Jomsom Muktinath Heli tour takes to the famous temple Muktinath (3800 meters) that lies in the Mustang district of Nepal. Muktinath is a significant pilgrimage site for both Hindu & Buddhist and the holy shrine is in a grove of trees and comprises a Buddhist Gompa and the pagoda style temple: Vishnu Temple, which contains an image of Lord Vishnu. The Hindus call it Muktichhetra (Place of salvation) which is one of the four religious sites. Many Shaligrams (Ammonite) found here are regarded by Hindu as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and worship them. According to Hindu Myth lord Vishnu turned into Shaligram because of Brinda’s Curse. 108 water springs hold a prominent significance among the pilgrims and two MuktiKunda (holy pond) which is in front of the temple.
Muktinath is famous for the panoramic view of Himalaya such as fishtail, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I-IV and a marvelous desert landscape of Mustang District. March, April, May, June, September, October, and November are regarded as the best month due to the clear weather and snow-capped mountains that can be observed.
The Jomsom Muktinath Heli flight tour offers magnificent views of Mountains as it flies through a narrow path between the tips of two Himalayan giants; Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I. After that first glimpse of the stone houses with juniper and firewood stacked on the flat roofs. Jomsom Muktinath Heli Tour is an easy and short way (one and a half-hour flying distance) to visit the holy site in the lap of Himalayas. After landing in Muktinath, 30 minutes short hike or can enjoy an adventurous horse ride up to the Muktinath Temple. After worship and take holy bath in the 108 water spout and 2 holy Kunda in the temple, walk down to the helipad and fly back to Kathmandu.
