Helicopter Tours : Muktinath Darshan / Yatra
It is believed that all miseries / sorrows are relieved once you visit this temple (Mukti = Nirvana or status of Liberty / Free, Nath = God). The famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18 kms northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3800 meter. The main shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Sets into the wall around it are 108 waterspouts from which pour holy water.
The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather. There are two ways to get to Muktinath from either take a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and hike for 7-8 hours from Jomsom or trek all the way from Pokhara through Kali-Gandaki valley, which takes 7/8 days. It is believed that one should visit this temple after competing pilgrimage of four special religious sites in India . This temple held sacred by Hindus as well as Buddhists. The Jwala Mai temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground. Jomsom is a major center in the Annapurna region. There is a world-class accommodation facility in Jomsom from where one can enjoy remarkable natural beauty.
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Muktinath Darshan/Yatra by Helicopter- 3 Night 4 Days:
Day 01: Arrival in Pokhara Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Morning fly to Muktinath by Helicopter. After Holy bath and puja back to Pokhara
Day 03: After breakfast go for Pokhara city sight seeing place to visit Bindhabasini Temple, Seti River gorge, Gorkha Museum, Devi's waterfall, Mahadev Cave and visit the Barahi Temple by boat ride in Fewa Lake, Evening leisure and overnight.
Day 04: Departure to Kathmandu or onward destination.
Muktinath Darshan/Yatra by Flight and Pony Trek - 4 Night 5 Days:
Day 01: Arrival in Pokhara Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Fly Pokhara to Jomsom (Fix wing), Start Pony trek to Muktinath. O.N. Hotel
Day 03: Pooja & Darshan of Muktinath. Return to Jomsom By Pony-trek. O.N. Hotel.
Day 04: Fly back to Pokhara. And sight seeing in Pokhara. O.N. hotel
Day 05: Departure to Kathmandu or onward destination.
