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USD 7500
MKA-1151
1
2 - 6
Moderate
Included (B,L, D)
Free pickup & drop.
Hotel and Lodge
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Mar-May | Sep-Nov
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
16 to 79 years old
4 to 5 hours walk every day
Live Guide/Instructor
| Trip Grade | Flying Adventure |
|---|---|
| Trip Duration | 3-4 hours Heli Tour |
| Trip Start/Ends | To and from Muktinath/Jomsom |
| Maximum Altitude | Muktinath (3810m) |
| Trip Cost | US$ 7500 (1 up to 5 passenger) |
| Group Size | Minimum 1 up to 5 passengers |
| Accessibility | Kathmandu fly to Pokhara and Pokhara to Jomsom and Muktinath and return |
| Season | Throughout the year |
| Trip Valid | This offer is valid on reservations made from September through December 31, 2018. |
| Trip Facilities | Luxury hotels/Resort |
| Departure Time | Anytime throughout the year |
The Holy Muktinath, a sacred place both for Hindus as well as Buddhists, is located at an altitude of 3,750 m at the foot of Thorong-La pass in Mustang district. The Hindus call the place Mukti Kshetra, which means the "the place of salvation", while the Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, Tibetan for 'Hundred Waters'. The main shrine of Muktinath is a pagoda-shaped temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. Water from the Gandaki River spurts out of the 108 waterspouts near the temple and Hindu devotees take their ritual bath. Muktinath is also one place where one can find 'Saligrams'. Saligram (Ammonite fossil) is a black stone that when broken open, revealing the fossilized remains of prehistoric ammonites formed about 130 million years ago. Hindus believe that Lord Vishnu resides in the Saligrams'. Jwala Mai Temple, Marme Lhakhang, and Gompa Sarwa are the other religious shrines located in the vicinity of Muktinath Temple. You can either hike up there from Jomsom which will take you about 5-7 hours or simply choose our offer of Heli tour to Muktinath. Heli tour to the sacred Muktinath has recently been gaining popularity. A helicopter tour is not only a great way to save time but also gives you an impeccable view of the whole region from a bird's eye, something only a handful of people experience. Some say the Muktinath Heli tour felt like a 'fairytale'
To get the most from your trek, and to stay safe, it is important to follow acclimatization guidelines. At Makalu Adventure, whenever possible, we follow the acclimatization formula set out by Drs Jim Duff and Peter Gormly; experts in Wilderness Medicine. "Above 2000m, altitude illness is a possibility and above 2500m it becomes common".
"As a rough guide, above 2500m the maximum daily height gain between sleeping altitudes should not exceed 400m, with a rest day every third day or after every 1000m of sleeping ascent".
"Avoid overexertion and breathlessness while acclimatizing, stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, excess caffeine, salt and protein, your diet should be 70% carbohydrate above 3500m".
Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 28 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.
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