Tour Highlights
- Private and tailored travel experience.
- Stunning mountain scenery.
- Swift helicopter journey to Muktinath.
- Spiritual sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Premium accommodations.
Trip Overview
The Muktinath Helicopter Yatra is a thoughtfully crafted tour package designed for convenience, accessibility, and comfort. Perfect for those seeking an effortless visit to the sacred Muktinath Temple, this luxurious Nepal pilgrimage package offers a seamless experience. Prioritizing guest safety and satisfaction, this tour is ideal for those with limited time, mobility challenges, or those who find road travel demanding. Let us arrange a reliable, comfortable, and memorable Muktinath Helicopter Yatra for you.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Arrival Time (TBD): Our representative will welcome you at Kathmandu Airport and transfer you to your hotel.
- 6:00 PM: Evening briefing about your tour. For late arrivals (after 4:00 PM), the briefing will occur the next morning during breakfast. Any pending payments will be settled during the briefing.
- Note: If you arrive early and have free time, optional sightseeing can be arranged based on your preferences.
- Meals: Not included.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Flight to Pokhara
- 7:30 AM: Post-breakfast, embark on a half-day tour visiting Pashupatinath Temple and Jal Narayan Temple. Our transport will pick you up from your hotel. Start at Pashupatinath Temple, a revered Hindu site dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring a four-faced Shiva lingam and numerous shrines. Explore the temple’s vibrant surroundings along the Bagmati River. Next, drive 9 km (approx. 30 minutes) to Jal Narayan Temple, home to a striking reclining statue of Lord Vishnu in an open-air setting, revered by Hindus and Buddhists alike.
- 1:30 PM: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport for a 30-minute flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival, our local representative will escort you to your hotel.
- About Pashupatinath Temple: A 5th-century sacred Hindu site on the Bagmati River, it’s the largest Shiva shrine with 492 temples, 15 Shivalayas, and 12 Jyotirlingas. Non-Hindus can view the temple from the river’s eastern bank. No entry fee for Indian nationals.
- About Jal Narayan Temple (Budhanilkantha): Located 8 km north of Kathmandu at Shivapuri Hill’s base, this open-air temple features a large reclining Lord Vishnu statue on a bed of serpents, significant for both Hindus and Buddhists.
- Meals: Breakfast included.
Day 3: Helicopter Trip to Muktinath & Pokhara Sightseeing
- 7:00 AM: Fly from Pokhara to Muktinath via chartered helicopter. Spend approximately 1 hour at the sacred Muktinath Temple, taking a holy bath in the 108 waterspouts and two ponds. Enjoy lunch at nearby restaurants.
- 1:00 PM: Return to Pokhara, refresh, and begin a half-day sightseeing tour. Visit Davis Falls (Patale Chhango), a mesmerizing 500-foot-long waterfall. Next, explore Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, a 3-km-long cave with a Lord Shiva statue and views of Davis Falls cutting through it. Continue to Bindhyabasini Temple, dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati (Durga), and witness local rituals. Finally, take a boat to Taal Barahi Temple on Phewa Lake, where you may catch the evening aarti.
- Evening: Relax by the lakeside, explore Pokhara, and enjoy dinner with lake views.
- About Muktinath Temple: Located at 3,762m in Mustang, this Vishnu temple, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists, is one of the 108 Divya Desams and a tantric site. Nestled amidst the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, it offers breathtaking views.
- About Pokhara Sites:
- Davis Falls: A 500-foot-long waterfall named after a tragic incident in 1961.
- Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave: A 3-km-long cave with natural water features and a Shiva statue.
- Bindhyabasini Temple: A hilltop shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati.
- Phewa Lake & Taal Barahi Temple: Nepal’s second-largest lake with a pagoda-style temple on an island, reflecting Mount Annapurna.
- Meals: Breakfast included.
Day 4: Flight to Kathmandu & Sightseeing
- 10:00 AM: After breakfast, fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, proceed directly for sightseeing. Visit Patan Durbar Square (6 km from the airport, 20-minute drive), a UNESCO site showcasing Newari architecture, including the Keshav Narayan Temple and Krishna Mandir. Then, walk a few minutes to Shree Baglamukhi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Baglamukhi, a two-story pagoda-style shrine bustling on Thursdays.
- Evening: Check into your hotel and explore Thamel’s vibrant markets for shopping or dining.
- About Patan Durbar Square: A historic site with palaces, temples, and courtyards, reflecting 17th-century Newari craftsmanship.
- About Shree Baglamukhi Temple: A sacred site for Goddess Baglamukhi, one of the ten Mahavidyas, known for its stone deity and spiritual significance.
- Meals: Breakfast included.
Day 5: Departure from Kathmandu
- Enjoy breakfast and free time until your departure. Our transport will escort you to Kathmandu Airport 3 hours before your flight.
- Optional Activity: Opt for the Everest Mountain Flight at 6:30 AM, a 1-hour aerial adventure showcasing Mt. Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), and other peaks.
- Meals: Breakfast included.
Inclusions
- Airport transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- All transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation in listed hotels or similar
- Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels( as per the plan taken)
- Buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Chitwan(as per the plan taken)
- Chitwan activities with naturalist guide and park entrance fees
- All applicable government and local taxes
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Guide and entrance fees (except in Chitwan)
- Meals (lunch/dinner outside Chitwan; approx. INR 800-1,000 per meal)
- Cable car ticket to Manakamana Temple (INR 600 per person)
- Boat hire in Pokhara
- Tips for driver/guide (recommended: INR 300 per day per person for each)
- Personal expenses (laundry, shopping, drinks, etc.)
- Costs due to flight cancellations, roadblocks, landslides, or emergencies
General Information
Tipping
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated in Nepal. A suggested tip is INR 300 per day per traveler for the driver and guide if they accompany you throughout the trip. For restaurant meals, a 10% tip on the bill is customary.
Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens
No visa is required for Indian citizens traveling to Nepal. Acceptable identification includes:
- Valid Indian passport
- Government-issued photo ID or Election ID card
- Emergency or Identity Certificate from the Embassy of India, Kathmandu
- For travelers above 65 or below 15 years, documents like PAN card, driving license, or ration card with a photo are sufficient.
- Children aged 15-18 may use a school-issued identity certificate.
- For families traveling together, one adult with a valid ID (as listed above) is sufficient, provided other members carry photo IDs proving family relation (e.g., ration card, school ID).
Booking Conditions
- A 30% deposit is required to confirm your booking, with the balance payable upon arrival in Kathmandu.
- Payments can be made via bank transfer or online (details provided upon booking).
Cancellation Policy
- 30+ days before tour start: 20% cancellation fee
- 15-29 days before tour start: 30% cancellation fee
- 7-14 days before tour start: 60% cancellation fee
- 6 days or less/no-show: 90% cancellation fee
Environmental Note
Please avoid printing this itinerary unless necessary to help protect the environment.
Contact Us
For bookings or inquiries, visit our website or contact our team. We look forward to crafting a memorable Himalayan adventure for you!
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Email Id:- home@ayodhyatourstravels.com
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