Muktinath Darshan

Muktinath is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists, at 3750 m above sea level, in the Annapurna region of the Nepalese Himalayas. This place is a great example of how two religions can share the same holy spot with mutual respect. For Buddhists, Muktinath is a place of Dakinis (goddesses known as Sky Dancers). It is of great importance for Buddhists that Muktinath is one of the 24 Tantric places. For Hindus, beside the natural fire and the holy waters, the central meaning of the Muktinath area is the veneration of the god Vishnu in the form of ammonite's fossils. It is mentioned in the Puranas (300-1000 AD) that a stone with Chakra, or wheels-like marks, is God Vishnu himself. Those who worship this stone do not need to take another birth.

Tour 3: Pilgrimage tour to Muktinath (3750 m) By helicopter

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus. Evening: boating around Fewa Lake and visit Bindabaseni Temple. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 03: Morning: helicopter flight to Muktinath. On arrival Muktinath Ritual bath and puja in Muktinath Temple and helicopter flight back to Pokhara. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 04: Morning tourist bus back to Kathmandu. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 05: Sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley. (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Sleeping Vishnu and Swayambunath)

Day 06: Transfer to Airport.