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Fly from your Indian city to Kathmandu, fly Kathmandu to Pokhara (25 minutes), then helicopter Pokhara to Muktinath (40 minutes one-way) with 30 to 40 minutes at the temple. Total round trip from Pokhara is under 3 hours.
No permit is needed for Indian pilgrims for the temple. The Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) is required if you go by road through Jomsom, around 3,000 NPR per person, arranged by your tour operator.
Warm jacket and inner layers (Muktinath sits at 3,710 metres), comfortable closed shoes, valid ID, prasad and puja items if you wish to offer, and a refillable water bottle. Photography is allowed in the outer courtyard but not inside the main shrine.
Yes, with the helicopter route. Children under 5 and adults over 75 should take the helicopter rather than the road option. Oxygen is on standby and the helicopter operators carry first-aid trained pilots.
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