'll board the helicopter again and fly back to Kathmandu.
Phase 4: Fly back to Kathmandu (8:45 am-10 am)
Flying back to Kathmandu from Muktinath Temple by helicopter takes around 90 minutes. The helicopter often stops at Pokhara airport for 15-20 minutes for refueling.
Phase 5: Airport to Hotel Transfer
Once you land at Kathmandu airport, you'll get a complimentary airport-to-hotel transfer from us. Our representative will pick you up from the airport terminal and transfer you to the hotel.
With this, your four-hour Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu ends.
Muktinath Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu Cost
A helicopter from Kathmandu to Muktinath costs USD 4500 per fleet. If you’re in a group joining a tour, the cost gets divided per head. However, if you want to charter the flight, you’ve to pay USD 4500.
Notably, the helicopter carries a minimum of 3 pax and a maximum of 5 pax. We hope that you can do the mathematics! But if you don’t, we’ve simplified the cost in the table below.
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For Chartered Flight |
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Pax |
Cost (USD) |
Want to Inquire? |
| 5 pax (max) | 4499 | |
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For Group Joining flights |
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3 pax (min) |
1490 | |
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4 pax |
1290 |
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5 pax |
999 | |
Cost Includes
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Awesome breakfast at Muktinath to each individual on the flight
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Hotel-Airport and Airport-Hotel transfer on a private vehicle
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Sightseeing according to itinerary
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Permits and tax
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Passenger Insurance
Cost Excludes
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Meals and drinks other than breakfast
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Personal expenses
Muktinath Helicopter Tour – Popular FAQs
What are the payment methods I can use to pay for this tour?
You can pay us using your preferred payment gateways. Bank transfers and PayPal are popular payments you can use to make payments. However, if you wish to pay via credit card, you can pay the cost before/after completing the tour.
Note: For reservations and tour date confirmation, you must pay us 30% of the trip cost as booking confirmation. And for the rest of the payment, you can pay during the tour or upon your arrival in Nepal.
Are there any weight limits for the Muktinath Helicopter Tour?
Since a helicopter carries five pax when shared, the total weight during the flight must be around 400 kg. Upon combining five pax, the weight shouldn't exceed the weight in flight safety guidelines.
Are there any age limits for this tour?
Every individual above the age of 3 years can join our fixed-departure Muktinath Helicopter Tour.
Do I have to pay the tour fee for the kids?
Yes. Kids above the age of 3 are also considered the passenger on the tour. Hence, to experience this tour, everyone on the flights must pay the tour cost.
Will my tour get canceled due to bad weather?
Yes. In bad weather, it's impossible to fly a helicopter. Thus, we recommend you plan this tour with 3-4 buffer days.
To avoid bad weather, you can plan the Muktinath Temple Helicopter Tour in March, April, May, September, October, and November. During these months, the weather remains stable throughout the day. Also, on clear weather days, you'll get the best glimpse of mountains and landscapes.
How high will the helicopter fly during this tour?
With five pax, the helicopter flies between 16000 ft to 23000 ft. Flying at such height offers the best view of mountains and landscapes.
When is the best time for the Muktinath Helicopter Tour?
March to May (Spring) and September to November (Autumn) are the best times for this tour. You can also plan this tour on clear weather days in January and February. However, you may not get group joining flights as most people love to fly in the Spring and Autumn months.
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